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Zip Annual User Conference to Feature Speakers from Discover Financial, Figma, Kearney, Northwestern Mutual, OpenAI, Snowflake, Two Sigma, UC Irvine Health and WestCap

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Zip , the world’s only intake-to-pay platform, today announced the speaker lineup for its inaugural annual user conference, Zip Forward .

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  • Zip , the world’s only intake-to-pay platform, today announced the speaker lineup for its inaugural annual user conference, Zip Forward .
  • The conference — which will take place on November 8, 2023, in the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District at The Conservatory at One Sansome — features distinguished guest speakers with unique backgrounds and deep expertise in their respective fields.
  • Highlights include a keynote from Zip co-founders Rujul Zaparde and Lu Cheng on their founding story and sessions with executives from Discover Financial, Figma, Kearney, Northwestern Mutual, OpenAI, Snowflake, Two Sigma, UC Irvine Health and WestCap.
  • “Zip is the global standard for intake-to-pay, helping businesses procure with the fastest process, least risk and at the lowest cost.

Retool Expands Retool Workflows to Help Developers Tame Automation Sprawl

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Retool, the leading development platform for business software, today announced general availability for Retool Workflows , an automation tool that helps developers speed up critical business processes.

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  • Retool, the leading development platform for business software, today announced general availability for Retool Workflows , an automation tool that helps developers speed up critical business processes.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231005937442/en/
    “No-and low-code automation tools often do more harm than good,” said Jamie Cuffe, Product Lead at Retool.
  • We help developers minimize development and maintenance time, so they can build more automations right from the start.
  • Retool Workflows is now generally available and includes a generous free plan to help developers start building critical automations faster.

WORLDWIDEFRIENDS.ORG LAUNCHES ISRAELFRIENDS.US

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of Hamas's unprecedented terrorist attack on the citizens of Israel, WorldwideFriends.org has launched a mission to source and deliver critical aid to Israel. Its founders have close, personal ties to the nation of Israel and its people and have pledged to work tirelessly to ease their suffering.

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  • Its founders have close, personal ties to the nation of Israel and its people and have pledged to work tirelessly to ease their suffering.
  • Amidst the continued success of its Ukraine mission, UkraineFriends.org, WorldwideFriends.org is uniquely positioned to procure and provide crucial supplies.
  • They delivered over $35 million in medical aid and other supplies, an operation that is still ongoing.
  • IsraelFriends.us plans to send thousands of pieces of tactical equipment and humanitarian aid with funds already raised and pledged.

AWE Announces Start-Up Pitch Competition Finalists Vying for $200k at AWE EU 2023

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Augmented World Expo® (AWE), the leading series of worldwide events focused exclusively on the business of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), all known collectively as XR, today announced the finalists for the $200,000 XR Start-up Pitch Competition for AWE Europe.

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  • Chris is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and investor with more than 12 years of experience in the tech industry.
  • More than 100 exhibitors and sponsor brands have signed up for AWE Europe from October 24 and 25, 2023 in Vienna.
  • AWE (Augmented World Expo®) is the world's leading AR+VR conference and expo with events in the USA, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
  • For more information, please contact AWE PR Counsel Jonathan Hirshon at [email protected]

India - Travel Services Market size to grow by USD 13.46 billion from 2022 to 2027 | Market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like Airbnb Inc., ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Booking Holdings Inc., and many more

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

The travel services market in India is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.

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  • The travel services market in India is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.
  • A few prominent companies that offer travel services market in India are Airbnb Inc., ANI Technologies Pvt.
  • India - Travel Services Market 2023 – 2027:  Market Dynamics:
    Impactful driver- One of the primary drivers of the growth of the Indian travel services market is the rising number of international tourists.
  • Travel Market: The travel market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 14.18% between 2022 and 2027.

Techvestor CEO Sief Khafagi Announces Recent Interview

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Techvestor's Sief Khafagi recently sat down for an exclusive interview for Brainz Magazine.

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  • Techvestor's Sief Khafagi recently sat down for an exclusive interview for Brainz Magazine.
  • In the interview, the Techvestor co-founder and managing principal discussed grit and how soft skills can help people nail a job interview.
  • Sief Khafagi launched his first business while earning his San Diego State University degree.
  • Sief Khafagi came up with the idea for Techvestor , one of the first institutional-grade investment platforms for short-term rentals, while he was working at Facebook.

UCASU announces plan of stock buyback

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UC Asset LP (OTCQB: UCASU) announces today that the company has decided to use its cashflow from net profit to buy back its stocks.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UC Asset LP (OTCQB: UCASU) announces today that the company has decided to use its cashflow from net profit to buy back its stocks.
  • However, Wu expresses that he personally believes that net equity per share will be a good indicator for buyback price.
  • Company buyback may also require certain permits or approvals for which the company may not necessarily be eligible.
  • "With that said, we will push the execution of our buyback plan steadily forward," avowed Wu.

Jurny Featured in Skift + McKinsey & Co.'s Industry Report on Digital Innovation and AI in Travel

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

This recognition underscores Jurny's commitment to innovation and excellence in building pioneering hospitality tech that streamlines operations, eliminates inefficiencies, and scales with ease.

Key Points: 
  • This recognition underscores Jurny's commitment to innovation and excellence in building pioneering hospitality tech that streamlines operations, eliminates inefficiencies, and scales with ease.
  • “Inclusion in this research is a testament to the meaningful impact Jurny is making in the hospitality and AI industries,” said Luca Zambello, founder and CEO of Jurny.
  • “This recognition reaffirms our leadership position as we continue to shape the sector’s evolving landscape.
  • “I think we’re at the very beginning of the hockey stick,” Zambello stated in the report.

bnbfinder's Book Direct Approach Now Available for Professionally-Managed Vacation Rentals

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

With the addition of vacation rentals, the company is also eliminating the subscription fee for standard tier property listings.

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  • With the addition of vacation rentals, the company is also eliminating the subscription fee for standard tier property listings.
  • Team of industry veterans with more than 25 years experience bring book direct approach to the vacation rental market.
  • Today's news builds upon three of its latest integrations with leading providers of vacation rental property management software, Escapia, Streamline and Track.
  • Because our book direct model allows PMs and guests to communicate without limitations, we look forward to helping bring hospitality back to the vacation rental market."

Futurpreneur and RBC Future Launch Empower Young Entrepreneurs with $80,000 in Start-Up Awards

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Futurpreneur and RBC Future Launch announced their collaboration for the third annual Rock My Business Start-Up Awards, which presents eight up-and-coming young entrepreneurs from across Canada with $10,000 each to support business development.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Futurpreneur and RBC Future Launch announced their collaboration for the third annual Rock My Business Start-Up Awards, which presents eight up-and-coming young entrepreneurs from across Canada with $10,000 each to support business development.
  • “When young people succeed, we all succeed,” says Mark Beckles, Vice President, Social Impact & Innovation, RBC.
  • “Through our partnership with Futurpreneur, we see the best of the entrepreneurial spirit come to life as these young Canadians champion a brighter more inclusive future within their communities.
  • This is one of Futurpreneur’s driving principles as the only national, non-profit organization providing financing and mentorship to young aspiring entrepreneurs.