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Veteran Finance and Tech Executive with Track Record of Driving Transformational Change Joins Offerpad

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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Mr. Burnett will remain with the Company in an advisory capacity through August 1, 2023 to assist with the transition.

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  • Mr. Burnett will remain with the Company in an advisory capacity through August 1, 2023 to assist with the transition.
  • “He played an instrumental role in driving our successful public listing and developing a talented finance team.
  • Prior to Axon, Ahsan served as CFO for Market Track, a market intelligence tech company.
  • He comes with an impressive track record of growing both top and bottom-line results by executing with a sense of urgency and cultivating new partnerships.

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Names Simon Fothergill Chief Information and Technology Officer

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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HIGHLAND, Calif., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (the Tribe) announced today that Simon Fothergill has been appointed Chief Information & Technology Officer (CITO) for the enterprise.

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  • HIGHLAND, Calif., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (the Tribe) announced today that Simon Fothergill has been appointed Chief Information & Technology Officer (CITO) for the enterprise.
  • Reporting to Chief People & Infrastructure Officer Brigitte Saria, Fothergill oversees the development and continued growth and strategic execution of the technology roadmap for gaming, hospitality, entertainment, and the Tribe's future business endeavors.
  • "It's an honor to be given this responsibility and an exciting opportunity to be tasked with executing the Tribe's vision," said Fothergill.
  • Fothergill joined San Manuel in 2019 as Vice President of Information Technology (IT) Business Services with responsibility for identifying talent, innovative technology, products, and systems in preparation to scale and innovate for the opening of Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel.

Why do people around the world share fake news? New research finds commonalities in global behavior

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the 2016 U.S. Presidential election and British "Brexit" referendum — and then COVID-19 — opened the floodgates on fake news, academic research has delved into the psychology behind online misinformation and suggested interventions that might help curb the phenomenon.

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  • The traits shared by misinformation spreaders are surprisingly similar worldwide new MIT Sloan research finds.
  • Most studies have focused on misinformation in the West, even though misinformation is very much a dire global problem.
  • "This research helps us better understand who is susceptible to misinformation, and it shows us there are globally relevant interventions to help."
  • Future research should test these types of interventions in field experiments on social media platforms around the world, Rand said.

Alloy Therapeutics Expands Executive Team to Strengthen Therapeutic Discovery and Innovation for Its Partners

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Alloy Therapeutics, a biotechnology ecosystem company, announced expanded leadership to strengthen its portfolio of drug discovery capabilities and technologies for the global scientific community.

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  • Alloy Therapeutics, a biotechnology ecosystem company, announced expanded leadership to strengthen its portfolio of drug discovery capabilities and technologies for the global scientific community.
  • Alloy has promoted Martin Leach, PhD, MBA to Chief Operating Officer (COO), from his previous position of Alloy Senior Vice President of Global Informatics and COO of its Daedamab research facility.
  • Dr. Schmidt was most recently CSO at Ankyra Therapeutics, where he oversaw optimization of a novel intratumoral drug retention platform and development of Ankyra’s differentiated IL-12 cytokine therapy.
  • Previously, he worked at Eleven Biotherapeutics (now Carisma Therapeutics, NASDAQ: CARM) and Compass Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CMPX) leading discovery and development of monoclonal and bispecific antibody drugs in the areas of immuno-oncology and ocular diseases.

How credit is allocated during booms can predict busts

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Across history, some bursts of lending to companies and individuals, or so-called "credit booms," have led to busts, while others haven't. In a new study, MIT Sloan School of Management assistant professor of Finance Emil Verner and assistant professor of finance Karsten Müller from the National University of Singapore Business School, teased apart types of lending and discovered that how capital is allocated during a credit boom matters to the economy's ultimate health.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Across history, some bursts of lending to companies and individuals, or so-called "credit booms," have led to busts, while others haven't.
  • "If you're worried about financial stability risks, then one of the best predictors is these credit booms or bubbles where credit is going toward these non-tradable sectors.
  • They found that, overall during times of easy credit, credit flows disproportionately to the non-tradable sector.
  • Policymakers should understand that how credit is allocated during booms impacts the path of GDP, housing prices, and the likelihood of systemic banking crises.

Quantum Computing Inc. Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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("QCi" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: QUBT), a first-to-market nanophotonic-based quantum technology company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Boehmler as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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  • ("QCi" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: QUBT), a first-to-market nanophotonic-based quantum technology company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Boehmler as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Mr. Boehmler brings extensive financial expertise and a strong background in strategic financial management to QCi.
  • Mr. Boehmler, the Company's newly appointed CFO, has over 20 years of financial expertise, including investment banking, planning & analysis, accounting operations, financial and SEC reporting, systems integrations and financial risks & controls.
  • He went on to hold various senior financial positions at technology companies and financial institutions, including Bridgewater Associates, LP and Intelsat, where he successfully drove financial strategy and managed complex financial operations in high-demand environments.

MIT Sloan Launches "Embracing the Unexpected: Creative Transformation Amid Rapid Change"

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MIT Sloan Executive Education announces open enrollment for 'Embracing the Unexpected: Creative Transformation Amid Rapid Change,' a unique course providing individuals and organizations the opportunity to explore the leadership mindset and gain valuable insights into the strategies required to navigate uncertainty, craft short term results that compound into long term gains, and leverage creativity as a powerful catalyst for transformation. This two-day program will be conducted in-person, October 10-11, and will include a combination of theoretical frameworks, practical case studies, interactive exercises, and hands-on applications.

Key Points: 
  • This two-day program will be conducted in-person, October 10-11, and will include a combination of theoretical frameworks, practical case studies, interactive exercises, and hands-on applications.
  • "In a rapidly evolving AI-driven landscape, executive leaders grapple with pursuing large-scale changes to stay ahead of the curve," said Gregersen.
  • Upon successful completion of the course, participants will earn a certificate of course completion from MIT Sloan School of Management.
  • For a complete list of upcoming Executive Education courses, visit the MIT Sloan Executive Education website .

Suffolk Hires Suzanne Roeder as Chief Growth Officer to Strategicially Position Enterprise for Continued Growth

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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Suffolk , one of the largest and most innovative real estate and construction enterprises in the country, is announcing the addition of Suzanne Roeder to its executive leadership team as Chief Growth Officer.

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  • Suffolk , one of the largest and most innovative real estate and construction enterprises in the country, is announcing the addition of Suzanne Roeder to its executive leadership team as Chief Growth Officer.
  • Ms. Roeder will report to Suffolk Chairman and CEO John Fish.
  • “Suffolk must have alignment across our entire leadership team if we are going to meet our ambitious growth plans over the next several years.
  • Suzanne has deep knowledge and experience leading corporate strategies and functions that are critical to growth,” said Mr.

MIT's Golub Center for Finance and Policy presents the Miriam Pozen Prize to Mario Draghi, former president of the European Central Bank

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The MIT Golub Center for Finance and Policy (GCFP) today awarded the Miriam Pozen Prize to Mario Draghi during a ceremony held at MIT. Draghi, who earned his PhD in economics from MIT, led the European Central Bank during the Global Financial Crisis and most recently served as the prime minister of Italy. The biennial prize recognizes an individual who had made outstanding contributions to the advancement of financial policy research or practice, which is the core mission of the MIT GCFP. Draghi has contributed to financial policy both as an academic and at the highest levels of international finance.

Key Points: 
  • Draghi has contributed to financial policy both as an academic and at the highest levels of international finance.
  • During the ceremony held at the MIT Sloan School of Management , Draghi delivered the Miriam Pozen address about war, inflation and Europe.
  • "I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the Golub Center, the judges and Robert Pozen, whose vision and support have made this prize possible.
  • The inaugural Miriam Pozen Prize was awarded to Dr. Stanley Fischer during a ceremony held in 2021.

Optimove Appoints Industry Pioneer Stephan Dietrich to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Optimove, the Customer-Led Marketing Platform, announced today the appointment of Stephan Dietrich as an independent, non-executive member of its Board of Directors.

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  • In 2013, Adobe acquired Neolane for $600M, and Mr. Dietrich subsequently became Vice President and General Manager of the Adobe Campaign business.
  • "We're delighted to welcome Stephan to our Board at a time of extraordinary momentum for Optimove," said Pini Yakuel, Optimove CEO.
  • "Stephan is a seasoned industry executive with a unique point of view and with nearly 30 years of experience leading successful SaaS businesses.
  • Optimove's appointment of Stephan Dietrich to its Board comes on the heels of continuous growth and strong momentum in recent months.