MIT Sloan School of Management

What key factors impact investors' willingness to pay for data?

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a new study co-led by MIT Sloan School of Management, researchers have developed a statistical method that investors and financial firms can use to value their existing data and/or a potential data stream that they are considering acquiring.

Key Points: 
  • This new research uncovers key factors that play a part in how investors' willingness to pay for data can change.
  • This methodology enabled the researchers to uncover key determinants of investors' willingness to pay for data.
  • The research also uncovered key factors that play a part in how investors' willingness to pay for data can change.
  • The researchers found that differences in investor characteristics have a considerable impact on how investors value the same data.

Fast Growing Dynasty Financial Partners Welcomes Andrew Marsh, a Widely Regarded Leader in the Independent Wealth Management Space, as Executive in Residence for 2023

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Dynasty Financial Partners today announced that the firm has begun working with Andrew Marsh, a Canadian entrepreneurial executive, and Founder of Richardson Wealth (formerly Richardson GMP).

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  • Dynasty Financial Partners today announced that the firm has begun working with Andrew Marsh, a Canadian entrepreneurial executive, and Founder of Richardson Wealth (formerly Richardson GMP).
  • With an extensive background in the wealth management industry, Mr. Marsh has a proven track record of creating shareholder value with strategic vision and strong client-focused execution.
  • Andrew Marsh will be joining Dynasty as the first Executive-in-Residence.
  • “I look forward to sharing my passion for the business and contributing to the powerful independent movement with elite advisors in our industry.”

Fresh Vine Wine Announces New Chief Executive Officer to Drive Growth

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fresh Vine Wine, Inc. (NYSE American: VINE), the premier producer of premium lower carb, lower sugar, and lower calorie wines in the United States, today announced that its Board of Director has appointed Roger Cockroft as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fresh Vine Wine, Inc. (NYSE American: VINE), the premier producer of premium lower carb, lower sugar, and lower calorie wines in the United States, today announced that its Board of Director has appointed Roger Cockroft as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Michael D. Pruitt, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said, “The Board is extremely pleased to welcome someone of Roger’s accomplishments as our new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Throughout his career he has achieved large-scale change and meaningfully improved financial results through both revenue growth and improvements in operational efficiency.
  • Consequently, I believe Fresh Vine Wine is in an enviable position to achieve rapid expansion and significantly penetrate underserved markets.

MIT Sloan CIO Symposium Selects Finalists for 2023 Innovation Showcase

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 20th annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, today announced the 10 finalists for its 2023 Innovation Showcase. The selected outstanding early-stage companies have developed cutting-edge solutions that combine both value and innovation to the Enterprise IT space. The finalists will receive key exposure to many of the world's most creative and influential IT executives at the in-person Symposium from May 15-16, 2023.

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  • Winners include early-stage companies in AI, cybersecurity, supply chain resiliency and more
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 20th annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium , today announced the 10 finalists for its 2023 Innovation Showcase .
  • "We are delighted to recognize the Finalists for the 2023 Innovation Showcase," said Anton Teodorescu, Chair of the Innovation Showcase.
  • The 10 Innovation Showcase Finalists for 2023 are:
    Alpha Software Corporation, offers the only unified mobile and web app development and deployment environment with distinct "no-code" and "low-code" components.
  • After careful consideration, the Innovation Showcase judges selected these 10 impressive companies because they:
    The Innovation Showcase will take place at The Royal Sonesta, Cambridge MA on May 15 and 16.The full agenda for the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium is available at mitcio.com/agenda and tickets are available for purchase here .

FORMER ARKANSAS SURGEON GENERAL DR. GREG BLEDSOE JOINS EMPLOYEE MENTAL HEALTH COMPANY KINDLY HUMAN AS STRATEGIC ADVISOR

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

DALLAS, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Greg Bledsoe, the former Surgeon General for the State of Arkansas, has joined Dallas-based employee well-being company Kindly Human as a strategic advisor.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Greg Bledsoe, the former Surgeon General for the State of Arkansas, has joined Dallas-based employee well-being company Kindly Human as a strategic advisor.
  • The Kindly Human mental well-being technology platform provides 24/7 preclinical peer support that helps employees navigate the life stressors that so many people experience, such as financial, relationship, work, and health concerns.
  • "Dr. Bledsoe will be an incredible champion for Kindly Human," said Cole Egger, CEO and co-founder.
  • Kindly Human offers that preclinical, empathetic peer support and can help users manage mental health concerns before they become critical and much more costly healthcare expenses."

Renowned MIT Economist Dr. Richard Schmalensee Joins BRG's Antitrust & Competition Policy Practice as Senior Advisor

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

BOSTON, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) announced today the appointment of Dr. Richard "Dick" Schmalensee as a senior advisor to the firm's Antitrust & Competition Policy practice.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) announced today the appointment of Dr. Richard "Dick" Schmalensee as a senior advisor to the firm's Antitrust & Competition Policy practice.
  • Schmalensee joins BRG's world-leading antitrust and competition practice on the heels of high-profile appointments including renowned experts Dr. David S. Evans and Dr. Rosa M. Abrantes-Metz , and the September appointment of distinguished antitrust economist Dr. David Sunding .
  • Schmalensee is the Dean, Emeritus, of the MIT Sloan School of Management, and Howard W. Johnson Professor of Management and Professor of Economics, Emeritus, at MIT.
  • "Professor Schmalensee is one of the foremost academics in the application of economics to competition policy issues.

CIO Summits: HMG Strategy Identifies the Top 10 Business Technology Leadership Events to Attend in 2023

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

HMG Strategy’s next two CIO summits are the 2023 Florida CIO Executive Leadership Summit on May 11 and the 2023 New Jersey CIO Executive Leadership Summit on May 18.

Key Points: 
  • HMG Strategy’s next two CIO summits are the 2023 Florida CIO Executive Leadership Summit on May 11 and the 2023 New Jersey CIO Executive Leadership Summit on May 18.
  • To learn more about HMG Strategy’s 2023 CIO Executive Summit Series, click here .
  • To learn more about HMG Strategy’s 2023 New York Global Innovation Summit and to register for the event, click here .
  • To learn more about HMG Strategy’s upcoming CISO Executive Leadership Summits and to register for these events, click here .

Certa Bolsters Growing Team with Announcement of Five Additional Industry Leaders

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

These five leaders bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the company and will play essential roles in the growth and success of Certa.

Key Points: 
  • These five leaders bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the company and will play essential roles in the growth and success of Certa.
  • Marne Curriden joins Certa as Senior Vice President of Client Relationships, bringing 30 years of industry experience in customer success.
  • Curriden will create strategic partnerships to better understand the client's people and business needs and determine how Certa can assist them in achieving their goals.
  • Prior to joining Certa, Curriden worked at Dun & Bradstreet where she served as a Global Strategic Account Executive for nearly 35 years.

SPATIAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS LLC APPOINTS AL ELIASEN AS PRESIDENT

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Friday, April 7, 2023

LITTLETON, Colo., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spatial Business Systems LLC ("SBS" or the "Company"), a leading provider of intelligent design software to utilities and other critical network infrastructure providers, announced today that Al Eliasen has been appointed President.

Key Points: 
  • LITTLETON, Colo., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spatial Business Systems LLC ("SBS" or the "Company"), a leading provider of intelligent design software to utilities and other critical network infrastructure providers, announced today that Al Eliasen has been appointed President.
  • "I am thrilled to join the SBS team and support the Company through its next phase of growth.
  • I look forward to building on the Company's strong culture and reputation as a leading provider of intelligent design software to the utilities & critical infrastructure market," said Mr. Eliasen.
  • "I look forward to collaborating closely with Dennis and the exceptional team at SBS to further SBS's strong track record of innovation and growth."

20th Annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium Announces CIO to CIO Series

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, the nation's premier CIO conference, will bring CIOs and digital business executives together to learn, engage and network around the theme of Driving Digital Resilience in a Turbulent World at its 20th annual Symposium. This year's Symposium includes an exclusive opportunity for ticket holders with the first ever CIO to CIO Series.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The MIT Sloan CIO Symposium , the nation's premier CIO conference, will bring CIOs and digital business executives together to learn, engage and network around the theme of Driving Digital Resilience in a Turbulent World at its 20th annual Symposium.
  • This year's Symposium includes an exclusive opportunity for ticket holders with the first ever CIO to CIO Series.
  • The MIT Sloan CIO Symposium is taking place on May 15-16, 2023 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • To attend and to take part in the CIO to CIO series, register now.