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Matica Bio Appoints Life Sciences Veteran Paul Kim as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240205648112/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240205648112/en/
    Paul Kim, Matica Bio's new CEO (Photo: Business Wire)
    As incoming CEO, Kim will manage daily operations and provide strategic direction to Matica Bio as it rapidly expands its capacity and capabilities in the U.S. and Korea.
  • Yun Jeong Song, outgoing president and CEO, will take on a new role as president of Matica Holdings.
  • Kim brings to Matica Bio nearly three decades of experience across the CDMO, CRO and R&D biopharma sectors as CEO, managing director, chief business officer, managing partner and executive board member at WCCT Global, Genopis, Cobra Biologics, Cognate BioServices, and Novartis Venture Fund.
  • Kim is also the founder of Forward Equity Partners (formerly Medivate Partners), a private equity firm focused on cross-border healthcare and life sciences investments – the first ever in Korea.

ExaBITS Raises Oversubscribed Round Addressing GPU Shortage in AI

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Round

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  • San Francisco, California--(Newsfile Corp. - February 2, 2024) - ExaBITS.ai , a pioneer in the decentralized cloud computing space for AI, is pleased to announce the closing of its oversubscribed pre-seed round.
  • The funding will enable the team to scale the GPU optimization technology to address the shortage of resources that has left AI companies in limbo waiting for available compute or paying inflated rates.
  • As ExaBITS advances in the decentralized computing domain, they invite forward-thinking organizations, AI developers, and GPU owners to join the mission.
  • For those who share the vision of democratizing building and shaping the future of the space, ExaBITS welcomes users to join the new revolution in AI.

Generation Lab Emerges from Stealth with Funding Round and Mission to Extend the Human Healthspan – Waitlist for Its Clinically Driven At-Home Aging Test + Personalized Aging Intervention Opens Today

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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The company works with clinicians who can recommend personalized interventions, and Generation Lab can measure the effectiveness of these over time.

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  • The company works with clinicians who can recommend personalized interventions, and Generation Lab can measure the effectiveness of these over time.
  • These diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality and place a significant burden on our healthcare system.
  • Moreover, the biological age is quantified by Generation Lab for each function of the body: inflammation, regeneration, homeostasis, reproduction, etc.
  • After subsequent Generation Lab tests, your clinician can review how effective each intervention was and its impact on your health and rate of aging.

NewHydrogen CEO Steve Hill Discusses Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future with UCI Expert

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewHydrogen, Inc. (OTCMKTS:NEWH), the developer of ThermoLoop™, a breakthrough technology that uses water and heat rather than electricity to produce the world’s cheapest green hydrogen, today announced that in a recent podcast the Company’s CEO Steve Hill spoke with Dr. Jeffrey Reed, Chief Scientist at the Advanced Power and Energy Program at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). The episode explores the latest developments in renewable fuels and energy storage, hydrogen blending for power generation and examining strategies to utilize gaseous fuels for a sustainable future.

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  • The episode explores the latest developments in renewable fuels and energy storage, hydrogen blending for power generation and examining strategies to utilize gaseous fuels for a sustainable future.
  • Dr. Reed, renowned for his contributions to the field, shares a mission aligned with NewHydrogen's commitment to a more sustainable future.
  • The conversation navigates through crucial topics, ranging from the potential future of hydrogen power to innovative renewable energy experiments, offering a comprehensive view of the landscape.
  • He is the principal author of the first renewable hydrogen production roadmap for the state of California.

SK Networks Collaborates with Vivek to Propel AI-centered Business-oriented Investment Company Through 'SK Networks Renaissance Project'

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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SK Networks (CEO: Hojeong Lee) announced on 31 January that it has taken a significant stride towards its AI-centered Business-oriented Investment Company ambitions by officially signing a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the 'SK Networks Renaissance Project.'

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  • SK Networks (CEO: Hojeong Lee) announced on 31 January that it has taken a significant stride towards its AI-centered Business-oriented Investment Company ambitions by officially signing a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the 'SK Networks Renaissance Project.'
  • The signing ceremony, held at Samil Building in Jongno-gu, Seoul, included key officials such as SK Networks President & COO Sunghwan Choi, and Managing Director Ranadivé.
  • In a strategic move to maximize its value as an AI-centered business-oriented investment company, SK Networks is set to establish a consortium for future large-scale investment cooperation, concurrently optimizing its value as an AI-centered business-oriented Investment company.
  • Under the terms of this accord, Ranadivé and prominent U.S. investors would assume control of a portion of SK Networks' treasury stocks during forthcoming investment endeavors.

The Dominguez Firm Proudly Announces Its Spring 2024 Scholarship Winners

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dominguez Firm continues its tradition of recognizing outstanding students through its Legal and Collegiate Scholarships. This semester's winners were selected based on their remarkable accomplishments and proactive work to improve the lives of others. Not only did Gabriela Monico and Nayani Manor excel as students, but they also worked tirelessly to champion those who often don't have a voice.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dominguez Firm continues its tradition of recognizing outstanding students through its Legal and Collegiate Scholarships.
  • This semester's winners were selected based on their remarkable accomplishments and proactive work to improve the lives of others.
  • "I am so grateful for the support of the Dominguez Firm and their commitment to help support the lives of future youth.
  • The Dominguez Firm is a powerhouse personal injury law firm that has been helping clients for over 30 years.

Around 150 US Tech Entrepreneurs, Investors and Talent Explored Vast Opportunities in Hong Kong I&T Ecosystem Through HKSTP Innovation Mixer Reception

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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With high engagement and huge interest generated, the event would contribute to HKSTP's mission in attracting global talent and investment to Hong Kong.

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  • With high engagement and huge interest generated, the event would contribute to HKSTP's mission in attracting global talent and investment to Hong Kong.
  • Around 150 US tech entrepreneur, investors and talent attended the “HKSTP Innovation Mixer - Make Your Mark in Hong Kong's Vibrant Tech Ecosystem” event to explore vast opportunities in Hong Kong’s I&T sector.
  • Following the visits to Southeast Asia last year, HKSTP continued its Innovation Mixer to connect the tech talent and enterprises in the US with vast opportunities in Hong Kong, the GBA and Asia.
  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 with a mission to position Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub.

HKSTP Reached out to World-class Universities in the US on Talent Nurturing and Sparked Huge Interest in Hong Kong’s I&T Ecosystem

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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The huge participant interest saw eager conversations regarding cooperating with HKSTP and potential expansion to Hong Kong, Asia and beyond.

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  • The huge participant interest saw eager conversations regarding cooperating with HKSTP and potential expansion to Hong Kong, Asia and beyond.
  • Hong Kong's status is on the rise as it has ascended to 9th in the UN's Global Frontiers Technology Readiness Index in 2023.
  • The research team showed immense interest in the funding and support to R&D in Hong Kong.
  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 with a mission to position Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub.

EQS-News: Kizoo leads financing round in Reservoir Neuroscience to restore health to the aging brain

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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San Francisco, CA, U.S. / Berlin, Germany – January 18, 2024 – Reservoir Neuroscience announced today the completion of a $4M financing round to support the development of new therapies for age-related neurodegeneration.

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  • San Francisco, CA, U.S. / Berlin, Germany – January 18, 2024 – Reservoir Neuroscience announced today the completion of a $4M financing round to support the development of new therapies for age-related neurodegeneration.
  • Reservoir will use the funds to develop its novel class of drug compounds designed to restore health to the brain’s blood vessels to rejuvenate the aging brain.
  • The company aims to develop the first drug that specifically targets vascular disease as a new way to restore brain health during natural aging and in age-related diseases.
  • Reservoir's therapeutic strategy seeks to restore health to blood vessels to reverse degenerative damage that spreads from the blood vessels to the brain.

HKSTP Reached out to World-class Universities in the US on Talent Nurturing and Sparked Huge Interest in Hong Kong's I&T Ecosystem

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Meetings with NVIDIA, Google, LinkedIn to explore collaboration opportunities through HKSTP Innovation Mixer to the US West Coast

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    The huge participant interest saw eager conversations regarding cooperating with HKSTP and potential expansion to Hong Kong, Asia and beyond.
  • Hong Kong's status is on the rise as it has ascended to 9th in the UN's Global Frontiers Technology Readiness Index in 2023.
  • The research team showed immense interest in the funding and support to R&D in Hong Kong.
  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 with a mission to position Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub.