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Puttshack Unveils Challenge Hole, a Tech-Infused, Interactive Mini Golf Experience

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Sports, Technology, Specialty, Golf, General Entertainment, Entertainment, Retail, Software, Hardware, Restaurant, Bar, Other Entertainment, Element, Innovation, Food, Tugboat, Tug of war, Pinpoint, Video game

Puttshack , the internationally acclaimed leader in upscale, tech-infused mini golf, today announced the launch of its latest innovation, the Challenge Hole, offering a personal and private playing experience designed with groups in mind.

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  • Puttshack , the internationally acclaimed leader in upscale, tech-infused mini golf, today announced the launch of its latest innovation, the Challenge Hole, offering a personal and private playing experience designed with groups in mind.
  • The Challenge Hole is a dedicated mini golf suite, where guests can enjoy 90-minute sessions of competition with six unique mini golf games all in one interactive stationary space while enjoying full-service dining.
  • While its nine-hole mini golf course leverages the organization’s patented Trackaball™ technology, Puttshack has introduced an entirely new form of tech-infused mini golf with the Challenge Hole.
  • This will allow the Puttshack team to easily update every Challenge Hole console with entirely new games and interactive elements on an ongoing basis.

Cybersecurity Funding in Q1 2024: Deals Increase Despite Lower Overall Investment, Reveals Pinpoint Search Group Report

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Investment, Employment, Pinpoint, Cryptocurrency

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinpoint Search Group , a leading cybersecurity recruitment firm in the U.S., has released its Q1 2024 cybersecurity funding report.

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  • GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinpoint Search Group , a leading cybersecurity recruitment firm in the U.S., has released its Q1 2024 cybersecurity funding report.
  • The report reveals an increase in the number of transactions compared to Q1 2023 but a decrease in the total amount of funding raised.
  • In Q1 2024, Pinpoint Search Group's research team recorded 101 transactions in the cybersecurity vendor space, totaling $2.3 billion across 77 funding rounds and 24 M&A events.
  • "Despite the year-over-year dip in funding not appearing favorable, it's important to consider the nuances," said Mark Sasson, founder and managing partner at Pinpoint Search Group.

Pinpoint Predictive Announces Martin Ellingsworth as Strategic Advisor

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Cloud, Verisk Analytics, Risk management, Allianz, Insurance, SAN, USAA, J.D. Power, AI, Risk assessment, P&C, Fintech, ISO, Pinpoint

SAN MATEO, Calif., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinpoint Predictive Inc , a leading risk selection platform helping P&C insurers to fast-track profitable growth, is thrilled to welcome Marty Ellingsworth to its distinguished team of Strategic Advisors.

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  • SAN MATEO, Calif., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinpoint Predictive Inc , a leading risk selection platform helping P&C insurers to fast-track profitable growth, is thrilled to welcome Marty Ellingsworth to its distinguished team of Strategic Advisors.
  • Mr. Ellingsworth is currently President of Salt Creek Analytics, an advisory and consulting Insurance Data Science and Advanced Analytics enterprise.
  • "I am honored to join Pinpoint Predictive as Strategic Advisor," said Marty Ellingsworth.
  • Pinpoint Predictive, Inc. remains committed to providing a state-of-the-art risk selection platform to insurance that enables insurers to make intelligent decisions with unprecedented accuracy and precision.

Dynata Infuses Top Sales Talent into Commercial Leadership Team

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Courtney Griffin, Courtney, Culture, KPMG, D2C, Research, Consultant, History, Acquisition, C&I, Senior, Marketing, Investment, GfK, Flatiron School, Pinpoint, Management

SHELTON, Conn., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynata — the most trusted source for reliable, accurate first-party data — today announced the addition of three renowned sales executives to its commercial leadership team in the North American region. This strategic infusion of top talent strengthens the company's commitment to client-centric growth and positions it as the partner of choice for businesses navigating the evolving data landscape and seeking a competitive edge for the future.

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  • "Dynata's bold recruitment strategy and our vision to scale the business is about more than talent acquisition — we see it as a competitive advantage and the blueprint for sustained success," Brad Brockhaug, Chief Commercial Officer at Dynata.
  • "With Don, Nancy and Courtney each bringing decades of expertise to their respective roles and our collective leadership team, Dynata is poised to continue setting an upward trajectory for the company's future.
  • Prior to Flatiron, Ziser led the Sales and Marketing teams at Wiley, driving expansion and growing the sales pipeline.
  • Courtney Griffin, Senior Vice President, MRA West, AMER, joins Dynata from Improvado, where under her leadership the Sales team grew revenue year-over-year for three consecutive years.

Dynata Infuses Top Sales Talent into Commercial Leadership Team

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Courtney Griffin, Courtney, Culture, KPMG, D2C, Research, Consultant, History, Acquisition, C&I, Senior, Marketing, Investment, GfK, Flatiron School, Pinpoint, Management

SHELTON, Conn., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynata — the most trusted source for reliable, accurate first-party data — today announced the addition of three renowned sales executives to its commercial leadership team in the North American region. This strategic infusion of top talent strengthens the company's commitment to client-centric growth and positions it as the partner of choice for businesses navigating the evolving data landscape and seeking a competitive edge for the future.

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  • "Dynata's bold recruitment strategy and our vision to scale the business is about more than talent acquisition — we see it as a competitive advantage and the blueprint for sustained success," Brad Brockhaug, Chief Commercial Officer at Dynata.
  • "With Don, Nancy and Courtney each bringing decades of expertise to their respective roles and our collective leadership team, Dynata is poised to continue setting an upward trajectory for the company's future.
  • Prior to Flatiron, Ziser led the Sales and Marketing teams at Wiley, driving expansion and growing the sales pipeline.
  • Courtney Griffin, Senior Vice President, MRA West, AMER, joins Dynata from Improvado, where under her leadership the Sales team grew revenue year-over-year for three consecutive years.

Italian Innovators at South by Southwest in Austin: Twelve Startups Among Creative Giants

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Friday, March 8, 2024
SXSW, Acquisition, SLY, Entrepreneurship, AI, Fire, Pinpoint, ITA, Nemesis, SME, Creativity, CES, Society, Video game

AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Italian creativity in the arts meets and stimulates technological innovation at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Italian creativity in the arts meets and stimulates technological innovation at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas.
  • Organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), the Italian pavilion at the SXSW Creative Industries Expo will feature twelve innovative startups, demonstrating the country's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creativity and entrepreneurship on a global scale.
  • Italy's participation in this event marks a strategic move to engage with key players in the global creative industry and to showcase Italian ingenuity to an international audience.
  • The Audiovisual Team promotes Italy as a film making destination and synergy between Italian and American industry players, also through the dedicated platform italymeetshollywood.com .

OPTIFINO, REDEFINES LIFE INSURANCE BY BRIDGING TECHNOLOGY WITH EXPERTS THAT HAVE A COLLECTIVE 100+ YEARS IN THE LIFE INSURANCE INDUSTRY.

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Optifino, redefines the life insurance industry by bridging technology and industry experts with a collective 100+ years in designing, underwriting, onboarding, and active management of the insurance portfolio. Today, Optifino proudly introduces its distinguished advisory board, composed of industry thought leaders and practitioners.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Optifino , redefines the life insurance industry by bridging technology and industry experts with a collective 100+ years in designing, underwriting, onboarding, and active management of the insurance portfolio.
  • Optifino is a life insurance fintech company backed by some of Silicon Valley's best venture capital firms such as 8VC, MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, and HOF Capital.
  • Marrying expertise in the financial, technology and life insurance industries, Optifino's mission is to demystify life insurance by systematically optimizing transparency, protection, tax management, and liquidity.
  • Optifino designed a proprietary technology platform designed to bridge the gap between life insurance and investing to deliver value for every client and advisor.

Jamie Samaha Appointed CEO of Reward; Outgoing Founder Shifts Focus to International Expansion and Corporate Growth

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
Mastercard, Acquisition, Management, Cryptocurrency, Pinpoint, Reward

This strategic move aims to guide the company through an exciting new chapter of global growth and expansion.

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  • This strategic move aims to guide the company through an exciting new chapter of global growth and expansion.
  • With a stellar global career spanning over two and a half decades, Mr. Samaha brings a wealth of experience to Reward.
  • Beyond his corporate achievements, Jamie is a passionate advocate for gender equality and has actively served on advisory boards across various sectors.
  • With Jamie assuming the role of CEO, current Founder and CEO, Gavin Dein, will step away from daily managerial responsibilities and into a Founder & Deputy Chairman role, where he will focus on supporting international growth initiatives and corporate development from the U.A.E.

Pinpoint Predictive Partners with The Philadelphia Contributionship to Bridge Tradition and Tech for the Future

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1752, The Philadelphia Contributionship is the oldest tenured insurance company in the US and has been committed to insuring dwellings and communities while protecting the dreams of the people inside, since its founding.

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  • Founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1752, The Philadelphia Contributionship is the oldest tenured insurance company in the US and has been committed to insuring dwellings and communities while protecting the dreams of the people inside, since its founding.
  • “We’re excited to partner with Pinpoint as we look at the opportunity to get deeper insights into our customers and understand risks based on individual behaviors.
  • Pinpoint’s deep learning capabilities are a game changer for us to better serve our customers and agents,”’ said Chris Strohl, Vice President, Underwriting at The Philadelphia Contributionship.
  • For more information on how Pinpoint’s AI-powered behavioral predictions can help P&C Insurers, contact [email protected] .

Pinpoint Predictive Commits to Protect P&C Insurers from Adverse Selection

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Insurance, P&C, Economics, Risk, Pinpoint, Risk management

Adverse selection continues to be a significant concern for the insurance industry, as insurers are exposed to higher amounts of risk without appropriate compensation to offset their losses.

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  • Adverse selection continues to be a significant concern for the insurance industry, as insurers are exposed to higher amounts of risk without appropriate compensation to offset their losses.
  • ”The essential strategy to evade the challenges of adverse selection involves enhancing insurers' ability to forecast future risk, alongside establishing actuarially valid premiums and considering individual risk attributes.
  • For more information on how Pinpoint’s AI-powered behavioral predictions can help avoid the pitfalls of adverse selection, contact [email protected] .
  • Pinpoint Predictive provides P&C insurers the earliest and most accurate loss predictions and risk scores to fast-track profitable growth.