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Interactive Venture Partners Announces Launch of its Inaugural Fund – Interactive Venture Partners Fund LP

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Technology, Entrepreneur, Finance, Venture Capital, Fintech, Other Technology, Professional Services, Start-Up, Consumer, Mentorship, Interactive Brokers, Partner, Culture, Investment, Video game

Interactive Venture Partners announced the formation and launch of its inaugural fund.

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  • Interactive Venture Partners announced the formation and launch of its inaugural fund.
  • With an initial capital commitment of €50 million, Interactive Venture Partners Fund LP is supported by the family office of Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. Interactive Venture Partners provides capital to innovators, entrepreneurs, and founders of startups in Central Eastern Europe and supports these companies as they grow.
  • Interactive Venture Partners invests in early-stage companies across industries, with a focus on cutting-edge technology products and services, and with teams based primarily in Central Eastern Europe.
  • Interactive Venture Partners aims to supercharge our entrepreneurs and their startups with capital, mentoring, and networking so that they can achieve success.

This New Kids’ Messaging App from Gabb Detects Potential Nudity in Video Calls and Alerts Parents

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Teens, Parenting, Entrepreneur, Children, Technology, Apps, Applications, Consumer, Mobile, Wireless, Friends, Apple, Caregiver, Parent, Bullying, Mistake, Agora, Safety, API, Language, Multimedia, Privacy, Android, Mobile phone

Gabb® , the industry leader in kid-safe technology, announced this week that the popular Gabb Messenger™ app is currently offering the free beta version of Gabb Messenger Safe Video Calling™, which detects potential nudity during video calls and alerts parents.

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  • Gabb® , the industry leader in kid-safe technology, announced this week that the popular Gabb Messenger™ app is currently offering the free beta version of Gabb Messenger Safe Video Calling™, which detects potential nudity during video calls and alerts parents.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403872746/en/
    The leader in safe phones for kids has now added safe video calling to its messaging app.
  • In addition to alerting parents of high-risk communications, safe video calls are automatically disconnected and disabled when potential nudity has been detected.
  • Parents can easily enable or disable video calling as they see fit with Gabb Messenger Parents™—available on Apple and Android devices.

WEX Hosts Tennis Legend Venus Williams at SPARK 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Thought Leadership, Data Management, Technology, Finance, Fintech, Banking, Business, Celebrity, Tennis, Professional Services, Entrepreneur, Sports, Electronic Commerce, Software, Entertainment, Consumer, Venus, Mastercard, IA Financial Group, Visa, Face, Sport, Wimbledon Championships, Coherent Solutions, Perseverance, Grand Slam, Travel, Smith, WEX, News, OTR, Fortune 1000, SPARK, Hyatt Regency Orlando, Management

WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX), the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business, will welcome tennis champion Venus Williams, one of the most inspiring figures in the history of sports and an accomplished businessperson at WEX SPARK 2024 , taking place in Orlando on April 8-10.

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  • WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX), the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business, will welcome tennis champion Venus Williams, one of the most inspiring figures in the history of sports and an accomplished businessperson at WEX SPARK 2024 , taking place in Orlando on April 8-10.
  • “Venus Williams’ journey of success – a mix of grit, resilience, innovation, and perseverance – promises to invigorate SPARK attendees.
  • “We look forward to welcoming Venus Williams and our WEX community to learn, network, celebrate, and share more about how our flexible technology solutions, services, and resources can simplify the business of running a business.”
    WEX SPARK 2024 will be held at Hyatt Regency Orlando.
  • WEX SPARK 2024 is sponsored by several strategic partners, including Mastercard, Visa, and Coherent Solutions.

ShiftPixy Announces Execution of Its Second Asset Purchase Agreement to Acquire a Provider of Human Capital to Several Key Industrial Clients Across Western U.S.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Professional Services, Consumer, Apps, Applications, Technology, Entrepreneur, Human Resources, Artificial Intelligence, Gig, Sales, Employment

ShiftPixy, Inc. (Nasdaq: PIXY) (“ShiftPixy” or the “Company”), a Florida-based national human capital provisioning enterprise which designs, manages, and sells access to a disruptive, revolutionary platform that facilitates employment in the rapidly growing Gig Economy, today announces the execution of its second asset purchase agreement to acquire a leading provider of human capital across the Western U.S.

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  • ShiftPixy, Inc. (Nasdaq: PIXY) (“ShiftPixy” or the “Company”), a Florida-based national human capital provisioning enterprise which designs, manages, and sells access to a disruptive, revolutionary platform that facilitates employment in the rapidly growing Gig Economy, today announces the execution of its second asset purchase agreement to acquire a leading provider of human capital across the Western U.S.
  • The company’s strategic operations span multiple states with offices optimally located to serve its valued customer base and loyal contingent workforce of over 10,000 temporary employees.
  • "This next in our series of acquisitions, continues our accelerated growth goals for ShiftPixy as we rapidly expand our national market presence,” said Scott Absher, CEO of ShiftPixy.
  • “Our goal is to continue our national roll-up through 2024 and leverage our technology advantage in today’s world of work."

Saviynt Recognized on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Pacific Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Apps, Applications, Technology, Entrepreneur, Publishing, Security, Communications, Software, Networks, Internet, Consumer, Cloud, Database, Growth, CFO, Regionals, EIC

151 on Inc. Magazine’s fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Pacific list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Pacific private companies, based in California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Alaska.

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  • 151 on Inc. Magazine’s fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Pacific list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Pacific private companies, based in California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Alaska.
  • Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Pacific economy’s most dynamic segment – its independent small businesses.
  • “The honorees in our Inc. 5000 network are the Who’s Who of private companies.
  • (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.)

San Diego Angel Conference VI Announces Six Finalists to Compete for Share of Largest Event-Based Angel Fund in U.S.

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Professional Services, Consumer, Small Business, Entrepreneur, Start-Up, Finance, Organization, Conference, SDAC, SDSU, UCSD, Brink, JPMorgan Chase, University, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, University of California, Gust, San Diego State University, Financial services

The San Diego Angel Conference at USD has become the largest event-based angel conference in the country , with an active angel investor group of about 90 accredited investors who invest starting at $7,000 each.

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  • The San Diego Angel Conference at USD has become the largest event-based angel conference in the country , with an active angel investor group of about 90 accredited investors who invest starting at $7,000 each.
  • “The San Diego Angel Conference is truly a unique opportunity for both investors and founders to experience the hands-on learning opportunities of the investment decision process,” Executive Director, JPMorgan Startup Banking David Loseke.
  • SDAC partners with 35+ organizations including USD , San Diego State University ( SDSU ), and University of California, San Diego ( UCSD ), to drive deal flow and mentor startups.
  • SDAC Founder Mysty Rusk says, “Over six years, San Diego Angel Conference at USD has focused on activating accredited investors, funding innovative early-stage companies, and supporting solutions that solve real-world problems.

Austin FC and Q2 Announce the 2024 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Professional Services, Consumer, Technology, Entrepreneur, Software, Fintech, Banking, Dream, Growth, Case management, Q2 Stadium, Q2, Student, CDL, Portland Timbers, Documentation, Social, Austin FC, Government, Frustration, Nursing

Austin FC and Q2 Holdings Inc. announced today the launch of the 2024 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition, presented by Q2.

Key Points: 
  • Austin FC and Q2 Holdings Inc. announced today the launch of the 2024 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition, presented by Q2.
  • The Austin FC Dream Starter Competition winner will be honored with a check presentation during halftime at the Austin FC vs. Portland Timbers match on Wednesday, May 29.
  • Click here for a complete list of terms and conditions and to apply for the 2024 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition.
  • In 2021, Anthony Gantt, CEO of At Ease Rentals Corporation, was selected as the inaugural Austin FC Dream Starter Competition winner.

University of San Diego’s Free Enterprise Institute Announces New Family Business Initiative

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Family, Professional Services, Consumer, Small Business, Entrepreneur, Start-Up, Finance, FEI, Conference, Industrial and organizational psychology, Brink, Education, Entrepreneurship, University, Doctor of Philosophy, Mentorship, Student, Senior counsel, Catalysis, USD, Management

The University of San Diego Free Enterprise Institute (FEI) is exploring a family business initiative at the Knauss School of Business at the University of San Diego .

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  • The University of San Diego Free Enterprise Institute (FEI) is exploring a family business initiative at the Knauss School of Business at the University of San Diego .
  • The USD Family Business Initiative will feature an educational event on Family Philanthropy and Foundations on Tuesday, April 9, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at USD.
  • The family business initiative operates within the university’s Free Enterprise Institute at the Knauss School of Business, which also currently houses San Diego Angel Conference , Brink SBDC , and Catalyzer .
  • Co-chairs of the USD Family Business Initiative are USD alumni Chris Yount and Family Business Consulting Group’s Dr. Jeremy Lurey .

Bliss + Lex to Open Manhattan’s First Black Woman-Owned Dispensary in Upper East Side

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Alternative Medicine, Entrepreneur, Tobacco, Other Consumer, Health, Cannabis, Specialty, Women, Natural Resources, Retail, Consumer, Entrepreneurship, Education, Domestic violence, Housing Works, Housing, TYSON, Future, Disability, Dream, Family, Conditional, Hospital

Bliss + Lex , Manhattan’s Upper East Side latest state-licensed dispensary, is celebrating its grand opening on Wednesday, March 20.

Key Points: 
  • Bliss + Lex , Manhattan’s Upper East Side latest state-licensed dispensary, is celebrating its grand opening on Wednesday, March 20.
  • It is Manhattan’s first Black woman-owned dispensary and a Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licensee.
  • Bliss + Lex is the second retailer to open in collaboration with the Housing Works CAURD Community Initiative , which offers a range of critical support for New York social-equity cannabis entrepreneurs.
  • Bliss + Lex will carry a range of products from brands such as Off Hours , 1906 , TYSON 2.0 and more.

EoS Fitness COO Elected to Prominent Fitness Industry Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Fitness & Nutrition, Health, Entrepreneur, Consumer, Education, Research, Acquisition, Mentorship, American Idol, Warner Bros., Eos, Region, Multimedia, Hearing, HVLP

(HVLP)® gym with more than 125 locations open or on the way nationwide, was elected to the board of directors for the Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA), a global community of health and fitness industry leaders.

Key Points: 
  • (HVLP)® gym with more than 125 locations open or on the way nationwide, was elected to the board of directors for the Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA), a global community of health and fitness industry leaders.
  • The trade association encompasses multiple sectors of the fitness industry, including operators of health clubs, fitness studios, and equipment and service providers.
  • In addition to his fitness industry background, Idgar also brings valuable firsthand entrepreneurship experience to the Health & Fitness Association board of directors.
  • “Richard is among a stellar group of new board members with a genuine passion for the fitness industry,” said Health & Fitness Association President & CEO Liz Clark.