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30th Annual Venture Capital & Private Equity Conference at Harvard Business School Announces Speakers and Agenda

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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The Venture Capital & Private Equity Club, the largest student club at Harvard Business School, will hold the 30th annual VCPE Conference on Saturday, February 3, 2024, on the Harvard Business School campus in Boston.

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  • The Venture Capital & Private Equity Club, the largest student club at Harvard Business School, will hold the 30th annual VCPE Conference on Saturday, February 3, 2024, on the Harvard Business School campus in Boston.
  • With 18 panels and 75+ speakers, the conference will feature industry-leading experts providing insight on a variety of topics related to private markets investing.
  • Conference panel topics include Alternatives in Alternatives, State of PE, State of VC, Artificial Intelligence, Starting Your First Fund, Distressed Debt & Special Situations, Insurance Capital, and others.
  • “It is a privilege to serve as the faculty advisor for the 30th annual Harvard Business School’s VCPE Conference.

SKKY Partners Announces Investment in Premium Sauce and Condiments Brand TRUFF

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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SKKY Partners, a private equity firm focused on high-growth, market-leading consumer brands, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a significant minority stake in TRUFF, the premium flavor-enhancement brand known for elevating and reimagining pantry staples in the sauce and condiments categories.

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  • SKKY Partners, a private equity firm focused on high-growth, market-leading consumer brands, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a significant minority stake in TRUFF, the premium flavor-enhancement brand known for elevating and reimagining pantry staples in the sauce and condiments categories.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231120945967/en/
    Founded in 2017 by Nick Ajluni and Nick Guillen, TRUFF is bringing truffle-infused products to a broad consumer base through its premium condiments line spanning hot sauce, pasta sauce, mayonnaise, oil and salt.
  • TRUFF’s hero product, its hot sauce, is a leading seller in the natural channel and the fastest-growing hot sauce in conventional grocery.
  • We’re thrilled to be joining the TRUFF team for this next chapter.”
    Kirkland & Ellis acted as legal advisor to SKKY Partners.

Kim Kardashian Talks to Fortune About Building Her New Private Equity Fund to Invest in the Next Generation of Influential Businesses

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kim Kardashian, entrepreneur, influencer, and one of the most famous women in the world, talks to Fortune in an exclusive new interview about the launch of her latest endeavor—SKKY Partners, a private equity fund—and the road she followed to get there.

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  • It wasn't one "bright idea" moment but a "continuation of dialogue over the years," Sammons says about the two teaming up.
  • Kardashian has "capabilities that universally no other human being on Earth has," he says.
  • She ultimately trusted his vision for how her experience in consumer brands and his in investing could complement each other.
  • Instead, she's seeking the more intense engagement that typically comes with being a private equity investor.

Kim Kardashian Talks to Fortune About Building Her New Private Equity Fund to Invest in the Next Generation of Influential Businesses

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kim Kardashian, entrepreneur, influencer, and one of the most famous women in the world, talks to Fortune in an exclusive new interview about the launch of her latest endeavor—SKKY Partners, a private equity fund—and the road she followed to get there.

Key Points: 
  • It wasn't one "bright idea" moment but a "continuation of dialogue over the years," Sammons says about the two teaming up.
  • Kardashian has "capabilities that universally no other human being on Earth has," he says.
  • She ultimately trusted his vision for how her experience in consumer brands and his in investing could complement each other.
  • Instead, she's seeking the more intense engagement that typically comes with being a private equity investor.

MasterClass Announces Kris Jenner to Teach the Power of Personal Branding

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that Kris Jenner will teach a class on the power of personal branding. Drawing from her family's own branding journey, beginning with the hit television show Keeping Up With the Kardashians to leading a thriving business empire, Jenner will reveal her "secret sauce" to help members cut through the noise, turn a vision into a reality and build a lasting brand. Jenner's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that Kris Jenner will teach a class on the power of personal branding.
  • Jenner's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass , where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.
  • "From multiple billion-dollar brands to more than 48 million followers, Kris is no doubt the mother of self-invention," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.
  • Jenner will teach members the importance of staying grounded, having a success-driven mentality and thinking about the legacy they want to leave behind.

EVENT NOTICE: Drexel University Showcasing Fashion's Future, Sustainably

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Friday, June 3, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, Drexel University's Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design proudly showcases the work of its Fashion Design students through a unique fashion show presentation. With a focus on sustainability and eco-conscious fashion, this year's Drexel Fashion show promises to be inspirational and forward-thinking.

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  • Drexel University's Drexel Fashion Show is back, Saturday, June 4th for a live, publicly viewed fashion presentation of their student designer collections.
  • With a focus on sustainability and eco-conscious fashion, this year's Drexel Fashion show promises to be inspirational and forward-thinking.
  • Gaining support from such big brands as Skims, a sponsor for this year's event and Urban Outfitters, the location for the event this year; Drexel Fashion students have the opportunity to launch their careers through the show.
  • The public is invited to attend the Drexel Fashion Show on Saturday, June 4 at 8:00pm at the Urban Outfitters Headquarters.

EnquireLabs Raises $4.5 Million to Bring Speed and Scale to Zero-Party Data for Ecommerce Brands

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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Traditional survey data tells a product team what to launch in the next year; our data tells an email platform what to send in the next minute.

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  • Traditional survey data tells a product team what to launch in the next year; our data tells an email platform what to send in the next minute.
  • EnquireLabs now operationalizes survey data to deliver ground truth from the consumer across personalization, conversion optimization, and customer experience, alongside attribution.
  • EnquireLabs operationalizes direct-from-consumer survey data, harvesting and automating proprietary insights for thousands of brands seeking to reduce their reliance on third party data platforms, while retaining speed and scale across their marketing stack.
  • To date, True has helped more than 300 companies launch and scale their businesses, creating over 25,000 jobs worldwide.

Coty Announces Andrew Stanleick Is Appointed CEO of Kylie Jenner Beauty Brands

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY), one of the worlds leading beauty companies and the global leader in fragrances, today announced the promotion of Andrew Stanleick to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the beauty business created by Kylie Jenner.

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  • Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY), one of the worlds leading beauty companies and the global leader in fragrances, today announced the promotion of Andrew Stanleick to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the beauty business created by Kylie Jenner.
  • In addition, Stanleick will also manage Kim Kardashian Wests business for Coty with a focus for both brands on driving global expansion and entry into new beauty categories.
  • Stanleick, who is based in New York City, will assume his new global responsibilities in addition to his current role as Coty EVP Americas.
  • Commenting on the announcement, Sue Y. Nabi, Coty's CEO, said, Andrew is a very experienced and respected Coty leader who has demonstrated strong business development acumen, strategic rigor, and customer orientation.

Entrepreneurs Are Learning The Art Of Pitching Business Ideas To Inspire Investors And Gain The Capital Needed For Success

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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b'TEMPE, Ariz., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pitch Masters Academy Five influential and experienced entrepreneurs made the "Prepare to Pitch Summit" an unyielding success.\nEach speaker brought a unique niche to the summit:\nEntrepreneurs found themselves presenting their business ideas on stage in front of a professional team of investors.\nThe challenge, experience, and synergy of the training were electrifying.\nKevin Harrington\'s impact reaches the likes of Kim Kardashian, 50 Cent, Tony Little, and many others.\nThe View, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Wall Street Journal, and countless media outlets continue to feature the business influencer.\nHe came to the summit to help make entrepreneurs better at business endeavors.\n"My goal is to create pitch masters," Harrington said.

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  • b'TEMPE, Ariz., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pitch Masters Academy Five influential and experienced entrepreneurs made the "Prepare to Pitch Summit" an unyielding success.\nEach speaker brought a unique niche to the summit:\nEntrepreneurs found themselves presenting their business ideas on stage in front of a professional team of investors.\nThe challenge, experience, and synergy of the training were electrifying.\nKevin Harrington\'s impact reaches the likes of Kim Kardashian, 50 Cent, Tony Little, and many others.\nThe View, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Wall Street Journal, and countless media outlets continue to feature the business influencer.\nHe came to the summit to help make entrepreneurs better at business endeavors.\n"My goal is to create pitch masters," Harrington said.
  • "The first money raised is the most difficult money raised.
  • "\nDuring the live event, he emphasized several aspects of making the perfect pitch.
  • The first component is making an irresistible offer during the pitching process.\n'

MerchNFT.com Launches the David Christopher Lee NFT Gold Signature Collection

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
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It's a new digital asset called NFT which is short for non-fungible token.

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  • It's a new digital asset called NFT which is short for non-fungible token.
  • Celebrity portrait photographer and influencer David Christopher Lee just minted some of his most popular images into digital collectors cards which will come with a signed physical card upon purchase.
  • The "David Christopher Lee Gold Signature Collection" includes celebrities Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, Brock Pierce, Khalid, Steve Aoki, and Zedd.
  • The collection consists of 8 celebrities with 8 copies each priced at .088 Ethereum.