UCLA Anderson School of Management

CPI Card Group Announces Appointment of Ravi Mallela to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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CPI Card Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PMTS) (“CPI” or the “Company”), a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions, today announced that Ravi Mallela has been appointed to its Board of Directors as an independent member, effective November 15, 2023.

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  • CPI Card Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PMTS) (“CPI” or the “Company”), a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions, today announced that Ravi Mallela has been appointed to its Board of Directors as an independent member, effective November 15, 2023.
  • Mallela currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of NMI Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: NMIH), a publicly-traded mortgage insurance company.
  • “We are very pleased to have Ravi join the CPI Board,” said H. Sanford Riley, Chair of the Board of Directors.
  • With the addition of Mallela, CPI’s Board consists of seven members, including six independent members.

Electrolyte Boost Names Devon Kelley New Chief Commercial Officer

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrolyte Boost, a leading provider of innovative electrolyte and hydration support products, today announced the appointment of Devon Kelley as its Chief Commercial Officer. In this newly-created role, Kelley, seasoned in strategy and investment across sports, wellness and tech, will report to the company's Founder and CEO Gary Kleinman, helping advance capital raising, sales, partnerships, internal operations and overall strategy.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrolyte Boost , a leading provider of innovative electrolyte and hydration support products, today announced the appointment of Devon Kelley as its Chief Commercial Officer.
  • "Devon is uniquely qualified to fill multiple strategic roles for Electrolyte Boost , and his wealth of relationships will expedite our growth," said Gary Kleinman, Founder and CEO of Electrolyte Boost.
  • "I am excited to join this team on its quest to improve the hydration support, health and wellness of people across the world with the launch of Electrolyte Boost," said Kelley.
  • For more information about Mr. Kelley, check out his LinkedIn profile: Devon Kelley

Somos, Inc. Announces the Appointment of TJ Thinakaran to Advisory Board

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Somos, Inc., a global provider of trusted phone number administration and identity management services, is pleased to announce the appointment of TJ Thinakaran to its Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Somos, Inc., a global provider of trusted phone number administration and identity management services, is pleased to announce the appointment of TJ Thinakaran to its Advisory Board.
  • The Somos Advisory Board provides thoughtful guidance and insights to help Somos drive continued growth and expansion and to help bring trust to communications.
  • "I am delighted to serve as a member of Somos' Advisory Board and champion its mission to inspire industry growth, innovation, diversity, and inclusion.
  • With the addition of Mr. Thinakaran, the Somos Advisory Board will continue its commitment to keeping the industry innovative and at the forefront of digital transformation.

No Recession, but the UCLA Anderson Forecast Foresees a Weak U.S. Economy in 2024

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For three consecutive quarters, the UCLA Anderson Forecast presented two potential scenarios for the U.S. and California economies. One path anticipated aggressive inflation-fighting action by the Federal Reserve that would push the economy into a mild, near-term recession, the other allowed for less impact from the Fed's interest rate increases that would result in a slowing economy and no recession. While many economists held fast to a recession prediction, the UCLA Anderson Forecast viewed it as a 50-50 proposition.

Key Points: 
  • While many economists held fast to a recession prediction, the UCLA Anderson Forecast viewed it as a 50-50 proposition.
  • UCLA Anderson Forecast: Weak economy in '24, but no recession.
  • In the latest U.S. report, the UCLA Anderson Forecast foresees a weak economy in 2024, followed by a return to trend growth rates, albeit below trend GDP levels, in 2025.
  • As in the national forecast, the current UCLA Anderson Forecast for California sees no recession in the near term.

Robertson Stephens Deepens Presence in San Francisco Bay Area

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Robertson Stephens Wealth Management, LLC ("Robertson Stephens") has further expanded its presence in the San Francisco Bay Area by welcoming Lifeguard Wealth, a California registered investment advisor managing over $100 million in advisory assets. Lifeguard's founder, Joe Delaney, joins Robertson Stephens as Managing Director and Principal as the firm further fortifies its presence in northern California.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Robertson Stephens Wealth Management, LLC ("Robertson Stephens") has further expanded its presence in the San Francisco Bay Area by welcoming Lifeguard Wealth, a California registered investment advisor managing over $100 million in advisory assets.
  • Lifeguard's founder, Joe Delaney, joins Robertson Stephens as Managing Director and Principal as the firm further fortifies its presence in northern California.
  • For more information on Robertson Stephens, please visit www.rscapital.com
    "We are excited to welcome Joe to Robertson Stephens.
  • "We are also delighted to further build our client presence in the San Francisco Bay area."

Step Up Announces Its 25 Mentors of the Year in Honor of Nonprofit's 25th Year of Service

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Step Up, the mentorship nonprofit that guides girls (and those who identify with girlhood) to their success, today announced its first-ever list of 25 Mentors of the Year in honor of the mentorship nonprofit's 25th anniversary. This new distinction is reserved for those who serve as role models in the community for defining and pursuing dreams of success demonstrated through their impactful work, journey, and character. 

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Step Up, the mentorship nonprofit that guides girls (and those who identify with girlhood) to their success, today announced its first-ever list of 25 Mentors of the Year in honor of the mentorship nonprofit's 25th anniversary.
  • The Mentors of the Year and Next Gen Leaders will be acknowledged at Step Up's upcoming Inspiration Awards, set for October 6 in Los Angeles and November 16 in Chicago.
  • Please find the full list of 25 Mentors of The Year list below.
  • Carla Harris - senior advisor, Morgan Stanley
    Mellody Hobson – president and co-CEO, Ariel Investments
    Build Skills: these mentors demonstrate how to grow our abilities.

Winners of the 2023 Gerald Loeb Awards Announced by UCLA Anderson at New York City Event

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Journalists from around the world attended tonight's Gerald Loeb Awards event at Capitale in New York City, where the 2023 winners were announced. Lifetime achievement honoree Stephen J. Adler, former editor-in-chief of Reuters, and Minard Editor honoree Nancy Rivera Brooks, deputy business editor at Los Angeles Times, were celebrated during the show. The Gerald Loeb Awards are among the highest honors in journalism, recognizing the work of journalists whose contributions illuminate the worlds of business, finance and the economy for readers and viewers worldwide.

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  • Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Stephen J. Adler, formerly of Reuters; Minard Editor Award presented to Nancy Rivera Brooks of the Los Angeles Times
    NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Journalists from around the world attended tonight's Gerald Loeb Awards event at Capitale in New York City, where the 2023 winners were announced.
  • The Gerald Loeb Awards are among the highest honors in journalism, recognizing the work of journalists whose contributions illuminate the worlds of business, finance and the economy for readers and viewers worldwide.
  • Antonio Bernardo, dean of UCLA Anderson School of Management and chairman of the G. and R. Loeb Foundation, welcomed Loeb Awards honorees and all attendees.
  • Highlights from this year's event can be experienced by searching #LoebAwards on X.

Breakout Learning Launches Beta of AI-Moderated and Graded Small-Group Discussion Platform for Business Schools

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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In the pilot, 92% of students preferred the Breakout Learning experience to the traditional reading assignment and essay.

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  • In the pilot, 92% of students preferred the Breakout Learning experience to the traditional reading assignment and essay.
  • Instead of reading static lesson material, students using Breakout Learning’s educational format meet online in small groups and engage with rich scenario-based learning content.
  • Then, instead of submitting traditional homework, they participate in peer-to-peer discussions, which are moderated and graded by AI.
  • Led by CEO and Co-Founder Ramit Varma, Breakout Learning closed a $4 million funding round earlier this year.

ReNAgade Therapeutics Appoints Laurie Stelzer as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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ReNAgade Therapeutics, a company unlocking the limitless potential for RNA medicines, today announced the appointment of Laurie Stelzer as Chief Financial Officer.

Key Points: 
  • ReNAgade Therapeutics, a company unlocking the limitless potential for RNA medicines, today announced the appointment of Laurie Stelzer as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Ms. Stelzer most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of Mirati Therapeutics and brings over 25 years of experience to further strengthen ReNAgade’s leadership team.
  • “Laurie is an accomplished leader with extensive experience across the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, whose work has spanned corporate finance and strategy, business development, and helping to build key capabilities necessary to create long-term value for stakeholders,” said Amit D. Munshi, Chief Executive Officer of ReNAgade.
  • “Having worked with Laurie for over 20 years, I am very excited to welcome her to the ReNAgade leadership team as our first Chief Financial Officer as we continue to advance our science and growth of the company.”
    “In advancing its industry leading platform, ReNAgade is poised to bring RNA medicines to previously inaccessible tissues and cells in the body,” said Ms. Stelzer.

Research Solutions Announces Engagement of Jeremy Murphy to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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HENDERSON, Nev., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Research Solutions (NASDAQ: RSSS), a trusted partner providing cloud-based workflow solutions to accelerate research for R&D-driven organizations, announced today the engagement of Jeremy Murphy to the Research Solutions Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Murphy will join the board as an advisor and observer, and he will be part of our board slate for the 2023 annual meeting.

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  • Jeremy Murphy, COO & President at ClickTripz, LLC, and formerly Goldman Sachs, to join Research Solutions' Board of Directors as Advisor and Observer
    HENDERSON, Nev., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Research Solutions (NASDAQ: RSSS), a trusted partner providing cloud-based workflow solutions to accelerate research for R&D-driven organizations, announced today the engagement of Jeremy Murphy to the Research Solutions Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Murphy will join the board as an advisor and observer, and he will be part of our board slate for the 2023 annual meeting.
  • Following the appointment of Mr. Murphy, the Board will comprise six directors, four of whom are independent.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Jeremy Murphy to the Research Solutions Board," said Roy W. Olivier, CEO of Research Solutions.