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Rohirrim Hires Sales and Marketing Heavy Hitters Brian Shealey and Kaustubh “KP” Pradhan to Drive Next Phase of Growth

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Monday, March 4, 2024

The company’s new Vice President of Sales, Brian Shealey, brings over two decades of experience in go-to-market (GTM) and business development strategy.

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  • The company’s new Vice President of Sales, Brian Shealey, brings over two decades of experience in go-to-market (GTM) and business development strategy.
  • Rohirrim has also tapped Google alum Kaustubh “KP” Pradhan as Vice President of Product Management & Marketing.
  • Shealey’s decades of experience will be crucial in driving continued growth at Rohirrim, where he will spearhead building the company’s sales organization.
  • “With a product like this, it’s no wonder Rohirrim has had such rapid growth over the past year.

Agility Robotics Appoints Peggy Johnson as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Agility Robotics , creator of the market-leading bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR) called Digit, announced the appointment of veteran technology leader Peggy Johnson as Chief Executive Officer, effective today.

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  • Agility Robotics , creator of the market-leading bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR) called Digit, announced the appointment of veteran technology leader Peggy Johnson as Chief Executive Officer, effective today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304702817/en/
    Agility Robotics appoints Peggy Johnson as CEO.
  • “I am thrilled to be joining the finest robotics team on the planet,” said Johnson.
  • With Peggy at the helm, Agility can bring robotics to new heights.”
    Throughout her career, Johnson has received extensive industry recognition for her engineering and business successes.

Upwork Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK), the world’s largest work marketplace that connects businesses with independent talent from across the globe, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK), the world’s largest work marketplace that connects businesses with independent talent from across the globe, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023.
  • “Last year proved Upwork’s continued growth momentum and strong profitability.
  • Our business is flexible and resilient, as the skilled talent on Upwork are a critical resource to businesses small and large,” said Hayden Brown, president and CEO, Upwork.
  • The speed with which we strategically shifted to mid-teens adjusted EBITDA margins—taking just two quarters—reflects the strong operating leverage and agility of our business,” said Erica Gessert, CFO, Upwork.

Kaltura Announces CFO Transition

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaltura (“Kaltura” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KLTR), the Video Experience Cloud, today announced the appointment of John Doherty as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 1, 2024, succeeding Yaron Garmazi in the role.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaltura (“Kaltura” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KLTR), the Video Experience Cloud, today announced the appointment of John Doherty as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 1, 2024, succeeding Yaron Garmazi in the role.
  • Mr. Doherty will join Kaltura on February 1, 2024, and Mr. Garmazi will continue to support him and the Company throughout the second quarter of 2024 as well to provide a smooth transition.
  • Mr. Doherty brings more than three decades of financial and operational experience.
  • “I would like to thank Yaron for his partnership and significant contribution over the past seven years, including transitioning Kaltura to a public company,” said Ron Yekutiel, Co-founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Kaltura.

Next Round Capital Names Wyan Yarbrough Director of Research

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Next Round Capital , a leading venture capital and secondaries advisory firm is pleased to announce that Wyan Yarbrough, CFA, has joined the firm as Director of Research.

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  • Next Round Capital , a leading venture capital and secondaries advisory firm is pleased to announce that Wyan Yarbrough, CFA, has joined the firm as Director of Research.
  • Yarbrough will lead the firm’s development of in-depth research in technology, including AI, IoT, cybersecurity, and other areas in support of the firm’s sourcing of opportunities in secondary markets for investors.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Wyan Yarbrough as we integrate research into our core offering for investors in private markets,” said Ken Smythe, founder and managing partner at Next Round Capital.
  • “I’m excited to join Next Round and lead the development of cutting-edge insights on the areas that matter most to our clients,” said Yarbrough.

Musixmatch Appoints Rio Caraeff as Chief Business Officer

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Musixmatch, a leading global music data platform, today announced the appointment of Rio Caraeff as Chief Business Officer.

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  • Musixmatch, a leading global music data platform, today announced the appointment of Rio Caraeff as Chief Business Officer.
  • He has also served as Chief Commercial Officer at Syng, an early-stage spatial audio company that creates hardware and software products, and Chief Content Officer for Magic Leap.
  • “Throughout my life, my focus has always been on supporting artists & creators and that ethos entirely aligns with Musixmatch’s mission,” said Rio Caraeff.
  • “We are pleased to continue our partnership with Max, Rio, and the impressive team at Musixmatch as we advance our shared goals for the company.”

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Market size to grow by USD 364.55 billion from 2022 -2027 | The increasing demand for AR and VR technology to drive the market growth - Technavio

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Friday, November 24, 2023

Additionally, multiple companies are manufacturing hardware like headsets, smart glasses, and lenses for AR technology.

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  • Additionally, multiple companies are manufacturing hardware like headsets, smart glasses, and lenses for AR technology.
  • The increasing popularity of AR is boosting its utilization in diverse sectors including enterprise, retail, healthcare, media and entertainment, and education.
  • This escalating adoption of AR across different sectors is expected to drive the growth of the AR segment.
  • Such substantial investments drive technological advancements, boosting innovation and expansion within the global AR and VR market, expected to escalate during the forecast period.

Close to 700 Cities to Deploy Urban Metaverse Functionality by 2030, Enabling Citizen-Centric and Smart Infrastructure Use Cases

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

However, according to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, by 2030, close to 700 cities will have deployed some form of metaverse infrastructure, often as extensions of existing urban digital twin platforms and solutions.

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  • However, according to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, by 2030, close to 700 cities will have deployed some form of metaverse infrastructure, often as extensions of existing urban digital twin platforms and solutions.
  • Additionally, the urban metaverse will play a critical role in making cities net zero and circular.
  • These findings are from ABI Research's Urban Metaverse: Use Cases, Applications, and Technologies report.
  • This report is part of the company's Smart Urban Infrastructure research service, which includes research, data, and analyst insights.

Close to 700 Cities to Deploy Urban Metaverse Functionality by 2030, Enabling Citizen-Centric and Smart Infrastructure Use Cases

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 24, 2023

However, according to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, by 2030, close to 700 cities will have deployed some form of metaverse infrastructure, often as extensions of existing urban digital twin platforms and solutions.

Key Points: 
  • However, according to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, by 2030, close to 700 cities will have deployed some form of metaverse infrastructure, often as extensions of existing urban digital twin platforms and solutions.
  • Additionally, the urban metaverse will play a critical role in making cities net zero and circular.
  • These findings are from ABI Research's Urban Metaverse: Use Cases, Applications, and Technologies report.
  • This report is part of the company's Smart Urban Infrastructure research service, which includes research, data, and analyst insights.

SPIE Photonics West 2024 Opens for Registration

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Registration has opened for SPIE Photonics West 2024 , which will run from 27 January to 1 February at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

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  • Registration has opened for SPIE Photonics West 2024 , which will run from 27 January to 1 February at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231005492002/en/
    Attendees at SPIE Photonics West 2023 (Photo: Business Wire)
    SPIE Photonics West has four major application areas emphasizing the latest technologies and discoveries that utilize optics and photonics.
  • All three exhibitions and the industry program are free to attend with a SPIE Photonics West registration.
  • “Photonics West 2024 promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking week of networking and learning opportunities,” said SPIE Senior Director of Technical Programs Marilyn Gorsuch.