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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.

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 .

San Diego Angel Conference VI at University of San Diego Announces Quarterfinalists

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Friday, February 23, 2024
Professional Services, Consumer, Small Business, Entrepreneur, Start-Up, Finance, Gust, Mentorship, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, Leg, San Diego State University, Conference, University, SDAC, SDSU, Organization, University of California, Brink, JPMorgan Chase, UCSD

They took home $269,000 in funding at the SDAC V conference and secured additional funds from investors and from UCSD within weeks of the event.

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  • They took home $269,000 in funding at the SDAC V conference and secured additional funds from investors and from UCSD within weeks of the event.
  • LIMBER CEO Dr. Joshua Pelz says, “The seed funding we received through SDAC enabled us to invest in product development and accelerate commercialization.
  • The San Diego Angel Conference at USD has become the largest event-based angel conference in the country .
  • 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.

Patient Frustration Surges: Americans Struggle with Broken Healthcare System

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
PCP, Convenience, Woman, Mental health, MDVIP, Behavior, Ipsos, Frustration, Patient, Brink, Diagnosis, Research, Insurance, Pressure, Nursing

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Navigating the labyrinth of long waits for short appointments, depersonalized care and confusing insurance bills is taking a toll on Americans, with 61% saying the U.S. healthcare system is a hassle and 53% feeling it treats patients more like a number than a person, in a new survey from MDVIP. The nationwide study, conducted by Ipsos using its probability-based KnowledgePanel®, found half of all Americans scored high – with 1 in 3 reaching "burned out" status – on the Patient Frustration Index, which measures common healthcare pain points across major population groups.

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  • The nationwide study, conducted by Ipsos using its probability-based KnowledgePanel®, found half of all Americans scored high – with 1 in 3 reaching "burned out" status – on the Patient Frustration Index , which measures common healthcare pain points across major population groups.
  • Poor healthcare experiences are not only deterring Americans from going to the doctor, but also making them sicker.
  • Chronic Condition Conundrum: Over half of Americans report having 2 or more chronic health conditions (55%), which makes them more vulnerable to patient frustration.
  • Yet, "convenience care" users are more likely to score high on the Patient Frustration Index (55% vs. 43% non-users).

Global Low Voltage Industrial Controls Industry Report 2024: Market to Reach $1.2 Billion by 2030 - Digital Transformation Drive to Accelerate Uptake

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Monday, February 19, 2024
Aircraft, Internet of things, Defense, Big data, Smart, Process control block, Industrial internet of things, Contactor, Aerospace, Brink, Transport

World Low Voltage Industrial Controls Market by Application (2020 & 2027): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Process Industry, Manufacturing, Transportation, Aerospace & Defense, and Other Applications

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  • World Low Voltage Industrial Controls Market by Application (2020 & 2027): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Process Industry, Manufacturing, Transportation, Aerospace & Defense, and Other Applications
    While Developed Regions Lead the LV industrial control Adoption, Developing Regions Emerge as Hot Spots for Future Growth
    World Low Voltage Industrial Controls Market - Geographic Regions Ranked by Value CAGR for 2020-2027: China, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, USA, Canada, Europe, and Japan
    World Low Voltage Industrial Controls Market by Product (2020 & 2027): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Circuit Breakers, Contactors & Relays, Motor Starters, Thermal Overload Relays, and Other Products
    Global Airlines Performance by Region: 2020 Vs 2019
    With the Aviation Industry on the Brink of Annihilation, Aircraft Assembly Lines Will Take a Longer Time to Recover: Expected Revenue Losses in Global Aviation (In US$ Billion) for April, July & December 2020
    Major Industry 4.0 Technologies: Global Market Size (US$ Billion) for Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Smart Factory, Advanced Analytics, Service Robotics, and Smart Machines for 2020
    Global Investments in Industrial IoT (IIoT) Platforms (In US$ Million) for the Years 2018, 2022 and 2025
    World Automobile Production in Million Units: 2008-2022

San Diego Angel Conference at USD Opens 2024 SDAC VI Fund to Angel Investors as Applications for Founders Seeking Funding Close on December 19

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Friday, December 8, 2023
Finance, Consulting, Professional Services, Small Business, Start-Up, Other Education, University, Other Professional Services, Education, SDSU, Organization, University of San Diego, Investment, Learning, Social capital, USD, First Republic Bank, Brink, Conference, University of California, San Diego State University, Environment, MSF, UCSD, Financial services, Cryptocurrency, SDAC

San Diego Angel Conference at the University of San Diego (SDAC) activates angel investors and connects them with early-stage companies seeking seed funding.

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  • San Diego Angel Conference at the University of San Diego (SDAC) activates angel investors and connects them with early-stage companies seeking seed funding.
  • SDAC angel investors can expand their network through structured seminars, and socials, and by becoming a member of the USD President’s Club.
  • SDAC partners with 35+ organizations including University of San Diego ( 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, “We activate angel investors and fund companies with potential to solve some of the world’s biggest problems.

Aircraft Antenna Global Strategic Business Report 2023: New Era of Connected Aircraft Brings a Wealth of Opportunities for Innovation & Development - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Engineering, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Aircraft, Storm, Brunt, MRO, Real, Communications satellite, Airline, Atmosphere of Earth, Outlook, CO2, Unemployment, Travel, COVID-19, Brink, Peak, Dust, Key, Coronavirus, Emerging technologies, Tonne, Future, Market, SDI (arcade game), Business, Role, Pandemic, Environment, Excitation, Video game, Tourism, Aviation, Growth, Transport

Felled by the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Airline Industry Bites the Dust Sending Shockwaves of Pain Ripping Through the Aerospace Value Chain

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  • Felled by the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Airline Industry Bites the Dust Sending Shockwaves of Pain Ripping Through the Aerospace Value Chain
    COVID-19 Leaves the World in Shambles & Industries and Markets Upended: World Economic Growth Projections (Real GDP, Annual % Change) for 2019, 2020 & 2021
    A Slumping Manufacturing Industry Darkens the Outlook for Aircraft Manufacturing.
  • Aircraft Antenna Manufacturers Stare at US$55.2 Million in Losses for the Year 2020
    Manufacturing Industry Collapses, Severing Business as Usual Opportunities for Aircraft Antennas: Global PMI Index Points for the Years 2018, 2019 & 2020
    As Coronavirus Spreads, the Grounded Aviation Industry Transfers the Economic Pain to Upstream Markets Including Aircraft Antennas: Global Airlines Performance by Region: 2020 Vs 2019
    With the Aviation Industry on the Brink of Annihilation, Aircraft Assembly Lines Will Take Longer to Recover: Expected Revenue Losses in Global Aviation (In US$ Billion) for the Year 2020
    Rising Bankruptcies Bear Testimony to the Devastation Unleased by the Pandemic on the Commercial Aviation Industry: Global Number of Airline Bankruptcies for the Years 2015, 2018, 2020 (1H)
    Even if the Pandemic Ends, the Economy Can Keep People from Flying: Unemployment in the U.S. (In Million)
    Logistics Similar to Passenger Travel Also Bears the Brunt of the Pandemic: Global Logistics Industry 2019 Vs 2020 Growth (In %)
    As the World Moves Towards Context Aware Aircraft, the Role of Antennas Will Get Bigger.
  • Here's Why
    Aircraft Antennas & Their Types: A Review
    Robust Outlook for the Future of Connected Aviation to Open Up Aircraft Connectivity Challenges for Antennas to Solve: Global Number of Connected Aircraft (In Units) for the Years 2016, 2018, 2021, 2025 & 2029
    Weathering the Economic Storm Does Not Mean Disregarding the Environment!
  • As Key In-Flight Wi-Fi Components, Antennas to Benefit from the Roust Demand for In-Flight Wi-Fi Service: Global Market for In-Flight Wi-Fi (In US$ Billion) for Years 2021, 2023, 2025, 2027
    Emerging New Technologies for Urban Mobility to Step-Up the Excitement in the Market, Post Pandemic
    The Exciting Future of Flying Taxis Will Lift-Off New Opportunities for Aircraft Antennas by 2035: Global Number of Passenger Drones (In Units) for Years 2025, 2030, 2035

San Diego Angel Conference at USD’s Knauss School of Business Launches SDAC VI Fund with Two Major Events: Entrepreneur Program Kick Off/Mixer and Alternative Funding Expo

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Monday, September 11, 2023
Consulting, University, Start-Up, Education, Professional Services, Business, Small Business, Other Professional Services, Crowdfunding, Other Education, Finance, SDAC, SDEE, Partnership, Brink, USD, Investment, University of San Diego, Conference, Cryptocurrency, Financial services

San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC), a program within University of San Diego (USD) Knauss School of Business and in partnership with The Brink SBDC , is launching its sixth angel conference series – SDAC VI – to activate accredited angel investors and mentor promising early-stage companies.

Key Points: 
  • San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC), a program within University of San Diego (USD) Knauss School of Business and in partnership with The Brink SBDC , is launching its sixth angel conference series – SDAC VI – to activate accredited angel investors and mentor promising early-stage companies.
  • SDAC provides guidance, education, resources, and valuable connections to early-stage companies seeking angel funding, while actively engaging first-time and experienced angel investors.
  • The San Diego Entrepreneurs Exchange (SDEE), a valued SDAC partner, is also sponsoring the mixer for the kick off of SDAC’s Entrepreneurs Track (E-Track), on Sept. 12.
  • The E-Track is open to early-stage company founders to develop, explore, and refine fundamentals required to seek angel investment.

Low Voltage Industrial Controls Global Market to Reach $1.2 Billion by 2030: Increased Role of Automation in Automotive Industry Augurs Well

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Aircraft, Smart, Industrial internet of things, LV, Defense, Service robot, Internet of things, Transport, US, Big data, Contactor, Aerospace, Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013, Brink, Process control block

World Low Voltage Industrial Controls Market by Application (2020 & 2027): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Process Industry, Manufacturing, Transportation, Aerospace & Defense, and Other Applications

Key Points: 
  • World Low Voltage Industrial Controls Market by Application (2020 & 2027): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Process Industry, Manufacturing, Transportation, Aerospace & Defense, and Other Applications
    While Developed Regions Lead the LV industrial control Adoption, Developing Regions Emerge as Hot Spots for Future Growth
    World Low Voltage Industrial Controls Market - Geographic Regions Ranked by Value CAGR for 2020-2027: China, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, USA, Canada, Europe, and Japan
    World Low Voltage Industrial Controls Market by Product (2020 & 2027): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Circuit Breakers, Contactors & Relays, Motor Starters, Thermal Overload Relays, and Other Products
    Global Airlines Performance by Region: 2020 Vs 2019
    With the Aviation Industry on the Brink of Annihilation, Aircraft Assembly Lines Will Take a Longer Time to Recover: Expected Revenue Losses in Global Aviation (In US$ Billion) for April, July & December 2020
    Major Industry 4.0 Technologies: Global Market Size (US$ Billion) for Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Smart Factory, Advanced Analytics, Service Robotics, and Smart Machines for 2020
    Global Investments in Industrial IoT (IIoT) Platforms (In US$ Million) for the Years 2018, 2022 and 2025
    World Automobile Production in Million Units: 2008-2022

Marathon Digital Holdings Collaborates with Brink To Raise Up to $1 Million To Support Bitcoin Core Developers

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
Bitcoin Core, Volunteering, Education, Risk, Research, Mentorship, Marathon Digital, Annual report, Bank statement, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Core, Brink

The Bitcoin protocol is the technology that enables Bitcoin to function as a decentralized, peer-to-peer payment network.

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  • The Bitcoin protocol is the technology that enables Bitcoin to function as a decentralized, peer-to-peer payment network.
  • This open-source software, which sets the rules and processes that govern the Bitcoin network, is maintained and improved by a community of developers around the world known as Bitcoin Core developers.
  • These developers are volunteers, who often work pro bono or on a donation basis, to ensure the Bitcoin protocol functions.
  • To ensure Bitcoin Core developers can continue their essential work of maintaining and strengthening the Bitcoin network, Marathon and Brink are joining forces to raise up to $1 million in donations for Bitcoin Core developers.