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SBA Unveils Updated Equity Action Plan to Advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s Commitment to Investing in Equity

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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“The SBA’s updated Equity Action Plan recognizes the tremendous value that diverse entrepreneurs bring to our economy in terms of job creation, innovation, and domestic and international competition.

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  • “The SBA’s updated Equity Action Plan recognizes the tremendous value that diverse entrepreneurs bring to our economy in terms of job creation, innovation, and domestic and international competition.
  • Some SBA programs utilize a specific definition for underserved communities and/or disadvantaged small businesses as outlined in program statutes and regulations.
  • Improve Access to Disaster Assistance by modernizing technology, streamlining the application process, and increasing support for underserved disaster survivors navigating the application process.
  • The SBA’s regular engagement with the small business community and its stakeholders helped inform the Equity Action Plan .

Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg joins Ford Foundation as a senior fellow

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Ford Foundation announced that Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, PhD will join the organization as a senior fellow. Kamau-Rutenberg is an activist and academic known for her extensive work on women's leadership. During her fellowship, she will leverage her decades of experience supporting women's empowerment to scale Black Women in Executive Leadership (B-WEL), a global initiative focused on improving the numbers, experiences, and impact of Black women in senior and executive leadership across sectors. She will also work closely with Ford's Director for Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice International, the BUILD team, and Ford's fellowship team to inform the foundation's intersectional work to advance social justice.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Ford Foundation announced that Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, PhD will join the organization as a senior fellow.
  • "Long inspired by the Ford Foundation's vision, and with deep admiration for this team of grantmakers and thought leaders, I am thrilled to be joining the foundation as a Senior Fellow.
  • Before founding B-WEL, Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg served as the inaugural director of the Rise Program, a joint initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust.
  • She also sits on the Board of the Autodesk Foundation, Syngenta Foundation, Landesa, the Global Food Banking Network, and the council of Co-Impact's Gender Fund & the African Climate Foundation.

Innosphere Ventures Leads Hiring Initiative to Propel Climate Innovation: Two Key Leadership Positions Open

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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With the recent acquisition of grant funding for the Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine, Innosphere Ventures is poised to expand its team and deepen its impact across the Colorado-Wyoming region.

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  • With the recent acquisition of grant funding for the Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine, Innosphere Ventures is poised to expand its team and deepen its impact across the Colorado-Wyoming region.
  • The Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine (CO-WY Engine), a collaborative initiative focused on driving innovation in climate resiliency and sustainability across the Colorado-Wyoming region, is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).
  • The Use-Inspired R&D Director will play a central role in steering the direction of the CO-WY Engine's innovative climate research and solutions program.
  • This visionary leader will drive strategic roadmaps for climate science and technology projects, facilitate multidisciplinary research teams, and cultivate partnerships with key stakeholders.

Dr. Daniel Röshammar Joins InSilicoTrials as Vice President of Research & Development

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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MILAN, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- InSilicoTrials is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Daniel Röshammar as Vice President of Research & Development, marking a significant step forward in our mission to revolutionize healthcare through the power of in silico technology.

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  • MILAN, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- InSilicoTrials is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Daniel Röshammar as Vice President of Research & Development, marking a significant step forward in our mission to revolutionize healthcare through the power of in silico technology.
  • With an illustrious career spanning various therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, reproductive health, and oncology, Dr. Röshammar's boasts significant expertise in clinical drug development, clinical pharmacology, and pharmacometrics.
  • "Daniel's appointment is a testament to our commitment to leading the way in AI and simulation tools for drug development," said Luca Emili, CEO of InSilicoTrials.
  • In his capacity as Vice President of Research & Development at InSilicoTrials, Dr. Daniel Röshammar will harness his profound knowledge in pharmacometrics and model-informed drug development to directly oversee and innovate our R&D projects.

Dr. Daniel Röshammar Joins InSilicoTrials as Vice President of Research & Development

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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MILAN, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- InSilicoTrials is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Daniel Röshammar as Vice President of Research & Development, marking a significant step forward in our mission to revolutionize healthcare through the power of in silico technology.

Key Points: 
  • MILAN, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- InSilicoTrials is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Daniel Röshammar as Vice President of Research & Development, marking a significant step forward in our mission to revolutionize healthcare through the power of in silico technology.
  • With an illustrious career spanning various therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, reproductive health, and oncology, Dr. Röshammar's boasts significant expertise in clinical drug development, clinical pharmacology, and pharmacometrics.
  • "Daniel's appointment is a testament to our commitment to leading the way in AI and simulation tools for drug development," said Luca Emili, CEO of InSilicoTrials.
  • In his capacity as Vice President of Research & Development at InSilicoTrials, Dr. Daniel Röshammar will harness his profound knowledge in pharmacometrics and model-informed drug development to directly oversee and innovate our R&D projects.

Zone of Interest’s striking depiction of Nazi banality – and other things you should see this week

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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However, Rudolf Höss is not any man, he is the commandant of Auschwitz and these scenes of domesticity take place in a house bordering the camp.

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  • However, Rudolf Höss is not any man, he is the commandant of Auschwitz and these scenes of domesticity take place in a house bordering the camp.
  • Hannah Arendt’s notion of the “banality of evil” is wrought powerfully in this film that envisages the lives of these real people.
  • It’s not the Nazi uniforms that are the most affecting but the small details that represent the horror.
  • Read more:
    The Zone of Interest: new Holocaust film powerfully lays bare the mechanisms of genocide

Stateside stories

  • The book, his agent tells him, is just not “black enough”.
  • It’s a really funny film that makes some really serious points about structural racism and explores different ideas of authenticity and blackness.
  • Read more:
    Masters of the Air: Apple's Air Force drama is imperfect, but powerful

In your feelings

  • It’s a romantic fantasy drama about 40-something screenwriter Adam (Andrew Scott) and 20-something Harry (Paul Mescal).
  • Their burgeoning relationship opens something up for Adam who is driven to finally confront the loss of his parents.
  • Both our reviewers felt it depicted dating as a 40-year-old gay man today quite well.


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Enerpac Tool Group Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (NYSE: EPAC) (the “Company” or “Enerpac”) today announced that Anthony Colucci is stepping down as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to assume an executive role at a private equity firm.

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  • Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (NYSE: EPAC) (the “Company” or “Enerpac”) today announced that Anthony Colucci is stepping down as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to assume an executive role at a private equity firm.
  • He will remain as CFO through March 1, 2024, to assist with the transition.
  • In the interim, P. Shannon Burns has been appointed as Interim Principal Financial Officer and Patrick Dawson has been appointed as Interim Principal Accounting Officer.
  • Prior to joining Enerpac, Mr. Burns served in financial leadership roles at Harley-Davidson, Inc., including three years as Head of Investor Relations.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Deffo Mebrat acknowledged as an Inner Circle Platinum Lifetime

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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MILWAUKIE, Ore., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Deffo Mebrat is acknowledged as an Inner Circle Platinum Lifetime for his contributions to Healthcare Administration.

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  • MILWAUKIE, Ore., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Deffo Mebrat is acknowledged as an Inner Circle Platinum Lifetime for his contributions to Healthcare Administration.
  • Deffo Mebrat, a seasoned professional with 28 years of experience in the healthcare industry, has spent the last 7 years excelling in leadership roles.
  • His expertise in healthcare administration has positioned him as a respected figure in the field, primarily within the in-home healthcare sector.
  • With a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration from Pacific University, obtained in 2012, Mr. Mebrat brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to his leadership role.

BlackBerry Appoints Philip Brace to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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WATERLOO, ON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) announced today that it has appointed IoT technology veteran Philip Brace to its board of directors, effective February 8, 2024.  Mr. Brace will serve as a member of the Compensation, Nomination and Governance Committee of the Board. 

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  • WATERLOO, ON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) announced today that it has appointed IoT technology veteran Philip Brace to its board of directors, effective February 8, 2024.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Phil to the BlackBerry board," said Dick Lynch, Board Chair.
  • Mr. Brace added, "I'm excited to join the BlackBerry Board of Directors at such a pivotal time in the Company's history.
  • Following the appointment of Mr. Brace and the resignation of Mr. Watsa, the Board will have 7 members, 6 of whom are independent directors.

Cobalt Builds Out its Board of Directors, Welcomes Sonali Shah

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cobalt, the pioneers of Pentest as a Service (PtaaS), empowering businesses to operate fearlessly and innovate securely, is excited to announce that Sonali Shah has been appointed to the company's board of directors. Shah's appointment comes at a pivotal time for Cobalt, helping the company bolster its position as a leading player in the offensive security industry in 2024 and beyond.

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  • "We are delighted to welcome Sonali Shah to our esteemed board of cybersecurity and product experts," said Chris Manton-Jones, CEO of Cobalt.
  • Sonali specializes in advising on product and go-to-market strategy, product management best practices, organizational design and metrics, financings, and acquisitions and integrations.
  • Just last week, Cobalt announced Jason Lamar as its new SVP of product to lead the company's product and design teams.
  • For more information on Cobalt and what's in store for the company in 2024, please visit http://www.cobalt.io .