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Thiel Foundation Announces Next Thiel Fellow Class

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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The Thiel Foundation has unveiled the 2024 class of Thiel Fellows, assembling a group of 20 brilliant young minds who are set to disrupt various industries.

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  • The Thiel Foundation has unveiled the 2024 class of Thiel Fellows, assembling a group of 20 brilliant young minds who are set to disrupt various industries.
  • Established in 2011, the Thiel Fellowship provides each recipient with $100,000 and access to a powerful network of tech founders, investors, scientists, and former fellows.
  • They reject the well-worn paths of red tape, digital distractions, and self-censorship,” said Alex Handy, director of the Thiel Fellowship.
  • “By refusing to sit idle while others succumb to conformity’s paralysis, they’re positioned to finally deliver on the future.”
    The new class joins 270 previous fellows.

The Sondergaard Group Leads InnovationForce's Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Round

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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RALEIGH, N.C., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InnovationForce, the world's first AI-powered Ecosystem Relationship Management (ERM) platform to democratize innovation, today announced its oversubscribed pre-seed funding round led by the Sondergaard Group with angel investments from the Skybridge Group, former Salesforce.com executive Jason Wild and 13 HBS Alumni investors from six countries.

Key Points: 
  • InnovationForce announced its oversubscribed pre-seed funding round led by the Sondergaard Group with angel investments from the Skybridge Group, former Salesforce.com executive Jason Wild and 13 HBS Alumni investors from six countries.
  • RALEIGH, N.C., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InnovationForce , the world's first AI-powered Ecosystem Relationship Management (ERM) platform to democratize innovation, today announced its oversubscribed pre-seed funding round led by the Sondergaard Group with angel investments from the Skybridge Group, former Salesforce.com executive Jason Wild and 13 HBS Alumni investors from six countries.
  • Sondergaard brings his wealth of expertise and strategic vision as a former Executive Vice President of Research & Advisory for Gartner.
  • If you want to learn more about InnovationForce or participate as an investor in a future round, please contact us here .

Job Mobz Acquires Before You Apply to Revolutionize Job Search Experience

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Job Mobz, a leading provider of innovative recruitment solutions, is excited to announce the acquisition of Before You Apply (http://beforeyouapply.com), a pioneering platform in the passive candidate sourcing, corporate transparency and employment branding sectors.

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  • Before You Apply has been at the forefront of enhancing transparency into companies for job seekers by providing candidates with a comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at potential employers.
  • "The integration of Before You Apply into Job Mobz's platform of recruiting related offerings, covering the gamut from services and software to media and consulting, marks a significant milestone in our mission to transform the candidate experience while providing increased personalization across the job search process," said Jesse Tinsley, Job Mobz founder and CEO.
  • I'm thrilled by the opportunity that Before You Apply has to really make a meaningful difference when it comes to helping job seekers find the right job through finding the right fit."
  • "We nailed a formula within the tech industry, and joining forces with Job Mobz represents a thrilling opportunity to scale into the wider economy.

Holley Names Philip Dobbs Senior Vice President of Customer Experience Marketing

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Holley Inc. (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced Philip Dobbs has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Customer Experience Marketing.

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  • Holley Inc. (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced Philip Dobbs has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Customer Experience Marketing.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240118076151/en/
    “Philip is a dynamic marketing leader with three decades of experience stewarding and shaping various iconic consumer brands,” said Matthew Stevenson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Holley.
  • He will also be responsible for management of the Holley customer engagement center, third-party marketplaces, and the company’s direct-to-consumer business.
  • Previously, Dobbs was Chief Marketing Officer at Bridgestone Americas where he led the company’s integrated marketing efforts for more than 11 years.

Vince Tyra To Assume Role of President and CEO of Gildan Activewear on January 15, 2024

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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MONTREAL, Jan. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) (“Gildan” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that Vince Tyra will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer on Monday, January 15, 2024.

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  • MONTREAL, Jan. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) (“Gildan” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that Vince Tyra will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer on Monday, January 15, 2024.
  • He invested in and grew his own activewear business in his twenties utilizing Gildan as a key supplier.
  • In his six years as CEO of Broder, Vince tripled revenue and made it an industry leader.
  • Bain Capital later introduced Vince to Southfield Capital, where he went on to a successful career in private equity.

Gildan Activewear Board of Directors Issues Open Letter to Shareholders and Sets Record Straight on Browning West’s Misguided Campaign to Reinstall Former Gildan CEO

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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MONTREAL, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) (“Gildan” or “the Company”) today issued an open letter to shareholders.

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  • MONTREAL, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) (“Gildan” or “the Company”) today issued an open letter to shareholders.
  • In response to Browning West’s December 29, 2023 letter articulating its misguided campaign to reinstall Glenn Chamandy as CEO of Gildan Activewear, the Board of Directors is sharing further information on recent events.
  • The Board is unanimous in its conviction that retaining Mr. Chamandy as CEO would have jeopardized the future of Gildan and destroyed shareholder value.
  • The Board was left with no other choice but to remove him as CEO.

Gildan Activewear Announces Leadership Changes - Vince Tyra Appointed as President and CEO; Glenn Chamandy Leaving

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Vince Tyra has been appointed President and CEO effective February 12, 2024.

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  • Vince Tyra has been appointed President and CEO effective February 12, 2024.
  • Craig A. Leavitt, a director of the Company since 2018, will serve as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer until Mr. Tyra assumes his new position.
  • Vince’s diverse professional background will provide the necessary leadership skills to propel Gildan to even greater success,” said Donald C. Berg, Chairman of the Board.
  • Vince brings to Gildan a deep understanding of the apparel industry from manufacturing processes to distribution and brand building.

Fruit of the Loom, Inc. Donates 154,000 Apparel Items to Support Good360’s Humanitarian Efforts Domestically and Abroad

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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The donation is comprised of a variety of Fruit of the Loom, Inc. apparel items, including fleece outerwear, underwear, and athletic wear for men, women, and children.

Key Points: 
  • The donation is comprised of a variety of Fruit of the Loom, Inc. apparel items, including fleece outerwear, underwear, and athletic wear for men, women, and children.
  • In the last 16 months, the collaboration between Good360 and Fruit of the Loom, Inc. has supported disaster and humanitarian relief efforts around the globe, including in Ukraine, Niger, and South Sudan.
  • Stateside, Fruit of the Loom, Inc. product was distributed in the Midwest in response to tornado activity.
  • Since the partnership began, Fruit of the Loom, Inc. and Good360 have impacted more than 50,000 lives.

Browning West Issues Letter to Gildan Activewear’s Board of Directors Outlining Steps to Restore Stakeholder Confidence

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Browning West, LP ("Browning West" or “we”), which beneficially owns approximately 3.9% of the outstanding shares of Gildan Activewear Inc. (NYSE: GIL) (TSX: GIL), today issued the following letter to the Company’s Board of Directors.

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  • Browning West, LP ("Browning West" or “we”), which beneficially owns approximately 3.9% of the outstanding shares of Gildan Activewear Inc. (NYSE: GIL) (TSX: GIL), today issued the following letter to the Company’s Board of Directors.
  • Browning West, LP (together with its affiliates, “Browning West” or “we”) owns approximately 3.9% of Gildan Activewear Inc.’s (“Gildan” or the “Company”) outstanding common shares, making us one of the Company’s largest shareholders.
  • The purpose of this letter is to detail our strong objection to the Board’s recent decisions and to propose tangible actions to restore stakeholder confidence and put Gildan on stronger footing.
  • However, we believe the Board must act urgently to correct its substantial missteps and restore stability to the Company.

Atlassian Completes Acquisition of Loom

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Atlassian Corporation (NASDAQ: TEAM), a leading provider of team collaboration and productivity software, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Loom, a video messaging platform that helps users communicate through instantly shareable videos.

Key Points: 
  • Atlassian Corporation (NASDAQ: TEAM), a leading provider of team collaboration and productivity software, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Loom, a video messaging platform that helps users communicate through instantly shareable videos.
  • Asynchronous video has been at the forefront of this movement with Loom’s business users recording almost 5 million videos per month.
  • Combined with Atlassian’s deep expertise in how teams work, the addition of Loom will further elevate the collaboration experience for teams.
  • These documents are available on the SEC Filings section of the Investor Relations section of Atlassian’s website at https://investors.atlassian.com .