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Danforth Advisors Expands to Europe with Launch of UK Operations

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Danforth Advisors, LLC, today announced newly-established operations in the United Kingdom (UK) to support local life science companies with strategic advisory and management of corporate and clinical functions – scaling from initial company start-up through all phases of growth.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Danforth Advisors, LLC, today announced newly-established operations in the United Kingdom (UK) to support local life science companies with strategic advisory and management of corporate and clinical functions – scaling from initial company start-up through all phases of growth.
  • Danforth’s UK operations will be led by Michael Cunniffe, Managing Director, who brings more than 20 years of experience to the role.
  • “This is a very exciting step in expanding our international reach, recognizing the number of companies emerging from world-class universities and research institutions in the UK and our ability to support their journey,” said Chris Connors, CEO of Danforth Advisors.
  • “The UK has a proud history of pioneering novel medicines, and despite the challenging capital markets, we’ve seen many therapies advance and new companies established around novel technologies.

Bionomics Announces Key Leadership Updates to Drive U.S.-Focused Transformation and Next Stage of Strategic Growth

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Monday, July 3, 2023
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Mr. Fisher succeeds Errol De Souza, Ph.D., who remains on the Board as a Non-Executive Director.

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  • Mr. Fisher succeeds Errol De Souza, Ph.D., who remains on the Board as a Non-Executive Director.
  • Mr. Fisher commented, “On behalf of the Board, I would like to express my excitement for Bionomics’ prospects and confidence in the team being assembled.
  • “Collectively, Tim, Julie, and Atul bring over 50+ years of experience in the biopharma sector, and diverse expertise in developing and commercializing drug products.
  • His main areas of expertise include mergers and acquisitions, public and private equity raisings, business restructurings and strategic advice.

Race, Ethnicity and Source of Payment Can Increase Patient Risk of Adverse Events in Hospitals

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit advancing the highest standards for patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, today published a report examining the association between Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades and differences in rates of adverse safety events among white, Black and Hispanic patients and among patients with commercial insurance and public insurance such as Medicare or Medicaid. The analysis found that higher-graded hospitals are safer for all patients, but Black and Hispanic patients are still at increased risk of experiencing certain surgery-related adverse safety events when compared to white patients even at hospitals at all grade levels. The report, Racial, Ethnic and Payer Disparities in Adverse Safety Events: Are there Differences across Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, was developed in partnership with Urban Institute with funding from AARP.

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  • The analysis found that higher-graded hospitals are safer for all patients, but Black and Hispanic patients are still at increased risk of experiencing certain surgery-related adverse safety events when compared to white patients even at hospitals at all grade levels.
  • Hispanic patients experience:
    Across all hospitals, patients covered by Medicare or Medicaid experienced higher rates of adverse safety events when compared to patients covered by private insurance coverage.
  • "Hospitals should recognize these disparities and ensure resources are devoted to reducing adverse safety events among patient groups at the highest risk."
  • The report found that the Hospital Safety Grade accurately predicted which hospitals put patients most at risk for adverse events.

Finch Therapeutics Announces Executive Leadership Transitions

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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SOMERVILLE, Mass., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finch Therapeutics Group, Inc. (“Finch”, “Finch Therapeutics” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FNCH), a microbiome technology company with a portfolio of intellectual property and microbiome assets, today announced the appointment of Matthew P. Blischak as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 16, 2023. In conjunction with the appointment of Mr. Blischak, Mark Smith, PhD, will conclude his role as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Company’s board of directors, effective May 15, 2023. Dr. Smith is expected to remain engaged with the Company as a scientific and strategic advisor. In addition, Finch announced the appointment of Lance Thibault as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 16, 2023. In conjunction with the appointment of Mr. Thibault, Marc Blaustein will conclude his role as Chief Operating Officer and as the Company’s principal financial officer, effective May 15, 2023. Mr. Blaustein is expected to remain engaged with the Company as a strategic advisor.

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  • In addition, Finch announced the appointment of Lance Thibault as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 16, 2023.
  • “It is my privilege to welcome Matt as our next Chief Executive Officer.
  • “I am thrilled with the opportunity to lead Finch through this next stage in the Company’s journey,” said Matthew Blischak, incoming Chief Executive Officer of Finch Therapeutics.
  • His leadership has been critical in positioning the Company for success in this next chapter of our journey.”

Splitit strengthens board with appointments of Dan Charron and Nandan Sheth while adding key hires to the executive team

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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Splitit CEO Nandan Sheth, who joined the company in March 2022, will become managing director.

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  • Splitit CEO Nandan Sheth, who joined the company in March 2022, will become managing director.
  • The company also announces three senior hires to the executive team, including Chief Revenue Officer, Head of Product and Head of Operations.
  • Payments industry veteran Dan Charron joins the board as Independent Non-Executive Director, and CEO Nandan Sheth joins as the Managing Director.
  • "We are delighted to have Dan and Nandan join the Board," Splitit Chair Dawn Robertson said.

Toronto Chef Craig Wong Hits the Road for Never Have I Ever, TO Food Truck Tour

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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With mouth-watering, never-created-before menu items developed by Chef Craig Wong of Patois Toronto and Bar Mignonette , each dish is inspired by an iconic Toronto neighbourhood and features Wongs signature fusion of flavours.

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  • With mouth-watering, never-created-before menu items developed by Chef Craig Wong of Patois Toronto and Bar Mignonette , each dish is inspired by an iconic Toronto neighbourhood and features Wongs signature fusion of flavours.
  • Kicking off Monday, July 11, the Never Have I Ever, TO food truck tour will make stops in Ottawa, Montreal and Kingston.
  • Through the Never Have I Ever, TO food truck tour, Canadians will experience the diverse flavours of each neighbourhood in each dish.
  • In 2014, Chef Wong opened Patois Toronto, which pairs traditional Chinese family-style dining with the bold flavours of Asia and the Caribbean.

Enigma Expands Leadership Team, Advisory Board As Growth Accelerates

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Enigma, a data science company that provides comprehensive intelligence about the financial health and identity of U.S. small and medium businesses, today announced the addition of four leaders and advisors with deep expertise in financial services, small business lending, and data and technology strategy to benefit Enigma's customers and accelerate company growth.

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  • A longtime venture capitalist and private equity investor, Mills has built companies ranging from tech platforms to Annie's organic food products.
  • Dobbins is a fintech investor and bank executive who has held banking leadership roles at RBC, Capital One and Charter One Bank.
  • He joins Enigma from SecureLink, where he served as Chief Growth Officer through its acquisition.
  • Enigma provides comprehensive intelligence about the identity and financial health of every small and medium business across the United States.

Slate Asset Management and Carlyle Communities Announce Sale of Three-Acre Residential Development Site in Toronto, Ontario to Fitzrovia Real Estate

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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Recognizing the value of the sites unique location near public transportation, Slate and Carlyle Communities began the entitlement process to rezone 6 Dawes into a high-rise, mixed-use residential development in late 2019.

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  • Recognizing the value of the sites unique location near public transportation, Slate and Carlyle Communities began the entitlement process to rezone 6 Dawes into a high-rise, mixed-use residential development in late 2019.
  • Carlyle Communities is a Toronto based real estate developer specializing in the development of infill communities across the Greater Toronto Area.
  • Carlyle Communities invests in residential and commercial real estate strategically located in urban growth markets with scale in close proximity to higher order transit.
  • Since its founding in 2010, Carlyle Communities has invested in 10+ development projects across the Greater Toronto Area, representing 2,000+ residential units and $1.3 billion of real estate.

Danforth Advisors Recognized Among Nation’s Top Workplaces for 2022

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Monday, February 7, 2022
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WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Danforth Advisors, LLC has been recognized among the Top Workplaces USA 2022 a distinction based on direct feedback from the companys employees.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Danforth Advisors, LLC has been recognized among the Top Workplaces USA 2022 a distinction based on direct feedback from the companys employees.
  • Companies with the highest overall average scores in each size category qualify as Top Workplaces.
  • Danforth is growing and actively hiring in the metropolitan regions of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle.
  • Danforth Advisors is the financial and operational backbone to hundreds of life science companies, providing integrated and scalable consulting teams ranging from staff accountant through CFO.

Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator Announces 2022 Channel Partner Strategic Awards Supporting Network of Cleantech Startups

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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Today, the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN), a technology incubator and platform funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation and co-administered by the U.S. Department of Energys National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) , announced seven winners for its sixth cycle of Channel Partner Strategic Awards.

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  • Today, the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN), a technology incubator and platform funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation and co-administered by the U.S. Department of Energys National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) , announced seven winners for its sixth cycle of Channel Partner Strategic Awards.
  • Originally launched in 2017, the Channel Partner Strategic Awards program addresses gaps in the cleantech ecosystem and helps eliminate the barriers that startups face on the road to commercialization.
  • In addition to the Strategic Awards, Channel Partner Connector Awards totaling an additional $30,000 will be distributed to seven IN Channel Partners to support conferences, summits and other events.
  • Since the inception of the awards program in 2017, $6 million in competitive and non-competitive Channel Partner Awards have supported 55 Strategic Awards, 170 Ecosystem or Connector Awards and engaged all Channel Partners.