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Breakout Ventures Welcomes Five New Venture Partners

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Breakout Ventures , the home for creative bioscience entrepreneurs, is pleased to welcome five new venture partners.

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  • Breakout Ventures , the home for creative bioscience entrepreneurs, is pleased to welcome five new venture partners.
  • Walter advises numerous portfolio companies of VC and PE firms, including as a board member for Checkerspot, a Breakout Ventures investment.
  • Breakout supports our portfolio companies with more than just capital, and we are excited to welcome this group of insightful leaders.
  • To learn more about Breakout Ventures, visit: https://www.breakout.vc/ .

$10 million Artificial Intelligence Mathematical Olympiad Prize appoints advisory committee members

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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LONDON, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- XTX Markets' newly created Artificial Intelligence Mathematical Olympiad Prize ('AIMO Prize') is a $10mn challenge fund designed to spur the creation of a publicly shared AI model capable of winning a gold medal in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

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  • Fields Medallists Timothy Gowers and Terence Tao appointed to the Advisory Committee for the Artificial Intelligence Mathematical Olympiad Prize, alongside Po-Shen Loh, Dan Roberts and Geoff Smith.
  • The AIMO Advisory Committee will support the development of the AIMO Prize, including advising on appropriate protocols and technical aspects, and designing the various competitions and prizes.
  • It will be important to experiment with multiple approaches to this goal, and to benchmark the performance of each of them.
  • Eoghan Flanagan, Director of the AIMO Prize, commented:
    "We are delighted to welcome such esteemed members of the mathematical community to the advisory committee of the AIMO Prize.

$10 million Artificial Intelligence Mathematical Olympiad Prize appoints advisory committee members

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Tao, XTX, University College London, University, Machine learning, UCLA, Sequoia, Female, Engineer, Marshall Scholarship, United Kingdom Mathematics Trust, W. W. Rouse Ball, Breakthrough Prize, Principle, Silver, Sequoia Capital, Advisory Committee, Fields Medal, Gold, Salesforce, Game theory, Artificial intelligence, Salem Prize, Trinity College, Royal Society, Research, Scientist, Princeton University, Crafoord, Doctor of Philosophy, Combinatorics, MacArthur Fellows Program, XTX Markets, Cambridge University Press, AI, PDE, Education, Diffeomorphism, MIT, Timothy Gowers, Prize, Management

LONDON, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- XTX Markets' newly created Artificial Intelligence Mathematical Olympiad Prize ('AIMO Prize') is a $10mn challenge fund designed to spur the creation of a publicly shared AI model capable of winning a gold medal in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

Key Points: 
  • Fields Medallists Timothy Gowers and Terence Tao appointed to the Advisory Committee for the Artificial Intelligence Mathematical Olympiad Prize, alongside Po-Shen Loh, Dan Roberts and Geoff Smith.
  • The AIMO Advisory Committee will support the development of the AIMO Prize, including advising on appropriate protocols and technical aspects, and designing the various competitions and prizes.
  • It will be important to experiment with multiple approaches to this goal, and to benchmark the performance of each of them.
  • Eoghan Flanagan, Director of the AIMO Prize, commented:
    "We are delighted to welcome such esteemed members of the mathematical community to the advisory committee of the AIMO Prize.

SPEEDO WELCOMES AMERICAN PARALYMPIAN SILVER MEDALIST SWIMMER AHALYA LETTENBERGER TO THE TEAM

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Speedo, the world-renowned swimwear and accessories brand, and developer of pioneering Fastskin® LZR® Intent and LZR Valor swimsuits, announces an inspiring new partnership with American Paralympic Swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger.

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  • CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Speedo, the world-renowned swimwear and accessories brand, and developer of pioneering Fastskin® LZR® Intent and LZR Valor swimsuits, announces an inspiring new partnership with American Paralympic Swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger.
  • She also recently broke an American record in the 200 Breast at her mid-season meet for Rice University.
  • Simon Brecken, Global Senior Vice President, Speedo, expressed his excitement about the collaboration: "We are thrilled to welcome Ahalya Lettenberger to the Speedo family.
  • Ahalya Lettenberger also shared her enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "Joining Speedo is a dream come true.

Association of Marshall Scholars congratulates the 51 winners of 2024 Marshall Scholarship

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Marshall Scholars congratulates the 51 winners of the 2024 Marshall Scholarship recently announced by the British Government. Marshall Scholars are among the most accomplished recent graduates in the United States.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Marshall Scholars congratulates the 51 winners of the 2024 Marshall Scholarship recently announced by the British Government.
  • Marshall Scholars are among the most accomplished recent graduates in the United States.
  • The incoming class is the seventieth class of the Marshall Scholarship program, created by an Act of British Parliament in 1953 in gratitude for the United States' assistance under the Marshall Plan.
  • The 2024 Marshall Scholarship recipients are:

Association of Marshall Scholars congratulates the 51 winners of 2024 Marshall Scholarship

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Marshall Scholars congratulates the 51 winners of the 2024 Marshall Scholarship recently announced by the British Government. Marshall Scholars are among the most accomplished recent graduates in the United States.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Marshall Scholars congratulates the 51 winners of the 2024 Marshall Scholarship recently announced by the British Government.
  • Marshall Scholars are among the most accomplished recent graduates in the United States.
  • Marshall Scholars are among the most accomplished recent graduates in the United States.
  • The 2024 Marshall Scholarship recipients are:

Poll Finds Overwhelming American Support for Assistance to Israel and Ukraine by NATO member countries like the US and the UK

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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BOSTON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent poll conducted by Emerson College on behalf of the Association of Marshall Scholars revealed strong consensus among US residents for the importance of support for Ukraine and Israel by NATO countries like the US and the UK. The findings also show bipartisan agreement on the need for AI safety protocols and a strong US-UK alliance amid rising tensions with China. The poll showed that young people (under 30) see China as the most valuable ally and strategic partner for the United States, as opposed to those respondents over 30 who saw the United Kingdom playing this role.

Key Points: 
  • Support for Ukraine and Israel:
    The poll finds that a majority of US residents find it crucial for NATO member countries, including the US and the UK, to maintain their support for Ukraine and Israel.
  • 76% of respondents believe it is somewhat or very important for NATO member countries to provide support to Ukraine.
  • Similarly, 77% find it somewhat or very important for NATO member countries to support Israel.
  • This support held true across party lines, although with more Democrats strongly favoring NATO support for Ukraine and more Republicans strongly favoring NATO support for Israel.

Poll Finds Overwhelming American Support for Assistance to Israel and Ukraine by NATO member countries like the US and the UK

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Emerson College, Perception, Marshall Scholarship, Safety, Artificial intelligence, Democrat, AI, Face

BOSTON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent poll conducted by Emerson College on behalf of the Association of Marshall Scholars revealed strong consensus among US residents for the importance of support for Ukraine and Israel by NATO countries like the US and the UK. The findings also show bipartisan agreement on the need for AI safety protocols and a strong US-UK alliance amid rising tensions with China. The poll showed that young people (under 30) see China as the most valuable ally and strategic partner for the United States, as opposed to those respondents over 30 who saw the United Kingdom playing this role.

Key Points: 
  • Support for Ukraine and Israel:
    The poll finds that a majority of US residents find it crucial for NATO member countries, including the US and the UK, to maintain their support for Ukraine and Israel.
  • 76% of respondents believe it is somewhat or very important for NATO member countries to provide support to Ukraine.
  • Similarly, 77% find it somewhat or very important for NATO member countries to support Israel.
  • This support held true across party lines, although with more Democrats strongly favoring NATO support for Ukraine and more Republicans strongly favoring NATO support for Israel.

Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. Announces New Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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In connection with Mr. Burton’s impending departure, Greenlight Re announced that Greg Richardson will be appointed as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective as of January 1, 2024.

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  • In connection with Mr. Burton’s impending departure, Greenlight Re announced that Greg Richardson will be appointed as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective as of January 1, 2024.
  • Mr. Richardson previously served as Chief Risk and Strategy Officer at TransRe from 2014 to 2023.
  • Prior to that, he held strategic planning and underwriting roles and served as Chief Underwriting Officer at Harbor Point Re (which merged with Max Re Capital to form Alterra Re) from 2006 to 2013.
  • “Greg’s deep expertise in the industry and experience in a number of underwriting and strategic positions, makes him uniquely suited for the Chief Executive Officer role at Greenlight Re.

CHARTER SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT DAVID ELLEN TRANSITIONS TO ADVISORY ROLE IN DECEMBER 2023

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced that industry veteran and Senior Executive Vice President David Ellen will transition to an advisory role to Charter's President and CEO Chris Winfrey beginning December 1.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced that industry veteran and Senior Executive Vice President David Ellen will transition to an advisory role to Charter's President and CEO Chris Winfrey beginning December 1.
  • "I have spent over 20 years working in this incredible industry and the last seven here at Charter for which I am very grateful," said Mr. Ellen.
  • I am pleased David will continue to support me and Charter in an advisory role and wish him well as he pursues his outside endeavors."
  • Mr. Ellen joined Charter in 2016 from Cablevision, where he served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel until the completion of Cablevision's sale.