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Large Retailer Wins and Growth in the Creator Economy Drive Button To Surpass $10 Billion in Mobile Commerce Driven in 2023

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Button maximizes revenue for customers by using AI to deterministically optimize the best shopping experiences for consumers on mobile apps.

Key Points: 
  • Button maximizes revenue for customers by using AI to deterministically optimize the best shopping experiences for consumers on mobile apps.
  • Button's customers fall into three categories: creators and publishers that make money through social commerce or affiliate, and large ecommerce companies with mobile apps that focus on affiliate and creator marketing.
  • Publishers signing up at record speed to drive higher EPCs (earning per click) from their mobile traffic.
  • The catalyst for this record breaking year is that mobile has now surpassed 70% of US ecommerce, and the creator economy is exploding with growth.

Nextdoor Appoints Dana Evan to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Nextdoor (NYSE: KIND), the neighborhood network, today announced that Dana Evan has joined its Board of Directors and Audit and Risk Committee, effective October 17, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Nextdoor (NYSE: KIND), the neighborhood network, today announced that Dana Evan has joined its Board of Directors and Audit and Risk Committee, effective October 17, 2023.
  • Evan is a business leader with a distinguished career as an operating and finance executive, as well as an independent board member in the technology industry.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Dana to Nextdoor’s Board of Directors," said Sarah Friar, Chief Executive Officer at Nextdoor.
  • “I am thrilled to be joining the Board of Directors at Nextdoor and look forward to working alongside the other board members and the Nextdoor team as we execute on a high-growth strategy aligned with a strong and healthy financial position."

Ripcord Joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ripcord, a leader in digital transformation solutions and pioneer of Document Intelligence as a Service™ (DIaaS), has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Program, a co-sell program for AWS Partners that provides software solutions that run on or integrate with AWS. The program helps AWS Partners drive new business by directly connecting participating ISVs with the AWS Sales organization. This achievement deepens Ripcord's relationship with AWS, underscoring their commitment to deploying cutting-edge technology and delivering outcome-focused solutions for customers.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ripcord, a leader in digital transformation solutions and pioneer of Document Intelligence as a Service™ (DIaaS), has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Program, a co-sell program for AWS Partners that provides software solutions that run on or integrate with AWS.
  • The AWS ISV Accelerate Program provides Ripcord with co-sell support and benefits to meet customer needs through collaboration with AWS field sellers globally.
  • "We're delighted to join the AWS ISV Accelerate Program," said Ron Shorisho, Chief Operating Officer at Ripcord.
  • AWS ISV Accelerate Program members are held to the industry's highest standards and must undergo a comprehensive evaluation to gain acceptance into the program.

Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists' Confidence Jumps Higher in the Second Quarter of 2023, According to University of San Francisco Quarterly Research Study

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist Confidence Index™ for the second quarter of 2023, based on a June 2023 survey of 38 San Francisco Bay Area venture capitalists, registered 3.69 on a 5-point scale (with 5 indicating high confidence and 1 indicating low confidence). The Q2 2023 Index leapt higher from the prior quarter's reading of 3.40 and now stands above the 19+ year average of 3.65.

Key Points: 
  • The Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist Confidence Index™ for the second quarter of 2023, based on a June 2023 survey of 38 San Francisco Bay Area venture capitalists, registered 3.69 on a 5-point scale (with 5 indicating high confidence and 1 indicating low confidence).
  • The Q2 2023 Index leapt higher from the prior quarter's reading of 3.40 and now stands above the 19+ year average of 3.65.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist Confidence Index™ for the second quarter of 2023, based on a June 2023 survey of 38 San Francisco Bay Area venture capitalists, registered 3.69 on a 5-point scale (with 5 indicating high confidence and 1 indicating low confidence).
  • Mark Cannice, professor of entrepreneurship and innovation with the USF School of Management, authors the research study each quarter.

Rockset Raises $44 Million in Funding to Power Search, Analytics, and AI Applications

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

For two years in a row, Rockset has tripled its revenue and doubled its customer base as real-time AI adoption grows at a breakneck pace.

Key Points: 
  • For two years in a row, Rockset has tripled its revenue and doubled its customer base as real-time AI adoption grows at a breakneck pace.
  • “Enterprises are doubling down on their initiatives to bring new AI applications to production.
  • We have been blown away by the speed of Rockset and its ability to support complex filters, joins, and aggregations.
  • “All told, when including its reduced management burden, Rockset is 3x more cost-effective for us than Elasticsearch .”
    Learn more about the funding round and the future of real-time search, analytics and AI: https://rockset.com/blog/rockset-raises-44m-AI-search-analytics

Exabeam Names Pravin Vazirani to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Exabeam , a global cybersecurity leader and creator of New-Scale SIEM™ for advancing security operations, announced today that Pravin Vazirani, Managing Director and Co-Head of Technology Investing in the credit division of the asset management firm Blue Owl Capital , will join its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Exabeam , a global cybersecurity leader and creator of New-Scale SIEM™ for advancing security operations, announced today that Pravin Vazirani, Managing Director and Co-Head of Technology Investing in the credit division of the asset management firm Blue Owl Capital , will join its Board of Directors.
  • “We are honored to have Pravin join our board and look forward to his leadership and guidance,” said Michael DeCesare, CEO and President, Exabeam.
  • “Pravin led our Series F funding round at Blue Owl Capital and supports our strategy to enable worldwide organizations with our cloud-native SIEM, analytics and investigation products.”
    “I am excited to join the Exabeam board,” said Vazirani.
  • Prior to Blue Owl Capital, Pravin was a Managing Director at Menlo Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California.

Hound Labs, Inc. Announces Partnership with Cynergy Wellness, Inc.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hound Labs, Inc. , a leader in automated, accurate, and analytical technologies and creators of the HOUND® CANNABIS BREATHALYZER,1 today announces its partnership with Cynergy Wellness, Inc. , a privately-owned provider of nationwide physician services for workplace screening and consumer health.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hound Labs, Inc. , a leader in automated, accurate, and analytical technologies and creators of the HOUND® CANNABIS BREATHALYZER,1 today announces its partnership with Cynergy Wellness, Inc. , a privately-owned provider of nationwide physician services for workplace screening and consumer health.
  • Under the terms of the partnership, employers using the HOUND® CANNABIS BREATHALYZER will have the option to access Cynergy’s Medical Review Officer (MRO) services as part of their drug testing programs.
  • For more information about the HOUND® CANNABIS BREATHALYZER, connect with the Hound Labs sales team .
  • The Company’s first solution, the HOUND® CANNABIS BREATHALYZER, allows employers and law enforcement to identify recent cannabis use in the breath.

At-Bay Introduces Miscellaneous Professional Liability Insurance Though API Channel with Auto-Quotes for Businesses with Revenue up to $25M

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Available to all current and new distribution partners, the MPL API boasts the same signature technology that allows for a seamless integration across multiple partner environments.

Key Points: 
  • Available to all current and new distribution partners, the MPL API boasts the same signature technology that allows for a seamless integration across multiple partner environments.
  • For customers who need up to $5 million in limits, brokers should expect to hear from an underwriter within 48 hours.
  • Policies available to businesses with revenue of up to $25 million - which is one of the highest revenue limits in the industry.
  • By combining world-class technology with industry-leading insurance expertise, At-Bay was designed from the ground up to empower businesses to thrive in the digital world.

Button hires former Google, Criteo, and AdMob executive Jason Morse as SVP of Product to Continue Driving New Product On The Heels Of The Largest Quarterly Growth In Company History

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Button, the leading cookieless growth marketing platform for personalization and optimization, announced the hire of Jason Morse as SVP of Product. 

Key Points: 
  • Jason brings a wealth of consumer and mobile adtech experience to Button; most recently he was responsible for monetization at OfferUp, the leading mobile recommerce platform.
  • Prior to OfferUp, Jason was a Product Director at Google leading the development and go-to-market strategy for App Campaigns for Engagement.
  • He also developed Criteo's mobile product portfolio and was the first PM at AdMob, building the early product strategy and led the integration with Google following their acquisition.
  • PostTap is a traffic optimization product that enables marketers to deploy personalized experiences to every inbound visitor without engineering resources.

Quizlet Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global study platform Quizlet today announced Lex Bayer has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer. Bayer succeeds Matthew Glotzbach, who will stay on until December to support the transition before assuming a role as an advisor.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global study platform Quizlet today announced Lex Bayer has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer.
  • "Under Matt's leadership Quizlet has grown into a global business and brand that is both recognized and beloved by Gen Z," said Bayer.
  • Quizlet is a global learning platform that provides engaging study tools to help people practice and master whatever they are learning.
  • Combining cognitive science and machine learning, Quizlet guides students through adaptive study activities to confidently reach their learning goals.