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Foundation Health Secures $6 Million in Seed Funding to Power the Next Generation of Consumer Healthcare Experiences

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Monday, March 11, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foundation Health, a pioneering healthcare technology company, today announced the closure of a $6 million seed funding round.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foundation Health, a pioneering healthcare technology company, today announced the closure of a $6 million seed funding round.
  • Foundation Health is dedicated to redefining the consumer healthcare experience by empowering clients to quickly develop and launch modern, digital-first pharmacy and telehealth solutions at scale.
  • "Our vision is to grow Foundation Health into the definitive tech platform for powering and managing complex consumer healthcare operations globally," said Foundation Health founder and CEO, Umar Afridi.
  • For more information about Foundation Health and its healthcare solutions, visit www.foundationhealth.com .

Sid Viswanathan Appointed as Truepill CEO

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Truepill, the digital health platform connecting telehealth, diagnostics, and pharmacy infrastructure to transform consumer healthcare, today announced the appointment of Sid Viswanathan as Chief Executive Officer to lead the company in its next phase of growth. Viswanathan has served as President of Truepill since he co-founded the company in 2016 and will assume day-to-day operations, effective immediately. Umar Afridi, Truepill co-founder and former CEO, will continue to support the company in a strategy-focused capacity and through his seat on Truepill's board of directors.

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  • Viswanathan has served as President of Truepill since he co-founded the company in 2016 and will assume day-to-day operations, effective immediately.
  • Umar Afridi, Truepill co-founder and former CEO, will continue to support the company in a strategy-focused capacity and through his seat on Truepill's board of directors.
  • We know that Truepill is just getting started, and look forward to their continued success as Sid leads the company through its next phase of growth.
  • With seven owned and operated pharmacies, Truepill accreditations include URAC accredited mail order pharmacy, URAC accredited specialty pharmacy, NABP and Digital Pharmacy Accreditation.

Zaheer Khan and Virender Sehwag's iconic T10 moments converted into NFTs

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Monday, December 13, 2021

NEW DELHI, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- World's first officially licensed Cricket NFT platform, Rario announced a new NFT pack drop featuring iconic moments from the last 4 editions of the Abu Dhabi T10.

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  • In a much-awaited development, fans will be able to buy, trade and collect NFTs featuring Indian cricket stars for the first time on the platform.
  • The latest drop, which will be available on 14th December, contains winning moments from Indian legends likeZaheer Khan and Virender Sehwag, as well as international stars like Eoin Morgan, Shahid Afridi, Andre Russell and Chris Gayle.
  • With no dearth of unforgettable action in the Abu Dhabi T10, the pack contains several moments that cricket fans will be eager to own and collect.
  • Zaheer Khan's yorker - Delhi Bulls' Zaheer Khan bowled a brilliant yorker to castle Qalandars' Peter Trego in the fourth over of their Abu Dhabi T10 2019 match.

Vision Buddy Introduces First TV Focused Assistive Device for the Visually Impaired

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Buddy is a pioneering Silicon Valley startup with one central goal of assisting the visually impaired and helping them improve their quality of life.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Buddy is a pioneering Silicon Valley startup with one central goal of assisting the visually impaired and helping them improve their quality of life.
  • Our headset is the world's first ultra-simple television watching system for the visually impaired.
  • Vision Buddy is improving the lives of people all over the world dealing with various eye conditions.
  • For More Information on Vision Buddy and Our Product, visit https://getvisionbuddy.com/
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GODIVA Appoints Nurtac Ziyal Afridi as CEO, Marking New Era of Growth and Accessibility for Iconic Brand

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --GODIVA, the global leader in premium chocolate owned byYildiz Holding, today named Nurtac Ziyal Afridi as CEO.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --GODIVA, the global leader in premium chocolate owned byYildiz Holding, today named Nurtac Ziyal Afridi as CEO.
  • Year to date, the company has seen significant growth in its consumer base, driven largely by Godiva.com and FDM sales.
  • "Afridi brings an impressive combination of business, operational and finance expertise to GODIVA along with a strong passion for people and nurturing talent.
  • Afridi said she's inspired to lead a Belgium-born, premium brand marked by nearly 95 years of craftsmanship and artisanal chocolate expertise.

GODIVA Appoints Nurtac Ziyal Afridi as CEO, Marking New Era of Growth and Accessibility for Iconic Brand

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 17, 2020

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --GODIVA, the global leader in premium chocolate owned byYildiz Holding, today named Nurtac Ziyal Afridi as CEO.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --GODIVA, the global leader in premium chocolate owned byYildiz Holding, today named Nurtac Ziyal Afridi as CEO.
  • Year to date, the company has seen significant growth in its consumer base, driven largely by Godiva.com and FDM sales.
  • "Afridi brings an impressive combination of business, operational and finance expertise to GODIVA along with a strong passion for people and nurturing talent.
  • Afridi said she's inspired to lead a Belgium-born, premium brand marked by nearly 95 years of craftsmanship and artisanal chocolate expertise.

GODIVA Announces Upcoming Departure of CEO and New Interim CEO

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

Nurtac Afridi, a GODIVA Board member as well as Yildiz Holding's Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, will be leading GODIVA as Interim CEO.

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  • Nurtac Afridi, a GODIVA Board member as well as Yildiz Holding's Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, will be leading GODIVA as Interim CEO.
  • "We thank Annie for her vision, leadership, and passion and we wish her the very best in her new role."
  • Afridi brings an impressive combination of business, operational, and finance experience to GODIVA along with a strong passion for people and nurturing talent.
  • GODIVA is committed to innovative and delicious food and beverage products that exceed consumer expectations and create wonderful moments.