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Lily AI Named a 2023 CommerceTech Rising Star Winner by Bain & Company, Bain Capital Ventures, and Coresight Research

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lily AI ("Lily" or the "Company"), a retail AI platform specializing in computer vision, natural language processing and machine learning for retailers and brands, has been named to the 2023 CommerceTech Power List as a Rising Star.

Key Points: 
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lily AI ("Lily" or the "Company"), a retail AI platform specializing in computer vision, natural language processing and machine learning for retailers and brands, has been named to the 2023 CommerceTech Power List as a Rising Star.
  • The inaugural Power List award was created by Bain & Company, Bain Capital Ventures, and Coresight Research to recognize today’s most innovative commerce and marketing-tech venture-backed companies and start building a community for both current and future leaders.
  • Selection committee members included executives from Stitch Fix, Ulta Beauty, M.M.LaFleur, Tapestry, PacSun, and FootLocker.
  • "We are honored to be recognized by this distinguished collective of industry thought leaders in their inaugural CommerceTech Power List,” said Purva Gupta, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer.

Curbio CMO Named 2023 HousingWire Marketing Leader

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

POTOMAC, Md., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curbio, Inc., the leading pay-at-closing home improvement solution for the real estate industry, today announces its CMO, Olivia Mariani, has been named a 2023 HousingWire (HW) Marketing Leader for her exceptional creativity, strategic thinking and the ability to adapt in a rapidly-evolving landscape.

Key Points: 
  • The pay-at-closing home improvement solution's CMO, Olivia Mariani, was recognized as one of the most creative and influential marketing minds of the housing economy
    POTOMAC, Md., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curbio, Inc. , the leading pay-at-closing home improvement solution for the real estate industry, today announces its CMO, Olivia Mariani, has been named a 2023 HousingWire (HW) Marketing Leader for her exceptional creativity, strategic thinking and the ability to adapt in a rapidly-evolving landscape.
  • "At Curbio, our marketing efforts go beyond brand awareness and growth – it is our goal to enable real estate agents to achieve success with our pay-at-closing solution," said Olivia Mariani, Curbio Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Recipients are made up of strategic and creative marketing executives who demonstrate leadership by continuously growing, leading, and motivating high-performing marketing teams.
  • Additionally, Curbio announced:
    To view the full list of 2023 HW Marketing Leaders, click here .

Pacaso CMO Whitney Curry Named HousingWire 2023 Marketing Leader

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacaso , the leading real estate marketplace that helps people buy and co-own a luxury second home, is excited to announce that Chief Marketing Officer Whitney Curry has been named a 2023 HW Marketing Leader by HousingWire.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacaso , the leading real estate marketplace that helps people buy and co-own a luxury second home, is excited to announce that Chief Marketing Officer Whitney Curry has been named a 2023 HW Marketing Leader by HousingWire.
  • These stand-out professionals are made up of strategic and creative marketing executives who demonstrate leadership by continuously growing, leading and motivating high-performing marketing teams.
  • We're helping people create their own definitions of their 'happy place,' where parents reconnect with their adult children, and where families come together to create lifelong memories in our Pacaso homes," said Pacaso CMO Whitney Curry.
  • "I am honored to be recognized as a HW Marketing Leader for 2023 and look forward to building on what our marketplace has to offer buyers, owners and communities."

Lucy Rutishauser Named as One of 50 Women to Watch for Boards

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Lucy Rutishauser, Sinclair’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been named as one of “50 Women to Watch for Boards” by the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization 50/50 Women on Boards, which seeks to empower female executives seeking to pursue a corporate board seat.

Key Points: 
  • Lucy Rutishauser, Sinclair’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been named as one of “50 Women to Watch for Boards” by the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization 50/50 Women on Boards, which seeks to empower female executives seeking to pursue a corporate board seat.
  • “This is an incredible honor to be selected as one of ‘50 Women to Watch’ for board opportunities,” expressed Ms. Rutishauser.
  • The inaugural 50 Women to Watch for Boards finalists were carefully selected by 50/50 Women on Boards based on rigorous criteria, including primary expertise, suitability for board committee service, resume, short essay answers, and video submissions.
  • For the full list of 50 Women to Watch for Boards, visit: https://5050wob.com/finalists-overview/

50/50 Women on Boards Reveals Inaugural 50 Women to Watch for Boards List: Bridging the Gap for First-Time, Corporate Board-Ready Candidates From All Business Sectors

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

This comprehensive approach ensures that companies bridge the gap in their search for highly qualified women directors.

Key Points: 
  • This comprehensive approach ensures that companies bridge the gap in their search for highly qualified women directors.
  • "The 50 Women to Watch for Boards initiative is groundbreaking, bridging the gender gap on corporate boards.
  • "We are thrilled to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of the exceptional women on the inaugural 50 Women to Watch for Boards list.
  • For the full list of 50 Women to Watch for Boards, visit: https://5050wob.com/finalists-overview/

Cancer Research Pioneer Who Paved the Tumor Microenvironment Field to Receive the 2023 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) announced today that Isaac P. Witz, Ph.D., has been selected to receive the 2023 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research.

Key Points: 
  • The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) announced today that Isaac P. Witz, Ph.D., has been selected to receive the 2023 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research.
  • These achievements paved the foundation for certain aspects of contemporary immunotherapy ultimately, benefiting cancer patients and advancing scientific steps further toward finding cures to cancer.
  • Prof. Witz’s most significant scientific accomplishments were made in the 1970s through the 1990s when cancer research was dominated by the cancer cell-centric view of cancer.
  • This reductionist approach viewed that oncogenes (cancer promoting) and tumor suppressor genes in the cancer cell were sufficient to determine carcinogenesis and cancer advancement.

Arizona Center for Civic Leadership Announces 2023 Class of Flinn-Brown Fellows

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Monday, May 22, 2023

The Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at the Flinn Foundation has selected 28 leaders from across the state as the 15th cohort of Flinn-Brown Fellows.

Key Points: 
  • The Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at the Flinn Foundation has selected 28 leaders from across the state as the 15th cohort of Flinn-Brown Fellows.
  • In November, the 2023 Fellows will participate in the Flinn-Brown Convention , an annual day of professional development for the full Flinn-Brown Network.
  • “The learning and network-building the 2023 Flinn-Brown Fellows will experience this fall will guide their futures as impactful Arizona civic leaders,” said Dawn Wallace, Flinn Foundation vice president, civic leadership.
  • “We thank the Selection Committee for helping us craft this new cohort.”
    The application for the 2024 class of Flinn-Brown Fellows will open in February 2024.

The Lead Announces The Leading 100 List of 2023

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

NEW YORK, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Lead has announced The Leading 100 of 2023 , the highly anticipated annual research list recognizing innovative tech start-ups driving the future of brand-to-consumer.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Lead has announced The Leading 100 of 2023 , the highly anticipated annual research list recognizing innovative tech start-ups driving the future of brand-to-consumer.
  • The Leading 100 List recognizes high impact technology start-ups that are transforming the direct-to-consumer business model and driving business value for brands as well as retailers.
  • The Leading 100 companies are solving business problems, powering growth, and helping brands deliver on customer expectations through innovative, accessible, and powerful technology solutions.
  • “The Leading 100 List includes startups that are doing just that by developing and leveraging new approaches in AI applications, spatial intelligence, supply chain redesign, sustainably-focused methods, and more.

Giants of Cancer Care® Announces the 11th Annual Class of Inductees

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

CRANBURY, N.J., May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OncLive ®, the nation’s leading multimedia resource for oncology professionals and Pfizer (platinum sponsor) and Exelixis and Stemline (gold sponsors), are pleased to announce the inductees of the 11th Annual Giants of Cancer Care recognition program.

Key Points: 
  • CRANBURY, N.J., May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OncLive ®, the nation’s leading multimedia resource for oncology professionals and Pfizer (platinum sponsor) and Exelixis and Stemline (gold sponsors), are pleased to announce the inductees of the 11th Annual Giants of Cancer Care recognition program.
  • Since 2013, the program has celebrated 140 oncology legends for their groundbreaking achievements in oncology research and clinical practice.
  • Out of hundreds of nominations, only 12 oncologists were selected to join the prestigious 2023 class.
  • They are all pioneers within the global field of oncology.”
    This year’s inductees by award category are:
    In addition to the 2023 class of inductees noted above, OncLive and the Giants of Cancer Care Steering Committee have selected the second winner for the Michael J. Hennessy Visionary Award.

The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) Launches Medical Student Scholars for Health Equity in Myeloma Mentoring Program

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

STUDIO CITY, Calif., April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) has partnered with the W. Montague Cobb/NMA Health Institute’s Cobb Scholars Program to develop a mentoring program for African American medical school students.

Key Points: 
  • STUDIO CITY, Calif., April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) has partnered with the W. Montague Cobb/NMA Health Institute’s Cobb Scholars Program to develop a mentoring program for African American medical school students.
  • On how the Medical Student Scholars for Health Equity in Myeloma Mentoring Program came about, Dr. Mikhael narrates: “The Medical Student Scholars for Health Equity in Myeloma is a brand-new program launched by the IMF in collaboration with the National Medical Association and the W. Montague Cobb Institute (their research arm).
  • That's why we are partnering with the W. Montague Cobb/NMA Health Institute’s Cobb Scholars Program and the National Medical Association in creating the Medical Student Scholars for Health Equity in Myeloma Mentoring Program.
  • To learn more about the Medical Student Scholars for Health Equity in Myeloma Mentoring Program, visit the IMF M-Power website .