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Bulat Utemuratov Foundation signs MOU with world-leading autism expert Connie Kasari

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Partnership, Trainer, Autism spectrum, Parent, Spectrum, Quality of life, Joint attention, Research, Certification, US, Student, 5th International Emmy Kids Awards, Trustee, ASD, Cooperation, Psychiatry, Human development, Diagnosis, Interaction, UCLA, Conference, Treatment, Founding, Tutoring, Nursing

Partnership will help children with autism across Kazakhstan, using JASPER methodology

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  • Partnership will help children with autism across Kazakhstan, using JASPER methodology
    Announcement made at Foundation's 5th Autism Conference, bringing together experts
    ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation announces that it has signed a three-year Memorandum of Intent for Cooperation and Interaction with world-renowned autism spectrum disorder expert Dr. Connie Kasari.
  • It will pave the way for Kazakhstan to become a leading regional center for autism research, training and treatment.
  • The partnership was announced at the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation's 5th International "Asyl Miras.
  • Autism.

Amagi Powers Urban Edge Network's Premium Sports Content

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
Software as a service, CTV Life Channel, Partnership, AccuWeather, PAC-12, Apple TV, Historically black colleges and universities, HBCU, Culture, University, The Roku Channel, CTV, OTT, EST, Gulf Coast Athletic Conference, Android, Florida Memorial University, FMU, GCAC, Amazon Fire TV, IOS, Bring your own operating system, NBA G League, Publishing, Founding, BeIN Sports, NBA, UEN, Bluefield University, NBCUniversal, Entrepreneurship, Amagi, Conference, ABS-CBN, Mobile phone, Nissan, Roku

UEN is a Black-owned media company focused on publishing and distributing content from HBCUs.

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  • UEN is a Black-owned media company focused on publishing and distributing content from HBCUs.
  • Their mission is to connect brands with content and culture, while also providing the institutions with monetization opportunities.
  • Srinivasan KA, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Amagi remarked, "Urban Edge Network has consistently championed the expansion of HBCU content's influence throughout the nation.
  • At Amagi, we take immense pride in our role of enhancing its accessibility across a diverse spectrum of content consumption models."

Amagi Powers Urban Edge Network's Premium Sports Content

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
Software as a service, CTV Life Channel, Partnership, AccuWeather, PAC-12, Apple TV, Historically black colleges and universities, HBCU, Culture, University, The Roku Channel, CTV, OTT, EST, Gulf Coast Athletic Conference, Android, Florida Memorial University, FMU, GCAC, Amazon Fire TV, IOS, Bring your own operating system, NBA G League, Publishing, Founding, BeIN Sports, NBA, UEN, Bluefield University, NBCUniversal, Entrepreneurship, Amagi, Conference, ABS-CBN, Mobile phone, Nissan, Roku

UEN is a Black-owned media company focused on publishing and distributing content from HBCUs.

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  • UEN is a Black-owned media company focused on publishing and distributing content from HBCUs.
  • Their mission is to connect brands with content and culture, while also providing the institutions with monetization opportunities.
  • Srinivasan KA, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Amagi remarked, "Urban Edge Network has consistently championed the expansion of HBCU content's influence throughout the nation.
  • At Amagi, we take immense pride in our role of enhancing its accessibility across a diverse spectrum of content consumption models."

Solu Therapeutics Debuts with $31 Million in Seed Funding to Unlock Antibody-Intractable Cell Surface Targets

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Biotechnology, Professional Services, Other Health, Health, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Oncology, Other Science, Research, Science, Finance, GSK, Therapy, Investment, Cytotoxicity, Immunology, Chimera, Autoimmunity, Antibody, Patient, Immune system, Longwood, Pharmacology, Founding, Pharmaceutical industry, Solu

This platform is designed to unlock antibody-intractable cell surface targets and build next-generation medicines that harness the power of biologics with the vast target binding space of small molecules.

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  • This platform is designed to unlock antibody-intractable cell surface targets and build next-generation medicines that harness the power of biologics with the vast target binding space of small molecules.
  • In return for the license, GSK received equity in Solu and will receive milestones and royalties on products derived from the CyTaC platform.
  • “Antibody therapeutics have had tremendous success across multiple disease areas, however, there is still tremendous untapped potential,” commented Dr. Westphal.
  • “We’re excited to partner with the Solu team as they develop new medicines for patients who otherwise have limited therapeutic options.”

Winnow Named as Finalist in 2023 Finovate Awards

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
Fintech, Fintech awards, Founding, Bank, Winnowing

ANAHEIM , Calif., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winnow Solutions (Winnow®), a leading provider of automated state and federal regulatory compliance, has been named a 2023 Finovate Awards finalist in the Top Emerging Fintech Company category. Winners will be announced through digital channels during FinovateFall in September. See the shortlist here.

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  • ANAHEIM , Calif., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winnow Solutions (Winnow®), a leading provider of automated state and federal regulatory compliance, has been named a 2023 Finovate Awards finalist in the Top Emerging Fintech Company category.
  • "We're incredibly proud to be recognized as a top emerging FinTech company at the 2023 Finovate Awards.
  • We wish luck to all the nominees and congratulate them on their accomplishments," said Chris Hilliard, Chief Operating Officer and Founding Member of Winnow Solutions, LLC.
  • Earlier this year, Winnow was named a finalist in the Banking Tech Awards USA for the 2nd consecutive year and Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law.

AdminaHealth Introduces New Intuitive Billing Suite User Interface

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Insurance, Health, UI, Workflow, Founding, Mobile phone

GREENWICH, Conn., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AdminaHealth® , the leading provider of employee benefits billing solutions for the healthcare, insurance, and voluntary benefits marketplace, announces the release of the new intuitive AdminaHealth Billing Suite® user interface.

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  • GREENWICH, Conn., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AdminaHealth® , the leading provider of employee benefits billing solutions for the healthcare, insurance, and voluntary benefits marketplace, announces the release of the new intuitive AdminaHealth Billing Suite® user interface.
  • The new user interface (UI) empowers brokers, carriers, and employers with greater control and independence, and transforms how they manage employee benefits premium billing.
  • The updated AdminaHealth Billing Suite UI features:
    Innovative design.
  • "We are proud to introduce the new AdminaHealth Billing Suite UI," said Robert A.

BOBABAM Joins Forces with Project Potluck to Drive Diversity Initiatives as Apu Mody Steps Into Newly Appointed CEO Position

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Partnership, CPG, APU, Mentorship, Schonfeld Strategic Advisors, Growth, Entrepreneurship, BIPOC, POC, Mody, Founding, Management

LOS ANGELES, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BOBABAM, the at-home boba kit that brings the boba shop experience home, announces that it is a founding level donor with Project Potluck, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by and for People of Color (POC) to build successful companies and careers in consumer packaged goods (CPG). Project Potluck envisions a future world where the people who purchase, eat and drink are represented on the shelf and by the leadership of the companies they support. BOBABAM's donation will help Project Potluck provide opportunities to the next generation of BIPOC entrepreneurs and young professionals in their future endeavors.

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  • As a donor of Project Potluck, BOBABAM will help fund and facilitate the connection of members to mentors and promote the growth of diversity, equity and inclusion-minded companies.
  • "We welcome BOBABAM as a founding level donor for Project Potluck, celebrating their commitment to our cause," expressed Kathleen Casanova, Founding Executive Director of Project Potluck.
  • In addition to the partnership with Project Potluck, BOBABAM announces that longtime Strategic Advisor and Investor Apu Mody will expand his involvement and join the company full-time as CEO.
  • I loved the product and knew that they had the start of something special," said Apu Mody, CEO of BOBABAM.

Validation Institute Announces Dr. James Gillespie, PhD, JD, MPA, MS Joins Scientific and Expert Advisory Board for FoodMed Certified

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
Food, Research, Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Certification, Organization, SR, Science, Albertsons, VI, Founding, Pharmaceutical industry, Medical device, Health

WOBURN, Mass.,  June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Validation Institute (VI) announced that Dr. James Gillespie, Chief Health Officer at Umoja Food for Health (https://UmojaFoodForHealth.com) and Sr. Advisor to the Stanford University School of Medicine, has joined the Scientific and Expert Advisory Board for VI's newly launched FoodMed Certified Program.

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  • Validation Institute (VI) announced that Dr. James Gillespie, Chief Health Officer at Umoja Food for Health and Sr. Advisor to the Stanford University School of Medicine, has joined the Scientific and Expert Advisory Board for VI's newly launched FoodMed Certified Program.
  • WOBURN, Mass., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Validation Institute (VI) announced that Dr. James Gillespie, Chief Health Officer at Umoja Food for Health ( https://UmojaFoodForHealth.com ) and Sr. Advisor to the Stanford University School of Medicine, has joined the Scientific and Expert Advisory Board for VI's newly launched FoodMed Certified Program.
  • "I am excited to join Validation Institute's FoodMed Certified initiative," said Dr. Gillespie.
  • "We are honored to have Dr. Gillespie join the FoodMed Certified Scientific and Expert Advisory Board," said Validation Institute CEO, Benny DiCecca.

AdminaHealth® Named a Top 10 Best HR Technology Solution Provider

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Friday, June 23, 2023
Bull, Insurance, Software as a service, TPA, Founding, Health insurance, Mobile phone

GREENWICH, Conn., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AdminaHealth®, the leading provider of employee benefits billing solutions for the healthcare, insurance, and voluntary benefits marketplace, has been named a Top 10 Best HR Technology Solution Provider by Insights Success magazine. The company's groundbreaking premium billing SaaS platform, the AdminaHealth Billing Suite®, is revolutionizing the benefits industry by automating and streamlining the complex process of premium billing, reconciliation, and consolidation.

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  • GREENWICH, Conn., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AdminaHealth® , the leading provider of employee benefits billing solutions for the healthcare, insurance, and voluntary benefits marketplace, has been named a Top 10 Best HR Technology Solution Provider by Insights Success magazine.
  • For employers, the platform provides quick error detection, ensuring that employees are correctly enrolled in plans with accurate premium amounts.
  • "We're excited to be recognized as one of the best HR technology solution providers," said Bull.
  • We are dedicated to supporting our clients' success and helping them provide the best benefits packages to their employees."

Nandan Nilekani Donates USD 38.5 Million to IIT Bombay to Support its Vision to be a Global Leader in Technology and Engineering

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
IIT, Bachelor, University, Institution, Information technology, Research, Multimedia, USD, INR, Nandan Nilekani, Alumni, Student, IIT Bombay, School of Information Technology, Engineering, School, UIDAI, Indian Institutes of Technology, Growth, Ecosystem, AI, Memorandum, Founding, Medical device

BANGALORE, India and MUMBAI, India, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nandan Nilekani, Co-Founder and Chairman of Infosys Ltd. and Founding Chairman of UIDAI, has donated USD 38.5 Million to his alma mater, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. This substantial contribution builds upon his previous grants of INR 85 Crores to the Institute, bringing the cumulative value of his support to INR 400 Crores. The donation will be instrumental in fostering world-class infrastructure, stimulating research in emerging areas of engineering and technology, and nurturing a deep tech startup ecosystem at IIT Bombay.

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  • The donation will be instrumental in fostering world-class infrastructure, stimulating research in emerging areas of engineering and technology, and nurturing a deep tech startup ecosystem at IIT Bombay.
  • The Memorandum of Understanding was formally signed today in Bengaluru by Nandan Nilekani and Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director, IIT Bombay.
  • This significant contribution serves as the anchor for IIT Bombay's ambitious vision to become a global leader among engineering and technology institutes and contribute significantly towards nation-building.
  • Nilekani joined IIT Bombay in 1973 for a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.