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BloomTech Launches New CareerFlow Learning Experience, Providing Students a Flexible Approach to Earning a High-Paying Tech Job

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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The new CareerFlow learning experience provides a seamless, direct path from Day One of all BloomTech programs straight to a well paying job.

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  • The new CareerFlow learning experience provides a seamless, direct path from Day One of all BloomTech programs straight to a well paying job.
  • No matter their starting point, students can gain the skills needed to fill in-demand tech positions, faster.
  • Our new flexible, live learning experience removes a critical barrier to gaining the skills that lead to a higher income, said Austen Allred, Co-founder and CEO of BloomTech.
  • Our approach of teaching exactly the skills employers want, without any filler, also addresses the skills gap that is holding back the economy.

Ascent Launches More Innovative Outcomes-Based Lending Options for Students Attending Accelerated Learning Programs

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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Students, including those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, interested in attending accelerated learning programs can apply for Ascent's Outcomes Loan to cover their school costs.

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  • Students, including those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, interested in attending accelerated learning programs can apply for Ascent's Outcomes Loan to cover their school costs.
  • "Earlier this year, we added more options for students to invest in higher education beyond traditional degree programs," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ken Ruggiero.
  • "Ascent's Outcomes Loan allows students to defer paying for their education until they find a job after graduation with a competitive salary.
  • Ascent's Outcomes Loans are consumer loans offered to eligible students attending accelerated learning programs.

Mariano Scandizzo Joins Insigneo’s Investment Committee

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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Insigneo, the rapidly growing Miami-based Independent broker-dealer and Registered Independent Advisory (RIA) firm, has officially incorporated Mariano Scandizzo, the Head of Insigneo Advisory Services, into its Investment Committee.

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  • Insigneo, the rapidly growing Miami-based Independent broker-dealer and Registered Independent Advisory (RIA) firm, has officially incorporated Mariano Scandizzo, the Head of Insigneo Advisory Services, into its Investment Committee.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211124005997/en/
    Mariano Scandizzo Joins Insigneos Investment Committee (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Scandizzo has an impressive track record, bringing over 20 years of experience performing a broad range of investment management and corporate strategy roles.
  • Chief Investment Officer of Insigneo and Chair of the Investment Committee, Ahmed Riesgo states, Thrilled to have Mariano join our firms Investment Committee.
  • This is one more step towards the goal of providing our clients with a first-class institutional investment management value proposition.

Oyster® Expands Leadership Team With Appointment of Former Facebook VP Ellen Silver as President and HR Executive Mark Frein as Chief People Officer

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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Silver and Frein will each play a key role in helping Oyster to scale its global operations as its customer base and employee count continue to expand.

Key Points: 
  • Silver and Frein will each play a key role in helping Oyster to scale its global operations as its customer base and employee count continue to expand.
  • "I'm delighted to welcome Ellen and Mark to Oyster," said Tony Jamous, CEO and Founder at Oyster.
  • "I'm very pleased to be joining Oyster at such an exciting time for both the business and the world of work," said Silver.
  • Like Silver, Mark Frein brings vast operational experience to Oyster, having served as Chief People Officer at Return Path, InVision, and Lambda School.

Oyster® Expands Leadership Team With Appointment of Former Facebook VP Ellen Silver as President and HR Executive Mark Frein as Chief People Officer

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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Silver and Frein will each play a key role in helping Oyster to scale its global operations as its customer base and employee count continue to expand.

Key Points: 
  • Silver and Frein will each play a key role in helping Oyster to scale its global operations as its customer base and employee count continue to expand.
  • "I'm delighted to welcome Ellen and Mark to Oyster," said Tony Jamous, CEO and Founder at Oyster.
  • "I'm very pleased to be joining Oyster at such an exciting time for both the business and the world of work," said Silver.
  • Like Silver, Mark Frein brings vast operational experience to Oyster, having served as Chief People Officer at Return Path, InVision, and Lambda School.

Lambda School Changes Name to Bloom Institute of Technology

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Lambda School, the online technology school dedicated to breaking down systemic barriers to economic mobility, has changed its name to Bloom Institute of Technology (BloomTech).

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Lambda School, the online technology school dedicated to breaking down systemic barriers to economic mobility, has changed its name to Bloom Institute of Technology (BloomTech).
  • "Everyone deserves better paths to financial mobility," said Bloom Institute of Technology CEO Austen Allred.
  • "We're helping learners overcome barriers to rewarding careers by giving them a much-needed alternative to traditional higher education."
  • The school focuses on helping learners graduate work-ready via intensive, role-based training and career coaching delivers qualified, ready-to-hire candidates.

Sana Secures $20M in Series A Extension Funding to Break up the ‘Big 5’ Health Insurance Monopoly

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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Sana, a provider of health insurance for small and midsize businesses, announced today the closing of $20M in series A extension funding.

Key Points: 
  • Sana, a provider of health insurance for small and midsize businesses, announced today the closing of $20M in series A extension funding.
  • These investors know the industry well and have voted on Sanas distinct vertically integrated business model with their checks.
  • From bringing several facets of the health insurance value chain under one roof to providing direct care to members, Sana is poised to take on the health insurance monopolies across the U.S. in a way few others can.
  • As such, SMBs that want to offer high-quality health insurance plans at an affordable cost are turning to Sana to meet these needs.

Volley, the Snapchat for Work, Raises $5.5M From Top Investors to Fix Remote Work Communication

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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Volley's CEO and 4x entrepreneur, Josh Little, believes that the pandemic proved that remote workers need a better way to communicate.

Key Points: 
  • Volley's CEO and 4x entrepreneur, Josh Little, believes that the pandemic proved that remote workers need a better way to communicate.
  • Time spent in meetings has increased, watercooler talk is dead, and text-based chats are faceless and noisy.
  • The funding will help Volley scale and bring its ambitious vision of a flexible future of work to life.
  • The future of work needs a communication tool that is as flexible as it is," said Nate Walkingshaw, Former CPO of Pluralsight and Volley investor.

Othram Closes $18M Series B Funding Round to Help Law Enforcement Crack Previously Unsolvable Cases

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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Othram is pleased to announce that it has raised an $18 million Series B funding round to further develop the breakthrough technology that is helping investigators crack these unsolved cases.

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  • Othram is pleased to announce that it has raised an $18 million Series B funding round to further develop the breakthrough technology that is helping investigators crack these unsolved cases.
  • The Series B financing will accelerate Othram's mission to create a safer, more just world through the power of advanced genomics.
  • "Othram's technology has helped investigators close an impressive number of cold cases, and we believe this will one day become standard practice for law enforcement.
  • With the new funding round, Othram will accelerate the development of its genetic testing platform and expand operations throughout North America.

Zonos Raises $69 Million Series A Led By Silversmith Capital Partners to Democratize Cross-Border Sales Amid Global Commerce Boom

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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Zonos simplifies cross-border sales for businesses worldwide through proprietary software that is powered by the companys global trade data expertise.

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  • Zonos simplifies cross-border sales for businesses worldwide through proprietary software that is powered by the companys global trade data expertise.
  • Transparency is only achieved when global trade expertise is disseminated to users through technology, said Clint Reid, Founder and CEO of Zonos.
  • Kirkland & Ellis served as legal counsel to Silversmith Capital Partners and Goodwin Procter served as legal counsel to Zonos.
  • Founded in 2015, Silversmith Capital Partners is a Boston-based growth equity firm with $2.0 billion of capital under management.