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More consumers and businesses 'go green' in face of global energy crisis

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The global energy crisis is sparking major change, with the potential to hasten the transition to a more sustainable and secure energy system, according to the latest World Energy Outlook. Ethanol-fueled fireplaces are one category that's seeing a surge in demand, according to ethanol fire specialist MAD Design USA.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The global energy crisis is sparking major change, with the potential to hasten the transition to a more sustainable and secure energy system , according to the latest World Energy Outlook.
  • The global energy crisis is sparking major change.
  • "The world is experiencing energy shortages, prices are spiking, and black-outs are commonplace.
  • "A desire to help the environment was found to be the primary reason consumers purchase sustainable products and brands," says Stephane.

AlleyCorp Healthcare Adds Payer and Talent Leaders as Partners

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AlleyCorp, a $600M evergreen venture fund founded by serial entrepreneur Kevin Ryan and dedicated to founding, funding, and building transformative companies, announced two new Partners to the AlleyCorp Healthcare Fund, Bill Georges and Michelle Garland.

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  • AlleyCorp Healthcare's company building and portfolio support platform spans each pillar of early-stage startup growth: ideas, people, product, and first customers.
  • Garland and Georges, renowned leaders in executive talent and payer strategy respectively, bring key leadership to this platform.
  • The addition of such industry leaders reflects the continued growth of AlleyCorp's healthcare practice, and the broader digital health ecosystem both in NYC and beyond.
  • AlleyCorp has been a co-founder or first investor in over 30 healthcare startups, and last year announced its dedicated $100M healthcare fund.

William (“Bill”) Wagner Appointed to Avery Dennison Board of Directors

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) today announced that its board of directors has appointed William (Bill) Wagner a director, effective October 27, 2022.

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  • Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) today announced that its board of directors has appointed William (Bill) Wagner a director, effective October 27, 2022.
  • We are extremely pleased to welcome Bill to our board, said Patrick Siewert, lead independent director and chair of the Governance Committee of the Board of Directors, Avery Dennison.
  • Bill brings deep expertise through his leadership and experience with emerging digital technologies, added Mitch Butier, chairman of the Board and CEO, Avery Dennison.
  • His knowledge will be invaluable to Avery Dennison, particularly as we continue to grow our Intelligent Labels platform.

GTCR Announces Several Promotions

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced today the promotion of Luke Marker, Stephen Master and KJ McConnell to Managing Director. These three long-tenured investment professionals have contributed significantly to numerous GTCR investments while helping build the firm's culture and franchise.  Additionally, GTCR announced the promotions of two investment professionals, Christopher Smith and Geoffrey Tresley, to Principal as well as the hiring of Ashwin Krishnan as a Principal.  

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  • These three long-tenured investment professionals have contributed significantly to numerous GTCR investments while helping build the firm's culture and franchise.
  • Additionally, GTCR announced the promotions of two investment professionals, Christopher Smith and Geoffrey Tresley, to Principal as well as the hiring of Ashwin Krishnan as a Principal.
  • Promoted to Managing Director from Principal:
    Mr. Marker joined GTCR in 2009.
  • Since its inception, GTCR has invested more than $24 billion in over 270 companies, and the firm currently manages over $27 billion in equity capital.

Yuengling's Ice Cream Announces Ice Cream Executive Charles Green to be the new President, CEO, and a Director. Robert C. Bohorad to Become Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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Green has 40+ years in the ice cream, logistics, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries.

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  • Green has 40+ years in the ice cream, logistics, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries.
  • He initially started in ice cream with his cousin and grew their business into the largest independent distributor in the country.
  • Green remained at Unilever as Sr. Vice President and Executive Board Member for Unilever Ice Cream until his retirement.
  • Prior to YIC Acquisitions Corp, Mr. Bohorad was the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Yuenglings Ice Cream.

data.world Unveils New Solutions, Extends Leadership Team Amid Rapid Growth

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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The new team members will accelerate the delivery of data.worlds core go-to-market solutions and expand its client base.

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  • The new team members will accelerate the delivery of data.worlds core go-to-market solutions and expand its client base.
  • She most recently served as head of marketing at Ambienti.ai, launching its AI-based solution for improved physical security team operations.
  • As its first marketing executive, she built the marketing and sales development team to support rapid growth in customer adoption.
  • In his role, he has grown the sales team and been instrumental in bringing data.world solutions to market.

Canary Technologies Raises $30M In Series B Funding To Accelerate the Modernization of Guest Facing Technologies At Hotels Around the Globe

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canary Technologies, which is modernizing the hotel tech stack with the first fully mobile web end-to-end Guest Management System and its award-winning Digital Authorization solution, announced today that it has raised an additional $30 million in Series B funding led by global software investor Insight Partners, with continued participation from F-Prime Capital, Y-Combinator, Thayer Ventures, Commerce Ventures, and others. This brings the company's total fundraising to date to $45 million.

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  • Canary has continued to experience significant growth due to the accelerating demand for guest-facing technology solutions in the hospitality industry.
  • Canary Technologies is trusted by thousands of hotels in more than 75 countries and has partnered with notable global brands, including Four Seasons, Best Western, Rosewood Hotels, and Radisson hotels.
  • "Over the past few years, we've seen hoteliers everywhere proactively seek out the guest-facing technology solutions Canary provides," said SJ Sawhney, Co-founder of Canary Technologies.
  • Canary Technologies is modernizing the hotel tech stack with the first mobile web end-to-end Guest Management System and its award-winning Digital Authorizations solutions.

Church Mutual® appoints new director to its board

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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I am so excited to be joining Church Mutuals board of directors, Concannon said.

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  • I am so excited to be joining Church Mutuals board of directors, Concannon said.
  • My experience in the insurance industry and now working to advise other organizations makes me especially prepared to help lead Church Mutual into the future.
  • Church Mutual markets most lines of commercial property and liability insurance, including multi-peril, workers' compensation and commercial auto insurance.
  • 1Church Mutual is a stock insurer whose policyholders are members of the parent mutual holding company formed on 1/1/20.

Strix Leviathan Names Industry Veteran Matthew McBrady as Head of Strategy

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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Strix Leviathan, a leading quantitative investment firm providing investors with actively managed exposure to the digital asset ecosystem, today announced that Matthew McBrady, PhD, has joined as Head of Strategy.

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  • Strix Leviathan, a leading quantitative investment firm providing investors with actively managed exposure to the digital asset ecosystem, today announced that Matthew McBrady, PhD, has joined as Head of Strategy.
  • Dr. McBrady brings nearly 25 years of experience as an investor, academic, and economic policy advisor.
  • Strix Leviathan is a US-based asset manager providing actively managed exposure across the digital asset landscape.
  • Strix Leviathan serves a wide array of institutions, fund of funds, single family offices, and high-net-worth individuals, providing them with institutional-grade strategies that are still not widely available to investors.

Anna Yaeger Joins 5AM Ventures as Partner, Head of Public Equities

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO and BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 5AM Ventures is pleased to announce the addition of Anna Yaeger as Partner, Head of Public Equities.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO and BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 5AM Ventures is pleased to announce the addition of Anna Yaeger as Partner, Head of Public Equities.
  • We are thrilled with the experience and vision that Anna will bring to the management of 5AMs growing publicly-traded portfolio, said Kush Parmar, Managing Partner at 5AM.
  • 5AM enjoys a pre-eminent reputation in biotech investing based on its deep scientific expertise and unparalleled relationships, and I look forward to bringing my public investing expertise to enhance and build our public market capabilities, said Anna Yaeger.
  • Andy Schwab, Managing Partner at 5AM added Anna brings 20 years of strong industry experience in portfolio management and investment banking.