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Dedrone Dominates Defense Sector in 2023, Closing 16 Major Defense Contracts Globally, Tripling Revenue and Deepening Work with US Defense Innovation Unit

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Finally, Brigadier General James Bienlien (US Army, retired) has joined the company as Vice President of Defense.

Key Points: 
  • Finally, Brigadier General James Bienlien (US Army, retired) has joined the company as Vice President of Defense.
  • As counterdrone capabilities rise to a priority need in warfare, Dedrone is deepening its relationships with defense departments globally, including the United States Department of Defense’s (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).
  • “Drones now play a crucial role in every modern conflict, and the war in Ukraine has shown that fast development cycles are key to a strong defense.
  • This capability has led to our continued success in working with national defense organizations globally,” said Rob Campbell, General Manager of Dedrone Defense.

Built In Releases 2024 Report on State of Talent Industry

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Built In, the leading recruiting platform for hard-to-hire tech roles, today announced that it has released the 2024 State of the Talent Industry report. The study revealed tech hiring as the number one strategic priority, followed closely by hiring for skills of the future.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Built In, the leading recruiting platform for hard-to-hire tech roles, today announced that it has released the 2024 State of the Talent Industry report .
  • Recruiting tech talent is top priority; online platforms and employer branding are seen as most effective strategies.
  • "Our 2024 survey reflects the critical demand for highly skilled tech talent in the evolving tech revolution, which we see with our customers every day," said Maria Christopoulos Katris, CEO of Built In.
  • Despite the number of layoffs that have impacted the job market in the past year, organizations still struggle to hire qualified tech talent.

Mentor Collective Promotes Seasoned Edtech Executive Erin Mayhood to CEO

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor Collective, higher education's preferred edtech platform for peer mentorship, announces two changes to company leadership. Mentor Collective's founding CEO Jackson Boyar will transition to an Executive Chairman role and has appointed Erin Mayhood, the current Chief Product Officer, to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Mayhood will lead all aspects of the company and focus on deploying Mentor Collective's peer-powered student success platform - already in use by 200 colleges and universities - to close equity gaps and drive college enrollment and retention.

Key Points: 
  • Erin Mayhood appointed as CEO, and Jackson Boyar as Executive Chairman, to bring new phase of growth as Mentor Collective expands higher education partnerships nationwide
    BOSTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor Collective, higher education's preferred edtech platform for peer mentorship, announces two changes to company leadership.
  • Mentor Collective's founding CEO Jackson Boyar will transition to an Executive Chairman role and has appointed Erin Mayhood, the current Chief Product Officer, to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
  • Almost ten years after founding Mentor Collective, Jackson Boyar will step down from his current role as CEO.
  • Most recently, she spent seven years in executive leadership roles at Interfolio before joining Mentor Collective in 2020.

Built In Announces New CFO and Board Member

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Built In, the leading recruiting platform for hard-to-hire tech roles, today announced that it has appointed Kate O'Neill as Chief Financial Officer and Jessica Stafford as an Independent Board Member to help bolster the company's continued growth.

Key Points: 
  • Key hires fuel Built In's growth and innovation, driving success in tech talent recruitment for startups to Fortune 500.
  • Kate O'Neill is a seasoned finance professional with an extensive background in the software industry, particularly in the HR technology market.
  • Built In also announced the addition of Jessica Stafford to its Board of Directors.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Jessica to the Built In Board," Katris continued.

EPAM Recognized as a Preferred Tech Company Among Young Professionals in Colombia

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Monday, February 12, 2024

NEWTOWN, Pa. and BOGOTÁ, Colombia, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM), a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company, today announced it has been recognized as a top 10 preferred tech company in Colombia among professionals under 35 years old by the 2024 Top of Mind Index Tech study conducted by FirstJob, a company specialized in employability data. This recognition follows EPAM's growth in Colombia and expansion of global delivery centers in Latin America that have brought new career opportunities for local IT professionals and enhanced business value for clients.

Key Points: 
  • NEWTOWN, Pa. and BOGOTÁ, Colombia, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM), a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company, today announced it has been recognized as a top 10 preferred tech company in Colombia among professionals under 35 years old by the 2024 Top of Mind Index Tech study conducted by FirstJob, a company specialized in employability data.
  • More than 14,000 young professionals were surveyed to identify the most aspirational companies and elements that make the organization's value offer unique.
  • "We're honored to be recognized as a top tech company among young professionals in Colombia," said JP Vergara, Senior Director, Country Head, Colombia and Dominican Republic at EPAM.
  • In addition to being recognized as an aspirational company in Colombia, EPAM was recently named a top employer in multiple locations worldwide by Glassdoor, Built In and kununu.

Wowza Named One of the Overall Best Places to Work in Colorado

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

DENVER, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wowza, a Denver-based leader in live video and video-on-demand (VOD) streaming technology for over 4,500 businesses worldwide, has been honored for the fifth consecutive year by Built In as one of Colorado’s best places to work, with special recognition as one of the top-30 in the mid-size company category.

Key Points: 
  • Built In determines their winners by carefully analyzing various workplace offerings, including compensation, benefits, remote and flexible work opportunities, programs for DEI, and other employee-focused cultural offerings.
  • Year after year, Wowza has demonstrated a commitment to growth and to fostering a company culture that is bold, passionate, accountable, and customer-obsessed.
  • “A company’s commitment to innovation should be about not just product, but people,” says Dave Stubenvoll, CEO of Wowza.
  • “I’d like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2024 Best Places to Work winners,” says Maria Christopoulos Katris, CEO of Built In.

LASSO Expands Leadership Team and Product Suite As Live Events Market Heats Up

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

The appointments continue a pattern of momentum for LASSO, which grew 450% over the past three years while expanding its product suite and catching the attention of industry watchers.

Key Points: 
  • The appointments continue a pattern of momentum for LASSO, which grew 450% over the past three years while expanding its product suite and catching the attention of industry watchers.
  • LASSO’s success is being driven by an increase in consumer spending on live events.
  • According to Emergen Research, the worldwide event management software market reached a value of $7.43 billion in 2022.
  • “We’re excited to add Julie, Christy, Danielle, Kevin and Anthony to our leadership team,” said Clay Sifford, CEO of LASSO.

Gogo Business Aviation Earns No. 1 Ranking on List of Best Places to Work in Colorado

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Friday, February 2, 2024

1 ranking on Built In's 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Colorado , and finished No.

Key Points: 
  • 1 ranking on Built In's 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Colorado , and finished No.
  • 3 on the 100 Best Places to Work in Colorado for all companies of any size.
  • Gogo was also recognized on Built In's 100 Best Places to Work in the U.S.
    "It's humbling to be ranked the No.
  • Built In determines the winners of Best Places to Work based on an algorithm, using company data about compensation and benefits.

Built In Honors Lumeon in Its Esteemed 2024 Best Places to Work Awards

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Built In recently announced that Lumeon was honored in its 2024 Best Places to Work Awards. For the second year in a row, the leader in clinical workflow automation earned a place on the Best Midsize Places to Work – Boston list. The annual awards program evaluates companies of all sizes, from startups to large enterprise, and honors some of the biggest names in large tech markets across the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Built In recently announced that Lumeon was honored in its 2024 Best Places to Work Awards.
  • For the second year in a row, the leader in clinical workflow automation earned a place on the Best Midsize Places to Work – Boston list.
  • Instead, Built In determines the winners of Best Places to Work based on an algorithm, using company data about compensation and benefits.
  • "I'd like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2024 Best Places to Work winners," says Maria Christopoulos Katris , founder and CEO, Built In.

Vertex Recognized in Built In’s Esteemed 2024 Best Places to Work List

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Friday, January 19, 2024

19 in Built In’s 2024 Best Places to Work Awards list for large remote companies .

Key Points: 
  • 19 in Built In’s 2024 Best Places to Work Awards list for large remote companies .
  • One which prioritizes supportive leadership and a thriving remote-first global mindset,” said Ann Hollins, Chief People Officer at Vertex.
  • “We remain focused on providing an inclusive work environment that empowers our exceptional global team and enables continuous innovation.”
    Winners of Built In’s Best Places to Work are based on an algorithm using company data around compensation and benefits.
  • “I’d like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2024 Best Places to Work winners,” said Maria Christopoulos Katris, founder and CEO of Built In.