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Former Dreambox CEO Jessie Woolley-Wilson Joins Owl Ventures as Operating Partner

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星期四, 四月 11, 2024
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Jessie was most recently the CEO and President of DreamBox Learning, an Owl Ventures portfolio company since 2015 that was acquired by Discovery Education in 2023.

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  • Jessie was most recently the CEO and President of DreamBox Learning, an Owl Ventures portfolio company since 2015 that was acquired by Discovery Education in 2023.
  • In addition to being a former Owl Ventures portfolio company CEO, Jessie currently serves on the boards of Owl Ventures portfolio companies Quizlet and Class Technologies.
  • She created enormous enterprise value alongside deep scaled social impact at DreamBox Learning", said Tory Patterson, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Owl Ventures.
  • "I was introduced to Owl Ventures in 2015 when Tory Patterson decided to make a bet on DreamBox Learning and me as a CEO", said Jessie Woolley-Wilson.

Former Dreambox CEO Jessie Woolley-Wilson Joins Owl Ventures as Operating Partner

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星期四, 四月 11, 2024
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Jessie was most recently the CEO and President of DreamBox Learning, an Owl Ventures portfolio company since 2015 that was acquired by Discovery Education in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Jessie was most recently the CEO and President of DreamBox Learning, an Owl Ventures portfolio company since 2015 that was acquired by Discovery Education in 2023.
  • In addition to being a former Owl Ventures portfolio company CEO, Jessie currently serves on the boards of Owl Ventures portfolio companies Quizlet and Class Technologies.
  • She created enormous enterprise value alongside deep scaled social impact at DreamBox Learning", said Tory Patterson, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Owl Ventures.
  • "I was introduced to Owl Ventures in 2015 when Tory Patterson decided to make a bet on DreamBox Learning and me as a CEO", said Jessie Woolley-Wilson.

Aviatrix Brings Top Expertise in Secure Cloud Networking to AWS re:Invent 2023

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星期四, 十一月 16, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviatrix, a leader in Secure Cloud Networking, will be at Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent 2023 from November 27 - December 1 in Las Vegas, NV, bringing together experts to discuss what's next in secure cloud networking. As enterprise cloud deployments mature, organizations are seeking to simplify network operational complexities, optimize cloud performance, improve security, and reduce costs with growing urgency. Aviatrix and leading industry experts will examine cutting-edge solutions to these challenges at Booth #890 and throughout the week at AWS re:Invent: https://aviatrix.com/aviatrix-at-aws-reinvent-2023/

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  • Pressing Business Critical Infrastructure Discussions Unite Cloud, Networking, and Security Teams Behind Innovative Solutions
    LAS VEGAS, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviatrix , a leader in Secure Cloud Networking, will be at Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent 2023 from November 27 - December 1 in Las Vegas, NV, bringing together experts to discuss what's next in secure cloud networking.
  • As enterprise cloud deployments mature, organizations are seeking to simplify network operational complexities, optimize cloud performance, improve security, and reduce costs with growing urgency.
  • With AWS re:Invent 2023, Aviatrix continues to push boundaries in cloud networking and security, fostering connections that will shape the future.
  • Join the Aviatrix community at Booth #890 and across social media using #Aviatrix, and reach out here to reserve an appointment or meet with Aviatrix at the show.

CalmWave Wins Prestigious Best UX Design at 2023 GeekWire Awards

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星期四, 五月 25, 2023
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CalmWave , the company leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to bring Operations Health to hospitals, today announced it has won the prestigious Best UX Design at the 2023 GeekWire Awards.

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  • CalmWave , the company leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to bring Operations Health to hospitals, today announced it has won the prestigious Best UX Design at the 2023 GeekWire Awards.
  • CalmWave uses AI to gauge hospitals’ Operations Health to improve nurse retention and patient outcomes by reducing alarm fatigue in intensive care units (ICUs).
  • Our UX design, which puts clinicians at the forefront, is reshaping this landscape, providing users and patients with an entirely improved experience,” said Ophir Ronen, founder and CEO, CalmWave.
  • Utilizing a healthcare organization’s data and machine generated signals, CalmWave transparently empowers leadership to manage staff more efficiently, reduce turnover rates, and improve patient outcomes.

Mitz Banarjee Joins Glamhive Inc. as the Newest Addition to the Board of Directors

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星期二, 三月 7, 2023
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SEATTLE, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Glamhive Inc. , the styling platform that connects celebrity and elite stylists with customers worldwide, is pleased to announce the newest addition to its board of directors and investor, Mitz Banarjee.

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  • SEATTLE, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Glamhive Inc. , the styling platform that connects celebrity and elite stylists with customers worldwide, is pleased to announce the newest addition to its board of directors and investor, Mitz Banarjee.
  • "Glamhive is democratizing personal styling that in the past has been only accessible to the rich and famous.
  • With Glamhive, anyone can access the best stylists in the world," says Banarjee, who is also an advisor to Waterplan, Xplore, and Univoice.
  • I am very honored to be on the Board of Directors, to work with Stephanie, and to help the Glamhive team reach new heights."

Rebrandly Positions for Growth, Expands Global Executive Team

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星期二, 十二月 13, 2022
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Today, branded link management platform, Rebrandly announced it has appointed five new members of its executive team as it positions for growth in the coming year.

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  • Today, branded link management platform, Rebrandly announced it has appointed five new members of its executive team as it positions for growth in the coming year.
  • The new executives are joining Rebrandly at an exciting inflection point and will help lead the company through its next growth phase.
  • Kim Praechter joins Rebrandly with a tenured background as a strategic finance executive with deep expertise in leading, coaching, and developing global finance functions for high-growth enterprises.
  • Laurence joins the Rebrandly team in Dublin, Ireland, where he will oversee the Global sales for the company.

Spaceflight Inc. to Wrap Up 2022 with Transporter 6, its 10th Launch of the Year

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星期二, 十二月 13, 2022
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Spaceflight Inc., the leading global launch services provider, today announced its preparing its 10th and final launch of 2022.

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  • Spaceflight Inc., the leading global launch services provider, today announced its preparing its 10th and final launch of 2022.
  • Spaceflight provided the launch and integration services for Kleos Spaces fourth satellite cluster, Observer, through ISISPACE Group on SpaceX s Transporter 6 rideshare mission.
  • In addition, NASA selected Spaceflight to provide launch services for the agencys Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) missions.
  • In 2023, Spaceflight plans to execute 10-15 missions and work with more launch vehicle providers to efficiently launch customer payloads to their desired orbital destinations.

Leen Kawas, Ph.D., Accepted into Forbes Business Council

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星期二, 十月 4, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leen Kawas, Ph.D., co-founder and managing general partner of Propel Bio Partners, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide.

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  • Leen Kawas has been Accepted into Forbes Business Council.
  • Forbes Business Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for Successful Business Owners and Leaders
    LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leen Kawas, Ph.D., co-founder and managing general partner of Propel Bio Partners, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide.
  • "We are honored to welcome Dr. Kawas into the community," said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes the Forbes Business Council.
  • Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC).

The 17TH ANNUAL TASVEER SOUTH ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL

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星期四, 九月 29, 2022
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SEATTLE, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tasveer South Asian Film Festival (TSAFF) has started the countdown for its 17th edition, which will be in hybrid format (in Seattle theaters and online) from November 3–20. The largest South Asian film festival in the United States, TSAFF focuses on screening high caliber films that explore social justice, LGBTQIA+ rights, and gender equality.

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tasveer South Asian Film Festival (TSAFF) has started the countdown for its 17th edition, which will be in hybrid format ( in Seattle theaters and online ) from November 320.
  • The largest South Asian film festival in the United States, TSAFF focuses on screening high caliber films that explore social justice, LGBTQIA+ rights, and gender equality.
  • Tasveer is a nonprofit social justice arts organization whose mission is to inspire social change through thought-provoking South Asian films, literature, and storytelling.
  • Tasveer South Asian Film Festival (TSAFF) and the Tasveer Film Fund are generously supported by Netflix, Amazon, GeekWire, Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, 4Culture, The National Endowment for the Arts, Humanities WA, King County, and more.

Great Place to Work® Names DexCare One of the Fortune Best Small Workplaces™ in 2022, Ranking #63

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星期一, 八月 8, 2022
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DexCare , Inc., a data-driven intelligence company focused on healthcare access, is honored to be named to the competitive 2022 Best Small Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine.

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  • DexCare , Inc., a data-driven intelligence company focused on healthcare access, is honored to be named to the competitive 2022 Best Small Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine.
  • To determine the Fortune Best Small Workplaces list, Great Place to Work analyzed the survey responses of over 30,000 employees from Great Place to Work-Certified companies with 10 to 99 U.S. employees.
  • In that survey, 96% of DexCares employees said DexCare is a great place to work - compared to 57% of employees at the average U.S. company.
  • Great Place to Work selected the Best Small Workplaces by analyzing the survey responses of over 30,000 employees from Great Place to Work-Certified companies with 10 to 99 U.S. employees.