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CredibleX and zypl.ai Form Strategic Partnership Harnessing Generative AI to Empower 20,000 SMEs

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Friday, March 29, 2024
SME, Entrepreneurship, Synthetic, Risk assessment, Heart, Stanford University, Machine learning, Data

Flagship credit decision software from zypl.ai (the "zypl.score") enhances CredibleX's instantaneous risk assessment and pre-approval engine for SMEs.

Key Points: 
  • Flagship credit decision software from zypl.ai (the "zypl.score") enhances CredibleX's instantaneous risk assessment and pre-approval engine for SMEs.
  • The uniqueness of zypl.score lies in a 'no data' AI approach centered on generation of synthetic data to complement other data sources for fintechs such as CredibleX.
  • Founder and CEO of zypl.ai , Azizjon Azimi, commented, "Synthetic data is at the core of generative AI revolution sweeping through the world of finance.
  • zypl.ai is pioneering generative AI in lending through application of proprietary synthetic data.

Sodexo Launches Massive Expansion of DefaultVeg Pilot, Making Plant-Based Meal Service a Norm at Campus Eateries Across USA

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Health, University, Partnership, Environmental psychology, Coffee, Harvard University, School, Journal, Sodexo, Food, Stanford University, Pomona College, Student, Generation Z, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Lehigh University, Boston College, Meal

DefaultVeg expansion to almost 400 campuses serving 1 million students coincides with a newly published study showing that consistently offering plant-based meals as the default option is highly effective at encouraging students to choose them, cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

Key Points: 
  • The study conducted randomized controlled trials during the DefaultVeg pilot at three universities-Tulane University, Lehigh University, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - with all-you-care-to-eat Sodexo dining halls.
  • These dining halls alternated between plant-based and meat-based dishes as the default option at one hot entree station.
  • Better Food Foundation supports students, staff and leaders at universities and other institutions to shift how food is served.
  • An organization incubated by Better Food Foundation, Greener by Default, provides consulting to providers seeking to implement plant-based nudges.

Acclaimed AI researchers unveil Workhelix to pinpoint GenAI’s business value

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Research, DIRECTV, Information, Assistant, MIT, University, Bloomberg Beta, Architecture, Stanford University, PALO, Fortune 500, Workplace, Risk management

Workhelix gives them the hard numbers they need to take action,” said Workhelix cofounder Erik Brynjolfsson.

Key Points: 
  • Workhelix gives them the hard numbers they need to take action,” said Workhelix cofounder Erik Brynjolfsson.
  • "By providing a quantitative analysis of the opportunities for generative Al, Workhelix provides executives a guide to delivering value."
  • Starting today, any business can use Workhelix to get their dynamic, interactive roadmap for GenAI.
  • It’s just a question of who will seize their advantage, and who will fall behind their peers,” said Workhelix CEO James Milin.

Allegro MicroSystems Appoints Jennie Raubacher to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Government, Lehman Brothers, Automation, Wells Fargo, Business administration, Electronics, Acquisition, IPO, Harvard University, Stanford University, Management

MANCHESTER, N.H., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (“Allegro”) (Nasdaq: ALGM) a global leader in power and sensing semiconductor solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems, today announced the appointment of Jennie Raubacher to Allegro’s Board of Directors (“Board”) as an independent director.

Key Points: 
  • MANCHESTER, N.H., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (“Allegro”) (Nasdaq: ALGM) a global leader in power and sensing semiconductor solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems, today announced the appointment of Jennie Raubacher to Allegro’s Board of Directors (“Board”) as an independent director.
  • Jennie Raubacher joins Allegro’s Board with over 25 years of experience in investment banking focused on the semiconductor, technology and telecom sectors where she has advised global C-suite executives and boards of directors on strategic and financing transactions.
  • We are grateful for her sustained interest in Allegro and delighted to welcome Jennie to Allegro’s Board,” said Yoshihiro “Zen” Suzuki, Chairman of the Board.
  • It is an exciting time to join Allegro’s Board, and I am honored to be appointed,” said Jennie Raubacher.

NBME Recognizes Dr. Karen Hauer with Prestigious Medical Education Research Award

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Medical education, Internal medicine, Education, UCSF, Communication, Learning, Science, International, Patient, Bias, Knowledge, Research, University, Doctor of Philosophy, Faculty, MD, Student, Thought, MBA, UCSF Medical Center, Habit, Stanford University, Feedback, Physician, Health, NBME, Nursing

PHILADELPHIA, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Karen Hauer, MD, PhD, was selected as the recipient of NBME’s 2024 John P. Hubbard Award in recognition of her significant contributions to the field of medical education research and assessment.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Karen Hauer, MD, PhD, was selected as the recipient of NBME’s 2024 John P. Hubbard Award in recognition of her significant contributions to the field of medical education research and assessment.
  • NBME President and CEO Peter Katsufrakis, MD, MBA, echoes her sentiments about past Hubbard Award recipients and expresses his support and admiration for Dr. Hauer and her accomplishments.
  • She is an active researcher in health professions education with a focus on competency-based medical education, workplace-based assessment, equity and coaching.
  • P. Hubbard Award recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to the pursuit of assessment excellence within medical education.

OncoC4 Expands Scientific Advisory Board with Appointment of Heather A. Wakelee, MD, FASCO

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Lung cancer, Internal medicine, Stanford Cancer Institute, Entrepreneurship, Princeton University, Immunotherapy, Oncology, International Association, Research, Cancer, Doctor of Philosophy, MD, Mesothelioma, CD24, MacArthur Fellows Program, Johns Hopkins University, Principal investigator, SAB, Division, Stanford University, CSO, Thymoma, Pharmaceutical industry

“We are honored to welcome Heather to the OncoC4 SAB, an international expert with decades of leadership experience in the treatment of lung cancer,” said Yang Liu, PhD, Co-Founder, CEO and CSO of OncoC4.

Key Points: 
  • “We are honored to welcome Heather to the OncoC4 SAB, an international expert with decades of leadership experience in the treatment of lung cancer,” said Yang Liu, PhD, Co-Founder, CEO and CSO of OncoC4.
  • By leveraging universal pathways, OncoC4 has the potential to change the treatment paradigm for many common and aggressive cancers with high unmet needs.
  • Currently she serves as Deputy Director of the Stanford Cancer Institute and is the Division Chief of Medical Oncology.
  • She is the Principal Investigator on numerous clinical trials and has held advisory board roles with multiple international pharmaceutical companies.

SIAM Announces Class of 2024 Fellows

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
CNRS, Editorial, Mathematics, Sorbonne University, Climate change, Algorithm, Masaryk University, Utrecht University, Data science, State university system, Cornell University, Systems theory, University of Utah, City University, University of Massachusetts, Research, University of British Columbia, Platelet, University, Software, IBM, University of Cambridge, University of Exeter, Statistics, Industrial, Rutgers University, University of Zurich, University of Waterloo, Stanford University, Virginia Tech, Probability, Lehigh University, Engineering, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Information technology

Philadelphia, PA, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) is pleased to announce the 2024 Class of SIAM Fellows.

Key Points: 
  • Philadelphia, PA, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) is pleased to announce the 2024 Class of SIAM Fellows.
  • Through their various contributions, SIAM Fellows form a crucial group of individuals helping to advance the fields of applied mathematics, computational science, and data science.
  • Hans De Sterck, University of Waterloo, is being recognized for contributions to scientific computing methods including multilevel and nonlinear solvers, and for exemplary scientific leadership and service to SIAM.
  • Fred S. Roberts, Rutgers University, is being recognized for distinguished research in discrete mathematics, leadership of major research centers, and service to SIAM.

Larkspur Biosciences to Present New Preclinical Research on Lead Development Program Candidate, a First-in-Class PIP4K2C Protein Degrader, at AACR 2024

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Colorectal cancer, Patient, Neoplasm, Mouse, Systems biology, Cancer, Doctor of Philosophy, IND, PIP4K2C, AACR, CRC, Immune system, Stanford University, Probability, Family, Escape Room, Pharmaceutical industry

The data will be featured in a poster presentation at the 115th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR 2024) in San Diego, CA.

Key Points: 
  • The data will be featured in a poster presentation at the 115th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR 2024) in San Diego, CA.
  • “Larkspur Biosciences pursues novel targets inside the cancer, like PIP4K2C, that prevent the immune system from seeing and attacking it.
  • “Using LarkXCRC, our proprietary bioinformatics platform, Larkspur developed a patient biomarker strategy to select the patients most likely to respond to LRK-A.
  • Larkspur aims to shift the treatment paradigm – which hasn’t meaningfully changed in decades – by effectively activating the immune system against tumors by targeting PIP4K2C.

CuraScientific Announces New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Product for 2025 - $200M Target Revenue for Residential Technology

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Weather, Electricity, Stanford University, Wind, The Company, Research, Renewable energy

The new product unveiled by Sustainable Energy Group is poised to revolutionize residential solar systems by offering the ability to charge solar batteries at any time during the day, regardless of weather conditions or light availability.

Key Points: 
  • The new product unveiled by Sustainable Energy Group is poised to revolutionize residential solar systems by offering the ability to charge solar batteries at any time during the day, regardless of weather conditions or light availability.
  • This innovative technology combines battery storage with hydrogen fuel cells, providing consumers with a reliable and cost-effective solution for transitioning to a 100% clean electricity grid.
  • Sustainable Energy Group has set the summer of 2025 as the target for the rollout of its first-generation product for residential use.
  • Leveraging its craftsmanship, technical expertise, and state-of-the-art technology, SEG is committed to driving positive change in the alternative energy industry and accelerating the adoption of sustainable energy solutions.

The number of Latino-owned businesses is growing 10x faster than White-owned businesses, as reported by the Stanford Graduate School of Business

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Bank of America, Growth, GSB, Bank, Research, Entrepreneurship, AI, Stanford University, Student, Woman, Male, PALO, Dell Technologies, Housing, Ecosystem, Surdna Foundation, Heart, JPMorgan Chase, Summit, Wells Fargo, Latina, Bottled water

In fact, the number of Latino-owned businesses is growing 10x faster than white-owned businesses.

Key Points: 
  • In fact, the number of Latino-owned businesses is growing 10x faster than white-owned businesses.
  • As shown in the graph, the 3-year (2020-2023) median compound annual growth rate was 8.7% for Latino-owned businesses versus just 5.6% for white-owned businesses.
  • Latinos are not only starting businesses faster and experiencing higher revenue growth rates but they are also creating more jobs with better benefits.
  • It’s important to highlight that Latinas are starting new businesses and growing revenues more rapidly than their male counterparts.