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Esther Wojcicki Invests in Leading P2P Tutoring Platform, Joins as Chief Education Advisor to Launch ‘Moonshot Campus Initiative’

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Education, Apps, Applications, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Other Education, Internet, University, Learning, 23andMe, Partnership, Pediatrics, Classroom, The New York Times, Stanford University, Parent, Economist, Pell, Creativity, Student, Trust, Samyr Lainé, Wójcicki, Physics, Tutoring, Nursing, Tourism, Knack

Knack, the fastest-growing peer-to-peer college tutoring platform, has added Esther Wojcicki as a strategic investor and has appointed her as Chief Education Advisor.

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  • Knack, the fastest-growing peer-to-peer college tutoring platform, has added Esther Wojcicki as a strategic investor and has appointed her as Chief Education Advisor.
  • “Knack is fostering one of the most important parts of learning, especially in the college environment.
  • Peer-to-peer is the most effective way to learn, regardless of the subject matter,” said Wojcicki.
  • Knack is the leading student success platform transforming tutoring in direct partnership with dozens of higher education institutions across the nation.

Good Harbor Partners Ramps up Exclusive M&A Advisory Support of Education and Workforce Clients With News-O-Matic, Qualified, and Aktiv Learning Exits

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Software, Networks, Professional Services, Internet, Training, Technology, Other Education, Continuing, University, Primary, Secondary, Education, Finance, Consulting, Knack, GHP, Top Hat, Sale, Amazon, Acquisition, STEM, Growth, Family, Management

On July 20, 2023, France-based publisher Bayard Jeunesse continued its’ U.S. expansion with the acquisition of News-O-Matic (Press4Kids), with Good Harbor Partners (GHP) serving as exclusive M&A Advisor for News-O-Matic.

Key Points: 
  • On July 20, 2023, France-based publisher Bayard Jeunesse continued its’ U.S. expansion with the acquisition of News-O-Matic (Press4Kids), with Good Harbor Partners (GHP) serving as exclusive M&A Advisor for News-O-Matic.
  • To help GHP’s expanded market footprint in the US and abroad, the firm appointed Amazon executive Ken Eisner as Partner, as announced here .
  • GHP Founder and Managing Partner Mark Miller attributes the recent momentum to a number of factors.
  • GHP's Managing Partner Mark Miller and the GHP team did a great job of helping us consider our various options.

Resurgens and Knack Announce Partnership to Accelerate Growth in its No-Code Software Development Platform

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Finance, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Software, Software, Partnership, Science and technology in Asia, Griggs, CEO, Solution, Health, Goal, Software as a service, FAQ, Silicon, Knowledge, CTO, Growth, Cambridge Technology Partners, Online shopping, Video game, Management, Ceraclea resurgens, Caspio, Knack, Finance, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Software

Resurgens Technology Partners, a software-focused private equity firm, together with Knack, a no-code software development platform, are pleased to announce Resurgens investment in Knack.

Key Points: 
  • Resurgens Technology Partners, a software-focused private equity firm, together with Knack, a no-code software development platform, are pleased to announce Resurgens investment in Knack.
  • To drive further ease of use, Knack supports a robust online community of builders that clients can access for assistance.
  • Resurgens and Knack are also pleased to announce the placement of Derek Hutson as Chief Executive Officer and the naming of Knack Founder Brandon Griggs as Chief Technology Officer.
  • Knack is a no-code software development platform that provides users with the tools they need to manage, analyze and share business data.

Aeva 4D LiDAR Helps NASA Map the Moon

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
Technology, Semiconductor, Engineering, Other Technology, Public Policy, Government, Aerospace, Manufacturing, White House, Federal Government, Hardware, Technology, Map, New, Robotics, COVID-19, Twitter, Lists of disasters, Knack, Artemis, Marshall Space Flight Center, Incidence, Science, NASA, Program, LinkedIn, Growth, Infection, Astronaut, Rover, FMCW, GPS, Principal, SEC, 3D, Forward-looking statement, NYSE, Safety, Coronavirus, Multimedia, Industry, Silicon, Torch Technologies, Risk, Pandemic, Perception, Surveying, 3D printing, Moon, Lidar, Aeris Roves, Aeva Maurelle

Aevas technology detects per point instant velocity in addition to 3D position, enabling the KNaCK Instrument to leverage the sensors 4D Localization capabilities.

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  • Aevas technology detects per point instant velocity in addition to 3D position, enabling the KNaCK Instrument to leverage the sensors 4D Localization capabilities.
  • We are thrilled NASA is using Aeva 4D LiDAR technology to enable the next generation of lunar exploration and to collaborate with them on the KNaCK Instrument project to help astronauts carry out critical objectives of NASAs Artemis program, said James Reuther, Vice President of Technology at Aeva.
  • Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.
  • Aeva, the Aeva logo, 4D LiDAR, Aeries, Ultra Resolution, 4D Perception, and 4D Localization are trademarks/registered trademarks of Aeva, Inc. All rights reserved.

Knack Global Announces Major Investment from LKCM Headwater

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Technology, Optometry, RCM, Revenue cycle management, Growth, CORAL, CEO, Health, Automation, Bridge Growth Partners, Silicon, Company, Principal, Hospital, Partnership, Fine chemical, Financial services, Knack, Weave

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Knack Global ("Knack" or the "Company"), a leading provider of Revenue Cycle Management ("RCM") solutions, announced today that it has successfully completed the recapitalization of the Company through an investment led by LKCM Headwater Investments ("LKCM") and further supported by Weave Growth Partners ("Weave").

Key Points: 
  • CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Knack Global ("Knack" or the "Company"), a leading provider of Revenue Cycle Management ("RCM") solutions, announced today that it has successfully completed the recapitalization of the Company through an investment led by LKCM Headwater Investments ("LKCM") and further supported by Weave Growth Partners ("Weave").
  • "The LKCM and Weave teams bring to Knack an exceptional combination of tech capability and business expertise.
  • We believe Rajiv's desire to invest in Knack in order to build an even more robust company and service offering is perfectly aligned with LKCM's investment focus and skillset," said Jonathon Miller, Principal of LKCM Headwater.
  • LKCM Headwater's investment discipline is derived from several decades of investing capital for their partners and themselves.

General Mills Announces Proposed Sale of European Dough Businesses to Cérélia

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Food, Beverage, Retail, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, General Mills, General officer, Wanchai Ferry, Knack, NYSE, GIS, Pillsbury, Food, Name, Bank

General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today announced that it has agreed to sell its European dough businesses to Crlia, a global leader in ready-to-bake dough solutions.

Key Points: 
  • General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today announced that it has agreed to sell its European dough businesses to Crlia, a global leader in ready-to-bake dough solutions.
  • The proposed transactions would include General Mills branded and private label dough businesses in Germany, the UK, and Ireland, including the Knack & Back and Jus-Rol brands.
  • These divestitures represent another step in the General Mills Accelerate strategy, which is centered on clear priorities on where to play across geographies as well as platforms and brands to drive long-term, superior shareholder returns.
  • Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, General Mills generated fiscal 2021 net sales of U.S. $18.1 billion.

Knack's Employees: The Heroes of Our Business Continuity Plan

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Data security, Backup, IT risk management, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Business continuity planning, Collaboration, Disaster preparedness, Disaster recovery, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Knack, Regulatory compliance, Privacy law

At the beginning of March 2020, management at Knack activated the company's business continuity plan and while recognizing that elements of that plan needed to be adjusted for the unique realities of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • At the beginning of March 2020, management at Knack activated the company's business continuity plan and while recognizing that elements of that plan needed to be adjusted for the unique realities of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Key to implementing the business continuity plan involved ensuring the criticality of client's data, security, and HIPAA compliance.
  • Knack's employees in the US and in India ensured that Knack's business continuity plan worked as well in reality as was laid out in paper.
  • Knack's comprehensive range of Healthcare services enables customers to cross new thresholds of business performance.

Knack Launches New Job-Finding App That Helps Engineers Get Remote Jobs Faster Amid Covid-19 Outbreak

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Software development, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Knack, DevOps, Magazines, Engineer

DALLAS, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Knack, the job-finding platform that connects job-seekers with qualified employment opportunities, today announces its new mobile app, Knack for Engineers .

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Knack, the job-finding platform that connects job-seekers with qualified employment opportunities, today announces its new mobile app, Knack for Engineers .
  • Knack for Engineers was specifically created to help designers, software developers, cloud architects, devops and infrastructure engineers, roboticists, data scientists and many other technical professionals find jobs.
  • This will also further increase the number of jobs available to engineers in the Knack for Engineers mobile app.
  • To learn more about the Knack ATS, visit http://www.knack.io
    For more information about Knack for Engineers, visit http://www.knackforengineers.com

Author at 9: Young Girl Shares How Her Love for Storytelling Led Her to Publishing Her First Book

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Sony Interactive Entertainment, Oral literature, Spoken word, Storytelling, Knack, Pinky, Literature, Video games

JACKSON, Mich., March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A passion for storytelling, and a knack for creating memorable characters, led one 9-year-old elementary student to succeed in publishing.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSON, Mich., March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A passion for storytelling, and a knack for creating memorable characters, led one 9-year-old elementary student to succeed in publishing.
  • Since her book - "Pinky the Perfect Pig: And Other Stories" - was published, she has read to nine other classes throughout her school.
  • "They've been great about inviting her in and giving her opportunities to read more," shared, Andy Merritt, Kiarra's father.
  • This led her to realize she can become more than she thought she could," said Andy.

Knack Bags Reviews Earn 5 Star Rating

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Knack, Magazines, Periodicals, Publications

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Knack Bag's popularity and reputation is going from strength to strength, with glowing reviews on Trust Pilot and Google.

Key Points: 
  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Knack Bag's popularity and reputation is going from strength to strength, with glowing reviews on Trust Pilot and Google.
  • Knack customers are proving it really is the 'one bag life'!
  • There can be no greater validation of the Knack team's efforts than obtaining this highest possible rating."
  • Comments such as "The product is second to none" and "I love my Medium Expandable Knack Bag so much I bought the Large Knack Bag... it's perfect for 3 day weekend trips.