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Ello, World’s Most Advanced AI Reading Coach Recognized by Common Sense Media as Top AI Tool

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Common Sense Media recognized Ello as a company that displayed Responsible AI practices, especially its machine learning fairness that contributed to the app's high rating.

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  • Common Sense Media recognized Ello as a company that displayed Responsible AI practices, especially its machine learning fairness that contributed to the app's high rating.
  • Ello’s detailed Participatory Disclosures provided a strong basis for its positive evaluation against the “ Common Sense AI Principles ,” the AI ratings system, developed with input from a range of AI experts.
  • We are honored that Common Sense Media recognized Ello as a responsible AI application.”
    The U.S. has a big problem with child literacy.
  • Ello’s first product is the world’s most advanced reading coach, powered by proprietary speech recognition and AI.

Rite Aid Invites Customers to ‘Live flavorably!™’ with Launch of Ello Market

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

With Ello Market™, consumers can feel good about their choices thanks to wholesome, delicious options that pack a flavorful punch to fuel mind and body.

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  • With Ello Market™, consumers can feel good about their choices thanks to wholesome, delicious options that pack a flavorful punch to fuel mind and body.
  • Ranging from familiar flavors to adventurous tastes, Ello Market™ products are sure to make your taste buds sing.
  • Spanning three categories – Core, Better for You, and Indulgent – customers can explore healthy options best suited for their taste.
  • “We’ve been paying close attention to consumption habits to ensure our offerings fulfill the needs and desires of our customers,” said Pamela Kohn, SVP, Chief Merchandising Officer at Rite Aid.

Ello, World’s Most Advanced AI Reading Coach, Raises $15M Series A

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ello , developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading coach, announced today that it has secured its Series A funding.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ello , developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading coach, announced today that it has secured its Series A funding.
  • Leading Ello’s $15M Series A is Goodwater Capital, with major participation from Homebrew (returning investors), Reed Hastings, Common Sense Growth, and Ravensburger.
  • “Ello is tackling the issue of child literacy head on, leveraging AI to solve the reading challenges kids face, through a fun, engaging 1:1 reading coach,” said Coddy Johnson, Partner at Goodwater Capital.
  • Ello wholeheartedly champions the Science of Reading approach, which places an emphasis on equipping children with the essential decoding skills required for reading mastery.

Grom Social Enterprises and Curiosity Ink Media Engage Services of Brand and Design Expert Richard Manville to Lead Design for Santa.com

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) and its recently-acquired Curiosity Ink Media, have engaged the services of veteran brand builder and design expert Richard Manville's Richard Manville Studio, to guide design for the company's holiday entertainment and shopping hub, Santa.com.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) and its recently-acquired Curiosity Ink Media, have engaged the services of veteran brand builder and design expert Richard Manville's Richard Manville Studio, to guide design for the company's holiday entertainment and shopping hub, Santa.com.
  • The engagement with Manville was announced today by Darren Marks, Chairman & CEO, Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. and Jared Wolfson, CEO of Curiosity Ink Media.
  • Manville is founder and head of design consultancy for Richard Manville Studio and textile design studio R.B.
  • Additionally, Manville will lend his expertise to Grom Social, the parent-supervised and fully monitored safe social app for kids under 13, who are not permitted on most other social media without parental consent.

Symba Named Winner of the 2021 GSV Cup

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ASU+GSV Summit, the world's premier education innovations conference, has announced Symba, a company that helps organizations design and scale leading talent development programs, as the winner of the 2021 GSV Cup.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ASU+GSV Summit, the world's premier education innovations conference, has announced Symba, a company that helps organizations design and scale leading talent development programs, as the winner of the 2021 GSV Cup.
  • The $1MM GSV Cup prize package was split among the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners at the Summit's closing ceremony Wednesday evening.
  • The Top 10 finalists of the GSV Cup included: ChalkTalk, ChatClass, Codelicious, Edgi Learning, Ello, Hello PLATO, Hellosaurus, Muzology, Pencil, and Symba.
  • For a complete list of the 2021 Elite 200 and additional information about the GSV Cup, visit: https://www.asugsvsummit.com/gsv-cup-elite-200 .

Ello, Talenthouse and Zooppa Join Forces to Form TLNT Holdings — the World's Most Diverse and Engaged Creative Network

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Thursday, December 5, 2019

TLNT Holdings today brings together three powerhouse creative communities Ello, Talenthouse and Zooppa to form the worlds largest creative community.

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  • TLNT Holdings today brings together three powerhouse creative communities Ello, Talenthouse and Zooppa to form the worlds largest creative community.
  • TLNT Holdings is a new, sustainable creative ecosystem where brands and community work together to create some of the most original and culturally relevant content.
  • Over the last decade, creatives have earned over $15 million dollars, highlighting the significant earning potential for the combined community.
  • Talenthouse and Zooppa are collaboration platforms which invite the community to respond to briefs from well-recognised global brands.

Ello, Talenthouse and Zooppa Join Forces to Form TLNT Holdings — the World's Most Diverse and Engaged Creative Network

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019

TLNT Holdings today brings together three powerhouse creative communities Ello, Talenthouse and Zooppa to form the worlds largest creative community.

Key Points: 
  • TLNT Holdings today brings together three powerhouse creative communities Ello, Talenthouse and Zooppa to form the worlds largest creative community.
  • TLNT Holdings is a new, sustainable creative ecosystem where brands and community work together to create some of the most original and culturally relevant content.
  • Over the last decade, creatives have earned over $15 million dollars, highlighting the significant earning potential for the combined community.
  • Talenthouse and Zooppa are collaboration platforms which invite the community to respond to briefs from well-recognised global brands.

BitiCar Acquires Ello Rideshare Company for $1.5 Million

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- BitiCar, an emerging rideshare company announced today the acquisition of the New Mexico-based rideshare company, Ello.

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  • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- BitiCar, an emerging rideshare company announced today the acquisition of the New Mexico-based rideshare company, Ello.
  • BitiCar is disrupting the rideshare industry by offering better pay and opportunities for drivers, and an activities platform known as Tourin'.
  • "Rather than competing with another local rideshare company," said founder Tobias Rene, "We decided to join forces and partner with Ello instead.
  • While the BitiCar mobile app is being finalized, the company will operate under the Ello name.

ELLO Capital, A Boutique Investment Bank Focused on Cannabis, Hemp and Impacted Industries, Commences Operations

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

"ELLO Capital is uniquely positioned to fill that void and deliver financial and transaction guidance.

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  • "ELLO Capital is uniquely positioned to fill that void and deliver financial and transaction guidance.
  • Before joining ELLO Capital, Gerson led Macquarie Capital's consumer coverage efforts focused on the food & beverage, HPC, and restaurant sectors.
  • ELLO Capital is a boutique investment banking and M&A advisory services firm focused on guiding clients and investors in cannabis and related industries through rapidly developing cannabis market opportunities.
  • ELLO Capital is the investment banking arm of the ELLO cannabis business ecosystem; which delivers banking, advisory, branding, market research and venture services.

MGO | ELLO Alliance Launches Cannabis Industry's First Comprehensive Report on State of Private Investment

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The MGO | ELLO Alliance, a leader in cannabis financial, tax and advisory services, today announced the launch of the inaugural " MGO | ELLO Cannabis Private Investment Report ", the first cannabis data report powered by PitchBook, premier data provider for the private and public equity markets.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The MGO | ELLO Alliance, a leader in cannabis financial, tax and advisory services, today announced the launch of the inaugural " MGO | ELLO Cannabis Private Investment Report ", the first cannabis data report powered by PitchBook, premier data provider for the private and public equity markets.
  • VCs flock to cannabis with record-high investments: VC investment in cannabis reached nearly $1.3 billion before the first half of 2019, setting a record.
  • The MGO | ELLO Alliance is the lead sponsor anchoring the report, in addition to contributors MAZAKALI, Fox Rothschild and Poseidon Asset Management.
  • Both VC and PE opportunities in cannabis far outweigh lingering uncertainties some investors have about legalization," said Scott Hammon, COO of the MGO | ELLO Alliance.