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Healthier Capital Founder and Former One Medical CEO Endorses Medeloop Amid Launch of New AI Research Agent

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Monday, May 6, 2024
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Rubin's board appointment is complemented by an investment in Medeloop from Healthier Capital, the venture capital firm he founded to partner with technology-powered healthcare innovators.

Key Points: 
  • Rubin's board appointment is complemented by an investment in Medeloop from Healthier Capital, the venture capital firm he founded to partner with technology-powered healthcare innovators.
  • This announcement aligns with the debut of Medeloop's new AI Research Agent, which the team has named ART.
  • Building on its robust platform, Medeloop has launched ART, an autonomous research agent poised to transform clinical research workflows with minimal human oversight.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Amir Dan Rubin from Healthier Capital to Medeloop's board of directors," said CEO, Rene Caissie at Medeloop.

Noted Health leader Richard Levin Joins FINN Partners as Chief Health Affairs Counselor

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FINN Partners today announced that noted cardiologist and national health policy and affairs voice Richard I. Levin, MD, FACP, FACC, FAHA, joins the Agency as its Chief Health Affairs Counselor.  Dr. Levin was most recently President and CEO of The Arnold P. Gold Foundation and is an Emeritus Professor of Medicine and Cardiology at McGill and New York Universities. In this newly created role at FINN, he reports to Gil Bashe, chair, global health and purpose at FINN.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FINN Partners today announced that noted cardiologist and national health policy and affairs voice Richard I. Levin, MD, FACP, FACC, FAHA, joins the Agency as its Chief Health Affairs Counselor.
  • In this newly created role at FINN, he reports to Gil Bashe, chair, global health and purpose at FINN.
  • "One of America's famous health leaders refers to the modern academic health center as 'the most complex invention of humanity.'
  • "I am thrilled to have the breadth of his scientific and clinical experience and health policy expertise connected to FINN," she added.

HITRUST Enhances Cyber Threat Adaptive Engine Using Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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FRISCO, Texas, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HITRUST, a leader in information security, risk, and compliance assurance, today announced a comprehensive update to its Cyber Threat Adaptive engine to enable increased accuracy and timeliness of HITRUST CSF updates to address emerging cyber threats. This update introduces advanced AI capabilities through a collaboration with Microsoft, integrating Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence. This strategic update further advances HITRUST's ability to provide adaptive assurance solutions that are among the most relevant and reliable available, empowering organizations to effectively manage internal and third-party cyber risks.

Key Points: 
  • This update introduces advanced AI capabilities through a collaboration with Microsoft, integrating Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence.
  • To address this issue, HITRUST pioneered Cyber Threat Adaptive, a patent-pending engine to analyze cyber threat intelligence, breach, and loss data against the control specifications in the HITRUST CSF® to ensure that the cybersecurity control specifications in the framework are appropriate to address current and emerging cyber threats.
  • Key upgrades to the Cyber Threat Adaptive engine include:
    Beginning the shift of its generative AI technology to Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, enhancing, and accelerating analytical capabilities to align control requirements with the latest threat intelligence.
  • Collaborating with HITRUST in enhancing its Cyber Threat Adaptive engine reflects our shared goal of advancing cybersecurity intelligence and technology," said David Houlding, Director, Global Healthcare Security and Compliance Strategy at Microsoft.

"A New Era in Venous Care: Bowie Welcomes Vein Treatment Clinic"

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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BOWIE, Md., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A pioneering vein treatment facility, Vein Treatment Clinic is delighted to announce its grand opening in Bowie, Maryland , offering revolutionary vascular care and innovative treatment solutions to the community.

Key Points: 
  • BOWIE, Md., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A pioneering vein treatment facility, Vein Treatment Clinic is delighted to announce its grand opening in Bowie, Maryland , offering revolutionary vascular care and innovative treatment solutions to the community.
  • Vein Treatment Clinic is dedicated to the comprehensive management and treatment of various venous disorders, including varicose veins, spider veins, venous ulcers, and more.
  • Per Dr. Kamran Saraf, "At the Vein Treatment Clinic, we are committed to excellence in vein care with minimal discomfort or downtime."
  • For additional information about the Vein Treatment Clinic or to book a consultation, please visit www.veintreatmentclinic.com or contact the clinic directly at 240-219-8778.

Village Farms International Expands Executive Team

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia and ORLANDO, Fla., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced that it is expanding its executive team with the following new roles:

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia and ORLANDO, Fla., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced that it is expanding its executive team with the following new roles:
    Chief Operating Officer – Ann Gillin Lefever;
    President, Global Medical Cannabis – Paul Furfaro; and,
    General Counsel, Global Cannabis – John Harloe.
  • It is a testament to the strength of our organization that we have identified the right individuals to take on these critical roles from within our own ranks,” said Michael DeGiglio, President and Chief Executive Officer, Village Farms.
  • Ms. Gillin Lefever is an accomplished business, finance and capital markets executive who served as an external consultant to Village Farms starting in 2020.
  • Mr. Furfaro joined Village Farms in 2023 as Senior Vice President, Strategy, leading, amongst other initiatives, an assessment of international cannabis opportunities and later assuming leadership of the global medical cannabis business.

MarineMax Reports Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Results

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO), the world’s largest recreational boat, yacht and superyacht services company, today announced results for its second quarter ended March 31, 2024.

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  • MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO), the world’s largest recreational boat, yacht and superyacht services company, today announced results for its second quarter ended March 31, 2024.
  • Revenue in the fiscal 2024 second quarter increased 2% to $582.9 million from $570.3 million in the comparable period last year.
  • Interest expense was $19.4 million, or 3.3% of revenue in the second quarter, compared with $13.3 million, or 2.3% of revenue in the prior-year period, reflecting higher interest rates and increased inventory compared with the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
  • MarineMax will discuss its fiscal 2024 second quarter financial results on a conference call starting at 10:00 a.m.

Wipro Appoints Srini Pallia as CEO & Managing Director

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Saturday, April 6, 2024
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Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading technology services and consulting company, today announced the appointment of Srini Pallia as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Company, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading technology services and consulting company, today announced the appointment of Srini Pallia as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Company, effective immediately.
  • Srini has been with Wipro for over three decades and most recently served as the CEO for Americas 1, Wipro's biggest and fastest growing strategic market.
  • Srini is a member of the Wipro Executive Board.
  • “Srini is an ideal leader to lead Wipro at this pivotal moment for our company and industry.

Coalition Enters Long-Term Capacity Agreement with Aspen

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Coalition , the world's first Active Insurance provider designed to prevent digital risk before it strikes, today announced it has executed a new, multi-year capacity agreement with Aspen Specialty Insurance Company (Aspen) to deploy cyber insurance capacity in the U.S., beginning on or after April 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Coalition , the world's first Active Insurance provider designed to prevent digital risk before it strikes, today announced it has executed a new, multi-year capacity agreement with Aspen Specialty Insurance Company (Aspen) to deploy cyber insurance capacity in the U.S., beginning on or after April 1, 2024.
  • We continue consolidating capacity in the market because of our industry-leading underwriting results and capabilities,” commented Shawn Ram, Head of Insurance at Coalition.
  • This new agreement follows Aspen's existing support of Coalition in the U.K. and Canada.
  • This agreement complements our evolving risk management program and services, and we’re excited to see how we can further enhance our insureds’ resilience to cyber risks by leveraging both our company’s combined technical expertise.”
    The capacity deal between Coalition and Aspen was brokered by McGill & Partners.

Zelman’s #1-Ranked Investment Banking Team Advised Dream Finders on Its Successful Acquisition of Crescent Homes

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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Zelman Partners , A Walker & Dunlop Company (NYSE: WD), served as exclusive buy-side M&A advisor to Dream Finders Homes (NYSE: DFH) on its acquisition of privately-owned homebuilder Crescent Homes.

Key Points: 
  • Zelman Partners , A Walker & Dunlop Company (NYSE: WD), served as exclusive buy-side M&A advisor to Dream Finders Homes (NYSE: DFH) on its acquisition of privately-owned homebuilder Crescent Homes.
  • The acquisition meaningfully enhances Dream Finders’ geographic footprint and allows the company to expand into the markets of Charleston and Greenville, South Carolina, and Nashville, Tennessee.
  • I’m incredibly proud to be surrounded by the most talented, dedicated, experienced, and hard-working colleagues in the business,” stated Zelman’s Head of Investment Banking, Tony McGill .
  • For more information please visit Zelman Investment Banking or contact us directly here or 212-993-5855.

CYBER101 - Free cybersecurity awareness training for businesses and individuals.

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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This educational website offers a brief and engaging certification process to raise employee awareness about cybersecurity issues in less than an hour.

Key Points: 
  • This educational website offers a brief and engaging certification process to raise employee awareness about cybersecurity issues in less than an hour.
  • "When teaching at the McGill Executive Institute, cybersecurity consistently emerges as a critical issue," emphasizes Benjamin Beauregard, cofounder of Cyber101.
  • Cyber101 offers companies a unique opportunity to educate their employees on best practices in cybersecurity, at no cost.
  • Businesses and individuals can immediately improve their cybersecurity posture in less than an hour.