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London, United Kingdom, September 25, 2022 –(PR.com)– BizGees’s co-founder Zulfiqar Deo will speak at the coming Sharing Economy Global conference organised by MarketPlace Risk. MarketPlace Risk organises the only conference focused on risk management, trust & safety, compliance and legal strategy for the marketplace startup industry. The Sharing Economy Global Summit is sponsored by ANON, Verify, Mastercard, Tint, Tipalti, Trulioo, Unit 21, Active Fence, iBoot, CBI, and Sharing Economy UK, among others.

Zulfiqar Deo will be discussing the BizGees approach of working with student journalists to inform and educate their GenZ peer groups about the issues and concerns of refugees and post conflict communities across the world. To date, they have worked with 50 plus students from Oxford University and the War Studies Department, King’s College in London over the last 18 months. These articles have also been reposted by Adamah Media to inform and educate their readership as well.

You can find this knowledge-base below on the BizGees website:
– Refugee Issue articles
– Post conflict articles

About BizGees

BizGees is a fintech start-up that provides funding to post-conflict communities using sponsorship and sales of artisanal products. Winners of the Infosys Challenge – UNICEF FinTech Jam for Good. BizGees have a footprint on 4 different continents generating a five-fold impact.

Media contacts:
@ZulfiqarDeo
@BizGees
@arts4refugees

Los Angeles, CA, September 26, 2022 –(PR.com)– Okfans gives content creators across a variety of industries and niches – including established YouTubers, fitness gurus, health and wellness coaches, adult artists, musicians, and models – an established income stream from their profession.

While it is not solely a platform for explicit adult content, the uncensored nature of the website will appeal particularly to adult content creators, who can monetize content in a safe space visible only to subscribing fans. A dedicated Content Removal Service adds a layer of security to protect adult artists from leaked or stolen intimate videos or images.

A New Way for Content Creators To Earn Money

Agim, CEO at Okfans says, “Content creators worldwide are essentially handing out their talent for free on social sites like TikTok and Instagram. And influencers will know making money from traditional social sharing is a long, laborious process of pitching and networking.

“OKFans offers another way. It offers instant access to revenue streams. It’s a ready-made paying audience for artists of all descriptions. Adult and otherwise.

“We’re turning social sharing on its head. Instead of paying out for ads to get your content seen, we put your content in front of people who want to pay to see it. Your content, your talents have value. Okfans will turn that value into dollars.”

How Okfans Works?

Content creators share their exclusive content, fans pay a monthly membership for the privilege of accessing content via the site. Content creators selling exclusive content keep 80% of their sales, with the platform taking a 20% commission.

Content creators can then access and withdraw the money earned on the platform by signing into their personal accounts.

About Okfans

Okfans is a subscription social platform changing how content creators can earn money from social sharing. Fans pay for content via a monthly subscription, while content creators can set up their own businesses within the site to monetize their profession.

European Venture Shows Resilience According to Atomico Report

The slowdown in venture capital funding has been a worldwide phenomenon, and research by VC firm Atomico reveals that this “adjusted market reality is here to stay”. Based on data from Dealroom and Crunchbase, Atomico predicts a 52% decline in European start-up funding this year compared to 2021, assuming no changes. This is a decline, but similar to the downward trend in other major regions.

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It is worth noting that the report excludes Israel, which is often included in European venture data summaries, as well as biotech, secondaries, debt, or lending capital. The exclusion of some of these sectors and funding routes, which are experiencing growth, is significant. However, the geographical, sectoral, and funding-type limitations are consistent with previous Atomico reports, providing a reliable basis for historical comparison.

Similar to the United States, Europe is facing similar challenges, including infrequent exits and a poorly performing IPO market. However, recent European venture capital totals are still worth examining for potential optimism despite the predicted decrease in funding levels.

The Bad News Isn’t So Bad After All

According to Atomico, European tech investment volumes are expected to reach $51 billion in 2023, approximately half of the 2021 levels. However, the comparison is not very useful as it was a year of exceptional growth. A more useful comparison is with previous years with a more stable funding climate than the inflated 2021 figures.

Purcellville, VA, September 27, 2022 –(PR.com)– From a survey of the academic core curricula of more than 1,100 colleges and universities, Patrick Henry College was recognized as one of only 24 institutions to receive an “A” rating and one of only seven colleges to earn a grade of 100%, in the American Council of Trustees and Alumni “What Will They Learn?”® annual report for the 2022-2023 school year.

“What Will They Learn?”® (WWTL) rates on an “A” through “F” scale based on how many of seven core subject institutions require students to study. Of the 1,100 in the report, PHC is one of just 24 institutions that requires at least six of the seven subjects to join the prestigious list of “A” schools and one of only seven schools to require all seven WWTL subjects—earning a grade of 100% and placing PHC in the top 1% in the nation. Additionally, PHC is the only Protestant/evangelical college in the nation that requires students to study all seven.

According to ACTA, “A well-designed general education curriculum equips students for conversations of perennial human concern and provides a foundation in essential aspects of our political, economic, and scientific systems.”

Because ACTA only reviews colleges and universities that are regionally accredited, the “A” rating from ACTA was only possible because of the recent vote by the Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges who voted unanimously to accept PHC’s application for membership. Patrick Henry College is now regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

By demonstrating compliance with the Principles of Accreditation, SACSCOC accreditation gives our students and their families confidence that PHC has adequate resources, programs, and services to promote student success. It also assures graduate programs and employers of PHC’s educational quality.­­­

“The ‘A’ rating from ACTA’s What Will They Learn?® project is a distinct honor for Patrick Henry College and, along with regional accreditation from SACSCOC, confirms the effectiveness of our academic program. After just 22 years of existence, PHC has won more moot court national championships than any other college in America, had more graduates clerk for the US Supreme Court than any other evangelical Christian college in the nation, and continues an unparalleled track record of success in placing alumni in top graduate programs, law schools, and every level of government,” said Jack W. Haye, PHC’s president.

PHC offers a unique conservative Christian education that follows a classical liberal arts methodology. The fusion of three commitments sets Patrick Henry College apart from any other college in the world:

· High Academic Rigor
· Fidelity to the Spirit of the American Founding
· Unwavering Biblical Worldview.

Primary Contact:
Stephen C. Allen, Assistant VP and Director of Communication
540.441.8722 | Email: scallen@phc.edu
Patrick Henry College | 10 Patrick Henry Circle | Purcellville, VA 20132 | phc.edu

Knoxville, TN, September 27, 2022 –(PR.com)– Founded by Britt Schwartz and Bob Dziewulski, Decisive Capital, Inc., an equity investment firm that takes active ownership roles through investments in professional service and emerging tech companies, announces the addition of equity investor and Chief Performance Officer, Tara Miller. Decisive’s mission is to partner with owners who dare to double down on their visions and are ready to lean into scaling their organizations through sophisticated business practices while protecting their companies’ souls – and Miller represents a unique and expanded way to do that.

“Bob and Britt’s approach to helping founders navigate the complexities of business growth while staying true to the original vision is inspiring,” says Miller. Tara Miller brings international recognition as a therapist, published author, and performance coach to the Decisive Capital team. Miller worked at an executive level in digital marketing and related fields prior to over 10 years of working with clients in private practice. Drawing on neuroscience-based modalities to support peak performance achievement, Miller has been instrumental in the success of high-level entrepreneurs in supporting them in achieving mastery in all areas of life and work. Knowing Britt’s passion for marketing and commitment to building a values-first company and recognizing the need for this investment in growing companies, Miller was drawn to the vision of Decisive Capital.

“Tara’s contribution as a performance coach alone significantly improves the impact we have on the companies we work with, but her experience prior to pursuing counseling provides a unique expertise that I’m confident will provide exponential benefit to the founders we invest in,” says Dziewulski. “I’ve seen the impact of Tara’s work as a coach. I’m astonished at the resulting change in those she’s coaching. I’m grateful she is a part of the team, and I know she will compound the impact we have on the companies we invest in.”

“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Tara in a variety of ways through the years. Knowing the impact she’s had on me as a leader made it an obvious ‘yes’ when Tara shared interest in Decisive Capital,” says Britt. “I know that the leaders of the companies we invest in will greatly benefit from Tara’s involvement in their development and their company’s growth.”

To learn more about Decisive Capital or Tara Miller, visit www.decisivecap.co

About Decisive Capital, Inc.
Founded in 2021 by Britt Schwartz and Bob Dziewulski, Decisive Capital is an equity investment firm with offices in Knoxville and Manhattan. Decisive Capital takes active equity positions within professional service and emerging technology companies, offering the insights, strategies, and outcomes they’ve successfully driven for companies prior. They have requested that it be noted that they are not a hands-off PE or a demanding investment bank – instead, it is their deep desire to help owners realize the fullest potential of their visions.

Lakewood, CO, September 27, 2022 –(PR.com)– Launching a new company, a new product and a new standard in home networks, Techology will debut its brand-new RouterBox at the CEDIA Expo, the premier event for home tech pros, in Dallas, Sept. 29 – Oct. 1. Designed to “play well with other network equipment,” RouterBox will be featured in the expo’s Launchpad, an area exclusively for new companies and products.

RouterBox, which is uniquely technology-and brand-agnostic, was created to provide a new solution for managing network installations and takeovers that is both flexible and reliable for homeowners. Techology works with custom integrators to provide next-level monitoring and remote support services.

“The network is truly the backbone of every home automation system, and the router is its most critical component. We’ve heard from homeowners and integrators across the country who are dissatisfied and frustrated with their networks and that’s where Techology and RouterBox come in,” said CEO John Young. “Whether you’re looking to build a new network or rescue one, RouterBox will protect your existing investment and ensure clients get what they need and want the first time.”

With its mobile app, RouterBox makes it easy to troubleshoot from anywhere and self-healing technology detects cable changes, notifies parties and makes it easy for integrators to fix issues remotely. It also features multi-gig speeds, streamlined communication, and the ability to increase customer satisfaction and build recurring revenue with monthly service plans.

“We can’t wait to debut and share RouterBox with everyone at CEDIA and to let the world know that there is now a better option for home automation and networking,” Young added.

Boston, MA, June 06, 2023 –(PR.com)– PharmStars, the pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups, is now accepting applications for its Fall 2023 cohort around the theme “Digital Innovations in Therapeutic Delivery: Supply Chain to the Patient Interface.” Startups with a digital product or prototype in the theme area are invited to apply by July 10, 2023.

The cohort is open to startups with digital health solutions that pharma can use to innovate therapeutic supply chain management, medication delivery, or the patient-drug experience for small molecules, biologics, or advanced therapies.

PharmStars seeks to bridge the “pharma-startup gap” by helping pharmaceutical firms and startups overcome cultural and other barriers to create productive partnerships, leading to greater success and faster adoption of digital solutions that improve patient outcomes. PharmStars’ unique PharmaU program provides education and intensive, personalized mentoring to help startups work more effectively with pharma.

“PharmStars is a fast-track MBA in pharma,” said Spring 2022 accelerator graduate David van Zuydam, CEO of Head Diagnostics (Dublin, Ireland).

PharmStars’ members will have priority access to the startups that complete the accelerator program. The program will culminate with a private Showcase Event in Boston in November 2023, at which each startup will present to and meet one-on-one with PharmStars’ pharma member companies.

“Our members have selected and shaped this cohort’s focus on the opportunity to innovate around the patient-drug interface. They are eager to work with startups with innovation in drug delivery platforms, medication supply chain efficiency and sustainability, and medication management,” said Naomi Fried, PharmStars’ founder and CEO.

The Fall 2023 program will be PharmStars’ fifth cohort. Forty-seven digital health startups have successfully graduated from the program since it launched in June 2021. Startups of all sizes have benefited from the program.

“Despite having collaborated with pharma companies for years, PharmaU was tremendously valuable to dive deep into the science and business of drug development, and has reframed our perspective on where and how we can add value and impact pharma,” explained Zainab Doctor, Vice President of Product at nference (Cambridge, MA) and Fall 2022 graduate.

Fall 2022 cohort graduate Sameer Sontakey, CEO of Biostrap (Los Angeles, CA), said, “Graduating from PharmStars has opened the door for us to so many great opportunities and partnerships, and we’re looking forward to continuing to build upon what we learned during those ten weeks!”

Applications for the Fall 2023 accelerator program and additional details are available now on the PharmStars’ website. PharmStars is also currently accepting a limited number of additional pharma and biotech members for 2023. Membership information can be found here.

About PharmStars
PharmStars is the member-based, pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups. Through our extensive expertise across pharma, startups, digital health, and innovation, we understand the challenges that pharma and startups face when seeking to collaborate. Our PharmaU program supports digital health startups and our pharma members in “bridging the gap,” leading to greater success and faster patient adoption of “beyond the molecule” solutions.

Contact PharmStars
info@pharmstars.com
Phone (617) 333-8723
www.PharmStars.com

Austin, TX, September 28, 2022 –(PR.com)– Epique Realty is a modern agent-owned tech startup brokerage already defined by their “insane benefits,” as described on their wildly popular Instagram page (@epiquerealty). With unheard of benefits like Free Professional Listing Photography, Free Yard Signs, Free Leads, and even a Free Car Wash Membership, it’s little surprise to those in the industry that the startup would try and revolutionize Traditional Advertising as well.

“We’re already known as a tech-driven company, but traditional advertising is not dead and still works for many of our agents. We’re always looking for ways to help our agents get ahead in a competitive market,” said Joshua Miller, CEO of Epique Realty.

Digital billboards have exploded in growth over the last 4 years fueled by marketing companies that now allow instant access to signage uploads. It only takes users minutes to upload a simple graphic and see their sign showing in their location of choice.

“We have set it up so that billboards are a part of our onboarding process. Once an agent onboards with our company, they’ll have their billboard up within 24 hours of joining,” added Miller. This is in stark contrast to the approach taken by many other Brokerages. Only a few Real Estate brokerages have any billboards at all, and even then, most are branding boards promoting the company, not the agent. Individual agents have long been expected to buy their own marketing ads, whether traditional or online.

“The fact that we as a small brokerage can do this, along with our other offerings, means that other large brokerages can afford to do it as well, but just aren’t. Agents have been overlooked by their brokers who treat them like ATMs and that’s just not our approach. We’re an agent-owned company and because of that, our commitment is first and foremost to our agents and investing in their business,” said Miller.

There are currently digital billboards for Epique in the Dallas, Ft. Worth area, Arlington, Greater Houston, The Woodlands & Conroe, Austin, and the San Antonio Metroplex, with many more to come. “We hope to have billboards for our agents all over the state,” said Janice Delcid, Chief Operating Officer of Epique Realty, adding that, “It’s exciting to see them and to see agents take pictures with their boards and share them on social media.”

Epique Realty is a Texas-Based Real Estate Brokerage based in Austin, Texas.

Roselle, NJ, September 28, 2022 –(PR.com)– Uncommon Education, a new business that teaches children soft and technical skills for success and fulfillment, is taking enrollments with ongoing year-round programs.

“Working as a financier, I realized there was a gap in our education system that needed to be filled,” said Agustina Burgos, founder of Uncommon Education. “So I created a program that was focused on teaching children Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, Economics, and soft skills for success such as Communication and Emotional Intelligence.”

The program was founded 1 year ago and students are loving the interactive, practical, and easy to follow curriculum.

The program has 5 Levels so far, starting at Elementary age and finishing with a level for 17-18 year olds which gets them ready with mentorship and knowledge of investing, real estate, contracts, a plan or success, a resume and cover letter.

“We want to provide kids with a path to happiness, success, and fulfillment by providing an education they won’t get anywhere else and acquiring life-changing skills,” Agusina Burgos said. “We know that the skills we teach are important no matter what career a child chooses, as no matter what they choose, they will have to deal with money, insurance, taxes, and all the real life skills that school does not teach.”

For more information on the program or to register, visit www.uncommoneducation.us