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Wingtra lands $22M funding round as their commercial drones take off to new heights

Wingtra

The business use case and appetite for drone technology is growing rapidly, a marketplace that was worth $29.8B in 2022 is growing 38.6% annually. Serving this demand, the world’s largest producer of commercial vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones Wingtra is today announcing a $22M series B funding round as they accelerate their operations globally. The funding round included DiamondStream Partners, EquityPitcher Ventures, Verve Ventures, the European Innovation Council Fund (EIC Fund), ACE & Company, John L. Steffens (founder of Spring Mountain Capital) and some of the most successful Swiss Entrepreneurs. Wingtra manufactures professional mapping drones, develops the software for fully autonomous flights and the WingtraPilot app operates the combined solution for reliable, fast and accurate collection and processing of aerial survey data. The drones are making it easier for surveying professionals in industries like construction and infrastructure, mining, environmental monitoring, agriculture and urban planning and land management to digitize their surrounding world. Their signature drone, the WingtraOne VTOL commercial drone has emerged as a formidable aerial data solution on the market. The VTOL design means the WingtraOne can take-off and land almost anywhere, even in confined spaces or on rough terrain enabling widespread data collection It is being used by hundreds of businesses and organizations including CEMEX, Rio Tinto, Army Corps of Engineers and Kenya Red Cross spread across 96 countries. The drones conduct over 100,000 flights annually, having mapped 18 million acres of land and sea (the equivalent of 13.6M football fields). The team successfully released their second generation drone in 2021, the WingtraOne Gen II drone which offers superior survey grade 2D and 3D maps to help users of the data make better decisions. It integrates the highest quality sensors in top-end RGB cameras to create 3D models, helping make digital twins at scale such that a single flight covering over 100 hectares can be digitized at 0.5 in/px. Compared to terrestrial surveying this is up to 30 times faster and 90% cheaper. Wingtra is delivering on the promise of the drone industry to offer effective and reliable means to achieve their needs. Wingtra is the brainchild of four young entrepreneurs Maximilian Boosfeld (CEO), Basil Weibel (VP Growth), Elias Kleimann (CFO) and Sebastian Verling (lead engineer) which was created in the Autonomous Systems Lab of ETH Zurich, one of the world's leading tech universities. Its notable graduate luminaries include Albert Einstein and Swiss entrepreneur and philanthropist Hansjörg Wyss, who financed the Wyss Zurich Translational Center and is also an investor in Wingtra. Wingtra started life as a thesis paper for the university and became a startup at the Wyss Zurich accelerator to an internationally expanding scale-up business and, today, the world's largest producer of commercial VTOL drones. Wingtra employs close to 200 people, has offices in Zurich (Headquarters in Switzerland), Fort Lauderdale (US) and Zagreb (Croatia). Maximilian Boosfeld, CEO and co-founder of Wingtra commented: “Our vision at Wingtra is to create a world where drones help people make the management of large parts of our planet more sustainable and efficient. We reduced the cost of adopting drone assets and increased the data quality. This will help industry to plan better and, fundamentally, improve safety for humans and the environment. We have built the best tool for accurate data collection and have created solutions together with our partners for a variety of use cases our customers face: As an example, our solution is used in all stages of the construction life cycle: from the concept phase (feasibility & right-of-way studies), over the design phase (bidding process, detailed design & site planning), the construction phase (progress tracking to built survey all the way to maintenance, repair and operations. And the same holds true for use cases in agriculture, land management and environmental protection. We will continue to innovate and solve the problems of the future with easy to use solutions.” Wingtra has reinforced its senior leadership with 5 new industry veteran appointments as it scales the company: Marcos Bayuelo joins as VP Product from Hexagon AB where he directed product and innovation at the mining division of Hexagon AB, driving business growth from $12m to $60m in a single product portfolio Aleksandar Kostadinov joins as VP Sales and Customer Success and brings two decades of experience building international sales alliances and introducing Leica and Hexagon products to untapped markets. Alberto Toledo joins as GM in the US from Citrix where revenue lept from $4m to $25m in just three years. Corinna de Maddalena joins as VP People having led HR functions in leading tech companies over 15 years. Marco Schicker joins as COO from Hilti AG where he handled the transformation of global teams and brings insights and strengths as a 3x founder. “Every one of these leaders has the right experience to take Wingtra forward” said Maximilian Boosfeld. “They have all successfully grown several organizations to the next level. With this funding round, the right people and market leading product we are well set to accelerate the company growth.” DiamondStream Partners Dean Donovan: “We are very excited about partnering with Wingtra. The product’s simplicity of use, its high reliability engineering, and the company’s global network of value-added resellers and service providers have positioned it to expand its leadership in the $83+ Billion mapping segment of the aerial intelligence market globally. We look forward to helping the company in the United States and Latin America, which will be increasingly important geographies as Wingtra continues to expand." Wingtra's works to revolutionize the mapping workflow for surveying and mapping professionals to help them execute their work better and faster. Significant new features, camera integrations and product launches can be expected in the upcoming years. About Wingtra Headquartered in Switzerland, Wingtra is the world’s leading VTOL drone solution provider for construction, infrastructure and mining, and urban planning and land management professionals. Since its market entry in early 2017, Wingtra has partnered with the biggest equipment dealers on all continents and has been selling mapping drones globally ever since. In the summer of 2021, Wingtra released the second generation of its WingtraOne drone, the WingtraOne GEN II. The system demonstrates the leading edge of reliability, versatility, efficiency and ease-of-use. To learn more about Wingtra, visit: www.wingtra.com About DiamondStream Partners A thematic aerial mobility fund investing in the next generation aviation and aerospace technologies and services. The Fund’s partners bring strong insight into the economics of aerospace and aviation and a deep commitment to developing the industry based on their experiences as co-founders of Volaris and Eos, Seabury Consulting, British Airways, and Bain & Company’s airline practice. For more information, please visit www.diamondstream.com About EquityPitcher Ventures EquityPitcher is an early-growth Venture Capital firm that supports promising startups from the DACH region. Through close cooperation with renowned industry experts, investors and exit partners, we pave the way for entrepreneurs to attain the three decisive success factors: capital, know-how and network. For more information, please visit www.equitypitcher.com About the EIC Fund The European Innovation Council Fund from the European Commission is an agnostic Fund: it invests across all technologies and verticals, and all EU countries and countries associated to Horizon Europe. It provides the investment component of the EIC Accelerator blended finance. The EIC Fund aims to fill a critical financing gap and its main purpose is to support companies in the development and commercialisation of disruptive technologies, bridging with and crowding in market players, and further sharing risk by building a large network of capital providers and strategic partners suitable for co-investments and follow-on funding. The Fund pays particular attention to the empowerment and support of female founders as well as the ambition to reduce the innovation divide among EU countries. www.eic.ec.europa.eu About Verve Ventures Verve Ventures is a network and technology-driven venture capital firm based in Switzerland. Verve Ventures invests in startups across Europe from Seed stage onward, in software, hardware and healthcare. With a portfolio of more than 150 startups and around 20-30 new investors investments per year, Verve Ventures is one of Europe’s most active startup investors and has been listed among Europe's top 5 deeptech investors. Verve Ventures has grown to around 50 team members in Zurich, Berlin and Paris. www.verve.vc About ACE & Company ACE & Company is a leading global private equity and venture capital firm with over $1.6 billion in total assets. Since its inception, ACE Ventures has invested $400 million in more than 150 startups across various sectors and geographies. With offices in Geneva, London, New York, and Cairo, ACE & Company has a global network of partners and advisers, providing unparalleled support to portfolio companies Contact Details Wingtra Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://wingtra.com/

March 21, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Code Green Apparel (CGAC) Provides Shareholder Update Following Change in Control, Acquisition of Bitcoin Mining Assets and “Shell Company” Status Upgrade

Code Green Apparel Corp.

McapMediaWire -- Code Green Apparel Corp. (OTC: CGAC ), a Bitcoin mining company, is pleased to provide the following shareholder update. CGAC’s new CEO, Logan William Rice, stated, “It is with great anticipation that we bring what we believe to be a unique business model in the OTC space: We will treat our mined Bitcoin as a traditional commodity, in the manner of a traditional gold mining company, for example. We will (1) mine Bitcoin, (2) sell the mined Bitcoin for cash and, (3) on a regular basis, declare and distribute dividends with respect to Available Cash (established by our Board of Directors) to our shareholders. Common shareholders, as a group, will be entitled to 15% of that Available Cash as a dividend when and if declared by our Board of Directors. We aim to build a sustainable and profitable mining operation by leveraging the latest technology and equipment and optimizing our processes to maximize efficiency and profitability. The market for Bitcoin, as well as other digital currencies, has proliferated in recent years, with more investors and institutions entering the space. This has increased demand for mining services, as more processing power is needed to validate transactions and produce new coins. The demand for Bitcoin mining will continue to grow in the coming years, and we intend to capitalize on this significant opportunity to build a successful Bitcoin mining operation. Our business model is based on building and operating a large-scale Bitcoin mining operation. We will acquire the latest mining equipment and technology and optimize our processes to minimize costs and maximize profitability. At least 80% of any capital that becomes available to us will be applied to the purchase of Bitcoin miners, as way for our company to grow its revenue potential through sales of mined Bitcoin. Bitcoin mining is expected to be our only source revenues for the foreseeable future. Our primary marketing strategy will be to leverage our expertise and experience in the Bitcoin mining space to attract investors and business partners. Our mining operation is located in Texas, with our financial institution and their co-location partner, which has favorable electricity rates and a stable political and regulatory environment. We have experienced Bitcoin mining professionals to manage our operations and optimize our efficiency and profitability. We will also invest in ongoing research and development to stay at the forefront of the latest mining technologies and techniques. The company’s acquired Bitcoin miners had been purchased with cash for just over $1,000,000 and these assets have been mining since September 2022. The assets generated gross revenues for all of 2022 of approximately $54,000 – our revenues will be a function of Bitcoin mined and the Bitcoin spot price at which we sell our mined Bitcoin. Over time, we anticipate that our operations will become more layered, but only in ways that we believe will maintain our thin-overhead model and, simultaneously, boost the Available Cash for our shareholders.” Available Cash. For purposes of determining the amount of cash to be distributed as a dividend to the holders of CGAC’s capital stock, the company’s Board of Directors has defined “Available Cash,” as follows: Available Cash shall be calculated as an amount, for any determination period, equal to (1) total revenues from sales of company-mined Bitcoin, (2) less total costs of Bitcoin mined by the company, (3) less cash operating expenses of the company, (4) less cash paid by the company for debt service, both principal and interest, (5) less taxes paid by the company. If there is Available Cash for any determination period, it will be distributed as a dividend to holders of record of the company’s capital stock, as follows: 15.0% to the holders of common stock; 22.5% to holders of Series A Preferred Stock; 20.0% to holders of Series C Preferred Stock; and 42.5% to holders of Series D Preferred Stock. About CGAC Code Green Apparel Corp. is a Bitcoin mining company uniquely positioned within the OTC space. CGAC will treat its mined Bitcoin as a traditional commodity, in the manner of a traditional gold mining company, for example. CGAC will mine Bitcoin, then sell the mined Bitcoin for cash and, (3) on a regular basis, declare and distribute dividends with respect to Available Cash (established by our Board of Directors) to our shareholders. CGAC’s primary business objective is to continually increase its Bitcoin mining capacity, so as to increase cash available for distribution as a dividend to its shareholders. Forward-Looking Statements: This current press release contains “forward-looking statements,” as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future, including but not limited to, any products sold or cash flow from operations. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with distribution and difficulties associated with obtaining financing on acceptable terms. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to our most recent annual report for our last fiscal year, our quarterly reports, and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Contact: Logan William Rice Chief Executive Officer 612-889-2418 codegreenapparelcorporation@gmail.com SOURCE: Code Green Apparel Corp. Contact Details Code Green Apparel Corp. codegreenapparelcorporation@gmail.com

March 21, 2023 07:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

NodeDAO’s partnership with Filecoin is an exciting development for the blockchain ecosystem

ChainUp

NodeDAO, a blockchain staking liquidity service provider, announced today that it has formed a strategic partnership with Filecoin, to support Filecoin staking. NodeDAO is a decentralized organization that provides liquidity solutions for staking, and it was jointly initiated by several large institutions including ChainUp. NodeDAO has launched liquidity staking protocols for two major ecosystems: Filecoin and Ethereum NodeDAO Filecoin staking greatly enhances liquidity, allowing users to exchange their staked tokens at any time, providing great convenience for users who have liquidity needs. At the same time, DAO continues to introduce more storage providers, driving a more decentralized platform and enabling more choices for users. The introduction of DAO members will also bring more empowerment for staking token nFIL. NodeDAO Ethereum provides a decentralized solution for Ethereum liquidity staking. The NodeDAO is a smart contract for the next generation of liquidity staking derivatives, incorporating all the concepts of traditional liquidity staking, permissionless operators, re-staking, distributed validators, and validator NFTs in a single protocol. About ChainUp Group Founded in 2017, ChainUp is a leading end-to-end blockchain technology solutions provider covering infrastructure development and ecosystem support. Built on the mission to empower businesses through blockchain technology, ChainUp’s innovative and all-around compliant solutions include digital asset exchange systems, NFT trading systems, wallet solutions, and digital assets custody and management. Headquartered in Singapore and with offices around the world, the company has served more than 1,000 clients in 30 countries, reaching over 60 million end-users. For more information, please visit: www.chainup.com. Contact Details ChainUp Media Team pressrelease@chainup.com

March 21, 2023 02:54 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Comcast Plans Network Expansion in Eagle Creek and Estacada, Oregon

Comcast Washington

Comcast is expanding the availability of high-speed Internet services in Eagle Creek and Estacada, Oregon. Comcast began construction of the infrastructure this month and expects to make a full suite of Internet and video services available to approximately 1,700 homes and businesses in 2023 with the potential to add more locations next year in these rural communities. Some homes and businesses will start receiving access to Comcast service starting in June with construction expected to continue through February 2024. Once construction is complete, all of these homes and businesses will have the foundational next-generation network in place to introduce new multi-gigabit Internet options. Comcast is introducing fiber-rich network improvements that will offer Oregon customers upload speeds up to 10 times faster than the fastest they have now. And the network upgrade will extend throughout Comcast’s service area in Oregon to every community, zip code, and neighborhood served by the network. “We know that high-speed Internet access in rural areas is linked to increased job and population growth, higher rates of new business formation and home values, and lower unemployment rates,” said Rodrigo Lopez, Senior Regional Vice President of Comcast’s Pacific Northwest Region. ““That is why Comcast is committed to expanding its existing network to additional underserved residents, businesses and communities in Oregon that currently do not have access to reliable, high-speed Internet.” The network expansion is the latest example of Comcast’s investment to connect more households and businesses in the Pacific Northwest to its Internet services that deliver fast speeds, more reliability, broader coverage in the home, and greater capacity to support customers’ growing Internet usage. Comcast expanded service to more than 19,000 additional homes and businesses last year in Oregon. Further, the company has invested more than $504 million in technology and infrastructure investments in Oregon during the previous three years, including network expansion and upgrades. Eagle Creek and Estacada residents also will have access to Internet Essentials, the largest and most comprehensive low-cost Internet adoption program for low-income Americans. Comcast proudly participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program, and offers Internet Essentials Plus, a $29.95/month home Internet service that is effectively free for eligible households, once the ACP credit is applied. Interested customers can visit Xfinity.com/ACP or call 1-800-Xfinity to learn more about this program and find out if they qualify. About Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. Contact Details Rachael Arnold Rachael_Arnold@Comcast.com Company Website https://oregon.comcast.com/

March 20, 2023 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Angie Avers Shares Why She Left Corporate World to Buy & Grow Minuteman Press Franchise in Phoenix, AZ

Minuteman Press International Inc

Angie Avers has owned her Minuteman Press franchise in Phoenix, Arizona since July of 2021. In this interview, Angie shares how she no longer felt valued as an employee working for others, why she felt comfortable taking the leap into business ownership with Minuteman Press, and how she has successfully grown her business. Angie’s Minuteman Press center is located at 2432 W. Peoria Ave., Suite 1023, Phoenix, AZ 85029. What does it mean to you to be a business owner? Why did you choose Minuteman Press? Angie Avers: “I left the corporate environment after nearly 30 years because I was tired of working for someone else and not feeling valued as an employee. I also struggled with finding a new job for over 2 years as well. One day on LinkedIn, the Minuteman Press opportunity presented itself and I inquired about it. I thought to myself, I have nothing to lose at this point so why not? I was later contacted by Brady Rockwell from the Minuteman Press Int’l team and it all started to become real. I started to panic and almost walked away from this opportunity, but after looking at what Minuteman Press International has accomplished and what they were about, I was sold! I knew they wouldn’t judge me for my age or my background and the key part of it all was ‘we’ll train you.’ My background is in marketing and communications, and why wouldn’t I want to help other business owners build their business with print and promotional products? I thought “this is a no brainer!” What has the support from Minuteman Press International been like for you? Angie Avers: “Minuteman support has been great. Whenever I have a problem with FLEX the team always helps me and if I have other issues, I’m always directed to the correct person. There is so much information in FLEX that I still would like to learn even more. Jack Panzer, my local RVP in Arizona, and Sky Hittle, our Field Rep, are always there to help and be there for when I need help or they direct me to where I need to be.” What do you think sets you apart from the competition? Angie Avers: “I describe my business as a ‘full-service print and marketing design company exclusively ran by women.’ We have a plethora of resources at our fingertips and if we can’t do it in-house, we always have resources to help. I believe what sets us apart is our strong work ethic, our honesty with our customers, and our customer service.” What are your high-demand products and key growth areas? Angie Avers: “It’s really hard to say what our high-demand products are. Our core is still paper products, but we are growing other areas. One area we have grown substantially is our design services. New business owners come into our shop all the time. We discuss what their initial needs are and we start with their logo and colors. From there, we build upon what their other needs are and help them brand other products they may need for their business. One customer comes to mind, where we started from scratch with their logo, then brochures and flyers, labels, and now trade show equipment and promotional products. It’s been super fun helping them build their brand and grow their business.” What are some of the key ways you’ve grown your business? Angie Avers: “One of the biggest ways I grew my business was through an acquisition and it doubled my business last year. I also network with BNI and other organizations when I have a chance. I have started doing more email marketing now that my learning curve has minimized some. Our foot traffic into the shop has also grown. When I took over the business, we put up all new window graphics and added two 14-ft. flags in front of the shop which is located on a main road. We have customers tell us all the time they saw our flags outside.” Why do you think printing remains so vital to businesses today? Angie Avers: “Print is vital because without it, everything would just be shapes and images. A world cannot go without print. We wouldn’t even know how to read if we didn’t have print. So, it is vital for sure.” What are the biggest personal and professional rewards of owning your business? Angie Avers: “Personally, I like answering to myself and making myself accountable for what is happening in my business. I thrive on giving my all to our customers and having a team that gets the job done without me chasing after them all the time. My goal is to be a million-dollar shop before I retire and professionally speaking, I just love helping businesses in my community come alive and building those relationships to sell other products.” What advice would you give to other business owners right now? Angie Avers: “Do your research, put together your pros and cons on being a business owner, and while it’s scary to take the plunge, you’ll never know unless you try. Change is hard for a lot of people, but you don’t grow staying in the same place where you are unhappy. Challenge yourself to be the best you. I did and it was the best decision I ever made. I love what I’m doing, and I wouldn’t change it for anything.” Angie Avers’ Minuteman Press franchise is located at 2432 W. Peoria Ave., Suite 1023, Phoenix, AZ 85029. For more information, call or visit their website: https://minuteman.com/us/locations/az/phoenix20/ Learn more about #1 rated Minuteman Press franchise opportunities and read Minuteman Press franchise reviews at https://minutemanpressfranchise.com Contact Details Minuteman Press International Chris Biscuiti +1 631-249-1370 cbiscuiti@mpihq.com Company Website https://minutemanpressfranchise.com

March 20, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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From Releasing A Public Course On Using ChatGPT To Leveraging The AI To Improve Company Efficiency — Amesite (NASDAQ: AMST) Looks Ahead Of The Curve For Integrating ChatGPT

Amesite Inc.

By David Willey, Benzinga Click here to read the latest report on Amesite Inc. ChatGPT has shown the potential changes that generative artificial intelligence can bring to the market. Amesite Inc. (NASDAQ: AMST), a Detroit-based AI software company, has set out the progress it has made in integrating generative AI into its platform. The release of ChatGPT showcased the capabilities and potential of generative AI, which is able to produce increasingly sophisticated original content. The Everything as a Service (XaaS) market, which includes products like generative AI, is predicted to reach $1.2 trillion by 2031 growing at a compound annual growth rate of 23.4% between 2021 and 2031, according to a study from Spherical Insights & Consulting. Unsurprisingly, investing in AI capabilities remains a top priority for businesses as they look for new ways to harness innovations in AI technology. For companies like Amestie that also have exposure to the e-learning market, there could be additonal opportunities to merge growth in both, with the overall global e-learning market projected to climb to nearly $1 trillion by 2028. A lot of uncertainty remains, however, around strategies for systematically integrating generative AI and systems like ChatGPT’s language model, GPT-3. The education sector in particular has shown an unwillingness to adopt the technology, with at least one school district blocking the program’s website, and universities holding internal meetings to discuss how to control the impact of ChatGPT. Amesite, on the other hand, has always had an AI-first strategy. Founded in 2018 to provide a platform and content for the best upskilling and e-learning opportunities, Amesite’s approach has allowed the platform to quickly pivot to integrate the latest AI technology into its system. Amesite Shareholder Presentation Amesite Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Anne Marie Sastry recently shared an update for shareholders over a call. In it, she discussed the company’s financial position, as well as the steps the company has taken to integrate GPT-3 into its platform and business model. Sastry reported that Amesite has had an increase in both its revenue and sales pipeline over the past four quarters and that the company has seen an overall increase in operational efficiency in the same time period. She identified the integration of generative AI into the coding and business operations as a key factor in driving the efficiency and outreach gains made by the company. Sastry made a series of Amesite stock purchases in February and March 2023, buying a total of 6,000 shares of common stock in the company for a purchase price of $16,800. This means Sastry, who has never sold any of her common stock shares in Amesite, now owns over 531,000 shares. This kind of insider buying, where a CEO purchases company stock, generally indicates optimism by company executives about the future growth and stock value of a company. Leveraging AI Developments Sastry commented during the shareholder update on how Amesite is keeping up with the fast-paced developments in the AI industry. As part of its generative AI offerings, Amesite launched new learning and creative assistants that help course designers create content for the platform. It also released a publicly available course on the fundamentals of using ChatGPT. According to Sastry’s presentation, the announcement of Amesite’s ChatGPT content resulted in a five times increase in site traffic. Amesite continues to host eLearning and upskilling programs that have a 99% learner retention rate for businesses, non-profits, and institutes of higher education. Amesite recently announced a pilot program in partnership with Benedict College, as part of the company’s alliance with the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO). The Benedict College Pilot is an upskilling program that gives students the skills to thrive in a tech-driven economy. "Benedict’s commitment to their students is admirable, and Amesite is proud to be able to provide them with a scalable online infrastructure and technology upskilling content to enable them to deliver this learning with excellence. This pilot is another example of how we can deliver much-needed upskilling campus-wide, very efficiently," said Dr. Ann Marie Sastry, Founder and CEO of Amesite. Other companies in the online learning space include Coursera Inc. (NYSE: COUR), 2U (NASDAQ: TWOU) and Powerschool Holdings Inc. (NYSE: PWSC). Interested in learning more about Amesite? Visit its website. This article was originally published on Benzinga here. Amesite Inc., an artificial intelligence driven platform and course designer, provides online products in the United States. The company uses machine learning to offer a mass customized experience to learners. Its customers include businesses, universities and colleges, K-12 schools, and non-profit organizations. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Amesite, Inc. +1 734-876-8141 info@amesite.com Company Website http://www.amesite.io

March 20, 2023 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Even As The Industrial Cleaning Industry Shifts From Abrasive To Laser, There Are Risks Involved – Laser Photonics Places Safety First

Laser Photonics Corporation

By David Willey, Benzinga Read the latest report on Laser Photonics here. A constant challenge to the maintenance of infrastructure and machines is the prevalence of rust. The industrial sector struggles with corrosion that can cause safety risks and limit the lifetime of a structure or machine. Dealing with problems associated with corrosion in the industrial sector costs around $276 billion annually. The offshore oil and gas industry seems poised for its most growth in a decade, so there is an ongoing need for infrastructure to clean and maintain equipment. Industrial cleaning was traditionally accomplished using abrasive cleaning methods like sandblasting, dry ice blasting or chemical cleaning. However, these methods are time-consuming, produce air pollutants and toxic waste, and can carry safety risks for the workers. Lasers are a more industry-friendly solution for coping with corrosion, as they can get the same results as the abrasive cleaning methods while being more energy efficient and less polluting. They are also safer for workers to use, though industrial-grade lasers carry their own risks. An awareness of these risks is why restrictions around laser safety have been tightened over the years. In 2013 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began discussions about aligning standards with the more stringent international regulations, while local regulations have been refined since the 1990s to create a safer environment for laser workers. Today, laser regulation is governed by the FDA and Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDHR), and they are assisted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which works to educate and support laser workers. Regulations are strict, and compliance is key for industry operators to succeed. Laser Photonics (NASDAQ: LASE) recently got renewed approval from the FDA and CDHR for its CleanTech products. Laser Photonics primarily produces lasers for industrial cleaning and other material applications, which fall in the Class IIIb and Class IV laser categories. CleanTech Products Unite Efficiency With Safety Laser Photonics’ primary line is its CleanTech products, which are a more Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)- and OSHA-friendly cleaning alternative than their abrasive counterparts. Laser Photonics says it meets or exceeds the current CDHR regulations to ensure both strict compliance and the highest safety levels for its products. With decades of expertise in the industry, the company says its products are both reliable and decrease health and safety risks. Product safety features include a Remote Interlock Connection to remotely deactivate the laser, Key Control to ensure authorized use only, and a mechanical Attenuator to block radiation emission. “The safety of the end-user has always been a top priority for Laser Photonics, from the introduction of our CleanTech line of laser systems, with safety features including integrated safety glass, door contact sensors, keyed access control and direct connection to fume extraction. Additionally, our OEM systems are built and tested to stringent safety standards at their core, with visual in-use indicators, keyed access control, and direct input for OEM safety system integration,” said Laser Photonics CEO, Wayne Tupuola. Laser Photonics says it goes above and beyond to provide safety equipment and to cooperate with operators, setting high standards for safety. It is positioned at the heart of the industrial cleaning industry to deploy its CleanTech products. It's currently expanding its network of business partners and has already supplied its products to a range of Fortune 500 and 1000 companies. Other companies producing industrial lasers include Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LITE), CyberOptics Corp. (NASDAQ: CYBE) and IPG Photonics Corp. (NASDAQ: IPGP). This article was originally published on Benzinga here. Laser Photonics is a vertically-integrated manufacturer and R&D Center of Excellence for industrial laser technologies and systems. LPC seeks to disrupt the $46 billion, centuries old, sand and abrasives blasting markets, focusing on surface cleaning, rust removal, corrosion control, de-painting and other laser-based industrial applications. LPC's new generation of leading-edge laser blasting technologies and equipment also addresses the numerous health, safety, environmental, and regulatory issues associated with the old methods. As a result, LPC has quickly gained a reputation as an industry leader for industrial laser systems with a brand that stands for quality, technology and product innovation. Currently, world-renowned and Fortune 1000 manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, industrial, maritime, space exploration and shipbuilding industries are using LPC's "unique-to-industry" systems. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Brian Siegel, IRC®, M.B.A. Senior Managing Director Hayden IR brian@haydenir.com Company Website https://www.laserphotonics.com/

March 20, 2023 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Thunder Energies Retains Global IR Firm

Thunder Energies Corp.

McapMediaWire -- Thunder Energies Corp. [OTC: TNRG ] is pleased to announce that it has engaged Barwicki Investor Relations to expand Thunder Energies financial communications and investor outreach program. Founded by Andrew Barwicki in 2006, Barwicki Investor Relations Inc. is a full-service investor relations firm representing publicly traded companies and pre-IPO companies. Barwicki has 28+ years experience in finance, investor relations, investment banking and marketing. He has worked in numerous industries and represented public companies in various sectors, including consumer products, regional and national banks, real estate companies and trusts, gold, silver and copper exploration and mining companies, entertainment, media, advertising, technology, distribution/logistics, biotech/pharmaceutical, energy/oil drilling and financial services. Ricardo Haynes, Thunder Energies President and CEO stated, "Andrew Barwicki has a proven track record of working with young companies that are entering their growth stage. Over the past two years our focus was centered around building a strong operational foundation. With the team and technology we have built, we're now entering one of the most exciting periods in our company's history and believe the timing could not be better to partner with an experienced team of financial communication professionals like Barwicki Investor Relations to launch a proactive outreach program focused on establishing, and building, higher-quality, long-term relationships with institutional investors and analysts." As the manager of investor relations for TNRG, Barwicki will manage all aspects of the investor relations process. This will include ongoing company activities as well as responding to investor and media questions on SEC filings, the recent Reg A offering statement filed with the SEC and currently under review; and, finally, the planned debt offering currently under preparation by the George Law Firm of Cincinnati, Ohio. About Thunder Energies Corp.: Thunder Energies principal business objective is to generate revenue through strategic partnerships and joint ventures that focus on income generation coupled with capital preservation to optimize returns to our shareholders. Through clear strategic direction, we provide an ambitious, progressive corporate plan for direct investment, private equity, corporate strategy, profitable insights, and global business networks. We build innovative, profitable, global investment opportunities in diverse project categories such as emerging critical materials mining, high-growth energy and technologies and family resort & hospitality real estate categories and more. For more information about Thunder Energies, its SEC filings, and business activities, please visit: www.thunderenergiescorp.com Forward-Looking Statements This release may include forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involves risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products, the ability to meet customer demand, the ability to manage growth, acquisitions of technology, equipment, or human resources, the effect of economic business conditions, and the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel. The Company is not obligated to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release. CONTACT Rick Freeman MAJORMEDIA INC E: majormediasales@comcast.net P: 570.468.2205 Investor Relations Contact: Andrew Barwicki 516-662-9461 Andrew@barwicki.com Contact Details Investor Relations +1 516-662-9461 Andrew@barwicki.com Company Website https://www.thunderenergiescorp.com/

March 20, 2023 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

This Fintech Is Finally Making Daily Payouts For Tipped Workers A Reality In The Post-Cash Era

Benzinga

By Johnny Rice, Benzinga With the advent of fintech and neo-banking, many issues and pain points that have long plagued the traditional financial system have been alleviated. Accessing personal finances has never been easier. Whether applying for a loan, budgeting or cashing a check, much of an individual’s financial life is mediated digitally. This has meant huge growth for the industry. Fintechs have received billions in funding from investors and VCs looking for the next “unicorn”, looking to repeat the explosive success of companies like Block Inc (NYSE: SQ) or PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: PYPL). That growth will likely be driven by innovative companies that continue to find problems and solve them, helping with issues that everyday people experience. One of these major issues is payment for those in the service industry. Payment can be inconsistent and complicated due to splitting tips – often making up a lion's share of their income. Beyond a mere inconvenience, this can lead to major issues, like cash shortages while waiting for payday that lead to a worker needing to rely on a predatory payday loan. Getting paid daily can be life-changing for many in the industry. Waiting for payment on labor already performed can, in a sense, be viewed as extending an interest-free loan to your employer. This is one reason why fintech company XTM Inc. (OTCQB: XTMIF | CSE: PAID) has seen much success and rapid growth as of late. The company, founded in cloud banking, has a flagship product called Today Financial, which makes it easy for companies to pay their employees every day, including the tips collected that very same day. Today Payments offers a portal that lets businesses easily manage their payments and tips across multiple locations. It includes tip calculation that removes human error and cost. For employees, Today offers an app called Today Financial, that allows workers to keep track of their finances, spend their money easily and enjoy various perks like cash back rewards, purchase protection and more. XTM started in Canada, where it enjoys a large market share, and is now expanding into the US market – about 11 times the size. The company believes its sound business plan, great product, and attention to the needs of its users will allow it to thrive in the US. This article was originally published on Benzinga here. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

March 20, 2023 09:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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