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Serena Williams’ next act in venture capital is essential in this moment

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She announced her retirement in the latest issue of Vogue magazine, writing that she will be “evolving” away from the sport to focus on family and her career as a venture capitalist.

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NHL turns to venue metrics data to drive sustainability

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It followed that in 2014 with the first sustainability report issued by a North American professional sports league and, in 2015, a commitment to counterbalance the league’s entire carbon footprint for three consecutive seasons. IT-driven sustainability The league released sustainability reports in 2014 and 2018.

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BigBrain aims to bring live mobile trivia back to glory

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. “In my life, I’ve got very few true passions: I love trivia and I love sports,” Bonaddio told me. “I’ve already started a sports company, so I’ve got to start a trivia company.” ” He isn’t kidding about either part of the equation.

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Hong Kong accelerator Brinc raises $30M Series B

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I knew the organization primary through its consumer hardware companies — a primary focus when it was founded, back in 2014. In all, Brinc currently sports seven offices, with people operating out of a total of 12 locations. In November, the company is also opening an office in Brazil — its first in Latin America.

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NBA All-Star Chris Paul joins digital media startup Greenfly’s growth round

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The new round gives Los Angeles-based Greenfly over $23 million raised since the company was founded in 2014 by former Major League Baseball All-Star Shawn Green and his cousin Daniel Kirschner, who previously held senior roles at the U.S. Paul’s investment is part of an $8.4 LeBron Tweets, Blames Chris Paul For Making Him Sign Up.

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LLMs come to workplace morale monitoring, as Loopin raises $1.9M for its platform

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We reported on Plasticity Labs back in 2014, though their web site seems no longer functioning. The company says it already has 40 paying customers including Reed, Farfetch and JD Sports. There have been several startup attempts to measure staff morale, some more halting that others. Officevibe appeared around the same kind’ve era.

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Tuesday Time Machine: Life & Leadership Lessons from a Lemonade Stand

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26 Feb 2014. “Do Yet, despite his well-worn external features, Charlie sported a smile that could melt the hardest of hearts. GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. From Our Early Files: Originally Published. Mother Teresa.