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Typically, fintech startups are characterized by the innovative use of technology to solve problems in the financial sector. Fintech startups can be funded in a variety of ways. According to industry expert Sergey Kondratenko, the most common method is to attract venture capital companies. At the same time, he adds...

IDEX Biometrics, a leading provider of fingerprint identification technologies, has announced the appointment of John T. Kurtzweil as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Kurtzweil is an accomplished financial executive with a strong track record. Prior to joining IDEX Biometrics, he served as CFO at Metabolon, a prominent U.S. life...

There is a new twenty-first-century etiquette. We are seeing new words, new norms, and new expectations. And being polite means using inclusive language, now more than ever. In many ways, the new etiquette is like older versions, but with one major update: it is now expected that we will take...

Nihar Malaviya has been appointed as the permanent CEO of Penguin Random House following his nine-month tenure as interim chief executive. Malaviya took over the role from Markus Dohle, who left shortly after a federal judge invalidated Penguin Random House's attempt to merge with Simon & Schuster, a deal that...

Vince Donargo, currently serving as CFO of Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: CLMT), has chosen to step down from his position on December 31, 2023. He will continue in an advisory capacity until his retirement at the end of April 2024. Todd Borgmann, CEO of Calumet, expressed his appreciation...

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered the nature of work, compelling companies to adapt to remote and hybrid models. As organizations look to the future, leaders are grappling with how to adapt their workplaces and cultures to this new reality. To provide a more nuanced understanding, I interviewed three HR...

Shares of Gateway Distriparks experienced a 1% decline in the morning of September 11 following the company's announcement of the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer, Sandeep Kumar Shaw. In a regulatory filing dated September 8, the logistics company revealed that Mr. Shaw had submitted his resignation, citing personal reasons....

It’s been more than a year now since Covid retreated from our health and safety landscape if not from our mind as well.  Did it really retreat, or did it just go into some form of medical witness protection?   The more important question is: will you be ready next time? ...

It’s hard to find good staff, and as the global war for talent gets hotter, it'll get even harder.  The cost of hiring the wrong person, particularly in a senior role, is huge. Some say a ‘mis-hire’ costs 200 percent of a salary.  You won’t want to get that wrong...

Shutterfly has announced the appointment of Jan Paul Teuwen as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 11, 2023. Jan Paul will succeed Mike Eklund, who is stepping down from the CFO role to explore new opportunities. Shutterfly and its family of brands constitute a leading e-commerce...