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Facebook Sees Video As a “Mega Trend”
Facebook Sees Video As a “Mega Trend”
Facebook announced its Q4 2016 earnings yesterday, significantly beating analysts forecasts. While mobile has been the…
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We've Entered the Age of the Creator
We've Entered the Age of the Creator
There has been tremendous change in the digital video marketplace. The market has shifted from one dominated by a small…
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More Money for Snapchat = Boon for Video Creators?
More Money for Snapchat = Boon for Video Creators?
Earlier today news broke about Snapchat’s latest round of new financing, and it’s a big number: $1.8 Billion.
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Moneyball in Hollywood: How Netflix and Other Media Companies Use Big Data & Analytics to Produce and Market Content
Moneyball in Hollywood: How Netflix and Other Media Companies Use Big Data & Analytics to Produce and Market Content
Originally published on January 25, 2016 on the ICX Media website at: http://icxmedia.com/2016/01/25/moneyball-icx.
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If you ask people why they chose UVA, one common thread is the beauty of the place. It’s just gorgeous, and especially in spring. Our Advancement…
If you ask people why they chose UVA, one common thread is the beauty of the place. It’s just gorgeous, and especially in spring. Our Advancement…
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I am thrilled to announce that I have joined LabConnect as Chief Executive Officer! LabConnect seamlessly coordinates the complete lab testing…
I am thrilled to announce that I have joined LabConnect as Chief Executive Officer! LabConnect seamlessly coordinates the complete lab testing…
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I am thrilled to announce that I have joined LabConnect as Chief Executive Officer! LabConnect seamlessly coordinates the complete lab testing…
I am thrilled to announce that I have joined LabConnect as Chief Executive Officer! LabConnect seamlessly coordinates the complete lab testing…
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Honors & Awards
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DC Tech Titan
Washingtonian Magazine
Selected as a "Tech Titan" in the DC area by Washingtonian Magazine, 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
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CFO of the Year
NVTC
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University of Virginia College of Arts and Sciences Foundation
Board Member - Board of Trustees; Former Chairman and Founding Board Member: Greater Washington Regional Board; Former Board Member: Benefactors Society Board
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DCA Live
Capital Capital Host Committee
-Host Committee for Capital Capital Annual Technology and Venture Conference in Washington DC
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Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator
Mentor
-Mentor to startup companies through the ERA program in New York City.
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FounderCorps
Member
-Member in FounderCorps - Group of leading entrepreneurs and executives in the Greater Washington, DC area technology and startup market.
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#DCTech CEOs
Co-Founder
-Group of 30-35 technology CEOs in the DC area involved in growing, expanding and marketing the DC tech community. Quarterly gatherings of 15-18 people with sub groups focused on talent recruitment, market knowledge, DC tech expansion and press relationships. The group has a focus on enhancing and promoting the overall strength and reputation of the greater Washington DC/Baltimore startup, venture and technology community.
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EY Entrepreneur of the Year Program - Mid Atlantic
Judge
-Acted as judge for EY EOY Program for the Mid-Atlantic 2016-2018
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NextGen Venture Partners
Member & Advisor
-Member, Advisor and LP in NextGen Venture Partners
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NVTC - CFO of the Year Awards
Judge
-Judge for NVTC CFO of the Year Award 2013-2015
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Excited to share that ViewLift is joining DAZN, creating a powerful new platform for our clients, partners and team. ViewLift has always been…
Excited to share that ViewLift is joining DAZN, creating a powerful new platform for our clients, partners and team. ViewLift has always been…
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Manik, our colleagues and I spun up ViewLift out of one of the streaming world’s pioneers, the vision of our Chairman, Ted Leonsis. Our goal for…
Manik, our colleagues and I spun up ViewLift out of one of the streaming world’s pioneers, the vision of our Chairman, Ted Leonsis. Our goal for…
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With five teams in two sports, across two continents, Monarch Collective is now three years old. While our official mission is to build leading…
With five teams in two sports, across two continents, Monarch Collective is now three years old. While our official mission is to build leading…
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Congratulations to Amir Hudda, CEO of Qu, on being named a 2026 Entrepreneur Of The Year® Mid-Atlantic Finalist. This recognition reflects Amir’s…
Congratulations to Amir Hudda, CEO of Qu, on being named a 2026 Entrepreneur Of The Year® Mid-Atlantic Finalist. This recognition reflects Amir’s…
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Yesterday I was so incredibly honored to receive an honorary degree from Western Governors University, one of the true global innovators in global…
Yesterday I was so incredibly honored to receive an honorary degree from Western Governors University, one of the true global innovators in global…
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I was honored to receive the 2026 Garden Brunch Service Award this weekend, and thank you to Van Jones and David J. Urban for your kind words and…
I was honored to receive the 2026 Garden Brunch Service Award this weekend, and thank you to Van Jones and David J. Urban for your kind words and…
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The "Self-Driving SOC" is the future of cybersecurity—but every autopilot needs a pilot.🛡️✈️ At Deepwatch, we believe that while AI drives speed…
The "Self-Driving SOC" is the future of cybersecurity—but every autopilot needs a pilot.🛡️✈️ At Deepwatch, we believe that while AI drives speed…
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Scale or Precision? In modern SecOps, you need both. If you’re heading to Google Cloud Next in Las Vegas, you won't want to miss this deep dive…
Scale or Precision? In modern SecOps, you need both. If you’re heading to Google Cloud Next in Las Vegas, you won't want to miss this deep dive…
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Last night, I got to tell Sheryl Sandberg what her books meant to me. I've always worked in male dominated fields, and through business school I had…
Last night, I got to tell Sheryl Sandberg what her books meant to me. I've always worked in male dominated fields, and through business school I had…
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Twelve years at ExecOnline, and this is one of the more meaningful steps forward I’ve seen. We’ve acquired Teamraderie, bringing together…
Twelve years at ExecOnline, and this is one of the more meaningful steps forward I’ve seen. We’ve acquired Teamraderie, bringing together…
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We were thrilled and honored to host the Advancement Leadership Lab on Grounds last week and to engage in a number of conversations related to…
We were thrilled and honored to host the Advancement Leadership Lab on Grounds last week and to engage in a number of conversations related to…
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LegalTechTalk
Axiom announced the addition of Legora, the collaborative AI platform for lawyers, to its Tech+Talent portfolio to help in-house legal teams accelerate large-scale document reviews and significantly cut costs. "Axiom's partnership with Legora is a true game-changer for large-scale contract review," said CJ Saretto Technology Officer at Axiom. "Most in-house legal departments face an impossible choice with contract analysis: be thorough, be fast, or be cost-effective—pick any two. But Legora, paired with Axiom's AI-trained legal talent, allows clients to have all three benefits. Our robust piloting gave us the confidence to scope the review of 200,000 contracts for nuanced change of control provisions for 75% less than the cost of traditional methods and delivered in weeks vs. months." "What sets Axiom apart is our selective approach to both legal AI and the talent that uses it," said Sara Morgan, Chief Talent Officer at Axiom. "Our legal talent, hired for their agility and in-house skill and expertise, are specially trained on the AI tools we recommend and supported by dedicated Axiom technical experts. Equipped with Legora's robust contract review capabilities, our lawyers and allied legal professionals help clients tackle large projects faster and at far lower costs. In an ever-shifting landscape of legal tech, why integrate a tool into an in-house team and train talent, just to realize the sand has shifted beneath your feet? Axiom provides you with a rigorously vetted Legal AI tool in Legora and pre-trained talent, wrapped with dedicated AI experts. It's innovation made easy for our clients and exciting for Axiom talent!" Max Junestrand https://lnkd.in/e-eVV6tM #LegalTechTalk #LegalTech #Legal #Law #LegalAI #Partnership
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Teresa Sebastian, NACD.DC
As a fellow Board member of Inderpal Bhandari at The AES Corporation, NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) and Carnegie Mellon are fortunate to leverage Inderpal's deep experience in technology to bring the AI Oversight Certificate for Directors program to board directors. I highly recommend the program and certification as board members are challenged with enhancing innovation within the enterprise. AI governance is indeed a part of shareholder value creation.
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**Legal Tech Transformation: Definely's $30M Series B** Definely's recent $30M Series B funding round underscores the growing need for efficiency in contract review processes. Their innovative suite not only enhances productivity but also promises to reshape how legal professionals approach drafting and reviewing contracts. As the legal landscape evolves, technology like this will play a vital role in improving operational efficiencies. How do you see legal tech evolving in the next few years, especially within family offices? #investing #innovation #familyoffice #finance
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WebCraftingCode
In a significant legal case, U.S. District Judge Nina Wang has imposed sanctions on attorneys representing MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, resulting in a total fine of $6,000. This decision stems from a court filing that included numerous misquotes and citations to fictitious cases, allegedly drafted with the aid of AI tools. The context is pivotal: Lindell was found liable for defamation against former Dominion Voting Systems executive Eric Coomer, who was awarded over $2.3 million in damages. This incident raises critical questions about the role of generative AI in legal practice, particularly regarding the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated content. Judge Wang's ruling highlights a concerning trend where reliance on AI, without adequate verification, can lead to severe professional repercussions. Legal professionals are urged to adopt best practices, such as integrating human review and employing robust citation validation systems, to mitigate risks associated with AI hallucinations. As the legal landscape evolves, these developments serve as a reminder of the importance of combining technological innovation with rigorous compliance to uphold the integrity of the legal profession. For more details, you can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/edjWP7i7
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