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RChilli CEO Wins Indian Achievers’ Award


RChilli, a leading recruitment analytics solution provider, is proud to announce that its CEO, Vinay Johar, has won the Indian Achievers’ Award. It is a prestigious award as it is given for business excellence and recognizes both the professional and social achievements of an individual.

At present, RChilli is serving 1600+ customers in more than 33 countries across the globe with its intelligent solutions such as Resume Parser, Search & Match Engine, Taxonomy 3.0, and Enrichment Marketplace.

Vinay is a serial entrepreneur, and RChilli is his third venture. He started the company with a vision of creating intelligent AI plugins for the HR tech market and integrating them with global solutions.

Keeping in mind the growing need of the market, Vinay wanted to create a cloud-based, agile, scalable, affordable, and customizable AI plugin for the HR Tech industry that could offer remarkable results to the users. The idea was to make use of best-in-class technology and the latest processes to create such an amazing solution. This vision made him start RChilli as a startup with limited resources and team, and today, RChilli is one of the leaders in the HR technology space.

On receiving this award, Vinay Johar said, “I always get a feeling of satisfaction when we receive industry acknowledgment. This assures us that we are making the right progress. RChilli team has worked remarkably well to build this amazing technology that is intelligent, supports multi-language, and is scalable to process billions of documents.

“Thanks to everyone for their incredible support and guidance, which helped us to reach this level.”

Since its inception, RChilli is doing exceptionally well and offering exclusive products and features to its users. With its latest release of deep learning resume parsing module, and a perfect adoption of AI + ML technology in its latest version of resume parser, RChilli 8.0.0, RChilli is fulfilling its commitment of offering exclusive services by using the best technology and latest processes.

Read this blog for more insights. https://www.rchilli.com/blog/another-win-for-rchilli-its-award-time-now

To know more about RChilli and its products, go to rchilli.com.

About RChilli

RChilli is the most trusted partner for Parsing, Matching, and Data Enrichment for global recruiting platforms. Its market audience includes ATS, job boards, and enterprises that need to parse large amounts of resumes or jobs in a scalable manner. They get more productive by using automated parsing, matching, and scoring system and get perfect candidates in a fraction of time.

About Indian Achievers’ Award

Indian Achievers’ Award promotes achievements that inspire businesses and communities. It gives recognition to individuals who bring glory to the nation through their outstanding achievements.

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Skafos.ai appoints Jody Stoehr as Chief Revenue Officer as part of surging sales growth


Skafos.ai allows brands to authentically connect with their customer similar to a brick and mortar experience.

Skafos.ai, the world’s leading interactive guided shopping platform for the eCommerce industry, today announced the executive appointment of Jody Stoehr as Chief Revenue Officer.

“After meeting the team at Skafos.ai, and their customers, I quickly realized the Company’s innovations in interactive UX, Visual AI, and deep machine learning were allowing brands to authentically influence the preferences and the personal intent of each shopper,” said Jody Stoehr, Chief Revenue Officer at Skafos.ai. “It’s evident that Skafos.ai is the only next-gen eCommerce product available that simplifies the online shopping experience in an interactive, highly visual, and personal manner and allows brands to authentically connect with their customer similar to a brick and mortar experience. I’m proud to join this amazing team.”

Stoehr brings more than 25 years of sales and consultative retail marketing experience to Skafos.ai, where she will leverage her deep retail industry expertise and network to lead and coordinate Skafos.ai’s sales and business development functions.

Previously, Stoehr served as the VP of Client Engagement at Reflektion where she was responsible for building a cross-functional team designed to assist some of the world’s notable retailers in the adoption and expansion of the company’s personalization solutions. She also was the Managing Director of R2integrated’s (R2i) Seattle office where she was responsible for the office profitability, growth, and development of full-service marketing solutions for Fortune 1000 companies including Amazon, Microsoft, and Bluetooth. She also held prominent sales and growth positions in other notable companies such as Marconi, Bell Atlantic Mobile, and Fujitsu/DMR Consulting.

“Jody’s depth and breadth of experience assisting major retail brands will help further our engagement with customers and the retail industry at large,” said Michael Prichard, CEO, Skafos.ai. “Jody brings tremendous value to the Skafos.ai team. We’re excited to have her on board and value her leadership as we continue to rapidly grow.”

In addition to her executive career, Stoehr has served as an advisor, board member, and committee chair for various tech startups and organizations including R2integrated and Sales and Marketing Executives International (SMEI). She and her teams have received numerous awards for extraordinary performance including the SIIA CODiE Awards, Adobe Marketing Cloud Partner of the Year Award, Top Seattle Digital Agency, Best Marketing Engagement Campaign, and Pulse Award in Integrated B2B, among others.

About Skafos.ai

Skafos.ai’s interactive guided shopping platform helps online retailers improve sales conversion, increase basket size, and authentically connect with their shoppers through interactive guided experiences and real-time personalization.

Founded in 2017, by pioneers in user experience, mobile, visual AI, and deep learning, Skafos.ai is a venture-backed company bringing the next generation of authentic personalization to online shopping. It’s platform uniquely combines individual shopper preferences, visual AI and deep learning to create more intimate and impactful commerce experiences throughout the shopping continuum.

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Franklin Energy Announces Founder Paul Schueller Moving to Board of Directors, Industry Veteran Jim Madej New CEO


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Jim Madej, CEO of Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group

We’re at a critical point in our industry’s evolution and I believe we’re well-suited to deliver the innovative, customer-focused solutions our industry needs.

Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group, the leading demand-side management firm in the utility industry, announced today the appointment of Jim Madej as the company’s new chief executive officer. Madej succeeds founder Paul Schueller, who has served as CEO since Franklin Energy’s inception in 1994 and recently announced his transition to the company’s board of directors.

Madej will guide the strategic direction and lead the executive teams of Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group. With more than 30 years in the energy industry, Madej brings an extensive background in business transformation, operational leadership, energy efficiency and customer experience.

“I’m happy to welcome Jim into our Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group family,” said Schueller. “It was important for us to find someone with industry experience, who fits into our culture and could help our exceptional team continue to evolve. Stepping back isn’t easy, but I am confident that Jim will take the reins and continue to push this organization forward, while holding true to our core focus.”

Madej was most recently CEO at Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC), where he led the company through an extensive transformation, driving improvements in customer diversification, security, leadership, product development, and branding. Prior to that, Madej was the Chief Customer Officer at National Grid USA and the Director of National Sales and Service at Hess Corporation. He also held numerous leadership roles at General Electric, where he began his career. Madej currently sits on the Board of Vermont Public Broadcast System (VT PBS) and is an advisory board member of Custom Essence.

“I am excited to be joining a company with incredibly deep expertise and capabilities that can integrate people, platforms and products to better support the modern customer journey,” said Madej. “Growing and optimizing business for a sustainable energy future is my passion and it’s uniquely aligned with Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group’s purpose. We’re at a critical point in our industry’s evolution and I believe we’re well-suited to deliver the innovative, customer-focused solutions our industry needs.”

About Franklin Energy

Franklin Energy delivers flexible energy efficiency and grid optimization programs that enable utilities to achieve their highest-priority goals. The company’s integrated in-house services and proven software provide deeper personalization and insights, acting as a true partner to utilities. Franklin’s NGAGE™ platform is a scalable end-to-end technology that seamlessly integrates utility portfolio programs into a single interface for more efficient management and more effective customer engagement. The company is celebrating its 25th year serving the utility industry, with solutions implemented by more than 1,000 experts in more than 60 offices across 26 states and provinces.

About AM Conservation Group

Since 1989, AM Conservation Group has been the utility industry’s leading provider of energy- and water-saving products, kits and online stores. We manufacture and distribute nearly 400 energy efficiency and water conservation products, which are custom engineered for the unique needs of the industry and carry ENERGY STAR® and WaterSense® certifications. AM Conservation Group’s product lines include Niagara Conservation and Simply Conserve®.

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Kazi Monirul Kabir becomes Member of Forbes Technology Council


Kazi Monirul Kabir

We are honored to welcome Kazi Monirul Kabir into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, Our mission is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a social capital-driven network that helps every member to make an even greater impact on the business world

Kazi Monirul Kabir, Tech Entrepreneur, and Founder of Spider Digital Innovation (http://www.spiderdigital.io), a South Asia based Digital Transformation Company, has been accepted into Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class Technology Executives and Entrepreneurs.

Kazi Monirul Kabir was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.

“We are honored to welcome Kazi Monirul Kabir into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Technology Council. “Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating, social capital-driven network that helps every member to make an even greater impact on the business world.”

As a member of the Council, Monirul will connect and collaborate with other respected leaders in Forbes’s private forums. Monirul will also be invited to work with a professional editorial team to share his expert insights in original business articles on Forbes.com, and to contribute to published Q&A panels alongside other experts.

I am super excited to be on the Forbes Technology Council, I hope to contribute and learn from engaging with one of the world’s most exclusive Think tank and Tech Entrepreneur community. My aim would be to work on making technology work for the social good of common people across South East Asia and the Middle East

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PoolRe Insurance Corporation Processing Claims For COVID-19 Pandemic Losses


PoolRe Insurance Corp. has received and is evaluating stop-loss claims for its quota share participants for losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. While most commercial insurance policies have sought to exclude pandemic-related losses, certain coverages issued by insurers participating in PoolRe’s stop loss and quota share programs have submitted claims related to the pandemic that may call into effect coverage.

PoolRe serves the captive insurance industry by providing a stop-loss insurance pool that allows participating captives to reduce their overall risk by reinsuring certain losses to a pool that is shared among participants. Many hundreds of insureds participate in the arrangement. Stop loss coverages which PoolRe offers include claims related to regulatory changes, loss of services, and trade/supply chain disruption issued by participating captive insurers some of which may implicate COVID-19 pandemic related claims.

PoolRe is currently receiving claims from participating insureds from COVID-19 related loss events. Just as captive insurance companies have allowed many American businesses to weather the storm of the current economic crisis brought on by COVID-19, PoolRe is assisting those companies in distributing risks among participating insurers. Just last year, the PoolRe administered risk pool provided stop-loss coverage on claims related to trade disputes and disruptions as a result of increased tariffs and other trade restrictions.

If a company providing your insureds coverage is currently a participant in the PoolRe administered risk pool, you are encouraged to provide notice of all claims to your captive and its insurance manager and to PoolRe. If you have a captive insurance company and would like more information about joining the PoolRe risk pool, please contact Lance McNeel at lmcneel@CapstoneAssociated.com.

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Global software technology leader Jenkon introduces Direct Selling veteran Meredith Berkich as Chief Growth Officer


To lead this expansion and launch of a new technology suite, we are very excited to announce the addition of Meredith Berkich as our Chief Growth Officer

The award-winning software provider, Jenkon, welcomes Meredith Berkich as Chief Growth Officer, spearheading business development and new growth strategies. She brings over 25 years of executive experience in corporate direct selling and sales force development. Meredith’s C-level leadership has led to triple-digit increases in revenue, with both billion-dollar and multi-national direct sellers.

“In unprecedented times, the need for innovation, adaptability, and speed with technology has never been more paramount. It is in times such as these that leaders of the future emerge. Over the last 40 years, Jenkon has consistently proven itself to be the industry-leader during significant change in the digital landscape. This month, we are announcing a new solution suite that will vault direct sellers into greater opportunities with online sales, product promotion, social selling, referral marketing and the expanding gig economy.” says Robert Cavitt, Jenkon CEO. “To lead this expansion and launch of a new technology suite, we are very excited to announce the addition of Meredith to our team.

‘In direct selling, nothing is more important than our independent representatives and retail customers. Meredith’s unique experience as a sales leader at billion-dollar, direct sellers will bring invaluable perspective and excitement to our organization, product development and customer relationships.’

Meredith adds her enthusiasm; “I have been a super-fan of Jenkon for over 15 years, and a corporate client as well. Having worked with numerous software companies, I know first-hand the value of a true partnership from design to implementation and measurements. As hard as direct selling teams work to drive business forward, efforts should never be hindered by technology. I am privileged to join in Jenkon’s digital leadership of empowering direct sellers worldwide, both field and corporate.

Meredith will focus on growth strategy, designs, and processes to support Jenkon’s continued expansion. Working closely with industry partners and clients, she will bring her unique experience as a field leader to the enterprise-software marketplace in direct selling.

Customers and guests are invited to visit http://www.jenkon.com to learn more about Jenkon solutions and to request a complimentary consultation. On Facebook & LinkedIn: Jenkon Software

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Bay Street Adds Dynamic Duo to Service Retail Investors


Ekenna joins Bay Street Capital as Director of Planning. Prior to Bay Street, Ekenna spent five years in the brokerage world with Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. He provides personalized guidance to individuals and families in the Bay Area to define and accomplish their financial goals.

Ekenna is one of the few African American advisors that has earned the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation. Only 1.5% of all CFP® holders are African American and of those, even fewer work for minority-owned firms. He has also earned his Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®) designation and graduated from Black Hills State University after completing 4 years of collegiate football with a BS in Finance & Economics.

Arnaldo joins Bay Street as Chief Lending Officer after serving 10 years at JPMorgan Chase. He will oversee all lending operations for homeowners and investment buyers and be responsible for maintaining Bay Street’s loan portfolio.

Arnaldo was a collegiate swimmer for the University of Brasil and studied Kinesiology and Exercise Science. After moving to the Bay Area, he attended Diablo Valley College as an English major. He is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Bay Street Capital Holdings is a minority-owned independent investment advisory firm headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. We manage portfolios with the goal of maintaining and increasing total assets and income. Although many advisors may focus on maximizing returns, we place a higher priority on managing total risk and volatility.

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Charles Galea Joins dicentra as Director of Clinical Research – Business Development


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Learn more at www.dicentra.com

“We’ve been fortunate to see our clinical trials division grow at a great rate even during a global pandemic,” states Vice President, Peter Wojewnik. “Charles will be able to aid us in our execution of clinical trials and lead the division’s continued growth and success well into the future.”

dicentra, a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) and global consulting firm for the life sciences and food industries, is pleased to announce that Charles Galea has joined its clinical trials division as its new Director of Clinical Research – Business Development.

Charles is an accomplished and results-driven sales executive with over 10 years of expertise in business management, account relations, client acquisition and retention, budgeting, and achieving remarkable business growth.

“Our CRO plays such an integral part in the advancement of the global nutraceutical industry and I look forward to helping our clients reach their goals, help substantiate their claims, and ultimately grow,” states Charles Galea, Director of Clinical Research.

Charles will be leading the relationship, satisfaction, and retention of clients for the clinical trial division, and will be working directly with the senior leadership team to support the continued growth of the CRO division.

“We’ve been fortunate to see our clinical trials division grow at a great rate even during a global pandemic,” states Vice President, Peter Wojewnik. “Charles will be able to aid us in our execution of clinical trials and lead the division’s continued growth and success well into the future.”

About dicentra

dicentra is a full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) and professional consulting firm that specializes in addressing all matters related to safety, quality and compliance for all product categories in the life sciences and food industries. We evaluate, implement, and provide all the necessary support for nutraceutical and food products to gain market access and build confidence in your brand. We achieve this through our four business divisions: Life Sciences, Food Safety & Quality, Global Certifications, and Clinical Trials. Since our inception in 2002, we have completed over 18,000 projects and serviced over 1,200 companies internationally.

Our beautiful CRO clinic is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, one of the world’s most multicultural cities, boasting over 200 ethnic groups. With over 6.5 million people located right at our doorstep, we are able to recruit study subjects for clinical trials at a very fast rate, allowing our study sponsors to obtain their results sooner. For more information, visit http://www.dicentra.com.

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Greenberg Traurig’s Chinh H. Pham Elected to Board of Trustees of the Museum of Science, Boston


Chinh H. Pham, chair of Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Emerging Technology Group and co-chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property (IP) Group in Boston, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Museum of Science, Boston. The Museum of Science, Boston Board of Trustees acts as ambassadors, advocates, and supporters of the Museum. Pham will serve a three-year term.

Pham focuses his practice on the strategic creation, implementation, and protection of intellectual property rights for technology and life science clients, ranging from ventured backed companies to multinational corporations. As part of his practice, Pham works with his clients to leverage their key innovations for strategic commercial and business opportunities. Pham was named a “Technology Law Trailblazer,” by National Law Journal, a “Top Emerging Tech Lawyer” by TechCrunch, and was recognized as a leading IP Strategist by IAM Strategy 300.

A longtime supporter of the museum, Pham served as chair of the Board of Museum Advisors since 2018, as chair of the Fundraising and Events Committee since 2016, and previously served as vice-chair of the museum’s Discoverers Committee. Additionally, Pham has participated since 2009 as a member of the museum’s Boston Marathon team in support of Traveling Programs, which brings science and technology to schools and communities that may otherwise not be able to come to the museum.

The museum’s mission is to play a leading role in transforming the nation’s relationship with science and technology. The Museum of Science, Boston is committed to deepening the public’s relationship with science and technology by leading efforts throughout the United States and abroad, in both formal and informal educational arenas, to redefine the roles that science centers can play.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Boston Office: Established in 1999, Greenberg Traurig’s Boston office is home to approximately 70 attorneys practicing in the areas of bankruptcy and restructuring, corporate, emerging technology, energy, environmental, gaming, governmental affairs, intellectual property, labor and employment, life sciences and medical technology, litigation, public finance, and real estate. An important contributor to the firm’s international platform, the Boston office includes a team of nationally recognized attorneys with both public and private sector experience. The team offers clients the value of decades of legal experience and hands-on knowledge of the local business community, supported by the firm’s vast network of global resources.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2200 attorneys in 41 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.

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Congoleum® Corporation Initiates Voluntary Reorganization Proceedings


“Congoleum is EBITDA-positive and growing, but we must achieve a more viable capital structure,” said Congoleum CEO Chris O’Connor. ” Today’s reorganization announcement represents a decisive, positive step that will strengthen our position for future prosperity.

Congoleum®, one of America’s oldest resilient flooring manufacturers, founded in 1886, today announced that it has initiated voluntary reorganization proceedings in the District of New Jersey under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The Company intends to use the court process to pursue a financial restructuring designed to reduce its current debt load, maximize value and position the Company for long-term success. Congoleum plans to continue operating in the ordinary course of business, under the court’s supervision, and remains committed to being the consumer-centric Company that has shaped the resilient flooring industry for more than a century.

“Congoleum is EBITDA-positive and growing, but we must achieve a more viable capital structure,” said Congoleum CEO Chris O’Connor. ” Today’s reorganization announcement represents a decisive, positive step that will strengthen our position for future prosperity. Over the past 134 years, Congoleum has earned the distinction of being one of the most respected and well-recognized national flooring brands. We will continue serving our customers, employees and other stakeholders, operating business as usual throughout this process.”

Congoleum has a long and storied history as a market-leader driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and committed to excellence in design, quality and innovation. The invention of in-register embossing for sheet goods, introducing the world’s first rigid and groutable LVT and most recently the launch of its patented, digitally printed, PVC-free Cleo™ family of products are but a few of the innovations that have not only driven the industry forward but have quite literally changed the way the world sees resilient flooring.

“Despite our numerous achievements during the past several years, the Company remains saddled with high legacy debt and increasing costs associated with running the business. As the industry adapts to changes in product mix, import vs. domestic production, and rising operating costs, these contributing factors make the current level of debt unsustainable,” O’Connor explained. “For the last few months, we have engaged in discussions with our lenders to evaluate a range of potential strategic plans for the Company. Ultimately, we determined that the best way to protect the Company, for the benefit of all stakeholders, is to reorganize through this court-supervised process.”

Stressing that it is “business as usual” at Congoleum, O’Connor noted that the Company had proactively filed expected motions as part of the court-supervised process and intends to work closely with creditors, customers and employees to identify value-maximizing restructuring plans that will benefit all stakeholders.

“Congoleum is a heritage American brand that has been in business since 1886,” O’Connor said. “We have a very tenured workforce of more than 300 people who live and breathe our values of teamwork, quality and creative problem solving. I am extremely confident and optimistic about our future.”

For additional information about the reorganization, please visit: http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov or https://cases.primeclerk.com/congoleum/Home-Index.

About Congoleum

Since 1886 Congoleum Corporation has been committed to developing innovative flooring products that push the industry forward. Congoleum holds numerous patents for novel creations over the years, and these patents have resulted in products that are like no others in the industry.

Congoleum manufactures residential and commercial resilient products that are engineered with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and that demonstrate Congoleum’s quality and design leadership. With more than 5,000 retailers selling Congoleum products across North America, Congoleum is proud of its strong and iconic past, energized by the future and as always, unwavering in its commitment to quality, design and innovation.

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