Martina Kochli, CEO of MyJourney and a world class Pickleball coach says, “My Pickleball Coach provides the world’s best Pickleball coaches to players to improve their skills and measure their DUPR progress. When players get better, they play more pickleball, they influence their friends to play, and the sport grows. The “DUPR challenge” is built inside of My Pickleball Coach and enables players to work on skills that grow their skills and their DUPR.”
Pickleball players from beginners to advanced can download the My Pickleball coach app and run the DUPR Challenge to receive a custom report on their game. They then can activate personalized 1-1 coaching from top ranked professional players and coaches like Collin Johns, Martina Kochli, Jordan Briones, Zane Navratil, John Cincola right on their phone. My Pickleball Coach activates coaching for you and 2 playing partners for $ 19,99 month cancel anytime subscription. The experience begins with the DUPR skills analysis of your pickleball video and personalized coaching of your on paddle and off paddle skills. Players return video to their coach from indoor or outdoor games reviewing and improving skills such as shot selection, court position, and partner chemistry.
About DUPR
DUPR is the gold standard in Pickleball ratings and event management, and is the official ratings system for MLP and PPA. In November of 2022, DUPR successfully launched a collegiate Pickleball national championship in which 16 co-ed teams participated using the same unique team format used in MLP.
MyJourney is the developer of My Pickleball Coach and is the inventor of Coaching as-a Service technology that provides one-on-one and scalable coaching. Their technology powers the digital coaching platform with TaylorMade and Alex Morgan’s MyJourney Soccer.
Professional-grade remote recording solution free as part of Descript
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Descript, the simple, powerful video and audio editor, announced the acquisition of remote recording studio SquadCast. As of today, the professional-grade remote recording solution is free as part of Descript. Podcasters and video creators now have a single tool for their entire production workflow, from recording to publishing.
“Remote recording has become an essential part of the podcaster’s workflow. And so far, podcasters have been forced to choose between something like Zoom that records at lower quality and is subject to internet glitches, or a pricey subscription to a dedicated remote recording service,” said Andrew Mason, CEO of Descript. “With our acquisition of SquadCast, podcasters have a battle-tested professional grade remote recording studio integrated right into their editor, for no additional cost.”
“Descript is the best way to make videos and podcasts. Together our users have the most powerful and most affordable tool to do what they love all in one place,” said Rock Felder, Co-Founder and CFO of SquadCast.
Descript + SquadCast = Complete Stack Remote recording is a staple in every podcaster’s tool stack. Now, creators can record audio and video podcasts from anywhere and when they’re finished, their recordings will be automatically transcribed and ready for editing in Descript.
From there, Descript’s powerful AI-fueled editing features take over. AI voices, Studio Sound, transcription, automatic filler word removal, Regenerate, Eye Contact – Descript’s adaptability allows any creator, in any type of workflow, to create anything from an audio podcast to a sophisticated multicam video with multiple layers of video, b-roll, audio, with video and audio effects, and transitions.
“As long-time users of both Descript and SquadCast, this is going to be game-changing for our team,” said Pat Flynn, host of the Smart Passive Income podcast. “These two world-class tools coming together will streamline recording with our guests, improve the listening experience for our audience, and save us countless hours of production time behind the scenes.”
Descript customers will get remote recording included immediately in their subscriptions for free. SquadCast customers can choose to switch their subscription to Descript to get its editing capabilities at no additional cost.
Podcast Movement The Descript team will be at Podcast Movement in Denver, CO, from August 21-24, 2023 (booth #700). You can hear directly from the team on the following panels:
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Best Practices for Video Podcasting – 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
How to Stay Agile in Podcast Marketing in an Evolving Medium – 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM
AI Tools that will Supercharge Your Social Media – 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
The Nuance of Narrative: Unraveling the Art of Storytelling with Successful Podcasters – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Wednesday, August 23
The Ultimate Substack for Building a Podcast Business – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
About Descript Descript is a new kind of video editor that’s as easy as a doc. With tons of cool AI-powered features built into an intuitive interface, Descript powers YouTube and TikTok channels, top podcasts, and businesses using video for marketing, sales, internal training and collaboration. Descript aims to make video a staple of every communicator’s toolkit, alongside docs and slides.
Descript was founded by Groupon co-founder Andrew Mason in San Francisco in 2017 and has raised a total of $100M from Andreessen Horowitz, OpenAI, Redpoint Ventures, and Spark Capital. Individual investors include Daniel Gross, Devdatta Akhawe, Alex Blumberg, Jack Conte, Justine Ezarik, Todd Goldberg, Jean-Denis Greze, John Lilly, Tobi Lutke, Bharat Mediratta, Shishir Mehrotra, Casey Neistat, Brian Pokorny, Raghavendra Prabhu, Lenny Rachitsky, Naval Ravikant, Jay Simons, Jake Shapiro, Rahul Vohra, and Ev Williams.
“It is deeply meaningful to support this event knowing the rooted premise for Brave Inspires Brave, and what H.E. Dame Heather McWilliam, is working to accomplish for inspiring others to walk bravely in their lives. I have come to personally know her and her work from the global charities she supports, and the goodwill shown to so many. The line up she has assembled are heart driven leaders who are talented beyond measure and mirror this bravery in their own respect”, says Mr. Gunn.
One of Mr. Gunn’s favorite quotes is from John Bunyan, “”You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” Those who know him understand that being anchored in wisdom of the heart is a foundational block for KUOG Corporation’s success reaching the Inc 5000 in back-to-back years during the thick of the pandemic. As well as its success as proven provider to the federal government support our Warfighters. “Being able to be part of this global impact event in sponsoring Brave Inspires Brave virtual event means a great deal to our team. It is meaningful to know great leaders and other brave souls such as H. E. Dame Denisa Gokovi Founder of Hoinser Media and Sarah Godbout, or SG the woman behind SG My Life and co-founder of ICON™ who are making this world a better place” Mr. Gunn mentions.
H.E. Dame Heather has been awarded from Honiser Group a Global Icon, Top Personality, Royal Award. She has been nominated as a 2023 Women of Inspiration Finalist with The Universal Womens Network™ along with other meaningful accolades that she often doesn’t mention. Inclusive of this she was a contributing author to the award-winning best-selling books from “Books of Peace” and “Uncovering the Brave Within: Vulnerable Stories from Female Impact Leaders”. To learn more of Brave Inspires Brave and what H.E. Dame Heather McWilliam is doing with her team to impact visit www.braveinspiresbrave.com She can be found on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter as well.
This virtual event will take place on August 19th-20th. Gain access to this potent event driven by impacting others to elevate and act on their bravery within here or at http://braveinspiresvc.com/.
The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate ticked up to an astonishing 2,238 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years.
For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to http://www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, available on newsstands beginning Tuesday, August 23.
“Running a business has only gotten harder since the end of the pandemic,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “To make the Inc. 5000—with the fast growth that requires—is truly an accomplishment. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that are building our future.”
With more than 2 million loans generated through in-person transactions as of Q2 2023, Sunbit’s expansion directly reflects its increasing adoption, industry endorsements, and strategic technology integrations.
Sunbit’s unique point-of-sale technology has now been successfully integrated into over 20,000 brick-and-mortar locations across the United States, revolutionizing how consumers handle unexpected expenses. Today, Sunbit is the de facto leader in financing technology within the automotive fixed operations industry, used in over 40% of auto dealership service centers and over 9,000 dental locations, where demand for Sunbit’s technology is driving hundreds of millions annually in gross sales for merchants across the Sunbit network. The by-invitation-only Sunbit Card has shown promising cardholder growth and will be unlocked for the general public in 2024.
Sunbit’s impact extends beyond individuals, positively impacting merchants’ financial performance. With over 130,000 service professionals certified to offer Sunbit’s technology, merchants are better equipped to deliver an exceptional customer financing experience and foster loyalty.
About Sunbit Sunbit builds financial technology for real life. Our technology eases the stress of paying for life’s expenses by giving people more options on how and when they pay. Sunbit offers a no-fee credit card that can be managed through a powerful mobile app and a point-of-sale payment option available at more than 20,000 service locations, including auto dealership service centers, optical practices, dentist offices, veterinary clinics, and specialty healthcare services. Sunbit is a two-time Inc. 5000 honoree. The financial technology company was also named a Most Loved Workplace®, Best Point of Sale Company, A NA. Deloitte Technology Fast 500 company, and a Top Fintech Startup by CB Insights.
Methodology Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2022. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2022 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.
About Inc. Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work reaches more than 50 million people across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com.
For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, slated for October 31 – November 2 in San Antonio, visit http://conference.inc.com/.
“Suite360 stands as a beacon of transformative change, offering educational leaders an empowering tool to cultivate essential social-emotional learning skills in their students. With a meticulously curated collection of 1,800 research-backed lessons, Suite360 aligns with the Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL), enabling students to develop vital proficiencies such as self-awareness, social awareness and responsible decision-making. This endorsement by LearnPlatform reaffirms Suite360’s pivotal role in reshaping education, equipping educators to create a positive learning environment where students’ well-being thrives alongside their academic success,” said JP Guilbault, CEO at Navigate360.
“When we better understand the needs of our students, we can create a positive learning environment where students feel supported and heard. Our students’ mental health is connected to their overall academic success, graduation rates, absences and so much more—making this such an important conversation in education,” said Melissa Ragan, Chief Learning Officer at Navigate360. “The principles set forth by ESSA advocate for the conscientious utilization of the school improvement cycle and ESSA’s four tiers of evidence. These are tools employed to discern solutions that align with the specific requirements of student populations. Notably, Tier IV, referred to as “Demonstrates a Rationale,” mandates a clear logical model or theory of action, solid research backing and ongoing efforts by educational agencies or research bodies to evaluate effectiveness. The validation of Suite360 by LearnPlatform serves as a confirmation that the solution possesses a well-defined logical foundation and satiates the requirements of ESSA’s Tier IV criteria.”
About Navigate360 Navigate360 is the premier provider of safety solutions for schools, leading to enhanced student well-being. With more than 20 years of experience, our multifaceted, layered approach—providing everything from curricula that support positive behavior and self-image to campus physical safety and personnel training—focuses on incident prevention. Currently, more than 14 million students are attending schools using Navigate360 solutions. To learn more, visit https://www.navigate360.com.
The educational program will highlight the industry in a special episode…
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — “Empowered”, the educational program hosted by the iconic Meg Ryan, is excited to announce a content partnership with GIGAFLIGHT, a leading name in the aerospace industry. This collaboration aims to create effective and entertaining educational content that delves into the latest advances and innovations within the aerospace sector, highlighting key personnel from GIGAFLIGHT’s talented team. As a provider of technology and componentry to carriers of all sizes, GIGAFLIGHT’s consistency and stellar service record made them a perfect organization with whom to partner.
The aerospace industry has long been a beacon of human ingenuity, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in exploration and technology. “Empowered” and GIGAFLIGHT share a common vision of inspiring the next generation of aerospace enthusiasts and industry innovators by providing insights into this fascinating field.
Through the short-form documentary, viewers will explore the forefront of aerospace technology, research, and development, and the teams that are required to allow these critical industries to operate effectively.
“The discovery process with Empowered has been great,” stated Ben Hackett, President and CEO of GIGAFLIGHT. “It’s allowed us to take a step back and look at the broad picture to gain insight into who we are and what exactly we’re about. We’re very excited to bring this story to life and to educate the audience about the exciting world of aerospace interconnectivity.”
The documentary will feature in-depth interviews with key personnel from GIGAFLIGHT. Viewers can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the ever-evolving aerospace industry and the impact it has on various sectors, including technology, transportation, and space exploration.
“Our partnership with GIGAFLIGHT offers a unique outlet to enlighten diverse audiences through education”, said Senior Producer Marcy Knight. “By leveraging their expertise in the aerospace industry, we enable viewers to gain genuine insight into the industry’s technological advancements and explore its vast potential.” “Empowered” and GIGAFLIGHT’s collaborative effort signifies a commitment to education, innovation, and inspiring the next generation of aerospace professionals. The program’s production is slated to begin soon. For more information, please visit the official website of “Empowered” at http://www.empoweredprogram.com.
About “Empowered”: “Empowered” is a renowned educational program hosted by the esteemed Meg Ryan. The show aims to empower audiences by showcasing inspiring stories of innovation, technology, and leadership in various industries.
About GIGAFLIGHT: GIGAFLIGHT is a global provider of form, fit and function electronic cables, connectors and assemblies for use in demanding applications including avionics, defense, marine and motor sport. GIGAFLIGHT is continually developing new and bespoke cable products to promote interchangeability, reduce lead times and create cost savings for customers. For more information visit: https://www.gigaflightinc.com/
Additionally, 96 percent of respondents in favor of a 4-day work week say it would ‘somewhat’ or ‘vastly’ improve their work-life balance. Eighty-eight percent of those in favor also say it would ‘somewhat’ or ‘vastly’ improve their productivity at work.
“It’s very clear that workers are enthusiastic about a 4-day work week, and this could be an alternative for organizations to give workers more work/life balance, rather than instituting remote or hybrid work schedules if that does not fit with their culture,” comments Chief Career Advisor Stacie Haller. “Companies requiring in-person work are missing out on employees who only want remote/hybrid work, so a 4-day work week could be a good compromise that allows companies to attract more qualified applicants.”
However, 6 percent of respondents say they would be ‘not very’ or ‘not at all’ enthusiastic about switching to a 4-day schedule. Assuming their job responsibilities remain the same, 46 percent of respondents believe they would need to work over 9 hours per day on a 4-day work schedule.
This online poll was commissioned by ResumeBuilder.com and conducted via Pollfish from August 2 to 5, 2023. Respondents consist of a national sample of 1,000 full-time office workers who do not work a 4-day week, are between the ages of 22 and 65, are employed for wages, have a household income of at least $25,000 per year, and work at a company with six or more employees. To view the complete report, please visit https://www.resumebuilder.com/8-in-10-office-workers-say-4-day-work-week-would-make-them-more-productive/.
ABOUT RESUMEBUILDER.COM ResumeBuilder.com provides free templates to help create professional resumes. The website also offers up-to-date information and machine learning tools for job seekers. With a team of certified resume writers, recruiting experts, and hiring managers, users gain a competitive advantage and confidence to get hired faster. To learn more, visit https://www.resumebuilder.com/.
Mike joined Smith in 2004 as an Account Manager in the New York office. He was named to his most recent role of Trading Manager in 2012. His decades of experience in the industry and emphasis on relationship building will support his team’s efforts to provide tailored, innovative solutions to Smith’s customers worldwide. Mike is succeeding Anthony Chilelli, who served as the office’s General Manager since its opening 20 years ago and was recently named Smith’s Vice President of Business Development, North America.
“Mike is a pillar to rely on and one of the most trustworthy people I know,” said Anthony. “I am confident the New York office is in the right hands to amplify our successes and help our customers effectively navigate the dynamic semiconductor supply chain.”
About Smith
Founded in 1984, Smith sources, manages, and distributes the electronic components that go into everything from mobile phones and computers to appliances and automobiles. In 20 cities around the world, Smith’s legion of employees communicates in 50 languages and dialects and buys and sells components 24 hours per day, generating global annual sales in excess of $4.7 billion in 2022. Smith is always moving: helping manufacturers navigate market shifts; customizing supply chain solutions; testing components using cutting-edge technology. The support of Smith’s flexible Intelligent Distribution™ model optimizes customers’ supply chains from beginning to end, including offering customized options for IT asset disposition that deliver maximum ROI, sustainability, and security. Smith’s testing and logistics hubs in Houston, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, and Singapore cover critical areas like quality management, counterfeit prevention, and environmental safety. Smith’s operations, purchasing, and sales worldwide are seamlessly integrated with the company’s global IT infrastructure, offering real-time, global inventory and logistics visibility. Smith is the leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks number six among all global distributors. For more information, please visit http://www.smithweb.com or reach out to a Smith representative any time of day at +1 713.430.3000.
Virtual Mailbox Industry Leader, Anytime Mailbox, Celebrates Its 10-Year Anniversary: Credits 1,950+ Mail Center Partners and Globally Distributed Team For Its Success
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Anytime Mailbox and its virtual mailbox network celebrate 10 years of business this month.
Founders Matt Going and Marcel Buechi started the business in their home offices, working with their first operator mail locations and renters in the fall of 2013.
Now, with 1,950+ locations in the U.S. and worldwide, Anytime Mailbox has proven that it can provide technology solutions for small businesses, digital nomads, frequent travelers, families and individuals, and more. The company provides real street addresses so virtual mailbox renters can start companies, travel, take on a side hustle, and feel safer — all without missing a piece of mail.
Anytime Mailbox provides all renters with a street address to receive physical postal mail and packages, gives renters the freedom to access all their mail digitally from an app on their mobile device, and provides a much-needed layer of privacy protection.
Additionally, Anytime Mailbox has advocated for the work-from-home, digital nomad lifestyle since its inception. Anytime Mailbox itself started and continues to be a decentralized organization, allowing team members to work remotely.
“We truly have a worldwide team that has helped us accomplish our goals. Anytime Mailbox has continued to grow successfully each year by treating our renters, operators, and team members like family. I’m excited to see what we do over the next 10 years,” says Marcel Buechi, Anytime Mailbox CTO & co-founder.
“We’ve come a long way to create this vast network of operators. It’s thrilling to see how many locations we’re now working with, providing renters with an additional address and giving our partners an opportunity to drive incremental revenue,” says Buechi.
Matt Going, Anytime Mailbox CEO & co-founder, added, “It’s so rewarding to be celebrating our 10-year anniversary. We didn’t do this alone. With strong partnerships with our mail centers and our incredible team, we’ve passed this important threshold. I’m deeply proud to be part of our Anytime Mailbox family.”
About Anytime Mailbox
Anytime Mailbox is a leading provider of virtual mailbox software technology. The company provides virtual mailbox solutions to over 1,950+ mailbox business centers and coworking locations across the U.S. and internationally. The easy-to-use, app-based platform allows operator partners to provide their customers access to their physical mail via a mobile device or a computer.
“These individuals have demonstrated incredible technical acumen as well as a passion for customer service – a combination that exemplifies our core values at Omega Systems,” said Chief Operating Officer, Ben Tercha. “I congratulate each of them on their well-deserved new roles and look forward to both our employees and customers alike benefitting from their continued innovation, expertise and leadership.”
See below for more details on Omega’s latest round of promotions:
Andrew Neumann has been promoted to Vice President of Technical Services. Neumann joined Omega Systems in 2022 and most recently served as Director of Managed Services, overseeing the company’s Service Desk operations and Managed Services teams. As VP of Technical Services, Neumann will continue to lead these teams as well as gain responsibility for Omega’s Project Services, Field Services and Data Center teams, further aligning Omega’s technical resources and enhancing internal and external communication and service delivery.
Jonathan Seidman, in his current capacity as Service Desk Manager, Northeast Region, will assume leadership of The TNS Group’s Service Desk. Omega Systems acquired The TNS Group in December 2022. With oversight of the TNS help desk, Seidman will further ensure consistent customer service across Omega’s expanding Northeast region.
Thomas Ruppert has been promoted to Service Desk Supervisor, Northeast Region. Ruppert has been with Omega Systems for four years and will work alongside Seidman to manage the day-to-day IT support teams in the Northeast region, which serves a growing number of customers across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and other locations.
Alan Lawson has been promoted to Project Services Manager, Mid-Atlantic Region. Lawson joined Omega in August 2022 through its acquisition of PICS ITech and has played a vital role in integrating technical teams while continuing to deliver quality service to customers. In his new role, Lawson will lead the Project Services and Field Services teams in the Mid-Atlantic region, which includes technical staff from both the Mount Holly, NJ and Reading, PA offices.
Omega Systems is a leading managed service provider (MSP) and managed security service provider (MSSP) to mid-market organizations in the financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, government and professional services industries. Omega’s customer-first solutions are designed to address the growing regulatory, compliance and data processing needs of today’s highly regulated and security-conscious businesses. Omega has office locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
