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Communication Service for the Deaf Names Jessica Kennedy the New President of CSD Health

Communication Service for the Deaf

As September’s Deaf Awareness Month celebrations begin, Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) is happy to announce that Jessica Kennedy has been named the new President of CSD Health. Kennedy has previously served as CSD’s Vice President of Legal and Compliance. The new CSD health division will be the home of all the organization’s health care initiatives, with a focus on ensuring that there is equitable healthcare access for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, hard-of-hearing, and late-deafened people whose daily lives are impacted by barriers to accessible communications options within the healthcare system. One of the fundamental rights belonging to every human being is access to medical care. Yet, even within the United States, deaf communities are often not afforded this dignity. Changes must be made. CSD is prioritizing the healthcare space as a top issue for advocacy and change. “We believe Jessica is the perfect person to lead our work to achieve truly accessible and equitable healthcare experiences and outcomes for our community,” said Chris Soukup, CEO of CSD. “This division will confront the challenges within the healthcare system head-on and advocate for real and lasting change.” The current system is full of barriers that deaf communities must navigate daily. Users of American Sign Language (ASL) are at a higher risk for poor health knowledge and inequitable access to medical and behavioral care in our current health system due to cultural and language barriers. For example, miscommunication when using a third-party interpreter can result in more than simple frustration-- it jeopardizes primary care. Because of this, deaf communities often have significant health disparities and are often excluded from health outreach programs and mass media healthcare messages. Deaf patients can embody a unique culture that is unfamiliar to most medical and mental healthcare providers. This lack of cultural and linguistic competency often results in higher rates of inaccurate evaluations, misdiagnoses, and inappropriate treatments. To answer these concerns, Kennedy envisions the health division advocating for equitable and accessible health reform efforts, promoting innovative and transformative ideas to strengthen health care for deaf communities, bridging access in federal and state public health emergencies, and working towards culturally responsive medical providers for our communities. “Healthcare access is critical,” Kennedy signed in ASL. “Good health is a human need that binds all humanity together. When it is not accessible, or groups get left behind, that separates us as a global community. We must and will do better." About Communication Service for the Deaf Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) is the world's largest Deaf-led social impact organization. For more than four decades, CSD has been a leader in creating and providing accessible and innovative solutions for the Deaf community. Today, CSD continues its work to create opportunities for personal and economic growth within the Deaf community, explicitly addressing leadership and employment. For more information, please visit CSD and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. About Jessica Kennedy Jessica Kennedy is an attorney and disability rights advocate. As the Vice President of Legal and Compliance for Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc. (CSD), Ms. Kennedy proudly served as part of a team dedicated to empowering people with disabilities. Previously, she was the Deputy General Counsel and Policy Director at MNsure, contributing to the implementation and overhaul of Minnesota’s health insurance exchange and the dynamic policy landscape that followed. Prior to MNsure, Ms. Kennedy served as an in-house attorney for the Minnesota Department of Human Services, advising on healthcare and privacy issues. She received her B.A in political science from the University of Minnesota and her J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul. Ms. Kennedy currently serves as a board member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Bar Association and MNsure, as a board member representing consumers eligible for public health care program coverage. Media Contact: Waymon Hudson media@csd.org About Communication Service for the Deaf Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) is the largest Deaf-led social impact organization in the world. For more than four decades, CSD has been a leader in creating and providing accessible and innovative solutions for the Deaf community. Today, CSD continues its work to create opportunities for personal and economic growth within the Deaf community, specifically addressing leadership and employment. For more information, please visit CSD and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Contact Details Communication Service for the Deaf Waymon Hudson media@csd.org Company Website https://www.csd.org/

September 01, 2022 11:00 AM Central Daylight Time

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ClientPay Launches Partnership With American Institute Of Architects In New York

ClientPay

ClientPay, a leading payment technology for the Architectural Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, has announced its partnership with the American Institute of Architects in New York amplifying payment services for clients to pay anywhere at any time. The ClientPay and AIA New York partnership will offer ClientPay an exclusive for AIA New York members. “We strive to offer our members, most of whom practice architecture within the context of small firms, options that can improve their ability to streamline their business operations and profitability. ClientPay is one of those valuable tools that stood out to us, and we are excited to begin our partnership with them,” said Georgi Ann Bailey, Executive Vice President of AIA New York State. The American Institute of Architecture in New York thrives on its leadership, innovation, and setting the highest standards in the work of its members.The elected Board of Directors and diverse group of practitioners bring a wide range of experience to the chapter, creating solutions for planning, zoning, and social concerns of fellow architects in the United States. “We’re so excited to announce that AIA New York will offer ClientPay as an exclusive member benefit to its members. ClientPay’s technology saves firms time, and ensures higher collections, allowing architects to focus on their profession”,said Dru Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer of ClientPay. “Developed specifically for AEC industry professionals, ClientPay is a leading payments technology that can truly help these professionals better run their already thriving businesses.” For more information, head to ClientPay.com About ClientPay ClientPay was specifically created to make it easy for your clients to securely pay your firm with credit card, debit card, and eCheck payments. Our team works with you from the moment you sign up to ensure your success, backed by industry-leading technology that is trusted by more than 50,000 firms. Additionally, our technology surpasses standards for internet security and PCI compliance, so you can rest easy knowing your firm's data, as well as your clients' sensitive data, is always protected by bank-grade security Learn more at clientpay.com. About AIA New York The American Institute of Architects New York State (AIANYS) is composed of 13 chapters representing over 9,000 architecture professionals throughout New York and is the voice of the architectural community and a resource for its members in service to society. For more information visit aianys.org. ClientPay was specifically created to make it easy for your clients to securely pay your firm with credit card, debit card, and eCheck payments. Contact Details Keely Leonard +1 512-368-8988 kleonard@affinipay.com Company Website https://www.clientpay.com/

September 01, 2022 10:30 AM Central Daylight Time

NelsonHall recognizes Velocity Global as a ‘leader’ in global employer of record services

Velocity Global

Velocity Global, the leading provider of global talent solutions, has been named a leader in the NelsonHall Vendor Evaluation & Assessment Tool (NEAT) for global employer of record (EoR) services. The report, published today, evaluates vendors on their overall EoR services as well as their enabling technology, and recognizes Velocity Global for both its ability to deliver immediate customer benefit as well as its capability to meet future customer needs. “The global EoR market continues to grow and mature as companies look to access a truly global talent pool as Work from Anywhere policies continue to expand for years to come,” said Jeanine Crane-Thompson, Principal Analyst with NelsonHall’s HR Technology & Services practice. “As an early entrant in the employer of record market, Velocity Global has deep expertise providing firms a path to compliant global expansion in over 185 countries and all 50 U.S. states while its strong technology platform ensures a seamless experience for employers and talent.” As the largest global EoR provider, Velocity Global simplifies work by enabling companies to compliantly hire, manage, and pay workers anywhere in the world. The company’s Global Work Platform TM simplifies the employer and talent experience by combining proprietary cloud-based talent management technology, personalized expertise, and unmatched global scale. Specifically, NelsonHall highlights several strengths that position Velocity Global well to deliver customer benefit, including: Broad expertise. To support organizations looking for compliant international expansion and workforce management, Velocity Global offers comprehensive solutions and expertise in key growth segments, including independent contractor compliance, benefits, immigration, payroll, and payment management. Available funding. Successful Series A and a recent $400M Series B funding rounds in 2021 and 2022 will allow for continued R&D as well as potential inorganic growth strategies to expand front-end HR service offerings and add further functionalities to its Global Work Platform TM. Strong and expanded portfolio. Recent acquisitions of iWorkGlobal and Shield GEO in 2021 allowed Velocity Global to strengthen the company’s portfolio and add functionalities to its platform. Comprehensive services. Complementary services beyond EoR, including merger, acquisition, and divestiture consulting, help facilitate cross-border and carve-out transactions aligned with its global EoR operating model enabling clients to more quickly and efficiently execute and close deals. “We are proud to again be recognized as a leader in global EoR services by NelsonHall,” says Brad Collins, chief strategy officer at Velocity Global. “Our teams constantly innovate to simplify the process of compliantly hiring, managing, and paying talent anywhere, and NelsonHall highlights our platform’s ability to meet the needs of businesses today and in the future.” For deeper insights download our report here. About Velocity Global Velocity Global accelerates the future of work for anyone, anywhere, anyhow. Its Global Work Platform TM simplifies the employer and talent experience through its proprietary cloud-based talent management technology, backed by personalized expertise and unmatched global scale. The platform offers a full suite of talent solutions, including global Employer of Record and Contractor Management, to help companies onboard, manage, and pay talent in more than 185 countries and all 50 United States. Thousands of brands rely on Velocity Global to build international teams without the cost or complexity of setting up foreign legal entities or state registrations. Velocity Global was named a "Leader" in Global Employer of Record Services by prominent analyst firm NelsonHall. Founded in 2014, the company has hundreds of employees across six continents. For more information, visit velocityglobal.com. Contact Details Velocity Global Anja Koltes +1 720-650-4348 news@velocityglobal.com Company Website https://velocityglobal.com/

September 01, 2022 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Volatus Aerospace to Remotely Fly Multiple Drones in Las Vegas from Canada

Volatus Aerospace Corp.

At the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV: VOL) (OTCQB: VLTTF) ("Volatus" or "the Company") will demonstrate the current capabilities of remotely piloted operations by flying multiple drones from its remote operations center at the Lake Simcoe regional airport in Ontario on Tuesday, September 6 at the Henderson Equestrian Park North during their annual drone demo day. During the 20-minute flight, Richard Podolski, VP of Flight Operations for Volatus Aerospace, will remotely operate the drones from the Volatus Remote Operations Center in Canada including pre-flight authorizations, takeoff, and landing, much in the same way a pilot would operate a drone from the Company’s AERIEPORT nesting station. To meet the requirements of cross-border regulatory compliance, the Company will have FAA certified local pilots at the demonstration site. This demonstration follows the introduction of the AERIEPORT announced by the Company in June of this year and the special flight operations certificate for the remote operation of a drone received by the Company and announced in August of this year. About Volatus Aerospace: Volatus Aerospace Corp. is a leading provider of integrated drone solutions throughout Canada, the United States, Latin America and most recently in Europe. Operating a vast pilot network, Volatus serves commercial and defense markets with imaging and inspection, security and surveillance, equipment sales and support, training, and design, manufacturing, and R&D. Through its subsidiary Volatus Aviation, Volatus carries on the business of aircraft management, charter sales, and cargo services using piloted, remotely piloted, and autonomous aircraft. 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Such material factors and assumptions include, but are not limited to: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Corporation; meeting the continued listing requirements of the TSXV; and anticipated and unanticipated costs and other factors referenced in this news release and the Circular, including, but not limited to, those set forth in the Circular under the caption “Risk Factors”. Although the Corporation has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release and, other than as required by law, the Corporation disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Source: Volatus Aerospace Corp. TSXV: VOL Contact Details Rob Walker +1 514-447-7986 rob.walker@volatusaerospace.com Company Website https://volatusaerospace.com

September 01, 2022 07:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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How Are Companies Supercharging Their Brands with Web 3.0?

WonderFi Technologies

Web 3.0 is a topic which has generated a lot of excitement over recent years, with cryptocurrency, NFTs, decentralized finance (DeFi) and other blockchain technology going mainstream. But how are businesses taking advantage of this? This article discusses the issue with reference to Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX), Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE), Pearson PLC (NYSE: PSO) and WonderFi Technologies ( OTCQB: WONDF ) ( TSX: WNDR ). WonderFi Technologies ( OTCQB: WONDF ) ( TSX: WNDR ) operates as a DeFi software company and also an operator of licensed crypto trading platforms. It has developed a platform which integrates with the entire DeFi ecosystem, with the business serving customers around the world. WonderFi’s most recent earnings showed that it achieved revenue of CA$2.9m for the three-month period ended 30 June 2022, which demonstrates a substantial improvement over the past 12 months. The company’s ecosystem seeks to allow users access to a wealth of web 3.0 and centralized crypto and decentralized crypto functionality under the same roof. After combining with Bitbuy and Coinberry through acquisitions, WonderFi Technologies has become one of the largest crypto exchange businesses in Canada by number of registered users and daily trading volume. This is far from the limit of the company’s ambitions though, as it aims to repeat the success it has achieved in its homeland by expanding the Bitbuy regulated marketplace across the globe. Indeed, Kevin O'Leary, a strategic investor in WonderFi recently appeared on Logan Paul's Impaulsive podcast and said "I believe WonderFi will eventually become a giant holding company for all these licensed exchanges around the world". Therefore, the main value proposition for WonderFi is operating regulated cryptocurrency platforms. This blends well with growing institutional investor interest in the space, which became particularly evident at the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami earlier this year. These key players in crypto sense the world is changing and formal regulation could entice more investment to the space. Starbucks Corporation ( NASDAQ: SBUX ), which is headed by Howard Schultz, is the premier roaster, marketer and retailer of specialty coffee. The company offers packaged and single-serve coffees and teas, beverage-related ingredients and ready-to-drink beverages, as well as produces and sells bottled coffee drinks and a line of ice creams. The business serves customers worldwide. Starbucks Corporation’s most recent earnings showed that consolidated net revenues grew by 9% in the company’s third quarter, climbing to a quarterly record of $8.9bn. The business attracted headlines for accepting payments in cryptocurrency, though some critics branded the move a gimmick. However, it appears that Starbucks Corporation is more than committed to the idea of embracing Web 3.0. For example, Starbucks Corporation announced in May that it plans to launch a series of branded NFT collections. Ownership of these digital artworks will have access to exclusive experiences and perks. The company’s web 3.0 ambitions don’t even stop there, with the business hinting that it wants to create a Starbucks Digital Community Web3 platform. The company claims this platform could have the potential to pioneer the combination of an approachable, widely accessible front-end, backed by the right blockchain technologies that are fast and inexpensive. Other web 3.0 adopters include John Donahoe’s Nike Inc ( NYSE: NKE ), which designs, develops and markets athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessory products for men, women and children. The company sells its products to retail stores, through its own stores, subsidiaries and distributors, serving customers worldwide. The sportswear giant’s most recent earnings update showed a slight dip in fourth quarter revenues, which fell by 1% to $12.2bn. However, the company’s online service is expanding, seeing sales rise by 7% to $4.8bn. The impact of this was countered by difficulties in the business’ wholesale operation. Nike Inc’s expansion of its online offering doesn’t just stop with a virtual storefront for sportswear purchases though, as the company is perhaps a surprise adopter of web 3.0 innovation. Indeed, Nike Inc has even acquired RTFKT, an outfit specialized in leveraging game engines, NFTs, blockchain authentication and augmented reality to create virtual products and experiences. It’s an acquisition which has likely aided the company on its route to becoming America’s top earning brand when it comes to NFT sales, with the company reportedly earning $185.3m in revenue from its various NFT drops. Nike Inc appears to have identified that a serious collector culture around its sneakers can be transferred to the virtual world, with some examples of the most expensive NFTs it has peddled including digital artworks of the business’ iconic shoes. But it isn’t the only surprising brand capitalizing on the technology. Pearson PLC ( NYSE: PSO ) provides education products and services to institutions, governments, and individual learners in various countries. The company offers test development, processing and scoring services and a range of education services including teacher development, educational software and system-wide solutions, as well as owns and operates schools. The company’s most recent earnings showed that its underlying sales grew by 6% and adjusted operating profit increased by more than 20%. These improvements came as the business reported good progress in its digital strategy, noting that Pearson+ has now attracted more than 4.5 million users. This digital arm of Pearson PLC’s business could be key to its ability to capitalize on web 3.0 technology. Pearson PLC has raised concerns that its textbooks are often sold on by students after their schoolyear ends. However, the business has noted that blockchain technology and digital copies of its materials could allow it to continue to benefit from second hand sales. With an already strong online presence, the company already looks well suited to embrace web 3.0 functionalities. This online footprint looks set to increase further in scale too, with Pearson PLC having released its Channels offering in early August. Aimed at college students, this platform is a free curated library featuring more than 10,000 short-form videos, produced, picked, and organized by experts into 16-course areas. ValueTheMarkets News Commentary IMPORTANT NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER PAID ADVERTISEMENT This communication is a paid advertisement. 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August 31, 2022 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Communication Service for the Deaf Welcomes Michael McLaurin to its Board of Directors

Communication Service for the Deaf

Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) is excited to welcome Michael McLaurin to their Board of Directors. McLaurin brings more than 14 years of experience as an accountant, CPA, and certified finance specialist in healthcare to CSD, as well as his experience as a community advocate and leader. As part of the CSD Board of Directors, McLaurin will help guide CSD’s overall strategies, create innovative plans, and help steer CSD into a sustainable future that furthers its mission and impact on the Deaf and hard of hearing community. CSD’s CEO Chris Soukup says, “Michael brings important healthcare industry and financial management expertise to the CSD Board of Directors. He is highly regarded in the accounting field and has been important to other nonprofit organization boards. With CSD’s new healthcare services plan, Michael will be a great resource. We look forward to his support across all CSD companies and community-focused programs.” McLaurin has a long history as an active advocate of the Deaf community. He graduated from Texas Tech University with BBAs in Management and Marketing and earned a master’s in accounting from the University of Mississippi. As a CPA, McLaurin has a deep appreciation for finance and is currently the Director of Accounting at Texas Health Resources. He oversees business accounting functions for five hospitals and surgical centers, a management company, and a supply chain group in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. “We're excited to welcome Michael to the CSD Board. He will add huge value to the organization with his financial expertise from across all types of businesses,” said Board Chair Rogelio Fernandez. “I look forward to using my expertise and leadership skills to make a contribution to CSD’s programs,” said McLaurin. “I am excited to support CSD in creating a better world for Deaf and hard of hearing people. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet impactful leaders and to continue the rich history of change and growth of this Deaf-led organization to make an even stronger social impact.” McLaurin also serves as the Board Vice President of Deaf Action Center based in Dallas, Texas. His expertise, years of experience, and first-hand experience in the Deaf community guides his passion to create positive change, an outlook he will now bring to CSD’s Board of Directors. About Communication Service for the Deaf Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) is the largest Deaf-led social impact organization in the world. For more than four decades, CSD has been a leader in creating and providing accessible and innovative solutions for the Deaf community. Today, CSD continues its work to create opportunities for personal and economic growth within the Deaf community, specifically addressing leadership and employment. For more information, please visit CSD and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Contact Details Katie Murch kmurch@csd.org Company Website https://www.csd.org/

August 31, 2022 10:47 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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BingX Establishes A $10 Million Charity Arm, Reaching Out to Networks of Beneficiaries

BingX

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 31 August 2022 - BingX, the leading social trading exchange, announces the charitable arm with a fund of $10 Million for humanitarian endeavors. The purpose of this fund is to be allocated to donations of charitable organisations, public welfare activities, and disaster relief in various regions of the world, etc. “ There is no other technology with a steeper growth over the past years—or more potential to solve any conceivable problem—than that of cryptocurrency. We hope that our efforts in directly supporting humanitarian ventures can improve the efficiency of how we transfer value and how we can make financial systems more inclusive. ” Elvisco Carrington, PR & Communications Director, BingX BingX has been actively exploring charitable pursuits since 2019. We are proud to have supported efforts in the reforestation in Turkey, blood donation and environmental protection in Asia, donation drives in Vietnam, as well as disaster relief efforts for Palawan, and Leyte. BingX spans across diverse markets and with a global community of users, we will continue to develop and build open, inclusive networks all over the world. About BingX Founded in 2018, BingX is a crypto social trading exchange that offers spot, derivatives, and auto trading to more than 100 countries worldwide with over 3 million users. BingX connects users with expert traders and the platform in a safe, simple, and transparent way. With the growth of Crypto investors, BingX also released demo trading, crypto staking and grid trading for low risk investors. Visit BingX Guide at: https://bingx.com/en-us/guide/article/ Contact Details BingX elvisco@bingx.com Company Website https://bingx.com/en-us/

August 31, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Recruiting platform Kula raises $12M seed funding round to make every employee a recruiter

Kula

Kula, a recruitment automation platform, has raised a $12 million seed round to make outbound recruiting seamless for founders and recruiters at SMBs and mid-market companies. The round was co-led by Sequoia Capital India and Square Peg Capital, also saw participation from existing investors – Venture Highway and Together Fund, and a handful of prominent angels. The seed fundraise comes within six months of the pre-seed announcement, taking the total funding amount to $15M before the public release of the product, displaying a strong tailwind of investor and customer confidence. “Recruitment is an absolute priority for companies across the spectrum of size, industry, and geography, and is still an underserved business function. Kula’s founding team brings an unmatched combination of substantial recruiting experience and distinguishing engineering talent - giving them the ability to understand the problem deeply and build a solution that scales with the organizations they serve.” Piruze Sabuncu, Partner at Square Peg Capital. The founding team at Kula comprises co-founders Achuthanand Ravi, ex-Stripe, Uber and Freshworks recruiter, Sathappan, engineer number 3 at Freshworks, and later an engineering leader at Grab, and Suman Kumar Dey, an early member of the Infra team at Freshworks and Grab, and Architect at Salesforce. The fresh funds will further Kula’s mission with expansion of R&D, product and GTM teams across the three offices in US, Singapore, and India. With a strong momentum of notable alpha customers, the funds will also accelerate its global customer footprint. "Almost all business functions have reinvented themselves in the past decade, except for recruiting. CEOs openly term recruitment as their competitive priority and yet the recruiters are functioning in 2022 with the tools of the 1990s," said Achuthanand Ravi, Co-founder & CEO at Kula. "I have been a recruiter all my career at places like Stripe, Uber, and Freshworks. Never have I ever enjoyed writing the same email, a couple dozen times everyday, or updating the candidate spreadsheet based on the replies to those emails or LinkedIn requests. We understand the challenges of a recruiter through first-hand experience. We want to empower them to do their best work, close more candidates, and focus on the future," added Achuthanand. Kula provides a sleek and intuitive SaaS platform for recruiters and founders to automate continual engagement with their top candidates. It seamlessly integrates with all the tools recruiters interface with in their work day including LinkedIn, GitHub Gmail, and theApplicant Tracking System (ATS). Recruiters can then create automated workflows to engage with their top of funnel candidates through emails, LinkedIn nudges and InMails. Automating outreach campaigns saves recruiters from spending endless hours on the most repetitive tasks in the hiring process. "We are seeing a tectonic shift as organizations across the spectrum are switching to outbound hiring processes as default. Achuthanand and team have unique insights in outbound recruitment gathered from their own past experiences and they are leveraging it to build a platform that replaces ad-hoc hiring processes with an automation stack. We are excited to be a part of this journey with a strong team building a SaaS product for global customers." Aakash Kapoor, VP, Sequoia Southeast Asia. A key recruiting challenge that Kula aims to solve is making referrals proactive. Most referral workflows fail in the real world because recruiters have almost no control over the process apart from nudging employees to find a good-fit candidate from their network. Kula’s Circle changes that. It brings all employee networks to one place. Recruiters can then identify the next superstar hire from first-degree connections of all employees and get an intro with a click of a button. It takes the reactive approach to referrals and makes it proactive - easier for recruiters to take action, eliminating the incessant cycle of follow-ups. “Our trust in Kula’s idea and team has only gotten stronger by witnessing the product in action. The way companies hire has shifted from inbound to outbound, and Kula brilliantly integrates itself with this new way of hiring and takes the experience a notch above. I foresee Kula being a key component of companies winning the talent war.” Priya Mohan, Partner at Venture Highway. About Kula Kula transforms the way recruitment happens today. It empowers recruiters and employees at large to leverage their entire network, reach out, and engage with top talent and turns hiring into a competitive advantage for the company. Kula is led by a strong team of recruiters, engineers, and marketers. Seasoned recruiter Achuthanand Tanjore Ravi co-founded Kula after witnessing a significant void in the recruitment stack, which was limited only to systems of records (ATS and HRMS) and no system of actions. Previously, Achu has helped hire Stripe’s executive leadership team globally, and in the past, helped build Uber’s tech organization in AMER, EMEA and India, and was the founding recruiter at Freshworks and Practo. Achuthanand, along with his past colleagues, Sathappan, engineer number 3 at Freshworks, and later an engineering leader at Grab, and Suman Kumar Dey, early member of the Infra team at Freshworks and Grab, and Architect at Salesforce, set out to replace a broken system of recruitment, hacked together with spreadsheets and mass emails, with a scalable hiring platform that saves recruiters from the proverbial recruiting hell. Contact Details Kula Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://www.kula.ai/

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