NGA.org
"Governor Terry McAuliffe unveiled on July 16th his 2016-2017 chair's initiative, Meet the Threat: States Confront the Cyber Challenge, which places states at the center of finding solutions to the increasingly sophisticated cyber threats facing the nation. On Thursday 7/21, NRV hosted one of the first Cyber Roundtables, bringing together policy leaders, entrepreneurs, private sector experts, and federal partners from across the state to begin discussion state-driven solutions that can be replicated nationwide."
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
James E. "Jim" Ukrop is a founding member of NRV, which has backed more than a dozen start-ups. "We look for companies that are solving big problems, and we provide capital, counsel and connections."
DG South
With investors having poured over $23 Billion into financial technology (or fintech) start-ups around the world, and estimated market revenues of at least $4.7 Trillion, all eyes are turning to fintech. Richmond's own WealthForge is listed among nine Southern fintech start-ups to bet on this year.
Charlottesville PR Web
In less than 18 months of operation, Moonlighting has become the preeminent destination for Freelancers and Small Businesses looking to get discovered quickly in the emerging, new on-demand economy. Freelancers, or 'Moonlighters,' can find project work and part-time gigs for themselves and hire other fellow freelancers to fuel their own small business.
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Chief executive officers Shane Emmett and Peter Harrison, representing Richmond-area companies Health Warrior and Snagajob, have been announced as Mid-Atlantic region finalists for the 2016 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award.
Emmett founded Health Warrior — a Richmond-based manufacturer of snack bars made from chia seeds — in 2010 along with college friends Dan Gluck and Nick Morris.
PR Newswire
Health Warrior, a natural food brand with top-selling Chia Bars and Superfood Protein Bars, today announces the launch of its Movement For Good Tour. Created to further the Health Warrior mission to inspire healthy diet and exercise habits, the brand has teamed up with national non-profit KaBOOM!, selected for its dedication to ensuring that all children have the balanced and active play they need to thrive.
Beginning May 14, the Movement For Good Tour will visit supermarkets across Southern California including Whole Foods Markets, Vons, and Pavilions.
RichTech
MAXX Potential, a unique approach toward workforce development, MAXX Potential is filling a much-needed void in our ecosystem. The company finds and invests in aspiring technologists, by giving them a debt-free way to achieve their career goals while also instilling the values of continuous learning and hard work.
RichTech
Innovation in Technology Builder Award sponsored by SLAIT Consulting : Lumiary
awarded to the local technology company delivering technology solutions and/or services to external clients that build capacity and increase operational efficiency.
Southern Living
Kim Mahan's Twitter bio reads, 'I invest in people and make lots of things, including mistakes.' Virginia-based MAXX Potential takes tech job candidates and gives them more than training; it also gives them jobs so students can make money while they're learning.
Richmond BizSense
A local start-up that's caught the eye of local and global investors is taking over more space in Shockoe Bottom, moving into part of the former Wolf Fording building. The space will likely be used for operations and manufacturing.
TechRadar
While Tesla has yet to introduce its own wireless charging solutions for its electric fleet, Evatran is readying a Plugless Power solution for Tesla's most popular electric vehicle (EV), the Model S.
Rockin' Baby
Huffington Post
Picking out new clothes for you and your children is nothing out of the ordinary in the UK.
But in Uganda second-hand garments passed down over many years account for 81% of all clothing purchases, according to research by Dr Andrew Brooks, author of Clothing Poverty.