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We are proud of the moves our companies are making, and share select news stories about our current portfolio companies. We also write about our thinking in the space, or often find ourselves in the news, or on podcasts.
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Mar 19, 2024
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Orijin
This innovative company empowers incarcerated people to reenter the workforce
Orijin—which makes a free learning platform for incarcerated people—is one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in the education...
Mar 14, 2024
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CreatorUp
CREATORUP LAUNCHES AN “ASK ME ANYTHING” AI AVATAR FOR A US PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN CANDIDATE THAT REACHED 44,000 VOTERS IN JUST 2 WEEKS
As featured in the Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, NPR and other outlets, CreatorUp launched PalmerAI, a highly-successful,...
Mar 13, 2024
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Pairin
Skills, AI, and Lifelong Learning: Empowering the Workforce with Dr. Shannon Block, Chief Strategy O
In this episode of Workmorphis Wired, Emily is joined by Dr. Shannon Block, Chief Strategy Officer at PAIRIN, to explore the evolving...
Mar 11, 2024
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K2 Intelligence
Asset Tracing and Recovery
In the complex domain of asset tracing, K2 Integrity distinguishes itself through its dedicated practice led by Tom Stanley. Based in...
Mar 11, 2024
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Concentric Educational Solutions
Kalman Hettleman: School policymakers need to attend more to attendance
This column was co-written by Sue Fothergill, a Baltimore-based senior fellow with the national organization Attendance Works and a...
Mar 8, 2024
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CreatorUp
CreatorUp provided AI to help secure victory for underdog presidential candidate
Jason Palmer, a self-proclaimed ‘long-shot candidate’ vying for the presidency, uses AI generated texts, emails and an avatar to...
Mar 6, 2024
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Regent Education
Kilgore College Goes Live with Regent Fund
New scholarship management solution improves efficiency and maximizes institutional scholarship dollars Regent Education , a leader in...
Mar 5, 2024
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BAM!
K-12 Dealmaking: Company Focused on After-School and Summer Enrichment Attracts $18M in VC Funding
A newly rebranded company providing after-school and summer enrichment programs has raised $18 million from investors and hired a former...
Mar 5, 2024
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Concentric Educational Solutions
This East Baltimore native wants to inspire the city’s next generation of leaders
Karlo Young, the new president of Concentric Educational Solutions, believes good ideas can come from anywhere in a company — and he’s...
Mar 5, 2024
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BAM!
K-12 Enrichment Company Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) Launches Today
New After-school and Summer Camp Programs Offer STEM, Arts, and Sports Enrichment Nationwide With New Funding Today marks the launch of...
Mar 4, 2024
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Concentric Educational Solutions
DR. IVORY A. TOLDSON APPOINTED AS CHIEF OF RESEARCH FOR CONCENTRIC EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS
Toldson brings over 20 years of experience to expand the organization’s focus on research and share best practices the leading student...
Mar 4, 2024
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K2 Intelligence
Upcoming Webinar: Roundtable Discussion of the 2024 Global Internal Audit Standards Updates
K2 Integrity, the leading risk and financial crimes advisory firm, today announced an upcoming webinar aimed at assisting organizations...
