Footing the utility bill – Who covers the unpaid utility invoices due to Covid-19 Moratoriums on Customer Disconnection? Well, worse-case scenario, many of the other customers who may have been paying on time through rate increases. Are we emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic? Is the need for moratoriums on utility shutoffs behind us, or are…
European Women determined to bring out their very best to bring the Solheim Cup 2021 back across the pond. The Solheim Cup is the ladies’ chance to bond and develop a team that hopefully will create history together. (this post is only marginally about golf). Thanks to Jordan Eiserman and the team at Hylant for…
Hootsuite integrates new “Curate” software from UpContent. Hootsuite, known for its top of the line social media management, has launched a new software known as “Curate”, after forming a partnership with the company UpContent. Curate lets users discover relevant articles to expand brand outreach, find new followers and connect with consumers. After discovering that…
This year’s university venture competitions, those that I had the privilege to attend, proceeded successfully on Zoom this year. Although it’s great to save time by watching two-dimensional presentations and chatting questions to the panel, I missed having the chance to say hello to fellow judges and meet the college student competitors. It’s always inspiring…
I’m super excited to attend the Florida Venture Capital Conference later this month in Orlando, FL. Looking forward to meeting new potential funding partners for our portfolio companies that include SaaS FinTech, CyberSecurity, Martech and Mobility companies, as well as Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals. This is my first time attending a Venture Forum in Florida….
McGinnis to join the Exchangelodge Board of Directors
The global hub for the Kellogg School at Northwestern, home of the VentureCat Competition A cross-disciplinary approach to endeavors constitutes a core value of Northwestern University, my alma mater. The mixing of ideas and resulting tensions creates a perfect wavelength for new approaches. On May 22nd, I will have the pleasure to be a semi-finals…
Proofpoint enters into definitive agreement to acquire Wombat Security Technologies for $225 million in cash. I have always been a big fan of Joe Ferrara, CEO of Wombat Security Technologies since making our first investment in the company in 2012. The upcoming acquisition of Wombat by publicly-traded Proofpoint (NASDAQ:PFPT) achieves a long-hoped for goal of a local…
