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Another big news day! We are excited to unveil our clinical study performance data. Today, it was shared on an international stage, EUROGIN Conference (Annual Multidisciplinary HPV Congress) in Portugal. The headline: Teal Wand? Self-Collected Samples Match Clinician Collected Samples. This means, the SELF-CERV study, which compared Teal Wand self-collected results to clinician collected samples with the speculum, validated the performance of the Teal Wand, and it matches that of clinician collected samples. This milestone underscores Teal Health’s mission to revolutionize cervical cancer screening by providing a convenient, at-home solution that aligns with the current gold-standard testing used in clinics. See the full release here: https://bit.ly/4hjfeeb The Teal Wand is currently under FDA review. #tealhealth #womenshealth #femtech

We are excited to share that REBEL has been ranked #2 on The Globe and Mail's Top Growing Women-Led Companies 2025!?? What started as a bold idea by our fearless founder & CEO, Emily Hosie, has grown into North America’s largest returns recommerce marketplace for home essentials and baby gear. With an incredible 1,806% revenue growth over the past three years, we’re not just growing—we’re redefining the industry. This year alone, we’re keeping 25+ million pounds of product out of landfills. That’s impact. That’s REBEL. ?? ?? To our powerhouse team, our incredible customers, and every partner who believes in doing returns differently—thank you! Let’s keep shaking up the retail industry and making it easier than ever to Shop Smarter ?. ?? https://tgam.ca/4ipcLjP

Esusu x Amazon are teaming up to bring rent reporting & financial well-being to thousands of renters! Paying rent on time should help build your financial future. Our partnership with Amazon will bring Esusu rent reporting and financial tools to residents in Amazon-funded affordable housing. Amazon has invested $3.6 billion in affordable housing. Together, we are making sure renters have a place to live and a path to financial empowerment. Learn more >>> https://lnkd.in/eNPSWtcA Special thanks to Senthil Sankaran, Jami Benson, MBA, Lily Kim, KellyAnn Kirkpatrick, and Ryan Nguyen!

Introducing REBEL—the ultimate destination to Shop Smarter?. We offer unbeatable savings on open-box and overstock products, making it simple to shop with purpose every day. We’re thrilled to announce our evolution from Rebelstork to REBEL, a testament to our incredible growth and commitment to solving the returns crisis on an even bigger scale. Retail returns waste is a $1 TRILLION problem that we are on a mission to solve, and we’ve proven there’s a better way to do it! With our proprietary technology and 2,500+ brand partners, we’re doubling down on sustainability, savings, and smarter shopping. After transforming baby gear returns, we’ve expanded into home essentials—offering never-used, simply returned kitchenware, decor, bedding, and more at up to 50% OFF! A huge thank you to?Amanda Lauren?for featuring our announcement in?Forbes. ? Get the exclusive inside scoop ?? https://bit.ly/4htred0

Austin, here we come! Our CEO, Kara Egan, will be sharing several stages this weekend during SXSW, talking design, access, and fundraising for women’s health. We hope to see you there! Saturday, March 8:? On SXSW Stage: Designing with Women to End Cervical Cancer, with Jennifer Lo from IDEO. https://lnkd.in/gYFn3JyU Sunday, March 9:? Inc. Magazine Founders House: The Business of Improving Women’s Health with Chelsea Clinton and Naomi Watts https://lnkd.in/g7F_sybp SHEmedia Co-lab: The Promise of New Technology & Tools to Reach Patients and Improve Healthcare, with Susan Reinow, Charley Taylor, and moderated by JJ Ramberg https://lnkd.in/eWZZaPtc The Female Quotient Lounge: Inclusive Design: One Size Doesn’t Fit All, with Chelsea Clinton, Elaine Welteroth, and moderated by Mary Stutts. https://lnkd.in/gZ95dNku #sxsw2025

Season One of OPS Unfiltered is officially in the books! ?? 235K+ total views on YouTube ?? 1,000+ total podcast listens These numbers may not be record-breaking, but they’re a huge win for us—and just the beginning. A massive thank you to all our incredible guests who shared their insights and experiences. Now, we’re gearing up for Season Two—and it’s going to be even bigger. Who do you want to hear from next? Tag them below! #OPSUnfiltered #podcast #ecommerce #techtalk #Luminous?

It's a five-peat! Esusu has made the Forbes Fintech 50 list for 2025, marking five consecutive years of making the coveted list for driving financial inclusion and innovation! This recognition is a testament to our mission: giving rent the credit it deserves and bridging the racial wealth gap. A huge thank you to our team, partners, and the Esusu community for making this possible. Onward and upward. Full list here >>>?https://lnkd.in/eG2Q8NHH