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In less than five minutes, Zuben Mathews convinced Hamel Kothari that there is a problem in America when it comes to people being able to pay their bills on time without overdrafting their account. The dilemma: Most Americans get paid twice a month, but oftentimes, their bills are due in between paychecks. When this happens millions of Americans have two options either: 1) overdraft their account and pay an overdraft fee or 2) wait to pay their bill until they get paid and pay a late fee. In the latest episode of the Cambrian Fintech episode with Rex Salisbury, Hamel Kothari, co-founder of Brigit, shares his journey to co-founding Brigit, the company’s mission and how they’ve become a go-to resource for helping people achieve financial wellness. Catch the full convo here:? https://lnkd.in/g6p-KCe2 CC: Maggie Philbin, Brook Klingel, Kayla Abbassi, Raven Raines, George Yury Revutsky, Christy Center

E-grocery is set to become the largest e-commerce category in the U.S. in the next two years, and grocers are facing pressure to meet online order demands, especially in complex environments like freezers. Today, AutoStore? launched its Multi-Temperature Solution, allowing grocery retailers to automate the storage and retrieval of fresh, chilled, and frozen goods. This enhancement, along with additional grid capabilities, brings fulfillment operations to a new level of efficiency and safety. Learn more via Eugene Demaitre for Automated Warehouse? ? https://bit.ly/4d70HjJ #TechInnovation #Fulfillment #SupplyChain

A huge congratulations to Anand Prakash on the unveiling of WhiteGlove Care. WhiteGlove is the first AI-powered, full-service healthcare concierge created for families who want better, more reliable care for their loved ones abroad. WhiteGlove services include:? ?? Pairing patients with a thoroughly vetted, dedicated telehealth provider to oversee long-term care, manage ongoing health plans, and coordinate specialist visits as needed ?? AI-powered features to digitize patient health histories, manage appointments, send medication reminders, and give families access to health information ?? 24/7 telehealth access with a real person to address any medical questions or concerns Read the full story by Steven Aquino at Forbes to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ga_9dKqw Interested in these services for your own family? The waitlist is now open. CC: Andrea Ambriz-Alvarez Rick Liebling Cabri Gordon Vijay Chattha Merrita Villa

Wildfire prevention just got a major upgrade ?? Our partners at BurnBot, Inc. launched the RX2, helping to mitigate risks and protect California's communities this wildfire season ??????

AI in drug discovery goes beyond identifying targets—it’s about understanding the entire biological landscape. ?? In POLITICO’s Future Pulse Newsletter, Noam Solomon shares how Immunai is leveraging AI to map the intricate networks of proteins, molecules, and the immune system. With the FDA calling for more real-world evidence in drug approvals, Immunai helps predict drug therapeutic effectiveness, especially in areas like cancer. Check out the full newsletter from Ruth Reader: https://lnkd.in/eHqwffeW

If you love health and biotech and have a knack for strategic and surgical storytelling, now's your chance to apply to VSC. A position just opened up, and we'd love to meet you. ?? ?? ??

Founder mode? More like media mode. #HealthyScreenTimes

Powering disaster recovery with clean energy isn’t just a goal – it’s Lauren Flanagan’s reality. ?? Named to the 2024 Grist 50 list, Lauren, co-founder and CEO of Sesame Solar, is dismantling the status quo of fossil-fuel generators and leading a clean energy revolution after extreme weather events. Their Mobile Nanogrids run on solar power and green hydrogen, providing sustainable energy to communities in crisis — from powering medical clinics to enabling communications in disaster zones. ???? This is the future of disaster relief, and it’s happening now. Congratulations, Lauren! ?? https://lnkd.in/esrU-7Wv #CleanEnergy #DisasterRelief #Innovation #RenewableEnergy #Grist50

VSC partner BurnBot, Inc. is transforming wildfire management by using autonomous machines to do the heavy lifting—literally. The U.S. Forest Service has set a goal to treat 50 million acres over the next decade, and BurnBot is already playing a critical role in this effort. In 2023, 4.3 million acres were treated, and BurnBot’s technology is crucial in creating precise firebreaks and thinning fuel in fire-prone areas like California. As highlighted in Tim Fernholz’s article in The New York Times, BurnBot is not just fighting fire—it’s harnessing it. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/edrMjAh4? Cc: Dr. Waleed S, "Lee" Haddad, Anukool Lakhina #WildfirePrevention #FireTech #ClimateAction

It’s always special when our VSC family gets together IRL, especially when it’s a mix of new and familiar faces! ??? Jennifer Henry, our newest Account Manager who joined us this month, met up with Bobo L. in NYC for lunch. We’re thrilled to have Jen as part of the team, and it’s connections like these that make our VSC community strong, no matter where we are. #WelcomeToTheTeam #RemoteWork #TechPR?