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Leadership Update at Madison Reed: Sheila Shekar Pollak has been appointed as new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). With an extensive background in brand leadership, Pollak most recently served as Chief Brand Experience Officer at Orvis, and has held previous CMO roles at Biossance and Athleta, where she spent nearly a decade. In her new role, Pollak will lead Madison Reed’s creative and marketing strategy, driving customer growth across wholesale channels and the company’s direct-to-consumer platform, Hair Color Bars. Click on the link below to learn more. #BeautyIndustry #HairColor #Cosmetology #ProudInvestor #WealthingVCClub

????New Episode Coming Wednesday!??? In?Episode 6?of the?Wealthing Podcast,?Alicia Castillo Holley?chats with Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, CEO of Aruwa Capital Management, as they dive into the world of gender-smart investing and impact-driven finance. ?? Listen Here Wednesday: https://lnkd.in/gn66myqa And Wherever Podcasts Are Available

InnerPlant, a leader in seed technology, announced that CEO and co-founder Shely Aronov has been named to Inc. Magazine's prestigious Female Founders list for 2025. Recognized among 500 influential women entrepreneurs, Aronov’s leadership has propelled InnerPlant’s groundbreaking innovations in agricultural technology. Under Aronov’s leadership, InnerPlant launched CropVoice, a fungal insights platform for soybeans, helping U.S. farmers mitigate losses from fungal infections. The recognition by Inc. highlights the significant impact that InnerPlant is making on modern agriculture, reinforcing the company's leadership in the field. #Agtech #Biotech #SustainableFarming #ProudInvestor #WealthingVCClub

???Investing in the Future: AI, Fintech, and Venture Capital??? In this episode of?The Wealthing Podcast, host?Alicia Castillo Holley?sits down with?Tatijana Janko, a venture capitalist with a deep focus on?artificial intelligence, B2B fintech, and early-stage startups. Originally from Eastern Europe and now based in Los Angeles, Tatijana brings?over a decade of investment experience?and a unique background in?architecture and engineering?that shapes her approach to identifying high-potential ventures. ???What’s inside this episode??? The evolution of venture capital in AI & fintech ? How Tatijana evaluates startups & emerging tech ? The power of adaptability in investing ? Lessons from an investor actively shaping the future of finance ?? Don't miss this insightful conversation! ?? Watch & subscribe: ?? Apple →?https://lnkd.in/gFziPhj3 ?? YouTube →?https://lnkd.in/gkhz_vbN ?? Spotify →?https://lnkd.in/ghirWwPC ??? Amazon Podcasts →?https://lnkd.in/gVPZrJyN #TheWealthingPodcast #TatijanaJanko #VentureCapital #AI #Fintech #TechInvesting #WomenInBusiness #Startups

BETA TECHNOLOGIES recently completed a series of successful eCTOL (electric conventional takeoff and landing) flight demonstrations across Utah, covering over 350 miles and stopping at six airports, including Salt Lake City, Provo, Heber City, Logan-Cache Valley, Ogden, and Vernal. These flights highlighted the advantages of BETA’s all-electric aircraft, which operates more quietly, sustainably, and efficiently—reducing travel distances to these airports by two-thirds compared to driving. BETA Technologies’ innovations offer a glimpse into a cleaner, more efficient future for mobility across the US. Follow the link to watch a demonstration video and learn more. #eCTOL #ElectricAviation #AirTaxi #ProudInvestor #WealthingVCClub

Today marks the 5th anniversary of our incredible Wealthing VC Club! ?? Five years of fostering innovation, building connections, and driving growth in the venture capital landscape. We're immensely grateful for the dedication, support, and trust of our members, advisors, entrepreneurs, ecosystem partners, and everyone who has contributed to our journey. We've seen remarkable milestones, and we're just getting started. Here's to many more years of empowering visionary founders and shaping the future of HealthTech, BioTech, Diagnostics, Mobility, AgTech, and SpaceTech. On behalf of our tribe, thank you! Alicia Castillo Holley, PhD, MBA, MSci Daniel Chapellin Castillo John Hall Jonathan Wu Marian Sabety Jaime Heiss Aaron Gitin Mila Shabalina

Paradromics, a leader in neurotechnology, is moving forward with its highly anticipated Connexus BCI Clinical Study, marking a major milestone in brain-computer interface (BCI) innovation. The study will assess the safety and effectiveness of their Connexus BCI in restoring communication for individuals with severe paralysis due to conditions like ALS or stroke. To lead this pivotal research, Paradromics has appointed Dr. David Brandman (UC Davis) as Principal Investigator and Dr. Daniel Rubin (Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard) as Investigator. Both are esteemed experts in clinical BCI technology and neurotechnology for motor-impaired individuals. The Connexus BCI is a high-performance, cosmetically invisible implant designed to record brain activity at the individual neuron level, leveraging AI-driven decoding to translate thoughts into communication. The study will evaluate both technical performance and patient-reported outcomes, measuring its impact on communication and quality of life. With top-tier leadership and cutting-edge technology, Paradromics is driving progress toward a future where advanced neurotechnology transforms lives. Read the full article below. #BrainComputerInterface #BCI #NeuroTech #ClinicalStudy #ProudInvestor #WealthingVCClub

????New Episode Coming Wednesday!??? In Episode 5 of the?Wealthing Podcast, Alicia Castillo Holley chats with?Tatijana Janko, diving into the world of venture capital, AI, and fintech. They explore how emerging technologies are shaping the future of investment, the challenges of identifying promising startups, and how Tatijana’s unique journey from architecture to finance influences her approach to venture capital. ???? ???Listen Here Wednesday:?https://lnkd.in/gvwHQD9F And Wherever Podcasts Are Available

????New Episode Coming Wednesday!??? In?Episode 5?of the?Wealthing Podcast,?Alicia Castillo Holley?chats with Tatijana Janko , a venture capitalist with a deep focus on artificial intelligence, B2B fintech, and early-stage startups. ?? Listen Here Wednesday: https://lnkd.in/gn66myqa And Wherever Podcasts Are Available

We are excited to announce our investment in DermaSensor, Inc., a pioneering medical technology company that is revolutionizing early skin cancer detection. DermaSensor has developed an innovative handheld device that utilizes advanced optical sensing technology and machine learning to evaluate suspicious skin lesions. This non-invasive tool empowers healthcare providers to make more accurate and quick assessments, enhancing early detection of skin cancer, including melanoma, while reducing unnecessary biopsies. By complementing existing diagnostic methods, DermaSensor’s technology is set to streamline clinical workflows. Our investment reflects our commitment to innovations that drive meaningful impact, and we look forward to supporting the advancements that DermaSensor brings to the field of skin cancer detection and patient care. #Biotech #Healthcare #MedicalDevice #Dermatology #EarlyCancerDetection #FDAApproved Alicia Castillo Holley, PhD, MBA, MSci John Hall Jonathan Wu Marian Sabety Jaime Heiss Daniel Chapellin Castillo