PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2019

As Seedrs CEO Jeff Kelisky told Karen Webster in a recent discussion, while most people in 2009 took one look at the sputtering and shuddering economy, there was a whole class of innovators and entrepreneurs who didn’t see a nuclear wasteland where the economy used to be. They saw a greenfield waiting to be planted. The list goes on.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2019

Aurora, which is backed by Amazon and Sequoia Capital, will integrate its technology into FCA’s Ram Truck vehicles, which also extends to cargo vans. FCA’s Fiat Professional brand could also possibly be part of the agreement. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Those cars still have humans behind the wheel.

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Abrigo

APRIL 28, 2016

To be American is to have the freedom to innovate, take risks, create, transform and put in the hard work that has led to the successes – and failures – that define human progress. Many innovators with great ideas and great potential do not begin with great wealth, so they need a great government partner to support their success.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2016

Thrive gets to their low price point by purchasing their goods from brands directly. Brands currently found on the platform include Zico, Yogi and Thrive’s own branded products. Thrive Market’s pitch to consumers is that they can count on saving 50 percent, on average, off of standard retail prices.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The company’s market capitalization, which after declining to less than $600 million in the 2009 recession, has now grown to almost $3 billion. Yet the Gonzo team has to give a shout out to the late entry of Texas Capital and Independent Bank. It is an innovator with tech (e.g., The Tech Award – Goes to Capital One.

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PYMNTS

JULY 18, 2017

And it seems Upgrade is getting ready to offer its brand of upgrade to the market in the increasingly near future. We intend to bring a new wave of innovation and increased transparency to both sides of the marketplace, consumers and investors.”. But Laplanche is bullish on Upgrade’s prospects. “We

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PYMNTS

MAY 23, 2018

Going forward, Kohl’s announced in the call that the company is changing up its loyalty program, piloting the “next generation” in 100 stores in eight markets, including Raleigh, Phoenix and Austin. “We With the change, the new program has only a single rewards currency based on Kohl’s cash.

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