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Flagship Pioneering Expands Leadership Team with Key Appointments and Promotions

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6 months ago

July 10, 2024

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Flagship Pioneering, the bioplatform innovation company, today announced additions to its leadership team through key executive appointments and promotions. Today’s personnel announcement accompanies Flagship’s announced expansion of its capital base with a capital pool of $3.6 billion to support the origination and growth of an estimated 25 breakthrough platform companies in human health, sustainability, and AI.

Lovisa Afzelius, Ph.D., has been promoted to General Partner. Afzelius joined Flagship in 2020 after leading Pfizer’s systems immunology function, where she served as executive director of clinical programs. A computational scientist by training, Afzelius came to Flagship with twenty years of leadership experience. Afzelius’ past roles included CEO, co-founder, president, chairperson of the board, and executive director in both emerging biotech and large pharma companies.

“Lovisa has showcased her exemplary leadership, vision, and commitment to pioneering original science, as evidenced by her instrumental role in the creation and scaling-up of Alltrna, Apriori Bio, Metaphore Biotechnologies, and Prologue Medicines,” said Noubar Afeyan, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Flagship Pioneering. “I am pleased with the promotion of Lovisa to General Partner, and look forward to her continued dedication to our mission.”

Paul Biondi has also been promoted to General Partner. Biondi joined Flagship in 2019 following nearly two decades at Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS), where he most recently served as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development. As President of Flagship’s Pioneering Medicines, Biondi has grown the initiative into a robust drug development unit with a leading team of experts who bring a broad set of capabilities to Flagship and its platforms. Under Biondi’s leadership, Pioneering Medicines has established strategic partnerships with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Novo Nordisk, and Pfizer.

“In just four years since he joined Flagship, Paul has transformed then nascent Pioneering Medicines into an innovation powerhouse, where thanks to his vision and leadership, we boast an R&D unit full of experts who bring an array of drug research, design and development capabilities to our organization,” said Afeyan. “The strategic partnerships he has established signify not just a tremendous opportunity for patient impact and value creation, but represent a new, innovation supply chain model for collaborations within the broader biopharma ecosystem. Beyond this, Paul has provided instrumental leadership in various capacities across Flagship and has positively impacted our growth trajectory.”

Dina Ciarimboli has been appointed as General Counsel and Executive Partner to oversee legal, corporate, IP, compliance, and related matters for Flagship Pioneering and its ecosystem of internally-operated companies. She was most recently General Counsel at EQRx, and brings over 30 years of experience advising life sciences companies and venture capital funds on corporate strategy and operations spanning company creation, early research, clinical development, and commercial launch. Ciarimboli leads legal, corporate, IP, compliance, and related matters for Flagship Pioneering and its early stage, wholly owned companies.

“We are pleased to have Dina Ciarimboli on board as our General Counsel,” added Afeyan. “Dina’s impressive track record includes over three decades of invaluable experience advising life sciences companies and venture capital funds, which makes her a great fit for this role. Dina’s expert guidance and counsel have quickly become an asset to Flagship and its wholly-owned companies.”

Marcello Damiani has been appointed Senior Partner with a responsibility for guiding and supporting Flagship and its ecosystem companies on digital, IT strategy and operations. Damiani joins Flagship from Moderna where he served as Chief Digital and Operational Excellence Officer, developing and leading a digitization strategy using cutting edge technologies such as robotics, automation cloud computing, and artificial intelligence/machine learning in support of Moderna’s transition from preclinical through to commercial therapeutics.

“Marcello executed a potent digitization strategy during his time at Moderna, using advanced technologies like robotics, automation, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence/machine learning, and his expertise makes him an invaluable addition to our team,” added Afeyan.

Gary Pisano, Ph.D., a long-time contributor to Flagship and for the last year an academic partner while on sabbatical from Harvard Business School, has joined Flagship full time as Executive Partner and Chief Strategist. Pisano most recently served as the Harry E. Figgie, Jr. Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School, where he served as Senior Associate Dean for Promotions and Tenure and has taught MBA, executive, and doctoral courses. As Chief Strategist, Pisano is tasked with tackling the broad strategic and business model choices facing Flagship with a focus on operating effectively and efficiently at scale. Pisano will also be an important resource to Flagship companies on strategy and business model design.

“We have long valued Gary’s insight and strategy at Flagship, and we are pleased to welcome him as our Chief Strategist,” added Afeyan. “Gary’s counsel and singular understanding of the Flagship model will allow him to tackle the broad strategic and business choices facing Flagship with a focus on operating effectively and efficiently at scale. A key part of his role will be helping us leverage the company’s nearly 25 years of experience, and ensuring that Flagship operates on the leading edge of management, strategy, and leadership practice.”

Enhancing Flagship’s Leadership Team

Flagship further enhanced its leadership team with the following executive appointments and elevations:

Junaid Bajwa, M.D., will join Flagship in early September as Senior Partner and Head of United Kingdom, and Science Partner for Pioneering Intelligence. He will focus on advancing new strategic opportunities and partnerships in the region for Flagship and its companies. Bajwa will join Flagship from Microsoft Research where he has been serving as Chief Medical Scientist focusing on how trusted, reliable, and human-centered AI can transform the practice of medicine. He will bring over two decades of experience across primary care, secondary care, and public health settings, and has worked as a payer and policymaker in the UK, specializing in informatics, digital transformation, and leadership.David Khougazian was recently promoted to Executive Partner, Growth and Head of Global Engagement. David brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the global healthcare industry including over two decades at Sanofi.Justine Levin-Allerhand, Ph.D., was recently promoted to Executive Partner, Origination and Corporate Development to maximize the effectiveness of Flagship’s origination teams, thereby fueling its ecosystem with exceptional company generation and novel, durable scientific platforms.Mark Stevenson joined Flagship as Senior Partner. In this role, he will help advance Flagship’s new Enabling Technologies Initiative (ETI) and focus on driving our external partnerships. Mark brings over 30 years in the life science industry to this role, including as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Thermo Fisher.Flagship has also expanded its rank of origination partners through the promotions of Kyle Chiang, Molly Gibson, Scott Lipnick, Armen Mkrtchyan, and Jacob Rubens.

“Flagship is dedicated to hiring and nurturing world-class executives with a history of extraordinary performance, and with these additions to our already robust leadership team, I believe we are in the strongest place we’ve been in our nearly 25-year history,” added Afeyan. “We are pleased to congratulate our colleagues on their new and expanded leadership roles. We look forward to their collaboration as we build on our mission to invent transformative technologies and companies that improve human health and the sustainability of our planet.”

About Flagship Pioneering

Flagship Pioneering invents and builds bioplatform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $75 billion in aggregate value. To date, Flagship has deployed over $3.8 billion in capital toward the founding and growth of its pioneering companies alongside more than $27 billion of follow-on investments from other institutions. The current Flagship ecosystem comprises 40 companies, including Foghorn Therapeutics (NASDAQ: FHTX), Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA), Sana Biotechnology (NASDAQ: SANA), Generate Biomedicines, Inari, Indigo Agriculture, and Tessera Therapeutics.

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PIXIE LEGENDS: The First Fairy-Themed Trading Card Game Brings Enchantment to Kids Everywhere

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January 4, 2025

PIXIE LEGENDS: A magical fairy trading card game offering screen-free fun, imaginative play, and enchanting adventures for kids.

TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — PIXIE LEGENDS, a brand-new fairy-themed trading card game, has launched, offering young girls and kids everywhere a captivating entry into the world of collectible card games. Designed specifically for children who love fairy tales, princesses, and magic, PIXIE LEGENDS provides a fresh alternative to the TCG (trading card game) landscape, historically dominated by themes more tailored to boys.

Bringing Screen-Free Fun and Magical Adventures for Young Girls

PIXIE LEGENDS was inspired by the creator’s vision to give young girls their adventure in the TCG world. Featuring a collection of fairy and fantasy characters from mystical worlds like Water, Nature, the Moon, and more, PIXIE LEGENDS encourages creativity, social interaction, and imagination—all while remaining screen-free.

✨ A Game of Collecting, Strategy, and Play ✨

PIXIE LEGENDS isn’t just a beautiful card game; it’s designed to be versatile and accessible for players of all ages. Kids can enjoy the game in various modes:

Fairy War Game – Battle with friends, using the cards’ powers to determine who holds the ultimate deck.Quartets Game – Gather and trade cards to create sets of themed fairy characters.Collection Mode – Trade, collect, and organize PIXIE LEGENDS cards in a special fairy-themed album, helping kids develop social skills and trading techniques.

✨ Pixie Worlds and Magical Characters ✨

PIXIE LEGENDS introduces children to five unique, colorful worlds filled with diverse fairies, each with its traits, strengths, and magical abilities:

Green World: Guardians of Nature who communicate with plants and animals.Blue World: Mystical Water Fairies who command the oceans and interact with marine life.Yellow World: Powerful Warrior Fairies symbolizing strength, courage, and love.Purple World: Fairies of Spiritual Energy, Fortune, and Cosmic Power.Silver World: Fairies who command the Weather and Moon, harnessing the forces of the skies.

Each card is crafted with beautiful artwork and classified by rarity, encouraging young players to explore the thrill of collecting common and rare characters.

✨ A Healthy, Screen-Free Activity ✨

PIXIE LEGENDS provides a refreshing, screen-free way for kids to socialize and play, especially when screen time is a concern for many parents. With its emphasis on collection, trading, and imaginative play, PIXIE LEGENDS helps children develop critical social and cognitive skills while fostering friendships and shared interests.

✨ Perfect for Birthdays and Playdates ✨

PIXIE LEGENDS isn’t just a game—it’s a magical experience perfect for girls’ birthdays and after-school playdates. Its enchanting fairy theme makes it an ideal centerpiece for birthday parties, where kids can bond over card battles, trades, and collections, creating lasting memories. For after-school activities, PIXIE LEGENDS offers an engaging, screen-free way for girls to socialize, fostering creativity and collaboration as they explore magical realms together. Parents love how it turns gatherings into moments of fun, learning, and imagination!

✨ Special Launch Offer ✨

To celebrate the release of PIXIE LEGENDS, customers can enjoy special launch prices on all PIXIE LEGENDS products, available exclusively on the official website at [insert website link]. This limited-time offer is the perfect opportunity for families and young collectors to begin their magical journey into the enchanting world of PIXIE LEGENDS.

🧚‍♂Enter the World of PIXIE LEGENDS🧚‍♂

✨ About PIXIE LEGENDS ✨

PIXIE LEGENDS was created by a team dedicated to enriching children’s play experiences. It provides a unique product that resonates with young girls who love fantasy, fairies, and adventure. With PIXIE LEGENDS, kids can collect, trade, and play in a world of imagination that celebrates creativity, connection, and magic.

For more information on PIXIE LEGENDS or to schedule an interview with the founder, please contact:

Neriad Hakak

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FairiesAndBeyond.com

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WHAT NOT TO MISS AT CES 2025

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3 hours ago

January 4, 2025

World’s Most Powerful Tech Event Returns to Las Vegas January 7-10

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CES® 2025, the world’s most powerful tech event, returns to Las Vegas, January 7-10, bringing together global companies, from top brands to innovative startups, industry executives, media, and government leaders.

What Not To Miss at CES® 2025. The world’s most powerful tech event returns to Las Vegas, January 7-10.

“We’re ready to DIVE IN to CES 2025. There is great momentum heading into the show with a record 3400+ Innovation Award submissions, over 4500 exhibitors including roughly 1400 startups, and 1100 speakers for over 300 conference sessions,” said Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, owner and producer of CES. “We are on track for an incredible show where attendees will see everything that is new in tech from the latest in AI and digital health to advanced mobility, smart communities, sustainability, and accessibility tech.”

DIVE IN to the CES 2025 Experience

CES App – Plan for and navigate CES 2025 with the official show app. Search “CES App” in your app store. New for CES 2025 is blue-dot navigation at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and the Venetian.CES Tech Talk – Download and listen for the top trends expected at CES 2025.CES Creator Space, presented by Sony – A new space for storytellers – media and creators – to produce compelling content.

Top Trends

Artificial Intelligence: Generative AI is driving innovation. The entire AI ecosystem will be throughout CES, enhancing user experiences, increasing productivity, advancing health, and more.Exhibitor Examples: DeepX, EMD, LG, Lotte, Samsung, SiemensDigital Health: CES will showcase tech innovation across the entire spectrum of health, increasing longevity, lowering costs, and improving health equity and patient empowerment.Exhibitor Examples: AARP, EssilorLuxottica, Nuvilab, OnMed, Resmed, Variowell, WithingsEnergy Transition: Emerging technologies both drive and address the challenges of the energy transition. A new conference track on the energy transition will dive in to shaping a sustainable future while overcoming technical and scalability barriers.Exhibitor Examples: Eaton, Eneos, Hitachi, Qnovo, SK, WePower TechnologiesMobility: CES brings together the entire ecosystem of mobility—from passenger and autonomous cars to construction, agriculture, marine tech, and advanced air travel. The new stage in West Hall will showcase programming that envisions the future of mobility and explores how we can create a more sustainable and connected world.Exhibitor Examples: BMW, Brunswick, Caterpillar, Honda, John Deere, Oshkosh, Scout MotorsQuantum: Expect hardware, software, and AI using quantum mechanics to improve technologies and create new applications with enhanced security, sensing, and computing that will drive innovation forward. A new half-day of conference programming in partnership with Quantum World Congress will highlight these advancements.Exhibitor Examples: Cellid, Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), Integrated Quantum PhotonicSustainability: Exhibitors will show technologies aimed at reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency, as well as innovations in sustainable and carbon-neutral materials.Exhibitor Examples: D-Carbonize, Exeger, Jackery, Panasonic

Must-See Keynotes and Presentations

Monday, January 6NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang – 6:30 PM, Mandalay BayTuesday, January 7Panasonic Holdings Corporation Group CEO Mr. Yuki Kusumi, 8:30 AM, The VenetianCTA CEO and Vice Chair Gary Shapiro and CTA President Kinsey Fabrizio, 8:30 AM, The VenetianSiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz, 11 AM, ARIAX Corp CEO Linda Yaccarino, 1:30 PM, The VenetianDelta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian, 5 PM, SphereThis will mark the first CES keynote ever hosted at the groundbreaking venue.This keynote will have a different ticketing process and venue policies than other keynotes. For more information, visit ces.tech. Get the full Delta keynote experience at Sphere beginning at 3 PM when the doors open for an immersive and interactive exhibit in the venue’s Atrium to celebrate Delta’s 100-year journey. Following the keynote, Delta is thrilled to welcome multiple GRAMMY Award winning music icon Lenny Kravitz to the stage.Professional photography and videography will be available on Delta News Hub shortly after the keynote. Wednesday, January 8Volvo Group President and CEO Martin Lundstedt, 9 AM, The VenetianAccenture Chair and CEO Julie Sweet, 2 PM, The VenetianWaymo Co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana, Leaders in Technology Dinner *invite only

Top Conference Tracks

Accessibility – Discover innovation and technologies for people of all ages and abilities.

Accessibility and Mobility: Bridging the Gap, Tuesday, January 7, 11 AM, Venetian, LandoTech for Good: How Technology is Empowering Neurodivergent, Tuesday, January 7, 2 PM, Venetian, LandoEmpowering Independence: How AI is Improving Daily Lives, Tuesday, January 7, 3 PM, Venetian, Lando

CES Creator Space, presented by Sony – The stage at the CES Creator Space, sponsored by Pinterest and emceed by Shira Lazar, will feature three days of programming designed to help creators hone their craft. The area is open to credentialed media only.

State of the Creator Economy, Tuesday, January 7, 10:30 AM, CES Creator Stage, LVCC, Grand LobbyMeasuring Success in the Creator Economy, Thursday, January 9, 11:45 AM, CES Creator Stage, LVCC, Grand LobbyKeeping Sane: Mental Health in the Creator Economy, Thursday, January 9, 2:15 PM, CES Creator Stage, LVCC, Grand Lobby

Digital Health – Learn about the innovations that tackle major health challenges and empower consumers to take control of their health.

Health AI in 2030, Wednesday, January 8, 2 PM, Venetian, Marcello 4404Next Gen Wearable Tech, Thursday, January 9, 9 AM, Venetian, Marcello 4404Advancing Women’s Health: Innovations, Challenges, and Solutions, Thursday, January 9, 10 AM, Venetian, Level 4, Marcello 4404

Energy Transition – Explore how companies plan to address sustainable power solutions.

The Energy Infrastructure of the Future, Thursday, January 9, 9 AM, LVCC, N261Navigating the Energy Transition, Thursday, January 9, 10 AM, LVCC, N261The Key to Powering a Sustainable AI Revolution, Thursday, January 9, 11 AM, LVCC, N261

Great Minds – Explore the intersection of technology and humanity. Speakers featured in the Great Minds series include C-Suite executives, philanthropists, influencers, government leaders, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and more. Sessions include:

The New Era of the Automotive Ecosystem, Wednesday, January 8, 11 AM, LVCC West Hall, W232Shaping a New Era of Ingenuity: The Power of Inclusive Innovation, Wednesday, January 8, 3 PM, LVCC, West Hall, W232Revolutionizing Customer Engagement, Thursday, January 9, 10 AM, LVCC, West Hall, W232Don’t miss experts from NASA, Netflix, Mastercard, Coach, and more on the stage.

Innovation Policy Summit – CES gathers policymakers from across the world to discuss domestic and global tech policy issues including privacy, trade, competition, and more.

Is Big Always Bad: Big Tech and the Innovation Economy, Tuesday, January 7, 1 PM, LVCC, N258Tech Without Borders: The Benefits of Tech for All Communities, Wednesday, January 8, 9 AM, LVCC, N258Trade in 2025: Will the World Fracture or Reglobalize, Wednesday, January 8, 3:40, PM, LVCC, N258

Mobility Stage – New stage features the future of mobility, from electrification to connected vehicles, new battery technology, and advancements in AI.

How to Build Physical AI for Mobility, Tuesday, January 7, 10:30 AM, LVCC West Hall 1, Mobility StageBreakthroughs in Battery Tech Redefine EV Driving, Tuesday, January 7, 2:20 PM, LVCC West Hall 1, Mobility StageRevolutionizing the Future of Driving – Unleashing the Power of AI, Wednesday, January 8, 2:20 PM, LVCC, West Hall 1, Mobility Stage

Quantum Means Business – New partnership with Quantum World Congress to address how hardware, software, and AI are using quantum mechanics to improve technologies and create new applications.

Quantum is Here: Computing Advancements and Tangible Applications, Thursday, January 9, LVCC, 9 AM, West Hall, W218Global Industry Challenge: Celebrating International Year of Quantum, Thursday, January 9, 10 AM, LVCC, West Hall, W218Quantum is Now: Unprecedented Improvement in Precision and Sensitivity, Thursday, January 9, 11 AM, LVCC, West Hall, W218

Research Summit – Learn about consumer and enterprise trends across verticals.

Breaking Through the EV Demand Plateau with AI and Data Analytics, presented by EY, Monday, January 6, 1 PM, LVCC, West Hall, W232Declaration of Autonomy: Is Trust the Limit of AI’s Possibilities, presented by Accenture, Tuesday, January 7, 2 PM, LVCC West Hall, W232Navigating the Consumer Tech Landscape: Insights to Drive Growth, presented by Circana, Tuesday, January 7, 3 PM, LVCC, West Level 2, W232

Familiar faces – from musicians to sports legends and film and television stars – will be on the CES stage and throughout the show discussing and experiencing the latest innovations.

Experience the CES Show Floor

Explore innovation from global companies, including first-time exhibitors such as Foxconn (FIH Mobile), Komatsu, Oshkosh, Suzuki, and Scout Motors.

LVCC Central Hall

Showcasing the latest technology around the home and immersive entertainment – the central hub for customized, in-home entertainment, and family gaming.Exhibitor Examples: Bosch, Hisense, LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, TCL

LVCC North Hall

Focused on smart communities, IoT, AI, sustainability, energy, and enterprise solutions. North Hall shows how these technologies work together to support our daily lives now and in the future.Exhibitor Examples: AIMA E-Bike, Hitachi, Indiegogo, Siemens, Xpeng AeroHT

LVCC South Hall

Back for 2025, the South Hall is where the accessories and memorable products come to life to improve how we live and work.Exhibitor Examples: EcoFlow, Green Merit Ltd, Maono, Pecron, Pkcell

LVCC West Hall

Experience the entire ecosystem of mobility at CES—from passenger and self-driving cars to construction, agriculture, boating, and advanced air travel.Exhibitor Examples: Amazon Automotive, Honda, Invo Station, MobileEye, Qualcomm, Waymo

C Space®/ARIA

Where the world’s leading brands, advertisers, media platforms, and content creators meet to forge deals, explore trends, and unveil the latest technologies reshaping the industry.Exhibitor Examples: Disney, Fox, iHeart, Kroger, Mars, Reddit, Roku, T-Mobile, Uber Ads, Walmart Ads

The Venetian

The home of smart living, including digital health, smart home, energy management, security, education, lifestyle, and food tech.Exhibitor Examples: AARP, Pawport, RenphoThe Venetian is also home to the CES Innovation Awards Showcase, with the next round of embargo award honorees scheduled to be announced on January 5.

Eureka Park at The Venetian

The startup hub of CES, home to nearly 1400 startups from around the globe.Exhibitor Examples: Global pavilions from Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Ukraine, the U.S., and others from around the world.

To search for CES exhibiting companies – by product category, keyword, or country – visit the Exhibitor Directory.

Media Days
Hear from dozens of the world’s biggest brands breaking news at two days of media-only events, January 5-6 at Mandalay Bay, including CES Unveiled and CES Tech Trends to Watch.

Press Conferences – Major brands will make announcements, including LG, Hisense, John Deere, Samsung, and Sony – January 5 and 6, Mandalay BayCES 2025 Tech Trends to Watch – Hear the top trends at CES 2025 and beyond –Sunday, January 5, 4 PM, Mandalay Bay, Oceanside CCES Unveiled Las Vegas – The Official Media Event of CES 2025 with innovative product previews – Sunday, January 5, 5-8:30 PM, Mandalay Bay, Shoreline Exhibit Hall

Media Resources
Visit the CES Media Resources for access to:

Media Room Hours and LocationsShuttle Bus InformationB-RollCES Photo Gallery

For the latest news and information, visit CES.tech. Register for CES 2025 here.

About CES®:
CES is the most powerful tech event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world’s biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES features every aspect of the tech sector. CES 2025 takes place Jan. 7-10, 2025, in Las Vegas. Learn more at CES.tech and follow CES on social.

About Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®:
As North America’s largest technology trade association, CTA is the tech sector. Our members are the world’s leading innovators – from startups to global brands – helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES® – the most powerful tech event in the world. Find us at CTA.tech. Follow us @CTAtech.

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SHOWCASING TOMORROW’S INNOVATORS: LG NOVA RETURNS TO CES 2025

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6 hours ago

January 4, 2025

LG NOVA Pushes Forward the Future of Collaboration and Innovation Across Healthtech, AI and Cleantech

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LG NOVA, the North America Innovation Center for LG Electronics, returns to CES this year to showcase its commitment to a brighter future through building collaborations with entrepreneurs and startups working in healthtech, AI and cleantech. LG NOVA’s exhibit will feature startup companies building transformative solutions that address today’s real-world challenges impacting people and the planet.

At CES 2025, in LG NOVA’s Eureka Park exhibit, visiting attendees will have the opportunity to explore emerging technologies in healthtech, cleantech and AI; connect with LG executives and leading startups in their respective market areas, attend in-booth sessions and tech talks, learn about LG NOVA’s vision for the innovation ecosystem and discuss the latest trends and views on the markets with the team.

LG NOVA’s showcase will include Primefocus Health, the first new venture unveiled by LG Electronics, launched in collaboration with LG NOVA. At CES, Primefocus Health will demonstrate its new healthcare solution built for providers to support patients’ recovery at home with a remote-monitoring and healthcare delivery platform. The company is working on personalized, home-based healthcare solutions tackling rural access, obesity, healthy aging and substance abuse.

Additionally, with its continual efforts on creating innovative solutions for better health, LG NOVA is exhibiting a new mental health solution concept, Relief AI. This new concept is a platform for monitoring and tracking patients’ mental wellbeing through advanced AI assessment technologies, engaging with the patient directly.

The LG NOVA startup showcase is located at Eureka Park (Venetian Expo, Hall G. Booth #60511) Featured startups in the LG NOVA program include:

Healthtech:

Continuum: A patient-controlled hub for all home health data for streamlining personal health decisions. MetaOptima: A leader in dermatology AI and skin cancer diagnostics, driven by its innovative DermEngine platform.

Cleantech:

Climative: AI-assisted digital energy assessments for homes and neighborhoods to accelerate the decarbonization and optimizing energy efficiencies through home improvements.Baleena: Next-gen filtration technology to eliminate microplastics from textile wash—redefining laundering for a cleaner future.

Artificial Intelligence:

Roll AI: An AI-powered platform for marketing teams to create production-grade videos for testimonials, webinars, and events, featuring effects like multicam and AI-simulated camera moves – all with just an iPhone.VersaWare: Creates Versa, a hands-free multi-modal AI system for cooking and nutrition. Versa is available as white-labeled SDK for appliance manufacturers and through the VersaWare mobile app and VersaBoard.

Open Innovation:

CareCam: Helps providers track patients’ recovery from neurological injuries and screen for frailty in minutes using digital biomarkers powered by patented movement analysis technology.Canary Speech: An AI-powered voice biomarker health tech company that uses real-time patented vocal analysis to screen for mental health and neurological disorders.

These startups exemplify LG NOVA’s pursuit to collaborate with innovative companies, pushing the boundaries of technology to create transformative solutions and a positive impact on the future.

For more information on LG NOVA’s at CES visit www.lgnova.com/ces-2025.

About LG NOVA
LG NOVA, the North American Innovation Center for global innovation leader LG Electronics, is a team focused on bringing innovation from the outside to LG. LG NOVA is based in Santa Clara, Calif. The center’s mission is to fuel innovation for LG and its partners by establishing a community to create, nurture and grow businesses. Learn more about LG NOVA at www.lgnova.com .

About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $60-billion-plus global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, energy solutions and vehicle components. LG is an 11-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. www.LG.com.

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