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INTRODUCING JOURNEY: A NEW KIND OF LOYALTY PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR THE MODERN TRAVELER

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Founded by Visionary Entrepreneur, John Sutton and Backed by Brian Kelly (Founder of The Points Guy), Journey is the First Rewards Program Tailored to Private Rental Homes and Boutique Hotels

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Journey, a pioneering travel rewards platform, launches today to redefine travel loyalty. Journey allows travelers to earn points and perks across a curated network of unique, independently operated properties—from boutique hotels in major cities to private rental homes in remote locales—offering the flexibility and personalization guests crave.

Introducing Journey: A New Kind of Loyalty Program Designed for the Modern Traveler

“More than ever, loyalty is important to consumers,” said Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy, Senior Advisor and Investor at Journey. “Travelers want to earn and redeem points for life changing experiences. Whether that’s a safari or a private vacation rental, many of the best lodging options don’t exist within the current loyalty landscape. That’s where Journey comes in—a game changing platform that rewards travelers for staying at properties that they traditionally haven’t been able to earn points for. With Journey, travelers will no longer have to sacrifice loyalty when seeking bespoke and boutique travel experiences.”

Unlock More With Every Stay
Journey connects travelers to hidden gems—boutique hotels, luxury resorts, and private rental homes—that they may not have discovered otherwise. Travelers earn points on every eligible stay, building rewards redeemable for future getaways and perks. For guests, Journey showcases a world of accommodation options beyond the large hospitality groups, giving travelers access to unique, independently owned properties, all while earning valuable loyalty rewards.

“Travelers today face an overwhelming amount of choice,” said John Sutton, Founder and CEO of Journey. “Our curated collection of exceptional, independent stays showcases a handpicked selection of the best accommodations across the globe. By designing a platform from the ground up, we introduce travelers to inspiring, off-the-radar properties while rewarding them for supporting independent operators.”

Transforming Stays, One Reward at a Time
Journey is building an exclusive alliance of independently operated hotels and private rentals, representing a handpicked selection of top properties across the globe. Unlike many rewards programs designed to maximize profits for the loyalty scheme, Journey prioritizes operators and encourages guests to book directly for the best experience and value. Journey Rewards members (travelers) earn at least five points per dollar on eligible stays booked directly with the property versus at least one point per dollar when booking via online travel agencies. Journey also provides operators with next-generation AI marketing tools to personalize guest experiences, optimize off-seasons, attract repeat guests, and compete globally with big chains.

“Journey is about creating an ecosystem where independent operators can thrive without compromising their identity or profits,” Sutton continued. “For far too long, loyalty programs have made money for the loyalty program and not for the hotel or vacation rental. We don’t think it should be that way.”

A World-Class Team of Visionaries
Journey’s leadership team and investors bring together travel industry icons and entrepreneurial powerhouses, united by a passion for redefining loyalty:

John Sutton, Founder and CEO: John is a visionary entrepreneur who sold his digital marketing company in 2009 to join Red Ventures. He held various roles within the organization, including Chief Digital Officer for more than six years, until he left in 2021 to pursue his dream of playing professional beach volleyball. Today, as Journey’s CEO, he is responsible for setting and executing the strategic vision while hiring and overseeing the company’s roster of top industry talent.Brian Kelly, Senior Advisor and Investor: Brian founded The Points Guy in 2010 and built it into one of the top travel media empires in the world. His influential work has led him to be recognized on AdWeek’s Young Influentials list, labeled Forbes’ No. 1 travel influencer and included in Travel + Leisure’s Most Notable People in Travel and Out100’s lists. In 2017, The Points Guy was acquired by Red Ventures, where Brian first connected with John.James McBride, Alliance Ambassador & Senior Advisor: Recognized as “One to Watch” by Bloomberg Businessweek’s Bloomberg 50 and awarded Independent Hotelier of the World by Hotels magazine, James has led iconic properties from Ritz-Carlton to The Carlyle to Grosvenor House. At Journey, James draws on decades of leadership to support independent travel, helping operators thrive in a competitive marketplace while maintaining their unique identity.Eric Wu, Senior Advisor and Investor: Eric was the CEO and Co-Founder of Opendoor, the leading e-commerce platform for residential real estate. His experience building innovative, scalable businesses is a key asset to Journey’s future growth.Chris Burch, Senior Advisor and Investor: As the Co-Founder of Tory Burch and the Owner of Nihi Sumba Resorts, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge in luxury, travel and hospitality, providing valuable insight into crafting world-class guest experiences.

Join the Journey
Journey is currently accepting applications from hospitality operators who wish to become Alliance members. Visit JoinJourney.com/Alliance to learn more. For travelers who are interested in joining Journey Rewards, please visit JoinJourney.com/Waitlist. Travelers will be able to earn and redeem Journey rewards points starting Spring 2025. For more information, visit JoinJourney.com or follow along on social @JourneyRewards.

ABOUT JOURNEY
Journey is a revolutionary loyalty program designed for the modern traveler, connecting guests with unique, independently operated properties. As the first rewards program tailored specifically to private rentals and boutique hotels, Journey enhances both guest experience and operator success by boosting direct bookings and guest personalization through AI enabled tools. For more information, visit JoinJourney.com or join the conversation @JourneyRewards on Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

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Cv International’s WindSuite: A Comprehensive Solution for Wind Turbine Maintenance and Safety

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BEND, Ore., Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cv International’s WindSuite™, a cutting-edge service solution tailored to meet the safety and operational needs of technicians maintaining wind turbines across the renewable energy sector. The WindSuite provides an integrated approach to nitrogen servicing, combining a nitrogen generator, enhanced nitrogen booster, explosion-proof nitrogen fill station, and the innovative, CE Certified, WindKit, designed for ease of use in challenging environments.

Cvi’s WindSuite has been adopted by major industry players, including Siemens Energy, Vestas American Wind Technology, and Clearway Energy Wind Power Plants. “Servicing wind turbines is no easy task due to their extreme heights and the demand for high-pressure nitrogen,” says Sam Zumbrunnen of Cv International. “Our WindKit provides a portable and efficient nitrogen solution, enabling technicians to safely service turbines at elevation while ensuring equipment integrity and enhancing personal safety.”

Key Highlights:

Cvi WindSuite: The Complete Service Solution
WindSuite provides a suite of complementary nitrogen products designed to meet the varied needs of wind turbine servicing. This comprehensive package includes a nitrogen generator, booster, explosion-proof fill station, and the WindKit for portable, on-site nitrogen application.

Expanding Distribution Network
Cvi is partnering with a growing network of national distributors, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion. These distributors are positioned to deliver WindSuite solutions to a broader audience across the U.S.

Growing Customer Base
WindSuite has been successfully installed in several states, including Texas, Indiana, Arizona, Colorado, and Washington, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and safety for a wide range of wind farm operators.

Cost and Safety Benefits
By reducing maintenance costs and improving safety protocols, the WindSuite offers wind farm operators a superior return on investment, contributing to the accessibility and affordability of wind energy.

Dan Warden, CEO of Cv International, expressed excitement about the company’s continued impact on the renewable energy sector. “Our WindSuite is designed to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy by streamlining wind turbine maintenance. We’re proud to announce that our Bend, Oregon facility is powered by 100% renewable wind energy, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability for our customers, employees, and communities.”

For further details or media inquiries, please contact:

George Darcy
Chief Marketing Officer
gdarcy@cvintl.com
541-480-1716

About Cv International:
For over 40 years, Cv International has provided innovative solutions to industries including Wind Energy, Aviation, Hydro Electric, and Oil & Gas. Headquartered in Bend, Oregon, Cv International is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) delivering high-performance nitrogen systems, contaminated fuel detectors, cryogenic samplers, and maintenance solutions. Visit us at cvintl.com.

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WorkFusion Named a Category Leader in the Chartis RiskTech Quadrant® for KYC Solutions

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Recognition as a leader in KYC, plus being named an AI category winner in the RiskTechAI50®, highlight the company’s market leadership in financial crime compliance technology

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — WorkFusion, a pioneer in AI agents for financial crime compliance (FCC), today announced that it has been named a Category Leader in the Chartis RiskTech Quadrant® for KYC Data and Solutions, 2024. It was also recognized recently as the winner for the Workflow and Automation category in Chartis’ RiskTechAI50® 2024.

Chartis is a research and advisory firm that supports financial services firms in the areas of risk, compliance and RegTech.

“WorkFusion’s bespoke AI assistance is a unique capability in the KYC marketplace and can be utilized in such areas as alert adjudication, automation and onboarding,” said Chartis Research Principal Philip Mackenzie. “Together with this cutting-edge leveraging of AI, the company’s strategy and consistent growth were key factors in WorkFusion’s designation as a category leader in the KYC Solutions quadrant.”

WorkFusion CEO Adam Famularo said, “We welcome the recognition by Chartis of our advanced KYC technology and expertise. Banks and financial institutions are contending with an increasingly complex and burgeoning landscape of bad actors attempting to exploit the global financial system. Every day, our AI Agents are helping financial crime compliance teams mitigate risk and transform KYC processes by reducing manual work and delivering a faster, easier onboarding experience for customers.” 

WorkFusion’s AI-driven solutions prowess has previously been highlighted by other expert assessments, including being recognized as a Leader in Everest Group’s Banking-specific IDP Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024. “WorkFusion’s ‘Digital Workers’ offering has stimulated the IDP market by giving users pre-trained ML models for specific use cases, especially within the banking compliance arena.”

Chartis assessed the WorkFusion platform, called Work.ai, as well as the WorkFusion AI Agents for financial crime compliance (FCC), by reviewing and analyzing in-depth product information, live demonstrations of WorkFusion AI Agents for FCC in action and interviews with WorkFusion product experts.

About WorkFusion

WorkFusion is a pioneer in AI agents for financial crime compliance (FCC). Its AI Agents are purpose-built workers that augment compliance teams in level 1 analyst functions and alleviate the tedious tasks associated with anti-money laundering (AML), adverse media monitoring, sanctions screening alert review, customer onboarding, Know Your Customer (KYC), transaction monitoring (TM) and customer service. WorkFusion’s AI solutions are technology controls that mitigate risk, solve talent challenges, increase workforce capacity, save money, enhance employee and customer experience, and improve compliance posture. To “put AI to work” for your organization, visit workfusion.com.

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Jessica Cassady

jcassady@workfusion.com

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Further exits stealth with $4.1M to empower first-time homebuyers

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Founded by a former fintech unicorn CEO & a proptech executive, Further aims to simplify the process for buyers with better financial planning tools

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — New startup Further launches today and emerges from stealth with a $4.1 million pre-seed round. Founded in spring 2024, Further is on a mission to empower first-time homebuyers through the financial complexities of purchasing their first home. Investors include Link Ventures, Vesta Ventures, F4, FiDi Ventures, Flex Capital, Gaingels, Andrew Paradise, Jeff Fagnan, Ryan Moore and other angel investors.

The equation for homebuying has become much more complicated.

The company arrives at a critical time in the home affordability crisis. Today’s first-time homebuyers, particularly Millennials, face unprecedented challenges. As increasingly unattainable housing prices have pushed back the average age of homebuyer to their mid-30s, the equation for homebuying has also become much more complicated. While buyers are often left to manage this highly complicated process on their own using home-made spreadsheets, Further aims to replace the guesswork with easy-to-understand yet powerful, personalized tools that simplify their financial planning.

“Buying a home is one of the most significant milestones in a person’s life, but for many, the process is daunting and far too often, feels out of reach,” said Further cofounder & CEO, Kevin Bennett. “At Further, we’re here to empower buyers, giving them the tools, confidence and knowledge they actually need to achieve their homeownership dream.”

Further was founded by CEO Kevin Bennett and COO Chris Baker, leaders with extensive experience in fintech, real estate, and tech innovation. Bennett, the founding CEO of fintech unicorn Caribou, has a proven track record of leading high-growth companies. Baker, who has held leadership positions at high-growth startups, like EverQuote, and large consumer banks, like Bank of America and Santander, brings deep expertise in real estate and financial services. Further CTO, Nassir Samatar, brings a wealth of experience in building scalable tech platforms at Amazon, Coupang & Rover.

For more information, visit www.withfurther.com.

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Hannah Golden, Further, 1 7033406867, press@withfurther.comwww.withfurther.com

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