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Gloo Announces Strategic Investment in AI-Powered VisitorReach

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January 13, 2025

Partnership enables church outreach startup to leverage the power of Gloo platform capabilities and channel while enhancing benefits for Gloo+ members

BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gloo, the technology platform for the Christian faith ecosystem, announced a strategic investment in VisitorReach. The investment and resulting partnership will enable both organizations to accelerate their services to the local church and will provide churches with technology and services to reach, connect and engage with people in their communities.

“VisitorReach represents the next generation of church outreach,” said Brad Hill, chief solutions officer at Gloo. “We especially love that it combines the latest trends in technology and marketing with solid pastoral experience that understands the unique needs of the local church. As VisitorReach prepares to scale to a new level, we’re excited for the multiple ways that Gloo can support and accelerate its growth.”

Founded in 2023, VisitorReach offers an artificial intelligence-powered service and app to deliver personalized ads to those in a local community, inviting them to a conversation with a church through one-on-one text message conversations. Its Digital Health Assessment offering has been used by more than 600 churches, providing a comprehensive checkup of a church’s online presence and suggestions for improvement. VisitorReach’s tools empower churches to personally engage with new visitors and people in their own congregations.

“This partnership with Gloo marks a defining moment in our mission to empower churches with transformative tools to reach their communities with excellence and purpose,” said Marc Estes, president and CEO of VisitorReach. “By uniting the Gloo technology platform with VisitorReach’s innovative outreach solutions, we can jointly equip churches across the nation to bring hope, healing and the message of Jesus to a world in desperate need.”

The Gloo platform offers a variety of solutions to serve churches, including communications tools, digital ministry capabilities and social media resources. Plans are already underway to introduce a bundled offering of VisitorReach with the platform premium membership Gloo+. Details and timing of this bundled release are forthcoming.

“VisitorReach fills an important gap in how Gloo serves churches,” said Hill. “We can now offer churches a full lifecycle solution for every phase of the visitor and congregant journey. The net result of the partnership will be that churches can enjoy a steady, predictable stream of new visitors, leverage modern digital marketing principles without a full-time staff, and have the tools to more effectively engage and retain their people for greater ministry impact.”

As a Gloo Capital Partner, VisitorReach will retain its existing leadership team, operate as its own brand and continue business operations as usual. Terms of the investment were not disclosed.

Gloo is the technology platform connecting the Christian faith ecosystem. Gloo connects ministry leaders to resources, people, insights and funding so their people and communities flourish and their organizations thrive. Gloo enables trusted exchange between organizations and people, so they can collaborate with greater confidence. Gloo serves over 80,000 churches and over 1,000 resource partners. Gloo is based in Boulder, Colorado.

VisitorReach helps churches build meaningful connections with people through personalized communication tools. The platform delivers personalized ads to people in a community and invites them to a conversation with a pastor through 1:1 text conversations. Tools like quick replies, a conversational assistant and guided journeys make it easy for pastors to engage with new people and assist in ongoing assimilation efforts. By streamlining outreach and communication, VisitorReach empowers churches to focus on what matters most: reaching and caring for their community.

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Verkada Expands Leadership Team to Drive JAPAC Channel Growth

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January 15, 2025

Boudewijn Pesch Joins Verkada as Vice President of JAPAC Channel Sales

SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Verkada, a leader in cloud-based physical security, today announced the appointment of Boudewijn Pesch as Vice President of Japan and Asia-Pacific (JAPAC) Channel Sales. In his role, Pesch will oversee Verkada’s channel strategy and partnerships across the JAPAC region, working to drive growth and expand the company’s presence in key markets.

“Boudewijn’s extensive experience and proven track record in the JAPAC region make him the ideal leader to further our mission of delivering integrated, privacy-respecting security solutions at scale,” said Eric Salava, Chief Revenue Officer at Verkada. “His leadership will accelerate our efforts to strengthen channel relationships and bring our cutting-edge technology to even more organizations across JAPAC.”

Pesch joins Verkada with over 30 years of experience in sales and regional leadership roles. Most recently, he served as Vice President of APAC at Axis Communications, where he rebuilt the company’s APAC organization to better serve partners and customers. Throughout his career, Pesch has demonstrated a commitment to driving growth through collaboration and building long-term partnerships in the region.

“I am honored to join Verkada and contribute to its growth in the JAPAC market,” said Boudewijn Pesch, Vice President of JAPAC Channel Sales at Verkada. “Verkada’s innovative approach to physical security and business analytics, combined with its dedication to privacy, presents a unique opportunity to transform how organizations understand and protect their communities. I look forward to working with our partners to bring Verkada’s solutions to more customers across the region.”

Verkada’s commitment to the JAPAC region is evident through its growing customer base, which includes organizations such as City Beach, the Chiba Lotte Marines, Brighton Grammar School, and Sharp Fukuyama Laser. The company has also established partnerships with leading integrators and channel partners across the region, ensuring seamless implementation and support for its industry-leading solutions. Today, Verkada has more than 28,000 customers globally, serves 89 of the Fortune 500, and has 2,100+ employees across its 15 global offices. The company is valued at $3.5B and has raised $456.6M to date.

About Verkada
Designed with simplicity in mind, Verkada’s six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace, and intercoms — provide unparalleled building security through an integrated, cloud-based software platform. Over 28,000 organizations across 85 countries worldwide, including 89 of the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. For more information, please visit www.verkada.com.

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C O R R E C T I O N — MEDIA ADVISORY – Minister Wilkinson to Travel to Washington, D.C.

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January 15, 2025

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2025 /CNW/ – The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will take part in a panel discussion with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, focusing on the Canada-U.S. energy relationship.

Date: January 15, 2025

Time: 10:30 a.m. ET

All accredited media are asked to pre-register to attend the panel discussion in-person by emailing madison.lipson@wilsoncenter.org by Tuesday, January 14, at 5 p.m. ET. If you would like to view the event virtually, media can register here.

The next day, Minister Wilkinson will hold a media callback (audio-only) to wrap up his visit to Washington, D.C.

Date: January 16, 2025

Time: 9:30 a.m. ET

All accredited media are asked to pre-register by emailing media@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca. Details on how to participate will be provided upon registration.

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DeepSight™ Technology Announces the Appointment of Dr. Diku Mandavia, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer

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January 15, 2025

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DeepSight Technology, a leading innovator in medical device technology, today announced the appointment of Dr. Diku Mandavia as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). In this role, Dr. Mandavia will provide medical leadership across all clinical and commercial activities, guiding the development of DeepSight’s cutting-edge ultrasound solutions, including NeedleVue™ Ultrasound System, OnPoint™ Imaging, and the EchoLux™ Ultrasound System.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mandavia to the DeepSight team,” said Nader Sadrzadeh, Founder and CEO of DeepSight. “His extensive expertise in ultrasound, clinical medicine, research, and strategic leadership will play a crucial role as we continue to innovate and expand our platforms. Dr. Mandavia has a proven track record of bringing transformative medical devices to market, paired with an unwavering commitment to improving patient outcomes and reimagining how healthcare is delivered.”

Dr. Mandavia is a board-certified emergency physician with more than 20 years of clinical and leadership experience. He has extensive knowledge in ultrasound technology and is a recognized pioneer in point of care ultrasound. Prior to joining DeepSight, he served as Chief Medical Officer for both FujiFilm and Sonosite, where he led cross-functional teams, directed large-scale clinical programs, and advised on the development of leading-edge medical imaging solutions. His experience in technology innovation and artificial intelligence further strengthens DeepSight’s commitment to evidence-based solutions designed to enhance patient care and streamline clinical workflows.

“I’m honored to take on the role of Chief Medical Officer at DeepSight,” said Dr. Mandavia. “I’ve been most impressed with the company’s dedication to meaningful clinical impact and its culture of innovation. I look forward to working closely with the team to help bring breakthrough technologies to clinicians and patients worldwide.”

About DeepSight™ Technology

DeepSight Technology is a leading innovator in medical device technology, specializing in advanced ultrasound solutions such as the NeedleVue™ Ultrasound system for enhanced needle guidance with OnPoint™ Imaging for high-resolution visualization from the tip of a needle, and the EchoLux™ Ultrasound System for superior diagnostic capability. DeepSight’s imaging platforms leverage advanced analytics, proprietary algorithms, novel sensor technology and state-of-the-art imaging to deliver actionable insights that significantly empower medical professionals and institutions in an innovative way. DeepSight’s mission is to revolutionize patient care through state-of-the-art systems, offering unprecedented precision and accuracy for healthcare providers.

For more information, visit www.deepsight.com

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