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Announced that the Company engaged the services of Ifrah Law PLLC, a prominent U.S. gaming law firm to collaborate with OneComply Inc. in assisting FansUnite with their U.S. licensing strategy.
Ifrah Law will guide FansUnite in navigating multiple state licenses in 2021, starting with New Jersey
Vancouver, British Columbia–(February 10, 2021) – FansUnite Entertainment Inc. (CSE: FANS) (OTCQB: FUNFF) (“FansUnite” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company engaged the services of Ifrah Law PLLC (“Ifrah Law”), a prominent U.S. gaming law firm to collaborate with OneComply Inc. (“OneComply”) in assisting FansUnite with their U.S. licensing strategy.
In response to the interest that FansUnite has received from U.S. gambling and casino operators for their sports betting and iGaming solutions, a founding member of Ifrah Law, Jeff Ifrah, will provide counsel to FansUnite on their rapid expansion strategy across the different U.S. jurisdictions beginning with New Jersey.
Jeff is an accomplished lawyer who is nationally ranked by Chambers USA in Gaming & Licensing Law given his reputation for legal excellence as well as his involvement with major prosecutions and lawsuits in the North American iGaming industry. Jeff’s expertise and extensive experience in the U.S. gaming landscape will be integral to FansUnite’s growth in the U.S. online gambling market as the Company seeks to acquire multiple state licenses in 2021, starting with the gaming license of New Jersey. In addition, Jeff has worked with OneComply on numerous occasions and therefore, his contribution will bolster OneComply’s efforts in streamlining the legal process for FansUnite’s entry into the U.S.
“Jeff and his team are a great addition to the global legal team that we have assembled to oversee the delivery of FansUnite’s offerings,” said Scott Burton, CEO of FansUnite. “With a long-standing career as a prominent attorney in gaming law, Jeff will accelerate our expansion into the highly complex U.S. betting and iGaming market.”
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at 8:05 AM on Wednesday, February 10th, 2021
Announced it has secured Medical Device Establishment Licence (“MDEL”) status to sell its KAI Medical COVID-19 Saliva Test kits (“KAI Saliva”).
KAI Saliva is FDA EUA approved for use, has CE Mark and the saliva specimen collection device is approved by Health Canada.
KAI Saliva provides travellers, both foreign and domestic with a simple, fully compliant method to obtain an RT-PCR test and test result prior to arriving or coming back into to Canada or arriving to other countries that have similar executive travel orders.
VANCOUVER BC / February 10, 2021 / EMPOWER CLINICS INC. (CBDT:CSE) (8EC:Frankfurt) (EPWCF:OTCQB) (“Empower” or the “Company“) an integrated healthcare company serving patients through medical centres, telemedicine platforms, operating a high complexity medical diagnostics laboratory processing thousands of COVID-19 specimens, is pleased to announce it has secured Medical Device Establishment Licence (“MDEL”) status to sell its KAI Medical COVID-19 Saliva Test kits (“KAI Saliva”).
KAI Saliva is FDA EUA approved for use, has CE Mark and the saliva specimen collection device is approved by Health Canada. KAI Saliva provides travellers, both foreign and domestic with a simple, fully compliant method to obtain an RT-PCR test and test result prior to arriving or coming back into to Canada or arriving to other countries that have similar executive travel orders.
EMPOWER ACCELERATES ABILITY TO DISTRIBUTE AND SELL MEDICAL DEVICE PRODUCTS IN CANADA THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH MEDIPRO CANADA
Empower previously announced the filing of an MDEL application for the purpose of importing, distributing and selling KAI Saliva, which has experienced success upon its launch.
To accelerate the process, Empower partnered with MediPro Canada Inc. (“MediPro”) to utilize their approved MDEL status. MediPro provides healthcare products for governments, large corporations and medical facilities around the world and is led by Hon. Sheila Maureen Copps PC OC.
“We continue to see extensive demand for novel COVID-19 testing products in both private sector and public sector markets throughout North America, Mexico and Caribbean countries.” said Hon. Sheila Copps OC, Partner MediPro Canada. “Leveraging the vast network of MediPro Canada with the integrated healthcare capabilities of Empower Clinics and their novel COVID-19 testing products, makes for an ideal partnership.”
“We all have an urgent requirement for a home-based, self-administered COVID-19 saliva test kit that can help open up the economy and facilitate travel that meets the requirements of the executive travel orders.” said Steven McAuley, Chairman & CEO. “We also must utilize our resources, our reach, our capability, do everything we can to assist, be humanitarians, use our voice, strive to provide improved healthcare, and lead the path of progressive healthcare.”
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Announced a partnership with Blue United Corporation as its official agency to launch the ImagineAR Augmented Reality Platform in Japan
Blue United clients include Kashima Antlers, Matsumoto Yamaga , Yanmar, Under Armour, Omiya Ardija and the Pacific League Marketing (holding that represents the commercial interests of 6 teams of the Japanese Baseball League) and Sevilla FC, among others.
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 10, 2021 – ImagineAR (CSE: IP) (OTCQB: IPNFF) an Augmented Reality Company that enables sports teams, brands and businesses to instantly create mobile phone AR campaigns, is pleased to announce a partnership with Blue United Corporation as its official agency to launch the ImagineAR Augmented Reality Platform in Japan. Blue United clients include Kashima Antlers, Matsumoto Yamaga , Yanmar, Under Armour, Omiya Ardija and the Pacific League Marketing (holding that represents the commercial interests of 6 teams of the Japanese Baseball League) and Sevilla FC, among others.
Blue United Corporation is a marketing, PR, and business development agency with offices in New York , Tokyo and Nagano . With a vast experience in International expansion and business development, Blue United Corporation, focuses on elevating brands on a global scale and help them on expanding internationally (business development and expansion, PR/Communications, social media, marketing, etc.), owns and manages the only football professional tournament between club teams that are part of the Pacific Rim Region (Pacific Rim Cup), and is the owner of esports Blue United eFC, current Asian champion of FIFA.
ImagineAR believes Blue United’s experience will significantly accelerate the Company’s presence and sales throughout Japan , a strategic new market for ImagineAR.
Takehiko Nakamura , CEO of Blue United, said; “ImagineAR is the most advanced sports fan engagement Augmented Reality platform in the global market today and we are excited to assist the company to launch its sales and marketing initiatives in Japan . Sports teams can drive new fan engagement and brand activation using ImagineAR and the Japan sports market requires this type of advanced immersive mobile experiential platform to drive new revenue streams.”
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To say that PyroGenesis Canada (PYR:TSX) and its CEO, Peter Pascali, share a mutual love and respect with shareholders unlike anything we have ever seen is not an overstatement.
Knowing this, it should not surprise anybody learning about PyroGenesis for the first time that shareholders have coined the rallying call of “In Peter We Trust”.
Today PyroGenesis, Pascali and shareholders shared another major milestone together in a live Q&A that coincided with PyroGenesis surpassing a $1 BILLION MARKET CAP. It was an incredibly special event that could not be made clearer than by many of the questions and comments that referred not just to the Company’s bottom – but to its soul and philosophy.
I’ve never seen it before. All I can say is that it is a thrill to be witness to and part of something this deeply special in an industry that rarely looks beyond the next quarter.
Congratulations to Peter, the Pyro team and this incredible group of shareholders.
George and the AGORACOM team.
Watch, listen and enjoy today’s interview with CEO Peter Pascali.
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Partnership Accelerates Empower’s Strategy To Execute National Healthcare Centre Expansion By Bringing Accessible and Progressive Primary Care and Para-Medical Care to Millions of Canadians
Announced effective February 8, 2021 a partnership with Rexall Pharmacy Group to launch the first of multiple integrated healthcare centres within Rexall pharmacies commencing in Ontario, Canada.
Empower will be opening primary care, plus para-medical healthcare services in each of the locations, with a target of four (4) to six (6) Medical Doctors (MD) and four (4) to six (6) paramedical practitioners per location.
VANCOUVER, BC / February 9, 2021 / EMPOWER CLINICS INC. (CSE:CBDT)(Frankfurt:8EC)(OTCQB:EPWCF) (“Empower” or the “Company“) an integrated healthcare company serving patients through medical centres, telemedicine platforms, operating a high complexity medical diagnostics laboratory processing thousands of COVID-19 specimens, is pleased to announce effective February 8, 2021 a partnership with Rexall Pharmacy Group to launch the first of multiple integrated healthcare centres within Rexall pharmacies commencing in Ontario, Canada.
“In our first press release of 2021 announcing the closing of our Canadian Clinics acquisition, I stated Empower had a winning business model with immediate expansion plans throughout Greater Toronto, followed by Ontario and then nationwide with at least 30 clinics in rapid succession. Empower is proud to begin delivering on that promise.” said Steven McAuley, Chairman & CEO. “To say this is the Company’s biggest announcement in its history would not be an over statement. This partnership with Rexall accelerates our nationwide healthcare expansion strategy, I look forward to bringing Six Sigma philosophies and continuous process improvements to our operations to ensure customers and our patients have access to our primary care and para-medical services for years to come. Today marks a major win for Canadian healthcare and the shareholders of Empower Clinics.”
PARTNERSHIP IDENTIFIES INITIAL LOCATIONS IN ONTARIO
Rexall and Empower have identified numerous initial locations throughout Ontario, spanning from Ottawa to London and around the GTA. The size of the locations can range from 1,500 to 4,000 square feet. As each new location is agreed upon, key terms are outlined in a letter of intent and in the lease or sub-lease agreements with the first anticipated agreements February 2021.
HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO BE DELIVERED
Empower will be opening primary care, plus para-medical healthcare services in each of the locations, with a target of four (4) to six (6) Medical Doctors (MD) and four (4) to six (6) paramedical practitioners per location.
Primary care services include:
Family physicians
Walk-in physicians
Tele-medicine and virtual care
Paramedical services include:
Chiropractic
Physiotherapy
Registered Massage Therapy
Chiropody
Acupuncturists
Osteopaths
Nutritionists
ADDITIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES EXPECTED TO BE ADDED
Given the anticipated expansion and penetration of Empower Clinics into the Canadian market, the Company intends to continue adding valuable specialized medical services to strengthen the quality of healthcare at each location that can include:
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Entered into an agreement on February 5, 2021 with LuminUltra Technologies Ltd. to deploy their GeneCount Rapid SARS-CoV-2 surface testing solution for UPI’s current and past customers which total over 2,000 facilities including certain aviation assets in Canada today.
The Agreement provides UPI the ability to provide testing services employing LuminUltra’s GeneCount® qPCR tests as a service.
Toronto, Ontario–(February 9, 2021) – Universal PropTech Inc. (TSXV: UPI) (“UPI” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that is has entered into an agreement on February 5, 2021 with LuminUltra Technologies Ltd. (“LuminUltra“) to deploy their GeneCount Rapid SARS-CoV-2 surface testing solution for UPI’s current and past customers which total over 2,000 facilities including certain aviation assets in Canada today. The Agreement provides UPI the ability to provide testing services employing LuminUltra’s GeneCount® qPCR tests as a service.
Chris Hazelton, President and CEO of UPI commented: “We are very excited to bring LuminUltra’shighly reputable SARS-CoV-2 surface testing solution to our customer base in Canada to ensure workplaces are sanitary and safe,” Mr. Hazelton continued: “We had committed strategically to expanding our product mix and investing in key technology to enhance our Trusted Advisor status with our customers. Coupled with our recent announcements, the addition of LuminUltra’s surface testing technology to our suite of services, we are well on our way to meeting that commitment to customers and shareholders.”
UPI’s wholly owned operating subsidiary, VCI Controls, will utilize the LimunUltra GeneCount® qPCR test in order to provide audit support for the efficacy of the various indoor air quality equipment it is installing in customer facilities. In this way, VCI Controls will be able to provide clients with data demonstrating the real world effectiveness of the air sanitization equipment it installs, along with peace of mind for owners and staff alike that Covid-19 is not present in their facilities.
LuminUltra provides testing solutions for clinical diagnostics, surface, and wastewater testing. LuminUltra, through its rapid, accurate and portable qPCR tests help safeguard and protect environments by providing verification of disinfection protocols to confirm the absence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This helps identify early warning signs which enables the execution of swift response including contact tracing and human testing.
Fully Portable Manual Testing Using GeneCount® Q-16
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Subject to customary governance approvals, Jamie P. Dwyer M.D. has joined as a member of the Board of Advisors of Draganfly.
Dr. Dwyer is a professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University, President of the Collaborative Study Group, and Co-Founder of Innovative Renal Care. Previously he served on the faculty of Mayo Clinic.
Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 09, 2021 — Draganfly Inc. (OTCQB: DFLYF) (CSE: DFLY) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, today announced, subject to customary governance approvals, Jamie P. Dwyer M.D. has joined as a member of the Board of Advisors of Draganfly.
Dr. Dwyer is a professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University, President of the Collaborative Study Group, and Co-Founder of Innovative Renal Care. Previously he served on the faculty of Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Dwyer has extensive experience working with FDA processes in particular devices and software.
Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly, said: “We are excited and truly honored to have Dr. Jamie Dwyer join Draganfly’s outstanding Board of Advisors. Dr. Dwyer brings an incredible understanding and experience with FDA processes and will be key in evolving our Vital Intelligence technology.”
“Draganfly has impressed me with the work they have done with their Smart Vital assessment platform and telehealth app. I am honored to assist a company that has built a solid foundation for innovation within the telehealth sector,” said Dr. Jamie Dwyer.
Dr. Dwyer holds an Sc.B degree in mathematics and Latin from Brown University, and an M.D. with Distinction from Brown University Medical School. He trained in Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic Florida, where he served as Chief Medical Resident. He trained in Nephrology and Clinical Research at VUMC. After a faculty appointment at Mayo Clinic, he joined the Nephrology Division of VUMC in 2008.
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Announced the launch of TGS Mexico, a new division of the Company focused on servicing its fast growing customer base in Central America
TGS, in partnership with Nacion Gamer, has delivered its first two events for the Mexican market. On November 28, 2020 over 12,500 people registered for a Call of Duty Mobile event called Play Like You Mean It, presented by Carl’s Jr.
The event was watched live by over 1,100 people and has since been watched over 26,000 times.
VANCOUVER, BC , Feb. 9, 2021 – TGS Esports Inc. (” TGS ” or the ” Company “) (TSXV: TGS) (FRA: 5RH) is pleased to announce the launch of TGS Mexico, a new division of the Company focused on servicing its fast growing customer base in Central America .
TGS, in partnership with Nacion Gamer, has delivered its first two events for the Mexican market. On November 28, 2020 over 12,500 people registered for a Call of Duty Mobile event called Play Like You Mean It, presented by Carl’s Jr. The event was watched live by over 1,100 people and has since been watched over 26,000 times. Video of the event can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/39WcQKZ .
The two parties teamed up again on January 28, 2021 to present an event celebrating the opening of the 300 th Carl’s Jr. location in Mexico . This event featured eight top Mexican streamers playing Call of Duty Warzone and the broadcast was seen live by over 1,500 people and has been viewed over 135,000 times. Video of this broadcast can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/3aG5tXc .
The launch of TGS Mexico is an important milestone for TGS as it allows the Company to better serve its Central American customers through a dedicated team and platform focused on the esports trends in their market. The success of the Company’s recent events highlights the significant growth opportunities available in the Mexican esports market.
Deeper access to the Mexican market allows for another avenue of revenue and user acquisition for TGS. Having a dedicated team focused on this market allows TGS to embed itself with the local scene and ensure the events being put on serve the market accordingly.
This new entity allows TGS to work in the local currency which is vital to brands and partners looking to engage in esports tournaments and or events.
As TGS continues to work with some of the biggest brands globally to deliver world class esports experiences, the Company is seeing significant growth in the number of users it has access to. Over the last three months TGS has interacted with over 25,000 players participating in over 40 events. With the upcoming official launch of the Pepper platform, TGS will have direct access to players who participate in its events.
“We have been able to put on two successful events in Mexico with a great partner in Nacion Gamer.” said Spiro Khouri , CEO of TGS. “By providing an all-in-one esports solution for large consumer brands, we are providing companies with new and better ways to connect with their audience.”
In 2020, the esports and video games market in Mexico was estimated at 988 million U.S. dollars and it is forecast to increase with a compound annual growth rate of eight percent until 2024, when it will reach 1.34 billion U.S. dollars according to Statista 1 .
The partnership between Nacion Gamer and TGS is expected to continue with more events being announced soon.
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Development and licensing of a bespoke and evidence-based athletic line of CBD topical products for the re+PLAY brand in the U.S.
Avicanna to lead commercialization in Canada through consumer retail and medical sales channels.
TORONTO, Feb. 09, 2021 — Avicanna Inc. (“ Avicanna ” or the “ Company “) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products, is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into an intellectual property licensing and royalty agreement with Harrington Wellness Inc. (“ Harrington Wellness” ) for the commercialization of a CBD topical product line targeting athletes and active consumers in Canada and the U.S. (the “ re+PLAY Agreement ”).
Avicanna and Harrington Wellness have worked together extensively on researching, developing and optimizing a bespoke line of CBD-based topicals designed specifically for the athletic and sports community (the “ re+PLAYProducts” ). These CBD-based topicals utilize Avicanna’s proprietary deep tissue technology for cannabinoid delivery and have been curated with the support of Harrington Wellness’ deep understanding of the needs of professional athletes. The products are planned to be launched in Q2 2021 in the United States by Harrington Wellness across retail and e-commerce channels and in Canada through medical and adult-use/consumer retail cannabis sales channels by Avicanna. The product formulations are also enrolled in several preclinical studies with leading Canadian medical institutions to assess their efficacy in chronic pain and osteoarthritis.
Under the re+PLAY Agreement, which has an initial three-year term, Avicanna has licensed the use of certain proprietary product formulations to Harrington Wellness to be used in connection with the manufacture and distribution of the re+PLAY Products in the United States. Additionally, Harrington Wellness has also licensed the use of the re+PLAY brand to Avicanna to be used in connection with the manufacture and distribution of the re+PLAY Products in Canada. The re+PLAY Products will be branded and sold under the re+PLAY brand in both the United States and Canada. Royalties are payable to Avicanna and Harrington Wellness as consideration for each of the licenses.
“As a former professional athlete myself and avid CBD user, I understand the importance of being in peak physical condition and finding products that help you to recover faster,” says Al Harrington, CEO of Harrington Wellness. “Avicanna has been an incredible partner in developing the re+PLAY formulas and expanding the product line’s availability into Canada.”
In commenting on the re+PLAY Agreement, Aras Azadian, CEO of Avicanna said, “I am thrilled to finally introduce our relationship with Al Harrington and Harrington Wellness. This partnership was formed on the alignment of the vision to introduce premium and scientifically backed products for athletic and active consumers to the market. Additionally, the distinct expertise of the two companies and collaborative spirit has yielded an advanced and evidence-based line of products that are tailored to promote a healthy active lifestyle for the athlete in all of us.”
To the knowledge of the Company, it is in compliance with all applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which it operates.
About Harrington Wellness
Founded in 2018 by Viola CEO and NBA Vet, Al Harrington, Harrington Wellness produces a wide range of products via in house manufacturing, joint venture projects and white label arrangements with other vetted organizations that stand for the highest quality and reliable medical benefits. These items are sold online via in house and existing marketplace sites, in brick and mortar retail and by health professions directly in their clinics.
Harrington Wellness’ hero brand, re+PLAY™ is a performance based CBD wellness brand created with the combined knowledge and experience of athletes, doctors, and certified athletic trainers. Our team is dedicated to creating best in class products that deliver the powerful healing properties of the plant to our customers. All products are made using a triple-tested process with hemp grown in the USA, and are free of heavy metals, pesticides, and harmful microbes.
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IAC members will support the Company’s business, awareness and growth strategies.
Announced formation of its inaugural Industry Advisory Committee which will support and advise KABN NA’s management team with its growth and business initiatives, industry awareness and strategic introductions.
TORONTO, ON / February 9, 2021 /KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp. (CSE:KABN)(OTC PINK:TRWRF)(FRA:4T51) (the “Company“, “KABN North America” or “KABN NA“) (www.kabnsystemsna.com), a North American Fintech solutions company specializing in empowering individuals to manage, control and generate value from their biometrically-verified Self Sovereign Identity (“SSI”) through its Liquid Avatar (www.liquidavatar.com) platform, is pleased to welcome a group of leading business executives in the formation of its inaugural Industry Advisory Committee (“IAC”) which will support and advise KABN NA’s management team with its growth and business initiatives, industry awareness and strategic introductions.
With Digital Identity impacting almost every sector and potentially 100% of the addressable online market, the timing was right for KABN NA to bring together an outstanding group of executives with start-up, industry, and public market experience to support the Company.
“We are excited and honored to be able to work with such a talented, experienced and diverse group of executives who believe in Liquid Avatar and the value of digital identity,” said Ben Kessler, Senior Advisor and Chair of KABN North America’s Industry Advisory Committee. “As a group, our mandate will be to support the Company and its efforts while providing industry advice to help accelerate its growth.”
The 2021 KABN North America Inaugural Industry Advisory Committee members include:
Sheldon Inwentash, B.Comm., CA., CPA., LL.D
Sheldon is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of ThreeD Capital Inc. (CSE:IDK) and has more than 30 years of investing experience. He co-founded Visible Genetics, the first commercial pharmacogenomics company, in 1994 and exited in 2001 to Bayer. Through two decades of leading Pinetree Capital, Mr. Inwentash has created significant shareholder value through early investments in Queenston Mining (acquired by Osisko Mining Corp. for $550-million), Aurelian Resources (acquired by Kinross for $1.2-billion) and Gold Eagle Mines (acquired by Goldcorp for $1.5-billion) to name a few.
Sheldon obtained his B.Comm from the University of Toronto and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. In 2007, he was an Ontario finalist for the Ernst & Young entrepreneur of the year award. In 2012, Sheldon received an honorary degree, doctor of laws (LL.D) from the University of Toronto for his valuable leadership as an entrepreneur, his philanthropy, and inspirational commitment to making a difference in the lives of children, youth and their families.
Rob Anson
Rob Anson has served as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the board at Loop Insights Inc. (CSE:MTRX) since January 2018. Rob has also served as CEO and Founder of Fobisuite Technologies Inc., a private British Columbia technology company, since October 2017. Previously he was Founder and CEO of One Team Media, a Private Vancouver-based media company with digital and TV production assets.
Neil Stiles
Before moving to the US in 2008, Neil was a Board Director of Reed Business Information (RBI), one of the world’s largest magazine publishers headquartered in the UK. He was also CEO of eMedia, an email marketing business with divisional responsibilities including a range of publications and events in multiple markets.
Neil also led sales across the whole of RBI, headed up the internal pricing consultancy and was also instrumental in developing RBI’s strategy transitioning from magazines into data which required him to relocate to Los Angeles, California.
Neil took over the Entertainment division of RBI USA which included Variety Magazine, where he was CEO and Publisher. At Variety, Neil was instrumental in the development of a wider business strategy to take the company into conferences, higher price data and syndication.
Neil also served on the board of LA’s Best after school program for schools within Los Angeles and was a Director of BritWeek. He also was on the board of BAFTA and subsequently served a term as Chairman.
After Neil orchestrated the sale of Variety, and other assets for Reed Elsevier, he retired to the Fort Lauderdale area.
Neil currently consults with a wide range of companies with focus on pricing and developing viable online business models. Neil is also on the advisory boards of EIS, 2020 Capital and three other start-ups.
For fun he owns a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School and competes on a regular basis.
Alen Paul Silverrstieen
Alen Paul is a global serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience and is currently CEO of Imagine AR (CSE:IP). He recently founded Recruitment USA/India software firms leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to optimize job candidate sourcing. Alen Paul has also represented one of the leading Indian Post-Production Studios and contracted over 60 Hollywood movies in the past 5 years alone. Alen Paul is known as one of the pioneers of North American prepaid communications and led his company, GTS, public on the NASDAQ within 3 years while executing license deals with MLB, Marvel, NHL, Led Zeppelin, and many others.
Nicole Rodrigues
Nicole Rodrigues is the CEO and Founder of NRPR Group and the Young Dreamers Foundation. She’s an award-winning, well-rounded public relations and marketing pro. Her extensive knowledge in bridging the gap between the technology and various consumer industries makes her extremely valuable to her team and clients. She has more than 20 years of experience in PR, social media and digital marketing. Clients that have benefited from her counsel and skill include Heal, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Dialpad, Dolby, Yahoo!, MobiTV, Sony Playstation, Plantronics, Hulu, YouTube, M-GO, LA Comic Con, Demand Media (now Leaf Group), and other dominant companies. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from San Jose State University and is an Executive MBA Candidate at UCLA Anderson School of Management – class of 2022.
Ruth McCartney
Ruth is a music industry veteran, communications expert and brand strategist with a strong marketing and entrepreneurial background. She’s consulted and produced for Fortune 100, corporate, high-tech, non-profit & entertainment companies. She is also a public speaker and early Bitcoin adopter.
As CEO of McCartney Multimedia, Inc, Ruth has developed working relationships with industry leaders including Capitol Records, MGM/ Mirage, Lexus, Warner Bros. & T-Mobile. Her work has ranged from new media strategies and technology consulting, to development of database management solutions and marketing programs. Currently, her Hootsuite-Certified team is handling social media content creation, strategy, deployment and reporting for 36 worldwide city destinations in 7 languages. In addition, Ruth has also served as advisor to projects for non-profit and higher education organizations including the Farrah Fawcett Foundation, The Clinton Foundation & the Linda McCartney Centre for Cancer Research. The company also handles social strategy and marketing/digital PR for clients including creating custom marketing and sales funnels using their technology McCartneyMessenger.com to target & reach people via IM and Facebook and respond in real time.
Ruth’s brainchild is the online Customer / Fan acquisition and retention, tool iFanz® iFanz.com® whose technology has provided online data mgmt., eCRM, & email broadcasting & compliance to LeAnn Rimes, Estate of Tupac Shakur, Roseanne Barr, John Cleese, Chevrolet, Paula Abdul, Edgar Winter, Texas Instruments and more. With 6.4 million members, it’s amongst the largest privately held email mgmt. systems in the USA.
Formerly, Ruth was a singer/songwriter & recording artist on BMG/Jupiter Records and has headlined tours in Russia, Lithuania, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan & Siberia. Specialties: Branding, social media, eMarketing, digital distribution, web development, eCRM, block chain solutions.
Craig Asano
Craig is the CEO and founder of NCFA, National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada. With 15+ years of experience, he is a proven marketing strategist, software technologist and start-up entrepreneur in technology, finance, and real estate sectors. Craig is a leader, community builder, advocate and development professional of alternative finance and private capital markets, fintech, blockchain, AI, interactive web, data intelligence, special projects, and new ventures.
Steven Glaser
Steven is a financial service executive with a diverse background in corporate finance, communications, and governance for both private and public companies. He is currently Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director at Pool Safe Inc. (TSXV:POOL), a company that designs, develops and distributes globally a product known as the “PoolSafe”. In addition to his role at Pool Safe, Steven also sits on the Board of Canadian listed public companies. From 2008 through 2017, Steven worked in the corporate finance and investment banking arena focused on assisting late stage private and early stage public companies with strategic planning and capital raising. Prior to that, he spent seven years as Vice President Corporate Affairs of Azure Dynamics Corporation. He was responsible for the company’s corporate governance, domestic and international stock exchange listings, as well as the build-out of the company’s Investor Relations division. Steven holds a Bachelor of Administrative Studies degree as well as an M.B.A. in finance.
Lauren Linton
Lauren is an Executive Director of CIX Canadian Innovation Exchange, the longest-running Canadian venture conference, which curates and showcases Canada’s most innovative early and growth stage tech startups to North American investors and corporates. Previously, Lauren was an executive with the CVCA- Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, setting the strategic direction and developing the majority of the revenue programs for the association and private capital industry. She has served on boards with interests in healthcare, technology and business services and has chaired many fundraising events. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing and Finance from the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.
Lauren is also a SheEO Activator.
Mark Pearlman
Mark is a results-driven senior operating executive with over 20+ years’ experience and success in driving corporate growth within the technology and mass retail industries. His experience and expertise is in business transformation, M&A, corporate strategy, corporate planning and sales operations. Government and public appointments at Federal and Provincial levels.
Dominic Vogel
Dominic has an established track record as a cyber security leader. He has a wide-range of experience overseeing numerous projects including security strategy development, policy development, endpoint security, and threat management in a multitude of industries including financial services, logistics, transportation, government, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure. Dominic actively participates in the local Vancouver security community and is a regular cyber security expert for Global BC (TV), CKNW (radio), News1130 (radio), and the Vancouver Sun (newspaper).
Ben Kessler – Chair
As Chair of KABN NA’s Industry Advisory Committee, Ben has over 20 years of account management, business development, marketing, and partnership experience in the financial services sector. Mr. Kessler is currently a Senior Advisor to KABN North America.
Prior to that, he was the Managing Director, Payments Solution Group – Banc of California and also served as Vice President, Global Account Management at Earthport North America. Ben also held senior roles at Mastercard Worldwide from 2006 to 2011. Ben has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brandeis University and a Master of Business Administration from the New York University Stern School of Management.
Having the opportunity to consult and engage with such a diverse group of industry leaders through the Industry Advisory Committee is amazing as it will help us garner different views of our business, markets and our respective opportunities,” said David Lucatch, CEO KABN North America.
Launching in the Apple Store and Google Play on February 18, 2021, Liquid Avatar, available at no cost to consumers, makes it easy for individuals to start and maintain the process of managing their SSI/digital identity while giving users the ability to share it with their friends, family, colleagues, and others easily, safely, and cryptographically secure through biometrically enabled Self Sovereign Identity tools and services.
The Liquid Avatar platform allows users to create high quality digital icon representations of the various facets of their online personalities and identity, which can be used to easily share what they want, when they want, and with whom they want. Liquid Avatar users will also be able to create digital wallets to manage and store a wide range of verifiable identity and access credentials, and to take their conventional identity online, allowing users to prove themselves as easily and effectively as they do in the “physical world”.
As a verified platform, an individual user of Liquid Avatar can only have one account (with possibly multiple digital personas) which potentially reduces the ability for bad actors to create bots and fake accounts. Liquid Avatar users know that when they use and interact with other Liquid Avatar users, they are dealing with real, known people.
Liquid Avatar users are able to select from 1000’s of combinations of facial features to create their perfect digital representations of themselves – all at no cost. Users can also visit the Liquid Avatar Marketplace (www.liquidavatarmarketplace.com) if they are interested in purchasing custom icons from leading pop-culture, anime, and comic book artists. In the future, users will also be able to upload certain personalized images and logos to represent their avatars.
While Liquid Avatar is free to consumers and KABN and Liquid Avatar never sells or rents data, the Company believes that verified, known users can create increased value for themselves and select marketers and vendors as they look to reach real people and not fake users or bots. Through the Liquid Avatar platform and approved, permission-based communications, Liquid Avatar will offer up value-based opportunities users can select. At the same time, Liquid Avatar partners who want to reach real, known users will be willing to provide increased value as they won’t be spending money to reach fake users and bots.
KABN NA also has its KABN KASH rewards and loyalty program, with over 300 major online vendors, that will provide Liquid Avatar users with cash back incentives for purchases they make through KABN KASH. This program, together with the KABN Visa Card (initially available in Canada with the US and other regions under review), provides users with new and innovative ways to create and earn value.
KABN NA will earn potential revenues through card transaction fees, comarketing, bounties, commissions, and other fees paid by partners and vendors. The Company believes that other consumer and revenue programs will emerge as Liquid Avatar gains traction in the market.
Liquid Avatar will launch in phases, as the Company prepares and tests additional service and program offerings to make it easier for users to become familiar with the Liquid Avatar platform, Self Sovereign Identity and Verifiable Credentials.
Interested individuals can sign up for Liquid Avatar and receive information and notices on upcoming releases and services by visiting www.liquidavatar.com
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KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp. through its wholly owned subsidiary KABN Systems North America Inc. focuses on the verification, management and monetization of Self Sovereign Identity, empowering users to control and benefit from the use of their online identity.
Liquid Avatar is a verified Self Sovereign Identity platform that empowers users to create high quality digital icons representing their online personas. These icons allow users to manage and control their digital identity and Verifiable Access and Identity Credentials, and to use Liquid Avatars to share public and permission based private data when they want and with whom they want. www.liquidavatar.com
KABN North America has a suite of revenue generating programs that support the Liquid Avatar program, including KABN KASH a cash back and reward program that has over 300 leading online merchants and coming soon, an integrated offering engine. In Canada, KABN also has the KABN Visa Card, a “challenger banking” platform that allows users to manage and control a range of financial services for traditional and digital currencies. The Company is currently exploring expansion of the KABN Visa program to other geographic regions, including the USA.
KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp. is publicly listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) under the symbol “KABN” (CSE:KABN).
The Company also trades in the US under the symbol “TRWRF” and in Frankfurt under the symbol “4T51”
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