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Education software giant acquires local startup

Illinois-based Follett School Solutions, the nation’s largest provider of K-12 educational software, recently acquired a Tampa serial entrepreneur’s academic fundraising platform. Gary Hensley, CEO of Livingtree, told the Catalyst that Follett officials sought to increase fundraising management efforts and bolster parent and community connections. Hensley and Livingtree’s employees will now join the 151-year-old edtech conglomerate. …

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National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engine to Invest $160 Million in Central Florida Semiconductor Industry

ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2024) – The U.S. National Science Foundation announced Central Florida was selected among the first NSF Regional Innovation Engines. The award could infuse up to $160 million into the region’s semiconductor industry over the next decade. Led by BRIDG, the Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine is a coalition that also includes …

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James Jacobs

As the Associate Director of Policy and Partnerships at Cyber Florida, James manages a dedicated team of professionals that executes the Center’s Policy Research and Development Program and manages the Center’s Partnership Program. In addition, he coordinates inter-governmental relations on behalf of the Center and facilitates the Center’s advisory and governance support bodies. James started …

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