Catie McVey Is Helping Cattle Farmers Build More Resilient Cows
Leanna Yu Leanna Yu

Catie McVey Is Helping Cattle Farmers Build More Resilient Cows

Catie McVey (DairyFIT, Cohort 2023) is using livestock data analytics to build more resilient cows. These cows can withstand the volatility of climate change, and in turn, unlock greener farming practices. Her innovations are deeply rooted in North Carolina, where she grew up and recently returned.

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How Three Co-Founders' Intimate Experiences with Suicide Shape the Cultural DNA of Their Deep Tech Company
Leanna Yu Leanna Yu

How Three Co-Founders' Intimate Experiences with Suicide Shape the Cultural DNA of Their Deep Tech Company

The co-founders of SoloPulse Corp share one very dark and formative experience—they have endured the painful loss of a family member or loved one to suicide. As the team observes Mental Health Awareness Month, co-founder and COO Victoria Rische reflects on how the company’s leaders use these tragic scars to shape the culture of the company through three fundamental cultural values: compassion, open dialogue, and support.

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Activate Celebrates Its New Community With New Friends and Old at the ARPA-E Innovation Summit
Sydney Lykins Sydney Lykins

Activate Celebrates Its New Community With New Friends and Old at the ARPA-E Innovation Summit

After a day of presentations at the ARPA-E Innovation Summit on topics including grid storage and federal policy for energy startups, along with a collection of tech demos, Activate welcomed approximately 120 old and new friends to a local pub for a reception, our Houston expansion announcement, and a panel talk, followed by two hours of networking, food, and conversation. 

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