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Natural Products Expo West, the industry’s largest trade show, hosted more than 3,000 exhibiting companies and top retailers as well as 65,000 attendees at this year’s event. The show featured new food, beverage, and consumer goods products and innovations. Here’s a closer look at top trends that we expect to…

KO client Big Compass, a multi-technology consulting company specializing in data agility, recently joined Argano, a global leader in digital transformation and business consulting, focused on integrating, automating, and optimizing client operations. According to the press release, “Big Compass’ expertise in integrating data for process automation and analytics is a…

KO client PAIRIN, a social impact technology company that is revolutionizing the way workforce and education intersect, recently announced the acquisition of Savviest, which offers a powerful AI-driven resume and cover letter creator as well as coaching assistance and job application tracking. The acquisition of Savviest positions PAIRIN as a…

KO client Backbone PLM, a product development platform that enables brands to make products smarter, faster, and at scale, was recently acquired by Bamboo Rose, the leading collaborative product development, sourcing, and supply chain platform for retailers and consumer brands. According to the press release, this combination catapults creativity and…

In a significant reversal of the previous standard set in 2020 granting employers significant leeway in drafting agreements with departing workers, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a recent decision in McLaren Macomb that impacts severance agreements applying to employees in both union and non-union workplaces with some very…

KO client Wave Life, a science-backed mental health platform aimed at supporting Gen Z, recently announced that it has closed on a $6 million seed investment. Sarah Adler, founder/CEO of Wave Life and Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University, said, “We understand that the major challenges Gen Z…

Image: Authors Created Images Using DALL-E and Midjourney The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems like ChatGPT, GitHub Co-Pilot, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Artbreeder, and DALL-E are becoming increasingly popular for developing new products, services, and software, and for creating other content. While the potential benefits of using this technology…

Are you preparing for financing or M&A due diligence now or planning to in the future? If a third party started due diligence on your company today, would you be putting your best foot forward? When you prepare for a major transaction, financing, or exit, an investor or an acquirer…