Pilot44 — Pilot44 is a brand innovation and venture building studio founded in 2014, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in assisting large corporations to identify and capitalize on emerging digital technologies, fostering the development of new products, brands, and business models. Their team comprises seasoned entrepreneurs, technologists, and makers who collaborate closely with clients to accelerate innovation and drive growth. Pilot44's services encompass advanced market research, corporate venture building, and digital transformation, aiming to deliver scalable innovation outcomes efficiently. Their clientele includes prominent companies such as Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, Diageo, and PepsiCo. In March 2022, Pilot44 secured later-stage venture capital funding to further expand its operations and service offerings.
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Product Launch · Americas
Orchid →Vancouver-based AI startup Orchid launched a free World Cup experience allowing fans to receive live scores, match information, and local guidance through text messaging. This consumer-facing launch demonstrates the broader AI personal assistant platform capabilities for real-time experiences beyond workplace productivity.
Ma Activity · Americas
Paramount Skydance Corp / Warner Bros. Discovery →US Justice Department approved Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing major regulatory hurdle despite state-level legal challenges ahead.
Strategic Hiring · Americas
Conocophillips →ConocoPhillips secured a new 30-year Alaska LNG supply agreement, signaling major long-term commitment to Alaska operations and LNG infrastructure development.
Strategic Hiring · Americas
Royal Caribbean Group →Royal Caribbean Group opened the Dale R. and Carol Ann Lindsey Alaska Railroad Terminal in Seward, the largest cruise terminal in Alaska with modernized facilities, shore power, and direct rail connectivity—representing significant infrastructure investment and operational efficiency optimization.
Capital Raising · Americas
Prime Drink Group Corp. →Prime Drink Group (CSE: PRME) announced non-brokered private placement to raise $1.2M–$2.2M in gross proceeds; also announced agreed resolution with creditors.
Capital Raising · Americas
Groupe Prime Drink Corp. →Groupe Prime Drink (CSE: PRME) announced non-brokered private placement to raise CAD $1.2M–$2.2M in gross proceeds; also announced agreed resolution with creditors. [French-language version of same announcement as custom_id 578be77b-d424-44ee-9845-a0302b26a5ec]