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DrumWave Hires Brittany Kaiser to Blow the Whistle for Data Ownership

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In one of her strategic roles for DrumWave, Kaiser will help lobby for broad legislative change to provide a social license for all individuals to own, monetize, invest and save their personal data

LAS VEGAS and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — DrumWave, today announced the appointment of renowned data ownership advocate Brittany Kaiser as new board advisor and Chief Evangelist for global data ownership rights from Money20/20 USA, the world’s largest gathering of the global money ecosystem. Among her many roles, Kaiser will champion data ownership rights legislation in the U.S. and beyond and represent DrumWave as a spokesperson.

“For years, I’ve fought tirelessly for universal data ownership rights, believing that everyone should have control over their personal information and the ability to generate value from it. In some jurisdictions, this is already recognized as a property right,” said Kaiser.

“Through DrumWave, I’ve had the privilege and opportunity to meet and work with fantastic people. But Brittany raises the bar quite a lot. She is a force of nature, a woman, a mother, and a pioneer in data ownership rights. Before many of us, she was right there when and where the political, financial, and digital frontiers collided, said André Vellozo, CEO and founder at DrumWave. “Brittany is joining DrumWave at a pivotal moment. She brings unparalleled vision, experience, courage, and passion. Her drive to reshape the future of data is nothing short of extraordinary. With her onboard, we’re ready to start a new era of how data is valued, owned, and used to benefit companies and consumers.”

Kaiser has a strong track record of founding influential organizations and driving legislative change. As the co-founder of the Own Your Data Foundation, Kaiser leads a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the digital landscape and protect their personal information. Her commitment to data rights extends to the policy arena, where she co-founded the Digital Asset Trade Association (DATA), a 501(c)(6) lobbying organization that pushes for favorable blockchain and cryptocurrency regulations.

Kaiser is a civilian member of the Congressional Committee for Blockchain, Fintech and Digital Innovation in the State of Wyoming, where she helped write and pass more than 40 digital asset laws, including the first law passed defining our digital assets as intangible personal property in March 2018.

Her advocacy has made significant legal impacts. As the only expert witness in the first successful data breach case against Equifax, she played a crucial role in winning the landmark case which established data ownership and property rights by winning at the Minnesota Supreme Court for property damage. This victory helped establish precedent for individuals to protect their legal property rights over their personal data and seek compensation for data breaches through a property damage framework — further cementing Kaiser’s reputation as a formidable force.

“For years, I’ve fought tirelessly for universal data ownership rights, believing that everyone should have control over their personal information and the ability to generate value from it. In some jurisdictions, this is already recognized as a property right,” said Kaiser. “My new role at DrumWave isn’t just a job — it’s a passion project that aligns perfectly with my vision for everyone to earn a passive income from their data. I’m incredibly eager to bring this new technological paradigm to life and promote a product offering that I’ve long dreamed of for the world.”

Kaiser’s passion for progressive politics and human rights began at an early age. While still in high school, she volunteered for the presidential campaigns of Howard Dean and John Kerry, as well as Barack Obama’s Senate run, demonstrating her commitment to democratic engagement. Her political involvement continued into adulthood, with Kaiser volunteering for the “Ready for Hillary” campaign in 2014 before shifting her support to Bernie Sanders in the 2015 Democratic primary.

Building on her political experience, Kaiser expanded her focus to global human rights issues. She has contributed to various global projects, including her work with Amnesty International, where she lobbied at the U.N. and European Parliament to combat crimes against humanity. Her dedication to human rights also led her to participate in research projects across Asia and Africa, further solidifying her reputation as a passionate advocate for social justice and political reform on a global scale.

In 2019, Kaiser added “author” to her impressive list of credentials. Her book, “Targeted: The Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower’s Inside Story of How Big Data, Trump and Facebook Broke Democracy,” published by HarperCollins, covers an insider’s perspective on one of the most significant data scandals of our time. Her firsthand account sheds light on the intricate relationships between big data, politics, and social media that have reshaped modern democracy.

Recognized as an expert in data utilization, digital asset legislation, and blockchain technology, Kaiser is a highly sought-after speaker at international public forums and conferences. Her talks focus on promoting sustainable change and advocating for the adoption of ethical principles in our digital lives.

About DrumWave

DrumWave Inc. is a high-tech disruptor headquartered at the historical 2465 Latham Street in Mountain View, CA — formerly the offices of the iconic General Magic. Using the “full-stack startup” approach, it’s building an end-to-end product to enable companies and consumers to own, exchange, and monetize data.

This isn’t just a technological advancement—it’s a new era for how data is valued, owned, and used. With DrumWave’s Data Savings Account and dWallet® platform, the company is ready to unlock a new world of products and services enriched with data as a value-added benefit for companies and consumers. For more information, visit https://drumwave.com/

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Gravity Game Unite (GGU) Successfully Concludes European User Meetup for PC MMORPG ‘Ragnarok Zero: Global’!

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gravity Game Unite (GGU), the Malaysian subsidiary of global gaming company Gravity, successfully concluded the “Ragnarok Zero: Global European User Meetup” held in Germany.

Gravity Game Unite (GGU) hosted its first offline event for European users in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 18. The event was organized to demonstrate the company’s commitment to directly serving the European market and to build long-term relationships with the local community.

The event was attended by key Gravity Game Unite (GGU) executives, including CEO Yoshinori Kitamura, as well as members of the Ragnarok Zero: Global development team. Local users, influencers, and media representatives were also present, reflecting strong anticipation for the game. Europe was one of the regions where Ragnarok Zero: Global received particularly positive feedback during its OBT. CEO Yoshinori Kitamura’s attendance underscored the importance of the event and Gravity Game Unite (GGU)’s commitment to providing dedicated service to the European community.

The event began with welcoming remarks from the CEO of Gravity Game Unite (GGU), followed by an introduction to the title from the development team, a presentation on the service direction and roadmap for Europe, a developer talk featuring behind-the-scenes insights, a user Q&A session, and networking among users, developers, media representatives, and influencers. Attendees also received exclusive merchandise and enjoyed a variety of activities designed to create lasting memories.

Gravity Game Unite (GGU) stated that it plans to strengthen communication with users through the direct service of Ragnarok Zero: Global. During the event, the development team listened to user feedback and exchanged a wide range of views, while reaffirming its commitment to the game’s post-launch service direction and the growth of its community in Europe.

Harry Choi, President of Gravity Game Unite (GGU), said, “This event marked a significant milestone and laid a strong foundation for Gravity Game Unite (GGU)’s entry into the European market. We are making thorough preparations to repay the tremendous support and enthusiasm users showed during the OBT. We will continue to create opportunities to engage and communicate with our local community.”

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Players can follow the official Ragnarok Zero: Global channels for the latest news and updates.

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The 18th Annual Globee® Awards for Innovation Invite Local, Regional, and Global Workplace and Business Achievement Nominations Worldwide

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Recognizing achievements across innovation, leadership, organizational advancement, products, services, and workplace excellence with worldwide participation

SAN FRANCISCO, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Globee® Awards, organizers of merit-based, data-driven business awards programs with worldwide participation that recognize achievements across industries, announced that entries are currently being accepted for the 18th Annual Globee® Awards for Innovation (Golden Bridge Awards®), inviting organizations, professionals, business owners, teams, and departments worldwide to nominate their local, regional, and global workplace and business achievements for consideration.

Apply now: https://globeeawards.com/innovation/

Originally established as the Golden Bridge Awards®, the program is now in its 18th year and continues its tradition of recognizing achievements across innovation, leadership, business transformation, organizational advancement, products, services, and measurable impact across industries and markets worldwide.

The awards recognize achievements that improve how organizations operate, serve customers, develop products and services, strengthen workplaces, advance technologies, enhance communications, and create measurable value for businesses, communities, and industries.

The program welcomes nominations representing achievements in innovation, operational excellence, customer experience, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, sustainability, workforce initiatives, brand, communications, creative, and other business and workplace environments.

Organizations of all sizes are invited to participate, including startups, small and medium businesses, large enterprises, public and private companies, government entities, educational institutions, research organizations, and non-profit organizations worldwide.

The Globee® Awards for Innovation recognize achievements across category groups including products and services, company and organization, individual and team, and brand, communication and creative. These recognitions are part of 10 awards programs that collectively reflect achievements across business and technology domains.

Nominations are welcomed for local, regional, and global achievements, recognizing that meaningful innovation and organizational progress can originate at every level and in every workplace.

Entries are evaluated through a merit-based, data-driven process involving participation from experienced professionals across multiple industries worldwide. Evaluations are conducted through a structured, consistent, and transparent framework based on defined scoring criteria.

Entries are open to organizations and professionals worldwide.

About the Globee® Awards

The Globee® Awards are organizers of merit-based, data-driven business awards programs with worldwide participation. Through 10 awards programs, the Globee® Awards recognize achievements across multiple industries and sectors. The programs use a structured evaluation approach involving participation from professionals across various industries.

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Finatical Software: The Next Decade of Finance Will Be Built on a Structured Financial Data Layer

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As AI transforms finance, trusted and structured financial data—not better prompts—will determine which organizations realize its full value.

DURHAM, N.C., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Finatical Software, creator of Flash Reports for QuickBooks Online, today announced its vision for what it believes will become the next essential layer of the modern finance technology stack: the Structured Financial Data Layer.

For decades, finance technology has evolved in response to changing business needs.

1995–2015

Finance needed better reporting.

2015–2025

Finance needed real-time reporting, dashboards, and automated KPIs.

2025–2035

Finance needs trusted data for AI-powered decisions.

While organizations are investing heavily in artificial intelligence, many finance teams are discovering that AI is only as effective as the financial data and business logic it receives. Without a single source of truth built on reconciled, complete, and accurate financial information, AI can produce inconsistent analyses, conflicting recommendations, and outputs that are difficult to validate or trust.

“Much of the conversation around AI has focused on choosing the right model or writing better prompts,” said Shaun Pendrigh, Chief Technical Officer of Finatical Software. “We believe the real competitive advantage will come from building trusted, structured financial workflows that AI can consistently understand. Before finance teams can trust AI’s recommendations, they first need confidence in the data, calculations, and business logic behind them.”

Finatical believes finance organizations need more than access to AI—they need a governed foundation that organizes financial information into consistent, reusable, and auditable structures before AI enters the workflow.

That foundation is what Finatical describes as the Structured Financial Data Layer.

Unlike disconnected spreadsheets or opaque AI workflows, the Structured Financial Data Layer creates a trusted financial foundation where data, calculations, reporting logic, and business rules are transparent, reusable, and reviewable. Finance professionals can trace recommendations back to their source, understand how conclusions were reached, and maintain confidence in the decisions supported by AI.

Rather than replacing finance professionals, the Structured Financial Data Layer enables them to work more effectively with AI by combining trusted financial data with human judgment. AI can accelerate analysis, identify patterns, and generate recommendations, while finance professionals retain the ability to review assumptions, validate results, and understand the reasoning behind important business decisions.

“Finance professionals should remain in control of financial judgment,” Pendrigh added. “AI should amplify that expertise—not replace it. But that only happens when AI operates within a trusted financial workflow where both the data and the underlying logic can be reviewed.”

Finatical’s Flash Reports platform is designed around this philosophy by connecting live QuickBooks Online data with Microsoft Excel to create governed, refreshable financial models that become a trusted source of truth for reporting, forecasting, analysis, and AI-assisted decision support. By preserving financial logic within structured Excel workflows, finance teams gain the flexibility of Excel while maintaining the governance and transparency required for trustworthy AI.

“Finance has always required trust,” Pendrigh said. “AI doesn’t change that—it raises the standard. Organizations won’t gain a competitive advantage simply by adopting AI. They’ll gain it by building financial data foundations that make AI trustworthy, explainable, and repeatable.”

“Reporting was the last generation of finance technology,” Pendrigh concluded. “Decision support will define the next. The organizations that build a trusted Structured Financial Data Layer today will be best positioned to unlock the full potential of AI tomorrow.”

About Finatical Software

Finatical Software helps finance professionals transform live QuickBooks Online data into structured, trusted financial information and workflows for reporting, analysis, and AI-assisted decision support. Its flagship solution, Flash Reports, connects Microsoft Excel directly to QuickBooks Online, enabling finance teams to build refreshable, governed financial models while preserving the flexibility of Excel. Finatical’s vision is to become the trusted Structured Financial Data Layer for finance professionals working in Excel with QuickBooks Online.

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