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New Dating App “When We First” Revolutionizes Swipe Culture in Time for Valentine’s Day

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Offers a first-to-market approach to finding the one, marrying the art of traditional matchmaking with the science of online dating

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Frustrated with swiping left or right, today’s singles are looking to ditch impersonal algorithms and go beyond the likes. When We First is the first dating app created by a professional matchmaker, offers something entirely different: a hybrid model that combines online dating, traditional offline matchmaking, or both—all backed by expert experience and cutting-edge technology. Launching this Valentine’s Day, When We First offers singles looking for real, meaningful connections a new way to find love.

“When We First is reintroducing dating -just tap the Human Button™ to get real matchmaker support beyond the algorithm.”

Co-founded by professional matchmaker Sandra Hatton and wellness entrepreneur Mariel Filippone, When We First brings 15 years of dating expertise to the digital age. Being proudly female-run and mostly women-funded, the company strives to offer busy professionals and singles everywhere a first-of-its-kind blend of online dating and traditional matchmaking services.

“As a professional matchmaker, I’ve spent over a decade witnessing the frustrations people face with dating apps, particularly with how impersonal they’ve gotten,” says Sandra Hatton, founder and CEO of When We First. “We built When We First to be an entirely new online dating experience designed from a true dating expert’s perspective, merging the best of online dating technology with the human touch of traditional matchmaking for a more modern, effective and intentional approach to dating.”

A New Era in Dating, Just in Time for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a turning point for singles seeking connection in a fast-paced world, and When We First is uniquely designed to deliver personalized, curated matchmaking solutions for those tired of endless swiping. Whether users prefer a completely offline matchmaking experience, online dating, or a mix of both, the app offers a tailored approach that aligns with their goals.

What Makes When We First Different?

Flexible Dating Options: Singles can choose from online dating, offline matchmaking, or a combination of both for a hybrid approach that fits their lifestyle and budget with a freemium version in app, subscriptions starting at $59, dating expert reviews and coaching sessions starting at $150, and guaranteed dates with authentic matchmakers starting at $4,000 offering weekly coaching and a highly competitive value compared to other platforms in personalized matchmaking.Verified Profiles: Trust is everything, and users can feel safe knowing that profiles come with photo and identity verification, meaning less wasted time, and better results.Insights You Can Use: Data-driven online tools help users identify their most engaging profile photos and search for the standout attributes and lifestyles they share with potential matches.The Human Button™: A revolutionary feature allowing users to connect with real-life matchmakers for personalized tips and advice, such as profile reviews and setup, 1:1 dating coaching, and curated date guarantees.Guaranteed Dates: The real-life matchmaking experience prioritizes offline, meaningful connections curated by professionals for a personalized and intuitive approach. Utilizing
both an internal private network, and the external dating app network aiding in match selection.Partner Marketplace: Access recommended vendors for dating photos, image consulting, styling, and more to ensure your best self is reflected in every interaction.

Find Love by Valentine’s Day—Special Promotion

For singles ready to take the leap, When We First is offering up to $1,000 off matchmaking memberships through March 15th, 2025. Additionally, new users who download the app will receive complimentary access to all premium features for the first month.

“Best first date I’ve been on,” says Shannon H., a happy client. “There’s a big part of me that wants to skip to the part where I’m married and have a home with someone. But if the journey between here and there includes more dates like this one, I think it will be fun—which is a big step in the right direction!”

For more information, visit www.whenwefirst.com or download the app on the Apple App Store or Google Play today. Join the conversation on Instagram at WhenWe1st, Facebook WhenWe1st,  or on TikTok at @WhenWe1st.

About When We First
Leveraging 15 years of matchmaking expertise, When We First has been in development since 2023. It is the first hybrid platform offering completely offline matchmaking, online dating, or both. Founded by Sandra Hatton who was the Vice President of the largest matchmaking service in the world for over a decade, and Mariel Filippone who has spent her entire career in health and wellness, When We First integrates cutting-edge technology with personalized matchmaking to create meaningful connections. Proudly female-founded and predominately women-funded, the company is reinventing dating by combining human interaction with technology to empower singles.

Contact: Sandra Hatton
Company: When We First
Email: Sandra@whenwefirst.com
Phone: 1-866-645-9977
Website: www.whenwefirst.com

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World’s Largest Indoor, Multi-Level Karting Track & Premier Entertainment Venue Celebrates Groundbreaking in Columbus, Ohio

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/C O R R E C T I O N – Supercharged Entertainment/ In the news release, World’s Largest Indoor, Multi-Level Karting Track & Premier Entertainment Venue Celebrates Groundbreaking in Columbus, Ohio, issued Sept. 2, 2026 by Supercharged Entertainment over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end:

World’s Largest Indoor, Multi-Level Karting Track & Premier Entertainment Venue Celebrates Groundbreaking in Columbus, Ohio

Sprawling 16-Acre Polaris Center complex set to open in Summer of 2027

POLARIS, Ohio, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Supercharged Entertainment, the world’s largest indoor, multi-level karting track and premier entertainment venue, broke ground today on the fourth U.S. location in Polaris, Ohio, with a groundbreaking ceremony held on-site. The venue is slated to open in Summer 2027.

Located at 9300 Lyra Drive in Columbus, Supercharged Entertainment Polaris will mirror the design of Supercharged Entertainment New Jersey, which opened to enthusiastic crowds in December 2022 in Edison, NJ. The venue will be a world class, 125,000 square-foot karting and premier entertainment experience located in the heart of other Polaris leisure destinations such as Topgolf and Smash Park, alongside additional shopping and dining. Once complete, the sprawling 16-acre complex will feature:

The world’s largest indoor, multi-level, temperature-controlled Karting Track with two uniquely designed tracks — complete with 25 total elevation changes — that can be combined into one 80,000 square-foot SupertrackTime Mission, an immersive, team-based, one-of-a-kind attraction where individuals and groups of all ages can challenge each other and the clock through 30+ mission rooms — it’s a mix of physical, mental, and skill-based challenges where participants choose their own path and compete for the highest scoreAn enormous, two-story Arcade & Gaming Area boasting nearly 180 games, including several thrilling Virtual Reality experiences, plus an expansive Prize Center to ensure everyone leaves a winnerThe Drop & Twist Tower, an exhilarating, two-story attraction that spins, drops, and passes through all floors of the facility while riders take in everything Supercharged Entertainment Polaris has to offerA full-service restaurant & bar featuring a wide-ranging menu of shareable bites and entrées, plus world-class cocktails, beers, and specialty beveragesVersatile and spacious Group & Event areas suitable for all occasions and sizes, with catering available

The choice of Polaris, Ohio is the inspiration of Stephen and Sandra Sangermano, who serve as the company’s President and CEO, and marks the 5th entertainment venue opened and operated by the Sangermano family. Today’s groundbreaking marks the start of the Sangermanos’ vision to bring to Columbus and the entire central Ohio region the world’s most spectacular, thrilling, and fun-filled karting and entertainment destination.

“Sandi and I couldn’t be more excited to break ground on what will be Ohio’s and the world’s best, all-in-one karting and entertainment venue,” said Stephen Sangermano, President. “Supercharged Entertainment Polaris has something for everyone – couples, families, kids, groups, and companies. We can’t wait to bring Columbus and all of central Ohio the exhilarating and amazing fun our Polaris venue will have to offer.”

“On behalf of our entire Supercharged Entertainment team, we’re incredibly grateful to the Polaris community and all of Ohio for welcoming us so warmly,” added Sandra Sangermano, CEO. “We look forward to Supercharged Entertainment Polaris’s grand opening in Summer 2027, and we hope to see everyone there.”

Supercharged Entertainment Polaris will be fun for all ages and ready to host kids, adults, families, groups, and companies who crave the excitement and adrenaline rush of authentic, indoor karting. All karts possess incredible torque and acceleration, resulting in an exhilarating and thrilling ride. Plus, their all-electric vehicles produce zero emissions, making it a more enjoyable and environmentally friendly experience on the 80,000 square-foot, temperature-controlled track.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Supercharged Entertainment to POLARIS Centers of Commerce,” said Franz Geiger, Managing Director of NP Limited Partnership. “This is exactly the kind of destination experience that continues to make POLARIS a premier entertainment and lifestyle hub for central Ohio. We look forward to seeing Supercharged Entertainment join the outstanding mix of retail, dining, and entertainment already thriving here, and to celebrating alongside them when they open their doors in Summer 2027.”

 Bill Ebben 508-922-1974 or bill@ebbengroup.com

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Occam Global Names John Holodnak Chief Executive Officer, William Holodnak Chairman, and Teresa Reti Partner

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Occam Global also reports more than 300% growth in its defense technology practice and continued expansion of a venture portfolio now spanning more than 50 early-stage companies.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Occam Global (Occam), the executive search, advisory, and venture investment firm for founders, boards, and investors across the innovation economy, today announced a series of leadership changes alongside continued momentum across the firm. Effective today, John Holodnak has been named Chief Executive Officer, succeeding co-founder William “Bill” Holodnak, who becomes Chairman. Teresa Reti has been promoted to Partner. The changes come as Occam’s defense technology practice has grown by more than 300% over the past year and its venture investing activity has expanded to include more than 50 early-stage companies.

“As CEO, I’m excited to keep pushing our team deeper into the technologies that will define the next decade and to keep proving that the right leader, found early, changes everything for a company.” — John Holodnak, Chief Executive Officer, Occam Global

LEADERSHIP TRANSITION

John Holodnak, who co-founded Occam Global in 2012 alongside his father, Bill, has been promoted from President to Chief Executive Officer. Over more than a decade at the firm, John has become one of executive search’s most distinguished leaders and a go-to specialist in deep tech and frontier technology, building Occam’s reputation among founders, boards, and investors seeking transformative leadership for the world’s most ambitious technology companies. As CEO, John will set the firm’s overall strategic direction as it continues to grow and expand into new sectors and geographies.

“Being part of building Occam alongside my father for the last fourteen years has been the privilege of my career. As CEO, I’m excited to keep pushing our team deeper into the technologies that will define the next decade — from defense and robotics to AI and the life sciences — and to keep proving that the right leader, found early, changes everything for a company.” — John Holodnak, Chief Executive Officer, Occam Global

Bill Holodnak, who co-founded Occam Global in 2012, has transitioned from Chief Executive Officer to Chairman. In his new role, Bill will continue to oversee Occam’s client and industry relationships and remain a resource to the firm and its clients, advising the business based on more than 40 years of recruiting experience. He will also continue to work closely with clients on CEO and board-level recruiting, areas in which his relationships and judgment have long set Occam apart.

“Handing the CEO title to John is an easy decision — he has already been leading this firm for years, and I’m simply making it official. After forty years in this business, I’m looking forward to spending more of my time where I add the most value: deepening our client relationships, mentoring our team, and advising boards to get recruiting right at the top.” — William “Bill” Holodnak, Chairman, Occam Global

NEW PARTNER

Occam also promoted Teresa Reti to Partner. Reti joined the firm in 2021 and has developed many of the relationships that have become central to Occam’s life sciences, technology, and venture capital practices. She brings an unconventional path to executive search: before Occam, she spent more than a decade in the international art world, serving as a gallery director in New York, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and later founding her own art advisory. She holds a BA in Art History, with a minor in Economics, from Stanford University, where she was a National Merit Scholar, and an MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business, where she was a Forte Fellow.

“I came to Occam from a very different yet resonant space – an opaque, relationship-driven market which rewarded the ability to spot creativity and stay ahead of the zeitgeist. Of course, these qualities are also essential to entrepreneurial success and define my approach to my practice as an executive recruiter. Becoming a Partner is a meaningful milestone, and I look forward to working alongside John to bring Occam’s principled and spirited approach to company formation into new sectors and geographies.” — Teresa Reti, Partner, Occam Global

FIRM GROWTH

The leadership changes come amid continued momentum across the firm. Occam’s defense technology practice has grown more than 300% over the past year, reflecting surging demand for executive and board talent as venture and government capital continue to flow into next-generation defense, security, and dual-use technology companies. The firm has expanded its bench of recruiters and advisors dedicated to defense and has placed senior leaders across the sector, reinforcing Occam’s position at the center of deep tech and frontier technology recruiting.

Occam’s growth extends beyond recruiting. In addition to placing leaders at the world’s most ambitious technology companies, the firm invests directly in many of them. Occam has made venture investments in more than 50 early-stage companies spanning robotics, life sciences, defense, consumer, software-as-a-service, digital chemistry, and artificial intelligence, pairing capital with the same hands-on leadership advisory that has defined its search practice for more than a decade.

ABOUT OCCAM GLOBAL

Occam Global is a leading executive search and advisory partner for entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations targeting exceptional goals across the life sciences, deep tech, and venture capital sectors worldwide. Since 2012, Occam has collaborated with top founders, CEOs, and investors across the tech industry to provide high-performing leaders who fuel growth. From stealth startups to public markets, we recruit senior executives, advise on organizational strategies, and invest alongside visionary teams to build innovative companies.

Occam’s success is rooted in our proven ability to attract outstanding business and scientific leaders, our seamless access to rare talent, and our strong commitment to results, guided by high ethics and enlightened aggression. Whether you’re launching, leading, or investing, we are here to support growth through the power of talent. To learn more, visit www.occam-global.com.

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Hivelocity Launches Outlet Store — Bare Metal Servers, Ready Now, at Lower Prices

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A new section of the Hivelocity store offers in-stock, fully functional dedicated servers at reduced monthly pricing, giving customers facing long lead times on new hardware a faster path to deployment.

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hivelocity, an infrastructure-as-a-service provider of bare metal, dedicated servers, edge computing, and virtualized cloud solutions, today announced the launch of the Hivelocity Outlet Store, a new section of its storefront offering proven, in-stock server configurations at reduced monthly pricing. The Outlet Store gives customers immediate access to reliable infrastructure without the wait times currently affecting parts of the hardware supply chain.

As Hivelocity upgrades its server portfolio, the company moves previous configurations into the Outlet Store, offering them at lower prices. These servers enable organizations to support development, proof-of-concept, build farm, and similar engineering workloads without paying for excess capacity or waiting for the latest systems to become available.

Outlet Store servers are available on a month-to-month basis, with no long-term contract required. Customers who outgrow an outlet configuration can move up to a more powerful dedicated server as their requirements evolve. To keep pricing low and enable rapid deployment, the Outlet Store does not offer custom configuration options.

“If you’ve been waiting on new hardware because of supply chain delays, there’s no reason to keep waiting. The Outlet Store gives customers proven, in-stock servers at a lower price point, so they can get running today instead of sitting in a queue.” — Ned Pope, Chief Product Officer, Hivelocity

Customers can access the Outlet Store now through the Hivelocity. For additional workload needs, they can continue to choose from the full Hivelocity catalog of dedicated, cloud, and colocation infrastructure.

About Hivelocity

Founded in 2002, Hivelocity operates bare metal infrastructure across globally distributed data centers, serving mid-market and enterprise customers in healthcare, SaaS, fintech, gaming, and high-performance computing. The company runs 24/7/365 in-house support with a roughly 15-minute average ticket response and a transactional NPS of 79, backed by an SLA-backed 99.99 percent network uptime guarantee.

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