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The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the international governing body of the sport of badminton, recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). It was originally the International Badminton Federation (IBF) which was founded on 5 July, 1934, before being rechristened the Badminton World Federation in 2006. The purpose and objectives of BWF include regulating, promoting, developing and popularising the sport of badminton throughout the world and organising, conducting and presenting international events at the highest level. The BWFs vision is to make badminton a leading global sport accessible to all – giving every child a chance to play for life. Its mission is to lead and inspire all stakeholders; to deliver entertainment through exciting events to drive fan experience; and to create innovative, impactful and sustainable development initiatives. BWF has its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with 194 Member Associations worldwide. Poul-Erik Høyer is the BWF President and Thomas Lund is the BWF Secretary General.
Elementary is a company specializing in advanced machine vision inspection, utilizing AI and automation to enhance manufacturing processes. Founded in mid-2017 by experienced professionals from various sectors, the company aims to develop a new generation of manufacturing products that rely on computer vision and AI. Their platform automates traceability scans and integrates AI, machine vision, and automation into production lines. This approach focuses on improving quality, traceability, and root cause analyses, making manufacturing processes more efficient. Elementary emphasizes a human-in-the-loop strategy, enhancing collaboration between humans and machines to optimize working conditions and outcomes. Based in Los Angeles, California, Elementarys team includes roboticists, computer scientists, designers, and engineers. The company has attracted significant funding, including a $30 million Series B round led by Tiger Global, to support its innovative solutions in manufacturing. Their technology is utilized by notable clients across various industries, including Toyota in the automotive sector.
FM Global is a Rhode Island-based insurance company that specializes in property insurance, risk consulting and loss prevention for businesses.
Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings their firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a large CPA firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, best-of-breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount todays industry challenges and reach their full potential. Founded in January 2023, the company attained revenues sufficient to qualify it as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation.
Purem by Eberspächer is a global leader in exhaust technology and acoustic solutions, dedicated to advancing clean and quiet mobility for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles. As part of the Eberspächer Group, the company operates around 35 manufacturing sites and 40 development facilities across four continents, employing approximately 7,500 people, with a strong focus on exhaust technology. The company specializes in emission control products, including catalytic converters, particulate filters, and complete exhaust systems designed to reduce pollutants and meet global emissions standards. Additionally, Purem offers lightweight acoustic solutions to comply with noise regulations. With three R&D centers located in Germany, the USA, and China, the company is committed to innovation, holding around 2,000 patents and utilizing advanced development processes. Purem prioritizes sustainability through the use of lightweight materials and energy-efficient manufacturing practices, aligning with its vision of driving the mobility of tomorrow.