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The Asahi Kasei Group contributes to life and living for people around the world. Since its foundation in 1922 with ammonia and cellulose fiber business, Asahi Kasei has consistently grown through the proactive transformation of its business portfolio to meet the evolving needs of every age. With more than 48,000 employees around the world, the company contributes to sustainable society by providing solutions to the worlds challenges through its three business sectors of Material, Homes, and Health Care.
You can count on Rushlight Ventures to maximize the value of your intellectual property (IP). Rushlight Ventures is a leading venture studio that specializes in the monetization of defense and dual-use intellectual property created by small and mid-sized businesses conducting federally sponsored research. We are both "IP type" and "monetization path" agnostic. We can pursue value creation from your IP via licenses, asset sales, startups, joint ventures, M&A, or internal business units. We work with IP of all varieties, including products, patents, trade secrets, proprietary relationships, and know-how. At Rushlight Ventures, we provide a range of consulting and support services, including: • Licensing • Asset sales • Joint ventures • Startup and spin-out creation • Commercialization planning and TABA support Companies primarily focused on delivering high-quality research, development, testing, and evaluation services (RDT&E) and other large programs may find it challenging to be equally adept at technology commercialization. Thats why Rushlight Ventures (RLV) originated as a venture studio in 2020 within Cornerstone Research Group (CRG), its sister company and a renowned government contractor for more than 25 years. Soon after forming the venture studio, leadership realized that CRG was not the only company grappling with transition and monetization difficulties, and RLV was spun off as an independent entity in 2021. Today, RLV successfully bridges the gap between RDT&E and commercialization through its seasoned team. RLV staff possess decades of experience in new technology development and commercialization, aerospace and defense RDT&E, new company formation, financing, licensing, and mergers and acquisitions. We have the knowledge and ability to take you from now to wow.
DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT Understanding what exists in your destination is important. Knowledge of your cannabis and hemp-related assets directly informs the strategy and program architecture. I engage and educate stakeholders, assess the destination, and develop a bespoke cannabis travel strategy and program that fosters long term success. The strategy may or may not include B2C product development i.e. trail, passport, newsletter. DESTINATION MARKETING The data shows that the cannabis-motivated active leisure travel audience is a high value audience that stays longer and spends more while in a destination. Through a dedicated cannabis travel program, I work with stakeholders to facilitate a steady flow of cannabis and hemp-related content that elevates the cannabis experience story in a sophisticated and brand aligned way. I advise DMOs on B2B and B2C content and marketing strategies. HOTEL SOLUTIONS Hotels are the heart of the travel ecosystem of a destination. Hotels greatly influence the overall experience for visitors. With a focus on guest experience, room nights, and turn-key incremental revenue opportunities, I help hotels understand, prepare for, and serve the cannabis and hemp CBD-interested hotel guest. Solutions include hospitality education, frontline staff support, and revenue generating opportunities in lobby, spa, and in-room.
CNH Industrial N.V. is a global manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment, headquartered in Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom. The company has a rich history dating back to 1842 and was formed through the merger of Case Corporation and New Holland N.V. in 1999, later restructuring as CNH Industrial in 2013. With over 63,000 employees, CNH operates 67 manufacturing plants and 56 research and development centers across 180 countries. The company offers a wide range of products under well-known brands such as Case IH, New Holland Agriculture, and Case Construction Equipment. Their agricultural equipment includes tractors, combines, and precision farming technology, while their construction equipment features excavators, backhoe loaders, and dozers. CNH also provides financial services through CNH Industrial Capital, supporting customers with equipment financing and offering integrated engineering and aftermarket support. The company is committed to sustainable technologies, including precision agriculture and alternate fuel solutions.
EverZinc is a global leader in producing specialty zinc materials, with a history of over 185 years. Established in 2016, the company became the worlds largest zinc specialty chemical producer after merging with U.S. Zinc in 2022. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, EverZinc operates 14 production sites across North America, Europe, and Asia, employing over 800 people. The company specializes in four main product lines: fine zinc powders, zinc oxide, zinc powders for batteries, and Zano®, an ultra-fine zinc oxide. These products serve various industries, including personal care, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, textiles, agriculture, paints, coatings, and rubber. EverZincs advanced manufacturing technologies and focus on material science support its diverse customer base and contribute to its strong growth in the zinc specialty chemical market.