Skip to main content
In Singapore, HR & People Engagement, Awards

Accredify beats 260 startups to win 2023 Supernova Challenge

Accredify, a Singapore-based startup and service provider for issuing verifiable documents and information, has emerged as the champion of the 2023 Supernova Challenge at Expand North Star Dubai, the world’s largest startup event. The startup received the $100,000 grand prize after an intense final round of pitching against 27 global finalists from 521 entries.

The Supernova Challenge in partnership with the Dubai Future District Fund, is the region’s biggest startup pitch competition, offering $200,000 in total cash prizes. The challenge is a key feature of Expand North Star Dubai, which hosted its biggest edition this year. It attracted over 1800+ startups from over 100 countries to explore the emerging opportunities in Dubai’s dynamic, diverse and tech-driven digital economy.

Simon Gordon, Chief Commercial Officer of the winning team, said, “Supernova 2023 has been an incredible experience. It’s surreal to win this challenge at Expand North Star. This region, particularly the UAE, has so many great opportunities, and we are excited about using this prize money to expand our presence here.”

One of the judges at Supernova, Sharif El-Badawi, CEO of Dubai Future District Fund, commented, “It is encouraging to see a shift towards sustainable solutions that are better for the planet and its people. We witnessed several startups delivering concise yet compelling pitches that could impact our lives. The pitches we witnessed here at the Supernova Challenge are brimming with promise, unique innovations, and inspiring ideas.”

An expertly curated list of categories covered the latest trends in tech, inviting startups to showcase innovations that can solve some of our most pressing challenges. These included AI Disruptor, Fintech & Ecommerce Disruptor, Blockchain & Web3 Disruptor, Mobility & Smart Cities Disruptor, Healthtech & Wellness Disruptor, Martech Disruptor, Insurtech Disruptor in partnership with MENA Insuretech, Female Founder Award in partnership with the Sharjah Businesswomen Council, Africa Fast Award presented by GITEX Africa, Asia Fast Award, India Fast Award, and the Top MENA Award. In collaboration with GITEX Impact and Future Urbanism, Expand North Star also awarded the most proficient Sustainability and ESG Disruptor.

Read More…

In HR & People Engagement, San Francisco

The Mom Project Announces its Talent Platform of 1.3 Million Moms is Now Integrated with the SAP® Store and SAP Fieldglass

The Mom Project, a leading digital talent and community platform serving more than 1.3 million moms, dads and caregivers and 3,000+ companies today announced that it is now available on SAP®Store, the online marketplace for SAP and partner offerings as well as integrated through the SAP Fieldglass Vendor Management System (VMS) for managed services procurement and external workforce management programs. This new total talent offering through The Mom Project will connect companies with its unique talent community through The Mom Project technology platform, delivering a real competitive advantage to recruiting and hiring needs.

“Partnering with SAP SuccessFactors via the SAP® Store and SAP Fieldglass brings the total talent offering a significant step forward in creating opportunities for our talented pipeline of moms while helping companies address their evolving hiring strategies,” said Allison Robinson, founder and CEO, The Mom Project. “The future of work continues to change with an even stronger focus on the human-centric experience and we are here to help companies support the entire employee journey by creating a clear advantage to hire more moms and lead the future of work.”

Through this new partnership and integration with SAP SuccessFactors into the SAP®Store and SAP Fieldglass, The Mom Project will enable more companies, from Fortune 500 to small and midsize companies to connect with its platform’s diverse and inclusive talent pipeline of 1.3 million users. More importantly, these new distribution channels will accelerate The Mom Project’s commitment to creating economic opportunities for moms by expanding access to more customers and partners to meet their talent pipeline and diverse hiring strategies quickly.

Read More…

In San Francisco, HR & People Engagement

Censia Talent Intelligence Launches AI-powered Executive Search Tool, Developed With Industry Leader Monica Bua

Censia Talent Intelligence is excited to announce its development of an AI-powered Executive Search tool, created with the guidance of Monica Bua. A distinguished global retained search executive, Bua has worked closely with Censia’s team on the development of Censia Executive Intelligence, an AI tool revolutionizing the landscape of executive search and talent acquisition.

Bringing over 20 years of executive recruitment and emerging product expertise, Bua guides Censia’s technology team in crafting an innovative solution that merges the realms of executive search and artificial intelligence. The new tool, Censia Executive Intelligence, is designed to provide companies with in-depth market and talent insights, instantaneous market mapping, and an unrivaled competitive advantage.

“By using Censia’s Executive Intelligence platform, we can predict with 97% accuracy how an executive will perform in year one at their new organization. Our platform has profiles on more than 550 million executives globally and can codify an executive’s past performance and help place them in the most impactful roles for top organizations. Our AI is designed to identify these difference makers with precision and speed, and with it, we dramatically reduce the placement time to 45 days, with 70% diversity hires.”

Monica Bua is well regarded across the executive search industry for her ability to identify and deliver transformational talent for preeminent organizations. In addition to her deep domain expertise in leadership assessment, Bua is a venture fund investor, a valued advisor, and a board member for numerous leading-edge technology startups. Her knack for understanding client needs and forming enduring relationships with senior leaders from the Fortune 100 has cemented her reputation as a trusted authority in the industry.

Read More…