Innovation

Curewise: Interview With Founder & CEO Steve Brown About The AI-Based Precision Medicine Insights Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 26, 2026

CureWise is an AI-powered platform that empowers cancer patients to navigate their diagnosis by connecting medical records, explaining complex clinical data, and identifying personalized treatment options and clinical trials. Pulse 2.0 interviewed CureWise founder and CEO Steve Brown to learn more.

Pop’s Beef: Interview With VP Of Operations Kacie Radochonski About The Fast-Casual Restaurant Chain

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 26, 2026

Pop’s Beef is a fast-casual restaurant chain that serves Chicago-style Italian beef and sausage sandwiches along with other classics like hot dogs and burgers. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Pop’s Beef VP of Operations Kacie Radochonski to learn more.

Texas Precious Metals: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Tarek Saab About The Gold And Silver Dealer

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 26, 2026

Texas Precious Metals is a premier gold and silver dealer that allows customers to buy, sell, and securely store physical bullion and commemorative coins. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Texas Precious Metals co-founder and CEO Tarek Saab to learn more.

NOG: CA$350 Million Duvernay Acquisition Marks Strategic Entry Into Canada

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 26, 2026

Northern Oil and Gas announced that it has agreed to acquire a 25% undivided non-operated interest in light-oil producing assets in Alberta’s Duvernay East Shale Basin from Parallax Energy Operating Inc. for an initial unadjusted purchase price of CA$350 million, approximately US$259 million.

Champion Homes: Acquisition Of Homes Direct Retail Locations Expands Western U.S. Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 26, 2026

Champion Homes announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Homes Direct, representing 11 retail locations across key Western U.S. markets including Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Oregon.

Sennheiser: MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Launches With Spatial Audio, Up To 57 Hours Of Battery Life

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 26, 2026

Sennheiser announced the launch of the new MOMENTUM 5 Wireless, the latest generation of its flagship wireless headphone lineup featuring upgraded active noise cancellation, spatial audio with head-tracking, and a user-replaceable battery design.

Persistent And Kong: Strategic Partnership Announced To Help Enterprises Securely Scale AI Into Production

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 26, 2026

Persistent Systems and Kong announced a strategic partnership focused on helping enterprises securely move artificial intelligence initiatives from experimentation into full-scale production environments. The collaboration is designed to establish a new enterprise architecture for governing APIs, data, and AI systems across hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures.

First Atlas: C$2 Million LIFE Offering Announced To Advance Natural Hydrogen Exploration

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 26, 2026

First Atlas Resources Corp. announced a bought deal private placement offering under the listed issuer financing exemption (LIFE) for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately C$2 million.

Keen Alignment: Interview With CEO & Founder Margaret Graziano About Transforming Workplace Culture

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 26, 2026

Keen Alignment partners with mission-driven organizations to transform workplace culture and elevate leadership capacity by blending behavioral science, organizational architecture, and experiential learning to align people, purpose, and strategy. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Keen Alignment founder and CEO Margaret Graziano to learn more.

1291 Group Acquires International Planning Group To Expand Americas Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 26, 2026

Swiss-founded wealth protection and life insurance advisory firm 1291 Group announced that it has acquired International Planning Group (IPG), strengthening the company’s position across the Americas and expanding its access to the U.S. life insurance market.

GSR Ventures: $350 Million Fund Reportedly Planned By RedNote Backer

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 26, 2026

GSR Ventures Management Co., an early investor in the Chinese social commerce platform Xiaohongshu, also known internationally as RedNote, is reportedly seeking to raise a new $350 million venture capital fund focused on investments in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. The fundraising effort comes at a time when global investors continue to pour capital into AI-focused startups despite a broader slowdown in venture funding across several sectors.

Bodycote: $2.04 Billion Apollo Buyout Proposal Confirmed

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 26, 2026

Bodycote confirmed that it received a conditional takeover proposal from private equity giant Apollo Global Management valuing the UK-based thermal processing company at approximately £1.52 billion, or about $2.04 billion. The proposal represents one of the latest major private equity approaches targeting British industrial companies as international investors continue seeking opportunities in the UK market.

Double Good: Interview With Founder & CEO Tim Heitmann About The Fundraising Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 26, 2026

Double Good is a tech-powered fundraising platform that allows youth organizations and schools to raise money by selling gourmet popcorn. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Double Good founder and CEO Tim Heitmann to learn more.