Rocketship Education: See It With Your Eyes

Posted on by Alice in Charter School, Education, Non-profit Organization, Public School

When thinking about education, you always have more options in your head. The offer is broad, and what will affect your decision depends only on you. Recent comments on NPR’s recent coverage of Rocketship schools have been continued on social networks.

Many critics believe that the work of the NPR does not provide a sufficiently clear picture, and focuses mainly on the things that are out of context.

What Is Rocketship Education?

Rocketship Education is connected to the chain of Rocketship Public Schools.

This is a network of non-profit charter schools.

Their first school was opened in San Jose in 2007. Their students have scored high grades in California state assessment. Afterward, they’ve earned praised critic opinions as an alternative and highly innovative school that provides education for students with low-incomes.

Some of the Rocketship facilities were also funded by a former tennis player Andre Agassi.

He actually helped the opening of the Rocketship Rise Academy in Washington and the first school in the District of Columbia.

Hybrid Model Of Learning And Successful Partnerships

Rocketship education type uses a so-called “hybrid” model of learning. That means it uses individualized online learning approach, but also a classroom teaching within small groups of students. Rocketship education has cooperated with Team America, which is a nonprofit organization that helps college graduates to find teaching jobs. Rocketship education model has its focus on educating students who come from families with low incomes. This way, the achievement differences between the students are eliminated.

This nonprofit has even partnered with companies such as Techbridge and eBay’s Women in Technology. Together they have organized an educational program that allowed fifth-graders to visit the headquarters of the famous eBay company.

The Critics Of The Rocketship Education – Justified Or Not?

During 2017 Rocketship started QueenHype, a new and empowering program for girls. The program was based on communication. That very same year, Rocketship partnered with Web of Life Field (WOLF) School. Together they have added science trips in school. This was intended for the fifth-grade students. Rocketship Schools is expanding very quickly, becoming a very popular model of education. Their early adopting of tech-model of learning and then afterward change and lower their criteria and expansion goals – become a subject of debates and have attracted much interest in the past.

A blogger Anya Kamenetz wrote about Rocketship’s “problematic practices at the network”. She suggested it was a common thing to other charter networks as well. But, she wasn’t writing about why those schools are so popular. She also never gave any context for the pile of critical stories that accompany the text.

So, in the end – think with your own head when you are making a decision.

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Zeco Auriemo of JHSF Shapes the Real Estate Industry

Posted on by Alice in Real Estate Expert

JHSF Participações S.A. was established in 1972. It’s a leading firm in Brazil’s real estate industry and is capitalizing on high-profile residential as well as commercial buildings including high-end restaurants, shopping malls, and currently also focusing in the construction of a global business airport. The organization is also known for undertaking complex projects as well as recognizing new opportunities in various markets. JHSF Participações S.A. is present mainly not only in Brazil but also in different states such as Punta Del Este, Miami, in addition to New York. In Brazil, the presence of this company is intensely felt in Manaus.

JHSF is comprised of four main business units namely incorporation, airport, shopping malls, in addition to Fasano Hotel and Restaurants. Being a public company, the firm has employed more than 1,000 workers. So far, the projects have been successful. To make sure that there’s recurrent income earning, JHSF, under the guidance of Zeco Auriemo, who is also known as Jose Auriemo Neto, has focused his efforts on implementing projects such as the development of malls, the administration of urban development including Catarina Fashion Outlet, and executive airport.

Zeco Auriemo is the serving CEO of JHSF. He is an alumnus of the Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado (FAAP) University. He joined JHSF in 1993 when a teenager. Zeco Auriemo’s first task was establishing a service department and creating Parkbern, the company’s parking lot management that oversees various parking spaces. He was additionally responsible for the establishment of Santa Cruz. In 1999, Zeco Auriemo became a member of the Young President Organization, Inc. Before joining the executive as a CEO, Zeco Auriemo took over different positions at the firm. He has served as a board member of the directors. He has also overseen JHSF’s partnerships with Jimmy Choo, Hermes, as well as Pucci.

Talkspace Seeks to Eliminate Hurdles that Keeps People with Mental Health Conditions from Away from Therapy

Posted on by Alice in App, Behavior Therapy, Talkspace

Talkspace, a leading text therapy app, partnered with Michael Phelps, world champion swimmer, 28th medalist, to promote therapy as an important instrument for one’s mental health. Mr. Phelps struggled with depression and anxiety at some point in his life. Therefore, he is better placed to go to national TV stations to encourage people to seek help and make them understand how close help is with Talkspace. According to Michael Phelps, when he struggled with anxiety and depression, he felt relieved when he started talking about it. When he found out he could talk out his issues and get e-therapy through text, web, or video, he felt empowered rather than vulnerability. Mr. Phelps is now dedicated to helping others who might going through what he went through.

Michael Phelps has one message to pass to the world, help is not only much easier to access now, but also more affordable. When the two partners came together, it marked the beginning of a revolution to end the stigma associated with mental health as well as the force that keep people with mental health issues from getting therapy services. Mr. Phelps also joined Talkspace Board of Advisors, made up of a small group of psychologists, industry experts, and corporate CEOs to advise the company on its mental health strategy.

Talkspace’s mission to offer unparalleled e-therapy services is driven by highly trained mental health professionals who works tirelessly to provide valuable information, support, as well as important insights to their clients and the public. The company has taken an initiative to go beyond providing conventional therapy services to providing expertly advice through well-crafted articles on its blog. The company’s blog tackles issues related to one’s family, how best to handle a cohabitation situation, understanding a personality inventory and many other issues. The blog which is open to the general public helps explain various types of mental health conditions, simply clarify what certain terms mean and stories of transformational change.

Talkspace is a revolutionary app that is aimed at eliminating hurdles that people with mental health conditions face. It is cheaper, quicker and easily accessible to all. The company has helped over a million people cope with issues such as anxiety, eating disorders, personality disorders, addiction, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder as well as family problems.

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Edwin Miranda Has Some Advice On What Not To Do During A Marketing Pitch

Posted on by Alice in Investment, Success

You have a big presentation around the corner. You have done your research and are ready to pitch idea. Edwin Miranda has a few do’s and don’ts for how your sales pitch should go.

1) Do you know the concerns your investors have? Do you have a plan for addressing those concerns? According to Edwin Miranda, failing to address concerns is one of the quickest ways to get them to say no. According to Edwin Miranda, your failure to address the elephant in the room is going to wear on their patience and time.

One mention is fine. Two or three mentions is another story altogether. That is when you need to stop the pitch and talk about what is bothering the investors. Your unwillingness to address issues is going tell them you do not care.

2) According to Edwin Miranda, defensiveness on your part is a bad sign. You need to hold it together and address the concerns in a rational way. There could be a good reason why they want to say no. Your job is to find out why. Telling them you do not agree out loud is a quick way to call the meeting to a close.

3) Try to be as entertaining as possible. That might be a challenge, depending on what the pitch is for. However, being boring is one of the reasons why some pitches do not move forward. According to Edwin Miranda, most sales pitches are unforgettable. That is why you need to change things up. I am not saying you have to put on the top hat and dance, but you need to give them a reason to stay.

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Randal Nardone: An Executive Fortress Investment Group Can Depend On To Lead Effectively

Posted on by Alice in Billionaire, Business, Businessman, CEO, Entrepreneur

If you have any knowledge about investment banking as an industry, then you understand just how difficult it is for professionals in that area of finance to make their rise to the top. It requires strong knowledge and determination, but reaching a high level of status in this industry is something a handful of professionals are able make a reality. This is Randal Nardone’s reality; he has done very well for himself with regards to the modern financial planning industry, and his multiple degrees are undeniably of great use to him. Having studied not only business, but also law, has given him a rather unique mindset around financial planning. Furthermore, he gained more finance wisdom from his previous professional experiences.

Find out more about Randal Nardone at marketscreener.com.

This all took place before Randal Nardone got involved with the organization that would eventually turn out to be both life-changing and career-changing for him, Fortress Investment Group. This occurred in 1998, and his decision to take part in co-founding this alternative asset management firm is the driving force behind Randal Nardone being written about by Forbes regarding his acquisition of more than a billion dollars in wealth. Clients of Randal Nardone’s Fortress Investment Group are especially drawn to the firm for the higher potential investing gains that are offered by the aforementioned alternative assets. Also, as CEO, he has expressed his dedication to offering to his investing clients low fees so long as he maintains his executive position.

Although there are other influential members in the organization, Randal Nardone deserves a large amount of the credit for Fortress Investment Group’s astonishing rate of growth because the entity’s growth plan was actually developed at the time of founding by Randal. Not surprisingly, Fortress is still putting up great numbers and seeing a noticeable rise in its rate of profits to day. While many professionals would simply be content with doing this much in the industry of investing or financial planning, Randal Nardone sees greater value in continuing to develop as a leader and learn more and more about his market. This is a decision which will likely pay greatly in the long-term.

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Rebel Wilson Set to Star in Romantic Comedy

Posted on by Alice in Wilson

Australian actress Rebel Wilson has built a very successful movie career. She is perhaps most known for playing Brynn in hit movie “Bridesmaids.”

Wilson has been involved in a number of successful films which include “Pitch Perfect,” “A Few Best Men,” “What to Expect When You’re Expecting.” Wilson is preparing to take an even bigger step in her career with the release of her latest film “Isn’t It Romantic.” This hilarious film pays homage to classic romantic comedies and showcases Wilson in a unique way.

“Isn’t It Romantic is set in New York. Wilson’s character Natalie finds herself struggling to find love. She has pretty much given up on the idea until an encounter with a thief changes her entire world.

After a thief runs off with her purse Natalie hits her head on a pole an is knocked out. When she wakes up she finds that her world is totally different. Natalie is the main character in a romantic comedy and she has to work her way through a love triangle.

Rebel Wilson finds herself around a talented group of actors in this film. Her character Natalie is in the middle of a love triangle that includes Blake, one of her clients and her close friend Josh. These characters are played by Liam Hemsworth and Adam DeVine.

This trio provide some hilarious moments as they try to sort out their relationship issues. Priyanka Chopra is also in the film and she plays Isabella, a yoga instructor. Rounding out this cast is Whitney, played by Betty Gilpin and Donny played by Brandon Scott Jones. Learn more about Rebel Wilson: https://deadline.com/2018/11/cats-movie-rebel-wilson-cast-as-jennyanydots-andrew-lloyd-webber-1202504908/

Production of this film began in May of 2016. Rebel Wilson made the decision to sit down with director Todd Strauss-Schulson to discuss ideas before they began filming.

Both Schulson and Wilson went back and watch some classic romantic comedies to get an idea of what they hoped to accomplish. “Isn’t It Romantic” is a tribute to those films but has a unique element that will help it to stand out. The film has very little cursing and no nudity, something Wilson has made a priority in her films.

Set for release on the day before Valentines Day, “Isn’t It Romantic” seems poised to help Wilson continue her great ride in hollywood. She has a long list of movies she is currently working on including some she is co-producing. Only thirty-eight years old, Rebel Wilson appears to be just beginning a great career.

Read more: Isn’t it Romantic Trailer | Glamour and Pitch Perfect for Rebel Wilson | VanityFair

Green Company Operated By A Not So Green CEO

Posted on by Alice in Business, Businessman, Entrepreneur

Graduating from Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado located in his home country of Brazil with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Flavio Maluf has risen to the top of the Eucatex Group. Established in 1951, the Eucatex Group is a family-owned business where Maluf presides as President and CEO. Using his business administration knowledge acquired from New York University, hard work and determination to get results he received the promotion just 10 years after starting with the company. Under his control, Eucatex Group has become a multimillion-dollar business. Connect with Flavio Maluf by visiting his linkedin account.

The Eucatex Group supplies building materials worldwide to companies and residential consumers. This eco-friendly company is known for its production of laminate and vinyl flooring, baseboards, doors, panels, and even furniture and toys. The material used is manufactured from Eucalyptus wood fibers which are very durable and long lasting. Eucatex Group known for its green practice has always been conscientious when it comes to their manufacturing practices. They chose to operate this way, well before there were ever any regulations to abide by. Adding another feather in their cap, the Eucatex Group can also be recognized for being the very first business in South America to house a recycling plant. Through the recycling of leftover material, the plant creates an energy source to be used.

Aside from being a successful businessman, Maluf is also a humanitarian. Seeing the growing need for supplemental healthcare for many in his country he donates back to his community. His immediate concern is with the underfunded healthcare system he also donates to local hospitals and maternity wards. His selflessness to his community and the business world is welcomed. Maluf welcomes the opportunity to help others and this can be seen as he blogs and has published articles in magazines and newspapers. He provides guidance and support for others to also be successful.

More information can be found by visiting: https://flaviomalufoficial.com/

 

Madison Street Capital Honored with Distressed M&A Deal of the Year for Serving as Exclusive Advisor to Sachs Capital Group

Posted on by Alice in Finance Industry

Madison Street Capital has been honored with “Distressed M&A Deal of the Year” by The M&A Advisor. The award recognizes the international investment banking firm for its efforts in the Sachs Capital Group’s take private of RMG Networks. The Chicago-based company served as an exclusive advisor to Sachs Capital Group in the closing of the transaction. In addition, Virgo Capital worked with Sachs Capital Group to invest while Merion Investment Partners served as a provider of debt financing in the wake of RMG Networks transaction. The Madison Street’s advisory team was headed by Barry Peterson, the company’s Senior Managing Director.

 

 

Charles Botchway, Founder and CEO of Madison Street, stated that the company was honored with the award in recognition of its efforts to help Sachs Capital Group to close the transaction successfully. He was grateful to all members who participated in the take-private transaction for their efforts and hard work. He added that the award affirms the company’s ability to help its clients to navigate and close complex transactions.

 

 

The M&A Advisors awards winners in the following categories; Restructuring of the Year, Transaction of the Year, Refinancing of the Year, Sector Deal of the Year, Turnaround Product/Service of the Year, Professional of the Year as well as Firm of the Year. It brought together a team of industry to serve as an independent jury and judge over 250 participating companies.

 

 

Roger Aguinaldo, M&A Advisor’s Founder, stated that M&A Advisors recognizes participants for coming on top in the distressed investing and reorganization industry. The winners of the awards posed exemplary performance to emerge the best among impressive candidates. The firm is always looking to identify and recognize firms, transactions, and individuals who exhibit extra-ordinary performance. The winners of the awards will receive them on March during the 2019 M&A Advisor Distressed Investing Summit in Beach, Fl.

 

 

About Madison Street Capital

 

 

Madison Street Capital is an international investment banking firm based out of Chicago, Illinois. It offers financial advisory services, merger and acquisition services, valuation services, and financial opinions to privately-held and publicly-held businesses. It has been in operation for over 14 years and since it, it has developed a strong value system based on integrity, excellence, leadership and service in delivering high quality services that places its clients in a better position to compete in the global market.

 

 

The firm is focused on customer delivery and therefore, it strives to build a strong client-customer relationship. It seeks to understand its customers better through taking their goals and objectives as its own. It also looks to promote clients’ global growth through directing assets to emerging sectors because it believes emerging sectors is a key component that will drive clients’ global growth. Madison Street Capital reputation has increased over time because of its high professional standards.

 

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Vijay Eswaran Charitable Investments

Posted on by Alice in Business Expert

Vijay Eswaran was born in Malaysia where he also spent his childhood. After high school Vijay Eswaran enrolled in the University based in London to study a degree in Economics; he was devoted in class work as well as his part-time job serving as a cab driver to fund his school fees. Vijay Eswaran was passionate to attain a degree despite the financial challenges in his way. Upon graduation, Vijay Eswaran went to Illinois, the USA where he was passionate to join the investment sector. In 1998, Vijay Eswaran established a direct selling business that proliferated creating many business connections. With time the direct marketing network emerged at the top in Africa, the middle east and even in South-East of Asia. Dr. Vijay`s Direct marketing business was in the front line to train millions of entrepreneurs on different investment strategies and techniques that will lead them to success.

Later, Vijay Eswaran among other people founded QI Group of companies that is a multinational level marketing business operating in more than 30 countries. Vijay Eswaran is the Executive Chairman of the company with the responsibility to ensure the company has consistent growth. The company deals with transportation, media, communication, luxury products, and hospitality among other sectors transforming the lives of many people. Many people who have benefited from QI Group of companies have given their feedback through the company’s social media platforms, for instance, Facebook sharing their gratitude for the company’s effort to help. Vijay Eswaran is motivated to move on seeing such comments.

Vijay Eswaran is also the chairman and founder of Quest International University that provides high-quality education at relatively low prices to ensure that upcoming investors are equipped with the necessary skills to start and run a business. He also established RYTHM as well as Vijayaratnam foundations to help the less fortunate.

Edwin Miranda

Posted on by Alice in Business Model, Thinker

Edwin Miranda is a marketing expert that has moved on from working for drug making companies to the CEO position of a marketing company in Florida. Taking on the marketing company for Edwin is both taking on a project and a challenge. Marketing agencies are dying being replaced with consultants. But consultants can’t keep up with larger companies and the prices can’t be beaten for smaller companies. But Edwin doesn’t believe that agencies have to die out or be something that companies view as not worth the cost. He does realize that the problem with most of the companies out there is they don’t have a good balance between creativity and productivity. While in recent years everything has become about productivity the artists and creative directors have moved on to be consultants. But that left marketing agencies without the talent in which they need to keep them competitive.

So Edwin started by making sure he had an entire creative department with only the best of people that not only are highly creative but very productive. Then, of course, he kept those that were great at productivity and the more technical end of the business as they are just as important to have in the company. By doing this he was able to make teams and then get hands-on with each team not only to make sure that they work well together but to make his vision clear. Edwin doesn’t want his company to ever live in the past as he demands that his company keep up with the ever-changing technology that is coming up. For this reason, he has even hired technology experts on to help the marketing team develop strategies to use the new technology coming out and even those that are still being developed so that they are ready at all times and never have to play catch-up.

Edwin Youtube channel : https://medium.com/@edwin.miranda1244