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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Jake Bengtson Joins Striim as VP of AI Solutions to Lead the Next Phase of AI-Ready Data Infrastructure
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Striim, a recognized leader in real-time data integration and intelligence, today announced the appointment of Jake Bengtson as Vice President of AI Solutions. With a decade of experience building and deploying AI strategies at enterprise scale, Bengtson will play a central role in helping customers apply real-time data to real-world AI use cases. Bengtson brings more than a decade of deep AI expertise to Striim's leadership team, with a proven track record of building enterprise-scale AI initiatives across energy, utilities, and data-intensive industries. Most recently at Cloudera, he helped shape the go-to-market strategy for AI, machine learning, and trusted AI solutions. This experience will be pivotal as Striim accelerates its AI roadmap. 'Striim is already doing what most companies are still trying to figure out—delivering real-time, trustworthy data at scale,' said Jake Bengtson, VP of AI Solutions at Striim. 'Joining a team that's not just talking about AI readiness, but enabling it every day, is what made this an easy decision. I'm excited to help push the boundaries even further.' His appointment reflects Striim's continued investment in delivering innovative, real-world, and scalable AI outcomes — and the company's belief that real-time data is the foundation for trustworthy AI at enterprise scale. Specifically, Bengtson will help drive impact in the following areas: Strategic depth: A more integrated AI go-to-market strategy that connects Striim's real-time AI and streaming capabilities to the priorities of technical decision-makers, from heads of data to AI engineering teams Industry alignment: Focused solution development for highly regulated sectors like healthcare, energy, and financial services—where accuracy, explainability, and data freshness are non-negotiable AI application innovation: Bridge real-world AI and data requirements in areas such as GenAI, LLM fine-tuning, Vector stores, and Agentic AI with Product R&D initiatives and Roadmap. Market leadership: Evangelism—and expansion—of Striim's position as the trusted backbone for real-time AI workloads, reinforcing our role in the modern enterprise data stack Customer alignment: Tighter feedback loops with AI-forward customers to ensure product investments directly support production-grade ML pipelines, observability, and governance at scale 'We're seeing growing demand from customers who want to move faster with AI—and they're choosing Striim because we're built for that pace,' said Nadim Antar, Chief Revenue Officer at Striim. 'Jake brings deep experience in scaling enterprise AI efforts, and we're thrilled to have him on board as we help more organizations turn real-time data into real business outcomes.' ABOUT STRIIM, INC. Striim pioneers real-time intelligence for AI by unifying data across clouds, applications, and databases via a fully managed, SaaS-based platform. Striim's platform, optimized for modern cloud data warehouses, transforms relational and unstructured data into AI-ready insights instantly with advanced analytics and ML frameworks, enabling swift business action. Striim leverages its expertise in real-time data integration, streaming analytics, and database replication, including industry-leading Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB CDC technology, to achieve sub-second latency in processing over 100 billion daily events for ML analytics and proactive decision-making. To learn more, visit Media Contact: Dianna Spring, Vice President of Marketing at StriimPhone: (650) 241-0680 ext. 354Email: press@ Source: Striim, nel recupero dei dati Effettua l'accesso per consultare il tuo portafoglio Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Jake Bengtson Joins Striim as VP of AI Solutions to Lead the Next Phase of AI-Ready Data Infrastructure
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Striim, a recognized leader in real-time data integration and intelligence, today announced the appointment of Jake Bengtson as Vice President of AI Solutions. With a decade of experience building and deploying AI strategies at enterprise scale, Bengtson will play a central role in helping customers apply real-time data to real-world AI use cases. Bengtson brings more than a decade of deep AI expertise to Striim's leadership team, with a proven track record of building enterprise-scale AI initiatives across energy, utilities, and data-intensive industries. Most recently at Cloudera, he helped shape the go-to-market strategy for AI, machine learning, and trusted AI solutions. This experience will be pivotal as Striim accelerates its AI roadmap. 'Striim is already doing what most companies are still trying to figure out—delivering real-time, trustworthy data at scale,' said Jake Bengtson, VP of AI Solutions at Striim. 'Joining a team that's not just talking about AI readiness, but enabling it every day, is what made this an easy decision. I'm excited to help push the boundaries even further.' His appointment reflects Striim's continued investment in delivering innovative, real-world, and scalable AI outcomes — and the company's belief that real-time data is the foundation for trustworthy AI at enterprise scale. Specifically, Bengtson will help drive impact in the following areas: Strategic depth: A more integrated AI go-to-market strategy that connects Striim's real-time AI and streaming capabilities to the priorities of technical decision-makers, from heads of data to AI engineering teams Industry alignment: Focused solution development for highly regulated sectors like healthcare, energy, and financial services—where accuracy, explainability, and data freshness are non-negotiable AI application innovation: Bridge real-world AI and data requirements in areas such as GenAI, LLM fine-tuning, Vector stores, and Agentic AI with Product R&D initiatives and Roadmap. Market leadership: Evangelism—and expansion—of Striim's position as the trusted backbone for real-time AI workloads, reinforcing our role in the modern enterprise data stack Customer alignment: Tighter feedback loops with AI-forward customers to ensure product investments directly support production-grade ML pipelines, observability, and governance at scale 'We're seeing growing demand from customers who want to move faster with AI—and they're choosing Striim because we're built for that pace,' said Nadim Antar, Chief Revenue Officer at Striim. 'Jake brings deep experience in scaling enterprise AI efforts, and we're thrilled to have him on board as we help more organizations turn real-time data into real business outcomes.' ABOUT STRIIM, INC. Striim pioneers real-time intelligence for AI by unifying data across clouds, applications, and databases via a fully managed, SaaS-based platform. Striim's platform, optimized for modern cloud data warehouses, transforms relational and unstructured data into AI-ready insights instantly with advanced analytics and ML frameworks, enabling swift business action. Striim leverages its expertise in real-time data integration, streaming analytics, and database replication, including industry-leading Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB CDC technology, to achieve sub-second latency in processing over 100 billion daily events for ML analytics and proactive decision-making. To learn more, visit Media Contact: Dianna Spring, Vice President of Marketing at StriimPhone: (650) 241-0680 ext. 354Email: press@ Source: Striim, in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
FaZe Banks says, 'I wish I could say I'll be back… don't know if I will' as he exits FaZe Clan following $MLG controversy
(Image via YouTube/FaZe Banks) The CEO and co-founder of FaZe Clan, Richard Bengtson, popularly known as FaZe Banks, has announced his departure from the organization. He declared to step away from the role after the heated controversy and emotional turmoil surrounding the $MLG meme coin showed no signs of ending. In his released emotional statement, he expressed uncertainty about his future, stating he doesn't know if he will come back. The entire backlash, as per reports, has taken a severe toll on his professional and personal life. FaZe Banks says farewell to FaZe Clan In the raw social media statement issued by Bengtson, Banks poured out his entire frustration. While he denied any involvement in a crypto scam allegations, saying, 'I've never scammed anyone a day in my fucking life,' he ensured to directly address the core allegations that are swirling around him. Banks even went ahead to blame the entire controversy on the association of his with the FaZe brand, claiming that his name got 'easily farmed and manipulated.' The entire backlash surrounding the crypto controversy has been so overwhelming for Banks that he made the decision to step away from FaZe Clan and the internet entirely. Banks has admitted that the controversy is 'destroying my life inside and out,' leaving the fans wondering if Banks' exit would be permanent. His final words, 'The real ones know,' even hinted at his entire frustration over getting misunderstood, while his concluding line, 'I wish I could say I'll be back, but I really don't know if I will,' concluded with uncertainty. What is the $MLG Meme Coin controversy all about? The entire drama traces back to early 2025, when Banks, along with some other FaZe members, promoted $MLG Meme Coin. The value of the coin initially skyrocketed. But the value later crashed. It led to many accusations like 'rug pull,' where the insiders allegedly tried to cash out early and left the investors with a lot of worthless assets. Many even blamed Banks for misleading the fans. Things started to escalate after the leaked group chat message, which showed that Banks was blaming Adin Ross, a streamer, for the failure of the coin. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cargo Ship Meets Pirates - Watch What the Captain Does Next! Tips and Tricks Undo It was claimed by Banks that Ross's actions hurt the project. Though Ross, who confirmed the authenticity of the screenshot, made sure to deny all blame and didn't take responsibility. He called the situation 'sad asf.' The public feud, though, intensified scrutiny. It ultimately pushed Bengtson to walk away. What is next for Richard Bengtson and FaZe Clan? With the sudden exit of Bengtson, the organization FaZe Clan is left without proper leadership. While FaZe Clan stands silent for now, fans are speculating about the organization's future direction. Meanwhile, the indefinite break of Banks, continues to raise questions like, will he return back to content creation or this is it? As of now, the entire controversy is still unfolding. The fans and the critics, both await to see the truth behind $MLG fallout or if it would come out. While there is uncertainty all around, the one thing that remains certain is that this drama is far from over. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Forbes
27-04-2025
- General
- Forbes
Working for Women Turns Volunteering Into Leadership Development
Volunteering creates a ripple effect of impact—strengthening communities, building connections and ... More inspiring leadership through service. April is National Volunteer Month. It's a time dedicated to honoring the power of service and the profound impact that giving back has on communities, women and individuals alike. Whether it's mentoring someone to take the next step in their career or helping an organization expand its reach, every act of service fuels a ripple effect of positive change. Especially today, when challenges are complex and resources are stretched thin, volunteering reminds us that real leadership starts with showing up, sharing our skills and lifting others as we climb. When Beth Bengtson launched Working for Women, she wasn't just starting another nonprofit but reimagining an organization's role in uplifting marginalized communities. W4W connects women already in the workforce—many of whom struggle to cover basic expenses—with better job opportunities, mentorship and skills training. However, what sets W4W apart is a leadership philosophy that sees social good and business success not as competing goals but as two sides of the same coin. 'Before W4W, I lived in the for-profit world and always believed business could be a force for social good,' Bengtson explains. 'I saw firsthand how important community engagement was to employees and how much businesses could accomplish when they brought their values into their operations.' This belief became the foundation for W4W's pioneering 'skillunteering' model, in which corporate employees—from companies like Paramount—volunteer their expertise to help grassroots nonprofits and the women they serve. Through skillunteering, W4W isn't just meeting immediate needs; they're building a leadership pipeline, strengthening businesses and reshaping communities. Beth Bengtson, founder and CEO of Working for Women Bengtson's career included a role as VP of positive impact—a title that perfectly encapsulates her lifelong commitment to weaving purpose into profit. She saw that while traditional volunteering (like packing bags at a soup kitchen) made people feel good, it rarely didn't tap into the deeper business needs nonprofits faced. 'We don't often think of nonprofits as businesses, but they have the same strategic challenges,' she shares. 'They need marketing plans, revenue models, strategic roadmaps—all the things companies have.' By encouraging businesses to treat their volunteer work as a strategic partnership, W4W makes corporate social responsibility a powerful leadership move, not just a philanthropic checkbox. It's a vision that amplifies business impact far beyond a single event. Bengtson says one of the most powerful outcomes of skillunteering is how it naturally cultivates leadership skills among corporate volunteers. 'Skillunteering creates deeper connections between employees and the companies they work for,' the founder explains. 'It enhances their skills, gives them real leadership and reach opportunities, and often puts them on the promotion track.' Employees engage in projects that stretch their capabilities, whether leading workshops on negotiation skills, developing new marketing strategies or crafting business plans for nonprofit partners. Bengtson notes, 'During Covid, I worried corporate giving would dry up. But what we saw instead was a realization: experiential learning through social good wasn't just altruistic; it was one of the most powerful development tools companies had.' Leadership isn't just built in boardrooms. It's built when employees step outside their comfort zones to solve real-world problems and find their voice. Another leadership lesson W4W emphasizes is a strategic focus. Every project starts by asking nonprofits what they truly need to execute their strategic goals, which can be anything from marketing support to program development to operational improvements. 'We sit down with executive directors and ask, 'What's on your roadmap? What could you do if you had the right team behind you?'' she states. 'Our [corporate] volunteers then become an extension of their team bringing professional skills nonprofits otherwise couldn't afford.' W4W moves beyond charity and into capacity-building by rooting projects in tangible needs. It's a leadership model that values long-term impact over feel-good moments, aligning corporate resources with nonprofit visions for maximum change. Working for Women Negotiation Workshop led by volunteers from ZS and program participants from New ... More Women New Yorkers. For Kimaya Padgaonkar, Strategy Insights and Planning Manager at ZS, volunteering with W4W has been transformational professionally and personally. 'I was visiting another ZS office where they were having a W4W workshop,' Padgaonkar explains. 'It was so moving that I went back to Philly and asked them to bring it there.' Even after relocating to London after her experience, Padgaonkar stayed connected to W4W, explaining, 'I love that my professional skills can be used to give back in a more impactful, sustainable way.' Through seven years of skillunteering, she has strengthened key leadership skills, from presenting to executive directors to navigating unstructured business problems. 'At that point in my career, I didn't have opportunities to present to senior leaders. Skillunteering gave me the space to grow,' she says. The experience also expanded her network and deepened her sense of purpose at work. These projects helped her meet colleagues she wouldn't have otherwise. 'Having my company support a program like this has definitely been a factor in my retention at ZS,' she emphasizes. 'For the past 1.5 years, I've been leading the partnership with W4W from the ZS side. It's cool to see people who are juniors now, where I was when I started volunteering with W4W, moving up and benefitting from the program.' Through W4W, Bengtson shows that leadership today isn't just about profit margins or titles. It's about making tangible investments in people, purpose and community. Combining skill, strategy and heart, her company's model creates a ripple effect: building stronger nonprofits, leaders and businesses simultaneously. As Beth puts it, 'Go out and do social good—and actually improve your bottom line. It's a hidden secret, but it's the future of leadership.'
