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business1 year ago

Dave Clark Recruits Amazon Talent for AI Startup Amid Economic Debates

Dave Clark, former Amazon consumer business CEO, has raised $100 million for his supply-chain startup, Auger, and recruited a team of veteran technologists, many from Amazon, to develop a modern operating system for global supply chains. The team includes former Amazon leaders like Russell Allgor, Sanjay Dash, and Alex Ceballos. Auger aims to integrate AI with supply-chain data to provide real-time solutions, with plans to demo the product by late winter and launch by late spring or early summer.

businessentertainment1 year ago

"Disney Games Strengthens Leadership Team with Industry Veterans for Global Expansion"

Disney is expanding its video game division with new hires and promotions, including the promotion of Sean Shoptaw to executive VP, and the hiring of Ray Gresko as senior VP of product and development, and Bjorn Tornqvist as VP of games technology. Jay Ong, who led the Marvel Games team, has been promoted to lead Disney’s global games licensing business, while Haluk Mentes will succeed him as the head of the Marvel Games unit. This expansion follows Disney's recent $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games and aims to strengthen its presence in the gaming industry.