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Simplilearn, a global digital upskilling company, announced the launch of its Cloud Computing and DevOps Certification Program in partnership with Virginia Tech. The program is designed to help professionals build skills in multi cloud environments, DevOps practices, and emerging technologies like Generative AI for cloud systems. It combines academic learning with hands-on training to help learners design, deploy and manage modern cloud infrastructure and automation systems. 🔗 Read full article link in comment Shelly Jobst #simplilearn #virginiatech #partnership #businessnews #businessupdate #innovation

Quanta Services, Inc. announced the appointment of Joseph Kim to its Board of Directors. He brings significant executive leadership, operational, supply chain and logistics experience to the board. Joseph Kim currently serves as President, Chief Executive Officer and director of Sunoco GP LLC, the general partner of Sunoco LP. He previously held several leadership roles at the company, including Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer. 🔗 Read full article link in comment #quantaservices #appointment #businessnews #businessupdate #innovation

Modular Building Institute announced that Matthew Slataper, President of Ramtech Building Systems, Inc., has been elected as the new President of the association’s Board of Directors. Slataper will serve a one-year term as board chair, continuing Ramtech Building Systems’ long history of leadership within MBI. Previous MBI presidents from the company include Bob Houchin, Mike Slataper, Linc Moss, and Roland Brown. 🔗 Read full article link in comment #modularbuildinginstitute #annoucement #matthewslataper #businessnews #businessupdate

Aboard, an Orange, CA-based provider of products for mobile living, has raised an undisclosed amount in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Ondine Capital 活水資本 and Llama Ventures. The funding round increased the company’s total funding to $13 million. The company plans to use the funds to support Aboard’s next stage of growth, including final product testing and improvements for its extended-range electric travel trailer before mass production begins. Jiangtao Lyu | Terrence Feng 🔗 Read full article link in comment #aboard #funding #startupnews #businessnews #businessupdate

Starlab Space, a Houston, TX-based aerospace company, has received an investment from 1789 Capital. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The company plans to use the funds to grow its operations and support further product development efforts. 🔗 Read full article link in comment #starlab #investment #startupnews #businessnews #businessupdate #innovation

CVRD Health, a Miami, FL-based provider of a technology platform helping federal contractors manage health and welfare benefits, has raised $5 million in a seed funding round led by Upfront Ventures. The round also saw participation from Waterline Ventures and Distributed Ventures. Alexa Baggio | Stephanie Craghead 🔗 Read full article link in comment #cvrdhealth #funding #startupnews #businessnews #businessupdate #innovation

The Path, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of an AI therapy platform designed for creating long-term mental wellness, has raised $14.3 million in a Seed funding round led by Prime Movers Lab. The round also saw participation from Apolo Anton Ohno, Deontay Wilder, Designer Fund and others. Tyler Sheaffer | Anson Whitmer, PhD 🔗 Read full article link in comment #thepath #funding #startupnews #businessnews #businessupdate #innovation

Kordata Dynamics, a Bakersfield, CA-based clinical trial innovation company, has raised an undisclosed amount in a pre-seed funding round by MAVRK Celestia Fund, Kern Venture Group and Digital Neural Infrastructure Holdings (DNIH). The company plans to use the funds to expand its operations and support additional research and development. Emil Hewage 🔗 Read full article link in comment #kordatadynamics #funding #startupnews #businessnews #businessupdate

Red River, a technology company that provides AI-powered cybersecurity and IT infrastructure solutions for government and enterprise clients, announced the appointment of Michael Sang as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Sang will lead the company’s finance team and manage financial strategy, planning, reporting, and operations to support Red River’s continued growth. 🔗 Read full article link in comment #redriver #AI #cybersecurity #startupnews #businessnews #businessupdate

Radian Group Inc. announced that CEO Richard Thornberry plans to retire in December 2026 after nearly 10 year's of leading, and transforming the company. The companys Board of Director's has appointed Mike Weinbach as CEO-Elect starting June 1, 2026. He will officially become CEO, and join the Board on 13 August 2026. Thornberry will remain with the company as a strategic advisor until his retirement on December 31, 2026, to help ensure a smooth leadership transition. 🔗 Read full article link in comment #radian #annoucement #appointment #startupnews #businessnews