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Charlotte healthcare company hires execs to lead AI and analytics strategy
A Charlotte healthcare technology company has established a new AI and Analytics Center of Excellence. The company has hired two executives to lead this initiative, both of whom will report directly to the CEO who assumed the role in May.
$11B CEO remains North Carolina's richest person on Forbes 400 List
Jim Goodnight, CEO of SAS, remains North Carolina's richest person according to the Forbes 400 List, with a net worth of $11 billion. Although his wealth has decreased from an estimated $15.3 billion in 2025, it is still substantially higher than five years ago.
Michelle Bolas on leading North Carolina's $500M effort to scale startups
Michelle Bolas discusses her leadership role in North Carolina's $500 million initiative aimed at scaling startups. The program, NCInnovation, focuses on commercializing research from public universities in the state.
Mecklenburg County punches above its weight on innovation, but trails on one key measure
Mecklenburg County demonstrates strong innovation capabilities but falls short in university research spending and federal small-business grants. This discrepancy highlights a structural factor affecting the region's economic performance. Addressing these gaps could enhance the county's overall innovation landscape.
The National Beat: More lawyers are using AI. Here's what they're doing with it.
The latest National Beat newsletter explores the increasing adoption of AI tools by lawyers in their daily practices. Additionally, it highlights a robotics company developing interactive robotic characters, which has secured contracts with a major theme park and retailer.
Charlotte VC firm wins a top fintech award after beating out global competition
A Charlotte-based venture capital firm has been recognized with a prestigious fintech award, surpassing competitors from New York and Hong Kong. The award was determined by industry judges from leading financial institutions, highlighting the firm's impact in the fintech sector.