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Daversa Promotes Nine to Managing Director, Strengthening Leadership Across Critical Growth Sectors

<p><strong></strong></p><p class="bwalignc"><strong> <i>Connor Freeborn, Nicole Kaylor, Emma Mango, Danny Nilsen, Alana North, Angela Pezzello, Carly Rizzo, Brittany Rosenfeld, and Kendall Simmons Elevated to Managing Director</i> </strong></p><p></p><p>SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 12, 2026--</p><p> Daversa today announced the promotion of nine leaders to Managing Director: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.daversa.com%2Fteam%3Fproject%3Dconnor-freeborn&amp;esheet=54444337&amp;newsitemid=20260312799388&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Connor+Freeborn&amp;index=1&amp;md5=ce08c391131c3eb08a64d0c85658fa25" shape="rect">Connor Freeborn</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.daversa.com%2Fteam%3Fproject%3Dnicole-kaylor&amp;esheet=54444337&amp;newsitemid=20260312799388&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Nicole+Kaylor&amp;index=2&amp;md5=0b5198805fd8b35f387948ce3b0f1034" shape="rect">Nicole Kaylor</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.daversa.com%2Fteam%3Fproject%3Demma-sullivan&amp;esheet=54444337&amp;newsitemid=20260312799388&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Emma+Mango&amp;index=3&amp;md5=490a8ac54bfa26546a3afffc455ffe0e" shape="rect">Emma Mango</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.daversa.com%2Fteam%3Fproject%3Ddanny-nilsen&amp;esheet=54444337&amp;newsitemid=20260312799388&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Danny+Nilsen&amp;index=4&amp;md5=1313a3e996e5d8662966bdd197bf060c" shape="rect">Danny Nilsen</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.daversa.com%2Fteam%3Fproject%3Dalana-navaroli&amp;esheet=54444337&amp;newsitemid=20260312799388&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Alana+North&amp;index=5&amp;md5=2666008641423483f6a9fbdec7210800" shape="rect">Alana North</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.daversa.com%2Fteam%3Fproject%3Dangela-pezzello&amp;esheet=54444337&amp;newsitemid=20260312799388&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Angela+Pezzello&amp;index=6&amp;md5=a21d9112f220a04c90fdaa8e27126625" shape="rect">Angela Pezzello</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.daversa.com%2Fteam%3Fproject%3Dcarly-rizzo&amp;esheet=54444337&amp;newsitemid=20260312799388&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Carly+Rizzo&amp;index=7&amp;md5=1108baf69b6afe9723a06860e44a4feb" shape="rect">Carly Rizzo</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.daversa.com%2Fteam%3Fproject%3Dbrittany-rosenfeld&amp;esheet=54444337&amp;newsitemid=20260312799388&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Brittany+Rosenfeld&amp;index=8&amp;md5=ab399128135f585578a9781c24a67cae" shape="rect">Brittany Rosenfeld</a>, and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.daversa.com%2Fteam%3Fproject%3Dkendall-simmons&amp;esheet=54444337&amp;newsitemid=20260312799388&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Kendall+Simmons&amp;index=9&amp;md5=e974397f2915192f8f3ccb00d42e9899" shape="rect">Kendall Simmons</a>. </p><p id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260312799388/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260312799388/en/</a></p><div id="bwbodyimg" style="width: 480px; float:left; padding-left:0px; padding-right:20px; padding-top:0px; padding-bottom:0px;"><img src="https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20260312799388/en/2743416/4/linkedin_banner_3.jpg" alt=""></div><p> Together, they represent more than seven decades of experience building executive teams for venture-backed companies through critical stages of scale and hypergrowth. </p><p> “Connor, Nicole, Emma, Danny, Alana, Angela, Carly, Brittany, and Kendall have earned this through performance,” said <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.daversa.com%2Fteam%3Fproject%3Dpaul-daversa&amp;esheet=54444337&amp;newsitemid=20260312799388&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Paul+Daversa&amp;index=10&amp;md5=6bfadfc23e3d49f716e23a99d73f8d05" shape="rect">Paul Daversa</a>, Founder and CEO of Daversa. “They’ve built deep trust with founders operating in high-consequence environments and have consistently delivered in moments that matter. Their elevation to Managing Director reflects the standard they operate at every day.” </p><p> The nine newly promoted Managing Directors have led executive searches across every executive function inside some of the most ambitious high-growth companies in the market. Their work spans defense platforms, critical infrastructure and data centers, frontier AI, enterprise software, digital healthcare, robotics, and culture-shaping consumer brands. </p><p> Across these sectors, the stakes are higher and timelines are tighter. Scaling requires executives who can build enduring foundations while executing with urgency. These Managing Directors have repeatedly delivered leaders capable of doing exactly that. </p><p> Their promotion reflects sustained performance, deep sector expertise, and a long-term commitment to partnering with founders building what’s next. </p><p> <b>About Daversa</b> </p><p> Daversa is the executive search firm shaping the future of everything. For nearly three decades, we’ve partnered with the most ambitious founders and top investors to unlock the top 1% of leadership talent. </p><p> The executives we place change industries, create categories, and leave legacies. We are a mission-driven team of disrupters, thought leaders, and risk-takers powering the companies entirely changing the world we live in. </p><p> For more information on Daversa please visit <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Furl.us.m.mimecastprotect.com%2Fs%2F3fZbCNk1ExSM98EJSji5Syhjml%3Fdomain%3Ddaversa.com&amp;esheet=54444337&amp;newsitemid=20260312799388&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=daversa.com&amp;index=11&amp;md5=7cd601f72265721151baa56a094c7289" shape="rect">daversa.com</a>. </p><p><img alt="" src="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260312799388r1&amp;sid=ventb&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en" style="width:0;height:0"><span class="bwct31415"></span></p><p id="mmgallerylink"><span id="mmgallerylink-phrase">View source version on businesswire.com: </span><span id="mmgallerylink-link"><a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260312799388/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260312799388/en/</a></span></p><p> Emma Bochner, Director of Marketing &amp; Communications <br><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:emma.bochner@daversa.com" shape="rect">emma.bochner@daversa.com</a> </p>

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The "Brain" Enters the Water: iGarden X Series Debuts as the World’s First AI-Empowered Swim Jet

<p><strong></strong></p><p><strong> &nbsp; </strong></p><p></p><p>SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 12, 2026--</p><p> The <span class="bwuline"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kickstarter.com%2Fprojects%2F1312001986%2Figarden-x-series-worlds-1st-ai-powered-portable-swim-jet%3Fref%3D5zpanh%26utm_source%3DPR-Venture%2BBeat%26utm_medium%3DPR%26utm_campaign%3D%25E4%25BC%2597%25E7%25AD%25B9%252BPR%252B0312&amp;esheet=54444693&amp;newsitemid=20260311780757&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=iGarden+Swim+Jet+X+Series&amp;index=1&amp;md5=251b288b2d6b3393da2238e0dbfa1075" shape="rect">iGarden Swim Jet X Series</a></span> has officially been unveiled as the world’s first AI-powered portable swim jet. Launched on Kickstarter on March 12th at 9:00 AM PDT, the X Series marks a fundamental shift in how we apply high-output propulsion to residential environments. </p><p id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260311780757/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260311780757/en/</a></p><div id="bwbodyimg" style="width: 480px; float:left; padding-left:0px; padding-right:20px; padding-top:0px; padding-bottom:0px;"><img src="https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20260311780757/en/2744093/4/6.jpg" alt="The iGarden Swim Jet X Series"><p style="font-size:85%;">The iGarden Swim Jet X Series</p></div><p> <b>Launch Day Giveaway (First 48 Hours)</b>: One (1) lucky backer who pledges within the first 48 hours of the campaign will be randomly selected to receive one (1) X Series unit from their order for FREE. </p><p> <b>50% Shipping Discount</b>: All backers who place their order within the first 48 hours will qualify for a 50% discount on shipping, locking in a flat rate of just $25 (down from the standard $50). </p><p> <b>Beyond the "Dumb" Pump</b> </p><p> Most traditional swim jets work as simple pumps, producing fixed and often turbulent flow. The iGarden X Series uses AI-assisted control to manage and stabilize the current in real time. This results in a significantly smoother, more laminar current that feels like open-water swimming rather than a choppy backyard pool. By stabilizing the flow, the AI ensures that the swimmer isn't constantly fighting erratic turbulence, creating a more user-friendly and effective training environment. </p><p> <b>Engineering the Future of Flow</b> </p><p> This technological leap is supported by a robust hardware stack. The unit is entirely lithium-powered, high-capacity external Power Box that eliminates the need for dangerous trailing cables across the pool deck. This outlet-free, portable design allows the X Series to be moved or stored in seconds, yet it delivers a current powerful enough for professional-grade swim workouts. </p><p> <b>Reliability Meets Intelligence</b> </p><p> Engineered for longevity, the X Series boasts an up to 10-hour runtime (on the X35-P60 model) on a single charge—unheard of in the portable aquatic sector. To further instill consumer confidence in this new tech frontier, iGarden is backing every unit with a 2-year warranty. </p><p> "We didn't just want to move water; we wanted to understand it," says the iGarden engineering team. "The AI doesn't just push; it adapts, providing a sophisticated aquatic experience that was previously only available in systems costing tens of thousands of dollars." </p><p> The <b><a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kickstarter.com%2Fprojects%2F1312001986%2Figarden-x-series-worlds-1st-ai-powered-portable-swim-jet%3Fref%3D5zpanh%26utm_source%3DPR-Venture%2BBeat%26utm_medium%3DPR%26utm_campaign%3D%25E4%25BC%2597%25E7%25AD%25B9%252BPR%252B0312&amp;esheet=54444693&amp;newsitemid=20260311780757&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=iGarden&amp;index=2&amp;md5=1383f0620da76be402847dc0509fa638" shape="rect"><span class="bwuline">iGarden</span></a><span class="bwuline"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kickstarter.com%2Fprojects%2F1312001986%2Figarden-x-series-worlds-1st-ai-powered-portable-swim-jet%3Fref%3D5zpanh%26utm_source%3DPR-Venture%2BBeat%26utm_medium%3DPR%26utm_campaign%3D%25E4%25BC%2597%25E7%25AD%25B9%252BPR%252B0312&amp;esheet=54444693&amp;newsitemid=20260311780757&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=X+Series&amp;index=3&amp;md5=8f6954dc3b6693362a66900af753329d" shape="rect"> X Series</a></span> </b>is now available on Kickstarter starting at $799 for early adopters. </p><p><img alt="" src="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260311780757r1&amp;sid=ventb&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en" style="width:0;height:0"><span class="bwct31415"></span></p><p id="mmgallerylink"><span id="mmgallerylink-phrase">View source version on businesswire.com: </span><span id="mmgallerylink-link"><a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260311780757/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260311780757/en/</a></span></p><p> Mengru Li <br><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:connect@igarden.ai" shape="rect">connect@igarden.ai</a> </p>

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Olto Expands Its Product-Trained AI Agents With Hexus AI to Cover Product Videos, Interactive Demos, and Onboarding How-To Guides

<p><strong></strong></p><p><strong> <i>Creates a single platform where product-trained AI agents handle every revenue-critical product experience from the first product tour through live demos, and onboarding guides</i> </strong></p><p></p><p>SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 12, 2026--</p><p> Olto today announced it has brought the core technology, intellectual property, and product roadmap of Hexus AI into its platform. With this acquisition, Olto now offers revenue teams a single platform of product-trained AI agents: purpose-built agents that know your product, your buyers, and what a specific person needs to understand at each step, covering the full arc from first impression through sales, adoption, and renewal. </p><p id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260309810186/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260309810186/en/</a></p><div id="bwbodyimg" style="width: 480px; float:left; padding-left:0px; padding-right:20px; padding-top:0px; padding-bottom:0px;"><img src="https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20260309810186/en/2742686/4/OltoHexus.gif" alt="Hexus AI joins Olto. Capture once to instantly create product videos, interactive demos, and how-to guides for every revenue-critical product experience."><p style="font-size:85%;">Hexus AI joins Olto. Capture once to instantly create product videos, interactive demos, and how-to guides for every revenue-critical product experience.</p></div><p> <b>Why Hexus AI</b> </p><p> "It is a privilege to be stewards of Hexus's world-class product and customers," said Kintan Brahmbhatt, Co-Founder and CEO of Olto. "Hexus AI is the most AI-native buyer experience platform we have seen, and the only one with strong adoption across marketing, sales, customer success, and documentation teams at enterprises. We went looking for a product that teams actually use across their entire go-to-market motion, because the buyer journey deserves more than a tool that covers one moment. We found it in Hexus AI, and are excited to bring it home for Olto’s customers." </p><p> <b>What This Means for Customers</b> </p><p> For existing Hexus customers, the message is simple: nothing changes. There is no migration and no need to recreate demos, videos, or guides on a different platform. Environments, workflows, and integrations remain fully intact. </p><p> For Olto customers, the addition of Hexus AI means revenue teams now have product-trained agent coverage at every moment surrounding the live demo: the product videos that shape a buyer's first impression, the interactive leave-behind that keeps momentum alive across the buying group, and the onboarding how-to guides that get a new customer to value quickly. </p><p> The full Hexus AI codebase, infrastructure, and product roadmap are now part of Olto, with a commitment to performance, reliability, and long-term support. Customers can reach the team at <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:hexus@olto.com" shape="rect">hexus@olto.com</a>. </p><p> <b>About Olto</b> </p><p> Olto provides product-trained AI agents that power every revenue-critical product experience, from the first product tour through live demos, onboarding, and support. Founded by veteran Amazon executives and headquartered in San Francisco, Olto is trusted by revenue teams at Demandbase, Eightfold.ai, Qventus, and Jiminny. Learn more at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Folto.com%2F&amp;esheet=54443050&amp;newsitemid=20260309810186&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=olto.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=27e874bd48b99ad4f50217812d8a15cb" shape="rect">olto.com</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fhexus.ai%2F&amp;esheet=54443050&amp;newsitemid=20260309810186&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=hexus.ai&amp;index=2&amp;md5=7a59a0cebd55f19c24ff64f110f945de" shape="rect">hexus.ai</a> </p><p><img alt="" src="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260309810186r1&amp;sid=ventb&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en" style="width:0;height:0"><span class="bwct31415"></span></p><p id="mmgallerylink"><span id="mmgallerylink-phrase">View source version on businesswire.com: </span><span id="mmgallerylink-link"><a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260309810186/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260309810186/en/</a></span></p><p> <b>Media Contact </b><br>Name: Jean Baptiste Chaput <br>Email: <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:press@olto.com" shape="rect">press@olto.com </a><br>Phone: (415) 439-0767 </p>

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