The latest from the frontlines of the world’s fastest growing companies and the teams doing the work. 

Meet The Team

Boston-based software development app provider Appfire, has named Jagdish Chugani to its executive team as its new Chief People Officer.

Jagdish Chugani. Image credit: Jagdish Chugani via LinkedIn, Appfire

Jagdish Chugani

Appfire Names a New Chief People Officer After $100M Investment

EquipmentShare, a construction technology solutions startup, just closed a massive $230 million funding round. As the company heads into scaling mode again, The Org spoke with President and Co-founder Willy Schlacks about what really stands out when building a team. 

EquipmentShare is a platform that allows contractors to rent and manage construction fleets using technology platforms. Image Credit: Shutterstock. 

Bulldozers

This Construction Solutions Startup Is Ready to Scale Again After a $230M Funding Round

Like many children, Jeff Bezos started dreaming of going to space when he was five years old. But unlike most children, Bezos -- the world’s richest person -- was able to make that dream a reality. The Org has delved into the crew that went to space with the billionaire for a total of 11 minutes, and those behind the scenes that made it a reality.


Jeff Bezos, founder of Blue Origin, inspects New Shepard’s West Texas launch facility before the rocket’s maiden voyage. Image courtesy of Blue Origin.

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The People That Sent Bezos to Space

These are the most notable hires, promotions, and departures within the US tech community in the last week. For executive news updated daily, check out The Org's People on the Move.

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The Biggest Moves in Tech This Week

His hire comes at the same time as a massive funding round for the construction tech solutions company. The Org spoke with Schauenberg about how his past jobs building financial structures at GE have prepared him for his latest role.

EquipmentShare CFO Trevor Schauenberg. Courtesy of EquipmentShare. 

Trevor Schauenburg 

Former GE Capital Exec Joins EquipmentShare as CFO 

Zapata Computing has revealed that Jeff Huber will join its Board of Directors, bringing extensive experience in building and scaling global applications.

Jeff Huber

Zapata Computing Recruits Ex-Google Exec To Its Board

Cybersecurity startup KnectIQ announced that Anna Harrington will be joining its leadership team as COO. 

Anna Harrington. Image courtesy of KnectIQ. 

KnectIQ Hires Anna Harrington as Chief Operating Officer

Oklahoma isn’t the first thought after Silicon Valley but The Sooner State is growing into a startup destination. Check out these 10 startups to watch in the heart of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Editorial credit: Sean Pavone / Shutterstock.com

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Five Startups to Watch in Oklahoma in 2021

Splunk announced three new appointments to its senior leadership team, including a former Amazon and Microsoft employee as Chief Product Officer. 

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Splunk Makes Changes to Its Senior Leadership Team

Abercrombie & Fitch has named its first-ever Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Samir Desai,  to lead its digital transformation.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Finds Its First Tech Leader

Former Shopify executive Tyler Nemiro is joining Fabric as its new VP of Enterprise Sales. The hire comes after the startup raised $43M in Series A funding in February. 

Tyler Nemiro Joins Fabric as VP of Enterprise Sales. Image courtesy of LinkedIn. 

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Tyler Nemiro Joins Fabric as VP of Enterprise Sales

Podcasts are the new way to consume content. Once an extremely niche industry, it has become one that everyone wants to get into, with big companies, individuals and celebrities pouring money and resources into landing the next big show. The Org spoke with Santiago Cortes, Co-founder of Naranja Media, the biggest podcast producer in LatAm, to learn more about the industry in the region, and how this format has become a key part of a business’s content strategy. 


Podcast portfolio. Image courtesy to Naranja Media.

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Why Podcasts Are Becoming a Must For LatAm’s Brand Strategies

Latch has recruited Justina Omokhua to join its leadership team as its new Chief Marketing Officer.

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Latch Names Ex-Apple Marketing Exec as CMO

Gong has named its new President and COO, Tableau veteran Kelly Breslin Wright.

Kelly Breslin Wright. Image courtesy of Gong

Kelly Breslin Wright

Gong Picks ​​Tableau’s First Sales Hire as COO

As dating apps become more popular, entrepreneurs are looking at ways for individuals to make more meaningful connections online. The Org has identified six emerging dating apps that are changing the online dating scene. 


As dating apps become more popular, entrepreneurs are looking at ways for individuals to make more meaningful connections online.

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Swipe Right: Six Emerging Dating Apps to Watch in 2021

Google’s John Zissimos has been named to Okta’s executive team as its first-ever Chief Digital Officer as it enters a new phase of growth.

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Okta Names Former Google and Salesforce Exec as First Digital Chief

Snap Inc has grown from its collegiate roots as a social media app into a sprawling technology and media company. Over 5 billion snaps are sent over the app each day. With a newfound push into the world of augmented reality, The Org identified the key players pulling the strings at Snap to lead it into this next chapter. 

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Inside the Org Chart at Snap

Mike Verdu is confirmed to be one of Netflix’s first major executive hires as it looks to enter the growing cloud-based video game market

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Netflix Taps an Ex-Facebook Exec to Shape its Foray Into Gaming

Metromile has a new VP of Data, Colleen Qiu, who joins the auto insurance disruptor with a bevy of experience including time at Tesla and Poshmark. 

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Metromile Secures an Ex-Tesla Exec as its New Data Boss

The New York Times has a new top technologist. Beginning August 23, 2021, Jason Sobel will take over as the media giant’s CTO and will report directly to the organization’s President and CEO, Meredith Kopit Levien.

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Meet The Team

Appfire Names a New Chief People Officer After $100M Investment

This Construction Solutions Startup Is Ready to Scale Again After a $230M Funding Round

The People That Sent Bezos to Space

The Biggest Moves in Tech This Week

Former GE Capital Exec Joins EquipmentShare as CFO

Zapata Computing Recruits Ex-Google Exec To Its Board

KnectIQ Hires Anna Harrington as Chief Operating Officer

Five Startups to Watch in Oklahoma in 2021

Splunk Makes Changes to Its Senior Leadership Team

Abercrombie & Fitch Finds Its First Tech Leader

Tyler Nemiro Joins Fabric as VP of Enterprise Sales

Why Podcasts Are Becoming a Must For LatAm’s Brand Strategies

Latch Names Ex-Apple Marketing Exec as CMO

Gong Picks Tableau’s First Sales Hire as COO

Swipe Right: Six Emerging Dating Apps to Watch in 2021

Okta Names Former Google and Salesforce Exec as First Digital Chief

Inside the Org Chart at Snap

Netflix Taps an Ex-Facebook Exec to Shape its Foray Into Gaming

Metromile Secures an Ex-Tesla Exec as its New Data Boss

The New York Times Appoints Airbnb and Facebook Veteran as CTO

Meet The Team

Appfire Names a New Chief People Officer After $100M Investment

This Construction Solutions Startup Is Ready to Scale Again After a $230M Funding Round

The People That Sent Bezos to Space

The Biggest Moves in Tech This Week

Former GE Capital Exec Joins EquipmentShare as CFO

Zapata Computing Recruits Ex-Google Exec To Its Board

KnectIQ Hires Anna Harrington as Chief Operating Officer

Five Startups to Watch in Oklahoma in 2021

Splunk Makes Changes to Its Senior Leadership Team

Abercrombie & Fitch Finds Its First Tech Leader

Tyler Nemiro Joins Fabric as VP of Enterprise Sales

Why Podcasts Are Becoming a Must For LatAm’s Brand Strategies

Latch Names Ex-Apple Marketing Exec as CMO

Gong Picks ​​Tableau’s First Sales Hire as COO

Swipe Right: Six Emerging Dating Apps to Watch in 2021

Okta Names Former Google and Salesforce Exec as First Digital Chief

Inside the Org Chart at Snap

Netflix Taps an Ex-Facebook Exec to Shape its Foray Into Gaming

Metromile Secures an Ex-Tesla Exec as its New Data Boss

The New York Times Appoints Airbnb and Facebook Veteran as CTO

Gong Picks Tableau’s First Sales Hire as COO