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Rocky Mountains Asset Management Ltd. Launches Global Academic Partnership Program to Build Future AI-Driven Financial Talent Base

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In an ambitious move to secure its position at the forefront of financial innovation, Rocky Mountains Asset Management Ltd. (RMAM) has announced a comprehensive global initiative aimed at collaborating with top-tier universities and research institutions. This initiative, known as the Global Academic Talent Partnership Program (GATPP), marks a major step in the firm’s long-term strategy to build a sustainable talent pipeline equipped with the skills necessary for the rapidly evolving world of AI-powered asset management.

A Vision for the Future of Finance

Founded on the principles of innovation, integrity, and impact, RMAM has consistently demonstrated its ability to adapt to the complexities of global financial markets. Headquartered in a region known for technological growth and natural resilience, the company has embraced data science, quantitative finance, and artificial intelligence as critical tools for navigating uncertainty and optimizing returns.

With economic conditions becoming more volatile and traditional investment models struggling to meet contemporary demands, RMAM is doubling down on its commitment to building a new generation of finance professionals—individuals who not only understand the fundamentals of asset management, but also possess cutting-edge expertise in AI, blockchain, machine learning, and behavioral economics.

The GATPP is designed to bring together academic excellence and real-world investment challenges in a mutually beneficial partnership that will shape the future of finance.

Strategic Objectives of GATPP

At its core, the GATPP program has four primary goals:

Talent Identification & Recruitment: Establish a global talent pipeline through close engagement with students, PhD researchers, and faculty across finance, computer science, and AI disciplines.

Collaborative Research & Development: Partner with academic institutions to fund and co-develop research initiatives focused on AI-driven investment models, decentralized finance (DeFi), macroeconomic modeling, and market behavior prediction.

Education & Training Programs: Develop internship and residency programs, summer schools, AI bootcamps, and joint seminars to equip students with hands-on experience and prepare them for roles in AI asset management.

Thought Leadership & Community Building: Host international conferences and publish joint research to foster a vibrant knowledge-sharing ecosystem that bridges academic theory and financial practice.

Global Partnerships and Reach

In its initial phase, RMAM has begun formal partnerships with several globally respected universities, including:

University of Cambridge (UK) – Collaborating on AI algorithmic ethics in financial decision-making.

MIT Sloan School of Management (USA) – Joint research on high-frequency trading models and deep reinforcement learning.

Tsinghua University (China) – Exploring macroeconomic modeling using neural networks.

ETH Zurich (Switzerland) – Partnering on predictive analytics for commodity and energy markets.

National University of Singapore – Joint curriculum development in AI governance and DeFi systems.

These partnerships reflect RMAM’s commitment to diversity and global inclusiveness, ensuring talent from various cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the transformation of global finance.

A Focus on AI-Centered Skillsets

One of the key differentiators of RMAM’s approach is the centrality of artificial intelligence in both its business model and academic collaborations. Through GATPP, RMAM aims to incubate a new breed of finance professionals—referred to internally as “AI Economists”—who possess hybrid competencies across:

Data Engineering & Analysis

Quantitative Finance & Mathematical Modeling

Deep Learning & Reinforcement Learning

Risk Management & Ethical AI Practices

Tokenomics & DeFi Architecture

To support this ambition, RMAM is co-developing specialized AI-focused curricula with its academic partners. This includes coursework in real-time data ingestion, model interpretability, and regulatory compliance for AI decision systems—areas that are often missing in traditional finance education.

Internship and Fellowship Tracks

RMAM will offer structured career pathways through its newly established AI Investment Fellowship and Global Quantitative Internship Program. These programs will allow graduate and post-graduate students to work directly with RMAM’s research teams, developing and testing models used in live portfolios.

Participants will gain exposure to:

AI hedge fund operations

Model validation techniques

ESG-aligned smart contracts

Risk-aware decentralized lending protocols

Quantitative anomaly detection for black swan events

The best-performing candidates may be offered full-time positions or funding to continue PhD-level research in collaboration with RMAM’s research labs.

Creating a Two-Way Value Chain

While the immediate benefit for RMAM lies in access to emerging talent and fresh research, the GATPP is structured to provide equal value to academic institutions. RMAM will contribute not only funding, but also proprietary datasets, cloud computing credits, and mentorship from seasoned investment professionals.

Additionally, the company is establishing an Academic Advisory Board to ensure transparency, knowledge co-creation, and the ethical application of AI in investment decision-making. The Board will consist of academic scholars, economists, ethicists, and RMAM executives.

This balanced approach fosters long-term value creation and mitigates the risks associated with corporate-academic collaborations, such as intellectual property disputes or research bias.

The Role of SR-AI Sentinel and AlphaGuard AI Ultra

An integral part of RMAM’s AI infrastructure is its proprietary AI platforms: SR-AI Sentinel and AlphaGuard AI Ultra (AGAU). These platforms serve as both operational engines and educational tools.

Through GATPP, students and researchers will be granted access to sandbox environments where they can build, simulate, and evaluate investment strategies using SR-AI’s AI agents and AGAU’s multi-layered risk scoring systems.

The ability to interact with real-world financial infrastructure in a controlled setting provides learners with an unparalleled opportunity to test theories, uncover patterns, and prepare for careers in frontier finance.

Societal Impact and Responsibility

RMAM acknowledges that with great technological power comes great responsibility. As such, the company has committed to integrating AI ethics and sustainability into every stage of the GATPP.

This includes:

Ensuring model transparency and interpretability.

Avoiding biases in algorithmic predictions.

Promoting the use of AI for financial inclusion.

Supporting research on climate finance and sustainable investments.

By focusing on responsible innovation, RMAM aims to not only generate alpha, but also contribute positively to the global financial ecosystem.

A Long-Term Strategic Investment

According to Laura Nishimoto, Director of Talent Development at RMAM and one of the architects of GATPP:

“We’re not just filling roles—we’re building the future of finance. This initiative is about nurturing people who can think in systems, solve problems with data, and lead with both intelligence and integrity. These aren’t just internships; they are invitations to shape the future.”

In parallel, CEO Eric Langstrom emphasized the strategic nature of the move:

“Talent is the most undervalued asset in finance today. In a world where data is abundant and markets are increasingly automated, human insight—the kind shaped by rigorous academic grounding and real-world exposure—will be the ultimate differentiator.”

What’s Next?

The first GATPP cohorts will begin their programs in Q4 2025, starting with pilot collaborations in Europe and Asia. RMAM is also preparing to launch an AI Finance Incubator, where top students can pitch ideas for new financial products, with seed funding and advisory support from RMAM’s senior management.

Over the next five years, RMAM expects to expand GATPP to over 40 universities across six continents and produce over 1,000 program alumni—many of whom will take up roles in AI research, portfolio management, and financial policymaking.

Conclusion

As Rocky Mountains Asset Management Ltd. embarks on this global academic partnership journey, it signals more than just a hiring initiative—it reflects a philosophical commitment to reimagining finance as a collaborative, intelligent, and ethical pursuit.

In an era where the future is increasingly written in algorithms and driven by data, RMAM’s investment in education and research may well be the most valuable asset on its books.

Company Details

Organization: Rocky Mountains Asset Management Ltd (Rocky Mountains)
Contact Person Name: Ryan Snow
Website: https://rocky-invest.com
Email: info.rockymountains@gmail.com
Country: United States

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UAE Cybersecurity Leader CPX Acquires Pioneering Cyber-AI Firm spiderSilk

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A strategic acquisition to further advance UAE’s cyber defense capabilities and its growing global cybersecurity footprint

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 6th May 2025, ZEX PR WIRECPX Holding, a leading provider of cutting-edge cyber and physical security solutions and services, today announced the acquisition of spiderSilk, a pioneering cyber-AI product company renowned for its proprietary AI-powered defensive technologies, including the flagship exposure management platform, Resonance.

The acquisition combines CPX’s trusted end-to-end expertise in threat detection, analysis, and remediation with spiderSilk’s product-led innovation and AI-driven technologies. Together, they aim to offer organizations more intelligent, integrated, and agile solutions to defend against today’s most complex cyber threats. This alliance paves the way for expansion into key international markets, including North America, Saudi Arabia, and the GCC, and positions the UAE as a fast-rising hub for world-class cybersecurity innovation.

“This acquisition marks a new era of growth and innovation,” said Hadi Anwar, CEO of CPX. “By uniting two of the best cybersecurity innovators from the UAE, we’re building a powerhouse in cyber threat detection and response—locally rooted, globally competitive. This acquisition underscores our commitment to rapid growth and global expansion, further strengthening our cybersecurity leadership. Together with spiderSilk, we are poised to deliver cutting-edge, AI-powered solutions that proactively address the most sophisticated cyber threats, helping organizations around the world stay one step ahead in an increasingly digital world.”

Since its inception in 2019, spiderSilk has successfully built and commercialized cybersecurity products from the UAE for both regional and global audiences. This includes newly launched product offerings such as autonomous SOC AI agents and the first of its kind cyber intelligence platform using a truly internet-wide knowledge graph. The company’s products are being used by customers in both the public and private sectors across the region. Its robust R&D center will continue to lead innovation, creating new solutions and keeping the company at the forefront of cyber threat defense.

“This strategic relationship marks a watershed moment for the cybersecurity ecosystem, redefining how state-of-the-art capabilities are developed in the region with a global audience in mind,” said Rami El Malak, CEO and Co-Founder of spiderSilk. “As the first cyber-AI start-up in the region, we have been dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation in cybersecurity for the last 6 years. This acquisition is a game-changer, enabling us to amplify our impact, scale across multiple international markets, and collectively reach new heights in protecting businesses globally.”

Global Ventures (MENA’s leading VC firm) and Dara Holdings, will remain part of the journey, supporting CPX’s leadership in driving the company’s continued growth.

This acquisition further highlights the UAE’s global leadership in advancing AI and cybersecurity innovation, aligning perfectly with the nation’s vision to foster cutting-edge technological growth and reinforcing its position as a strategic hub for pioneering cyber defense capabilities.

About CPX Holding

CPX, a G42 company, is a leading provider of end-to-end cyber and physical security solutions and services. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, CPX employs over 600 cyber and physical security specialists serving enterprises, governments, and critical infrastructure sectors in the UAE and beyond. With a strong focus on delivering transformative security across the AI ecosystem, CPX empowers organizations to assess risks, protect assets, and operate with unwavering confidence. Discover more at www.cpx.net.

About spiderSilk 

spiderSilk, founded in 2019 by Rami El Malak and Mossab Hussein, is the region’s pioneering cyber-AI product company, renowned globally for its innovative AI-powered cybersecurity solutions. spiderSilk provides advanced defensive technologies including its flagship exposure management platform, Resonance, autonomous SOC agents, and an internet-wide intelligence platform. Headquartered in the UAE, spiderSilk serves a global customer base across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the United States, with a dedicated R&D center continuously driving innovation. For more information, visit www.spidersilk.com.

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Winners Announced for the BREW Nonfiction Book Excellence Award 2025

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Australia, 6th May 2025,
 

The Chrysalis BREW Project has released the list of recipients for the BREW Nonfiction Book Excellence Award 2025. This recognition is given to works of nonfiction assessed on merit in storytelling, clarity, research, and contribution to their respective categories.

Five titles were selected, each representing a different nonfiction area. The categories are Memoir, Health and Wellness, Animals, Autobiography, and Trauma and Recovery.

In the Memoir category, Every Other Weekend by Anthony J. Mohr was selected. According to the BREW Project review, “Mohr writes with perspective, humour, and sensitivity” and “manages to explore his life with clarity and restraint.”

Billy Peterson’s From the Starting Gate received recognition in the Wellness category. As noted in the review, the book “shares his story of recovery and self-discovery, weaving in the powerful role of horses” and “does not sanitise his struggle.”

In the Animal category, Helena Telkänranta’s The Mind of a Horse was recognised. The review described the work as “a science-based yet accessible explanation of how horses think, feel, and respond” and stated that “the research is presented in a way that is understandable to a general audience.”

The Autobiography award went to Journey Back Into The Vault by Mario Cartaya. The review stated that Cartaya “invites the reader into his architectural lens to view memory and identity” and “links the personal with the historical and cultural.”

Lois Young’s Along Came Hell, or So I Thought was selected for the Trauma and Recovery category. As noted in the official review, “Young revisits a traumatic past with a raw and grounded approach” and “documents the process of facing personal history.”

About The Chrysalis BREW Project and the BREW Nonfiction Book Excellence Award

The Chrysalis BREW Project is an independent platform focused on storytelling, literacy, critical thinking, and social impact. Its initiatives include interviews, reviews, and recognition programmes for authors and creative works. The BREW Nonfiction Book Excellence Award is part of its ongoing effort to highlight contributions that engage constructively with lived experience and research-driven writing. Other BREW international book, blog, and poetry awards include the BREW Seal of Excellence, BREW Readers’ Choice Award, BREW Book Excellence Award, BREW Fiction Book Excellence Award, BREW Children’s Book Excellence Award, BREW International Blog Award, and BREW Poetry Award. 

To nominate or for further information, visit the website of The Chrysalis BREW Project.

 

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Blue Sky Scrubs Honors Nurses Week with 20 Percent Off All Products and a Commitment to Giving Back

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United States, 6th May 2025, – In celebration of National Nurses Week, Blue Sky Scrubs, the Austin-based designer medical apparel brand, is proud to announce a special promotion honoring nurses and healthcare professionals everywhere. From May 6–12, all customers will receive 20% off all Blue Sky Scrubs products—no exclusions, no minimum purchase required. This exclusive offer is a heartfelt thank you to the medical heroes who work tirelessly to keep communities safe, healthy, and cared for.

For over 20 years, Blue Sky Scrubs has designed, manufactured, and distributed luxury medical clothing, including handcrafted scrub caps and scrubs, from its headquarters in Austin, Texas. Known for blending style with functionality, the company is deeply rooted in service and gratitude, especially when it comes to recognizing nurses—the backbone of healthcare.

“National Nurses Week is more than a calendar event—it’s a chance to truly honor the people who show up every day with compassion, strength, and selflessness,” said Shelby Marquardt, founder and chief designer of Blue Sky Scrubs. “Our mission has always been to support healthcare professionals, not just with the best-fitting scrubs, but with meaningful gestures that show we care.”

Blue Sky Scrubs Honors Nurses Week with 20 Percent Off All Products and a Commitment to Giving Back

A Week of Style, Savings, and Support

During Nurses Week, Blue Sky Scrubs is rolling out a sitewide 20% discount, valid on all products—including their best-selling scrub caps, performance stretch scrubs, lab coats, loungewear, and accessories. The discount will be automatically applied at checkout on the company’s website, ensuring a seamless shopping experience for busy healthcare workers who deserve a wardrobe refresh.

“Our scrubs are built for long shifts and tough days,” added Marquardt. “But just as importantly, they’re designed to make nurses feel confident, stylish, and valued—because they are.”

Giving Back to Healthcare Communities

In keeping with its legacy of social responsibility, Blue Sky Scrubs is also using Nurses Week as a platform to give back to communities in need. As part of the celebration, the company has pledged to donate scrubs and caps to nonprofit medical missions, nursing school programs, and community clinics across the U.S. and abroad.

Earlier this year, Blue Sky Scrubs supported multiple humanitarian trips to underserved regions by donating apparel to nurses and doctors serving on the front lines in countries such as Honduras, Kenya, and the Dominican Republic. Now, during Nurses Week, the company is expanding its reach by identifying new partners to help equip and uplift even more healthcare workers.

“Every nurse deserves to feel appreciated, no matter where they serve,” said Marquardt. “By outfitting mission teams and educational programs, we hope to spread a message of unity, generosity, and global compassion.”

Healthcare organizations and individuals interested in nominating a clinic or nursing program for donations can do so directly on the Blue Sky Scrubs website. The company will be spotlighting select stories throughout Nurses Week on its social media channels to share the impact these caregivers make.

A History of Heart

Since its founding, Blue Sky Scrubs has always stood for more than clothing. The company was created by Marquardt, a former anesthesiology resident, who couldn’t find scrub caps that combined professionalism with personal style. What began as a side project quickly grew into a national brand—one that now serves hospitals, clinics, and individual healthcare providers across the country and around the globe.

In addition to premium products, Blue Sky Scrubs is known for its commitment to craftsmanship—with each item being handmade using top-quality fabrics, durable stitching, and fashion-forward design. The company is also committed to sustainability, reducing textile waste in manufacturing and using recyclable packaging whenever possible.

“Being a healthcare professional means making sacrifices daily,” Marquardt added. “At Blue Sky, we want to be a part of lifting those professionals up—not just during Nurses Week, but every day of the year.”

Join the Celebration

To participate in the 20% Nurses Week discount, customers simply need to shop at www.blueskyscrubs.com between May 6–12, 2025. No code is necessary—the discount will be applied automatically at checkout. The promotion is open to all customers, whether purchasing for themselves, coworkers, or loved ones in healthcare.

Throughout the week, Blue Sky Scrubs will also be highlighting nurses’ stories and hosting giveaways on Instagram and TikTok. Followers are encouraged to tag their favorite nurse or post a video describing how a nurse has made a difference in their life, using the hashtag #ThankYouNurses. Select participants will win free scrub caps or gift cards as part of the celebration.

About Blue Sky Scrubs

Blue Sky Scrubs is a luxury medical apparel company based in Austin, Texas. For more than two decades, the company has designed and handcrafted high-quality scrubs, scrub caps, lab coats, and accessories for medical professionals across the U.S. and abroad. With a mission to combine comfort, performance, and style, Blue Sky Scrubs has become a trusted name in the healthcare industry. Every item is handmade with care, designed to last, and created to support the heroes who wear them.

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