Archive for March 2019
CEOs split on encouraging marijuana sales in Florida
MIAMI HERALD BUSINESS COLUMNS & BLOGS CEOs were asked: Gov. DeSantis has proposed liberalizing marijuana laws in the state. Should Florida be encouraging marijuana sales? Why or why not? Our company has developed a cashless business banking solution that will overcome the adverse regulatory banking problems. We have spoken to representatives within our state to…
Read MoreLouis Hernandez Jr. launches personal website as platform to answer requests for speaking engagements, white paper, books
MIAMI, March 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Louis Hernandez Jr., founder, managing director and CEO of Black Dragon Capital and successful technology executive turned entrepreneur, investor, thought leader, author and philanthropist, announced today the launch of his personal website. The new website is in response to requests for more information about Hernandez, including his recent white paper, “Digital Disruption 2.0: A Global…
Read MoreUnlocking state funds for affordable housing is the right move, CEOs said
MIAMI HERALD CEOs were asked: Gov. DeSantis has proposed unlocking more state funds for affordable housing. What do you think is the best way to encourage more affordable housing construction in South Florida? As a board director for the City of Miami Housing Authority and Commercial Loan Committee, and advisory board member for Miami Dade…
Read MoreBlack Dragon Capital continues expansion with addition of Jean-Paul Lausell as director
MIAMI, March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Black Dragon Capital, a private equity firm with a focus on growth investments in industries disrupted by digitization, has named technology industry veteran Jean-Paul Lausell as a director…https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/black-dragon-capital-continues-expansion-with-addition-of-jean-paul-lausell-as-director-300815886.html?tc=eml_cleartime
Read MoreLouis Hernandez Jr., chairman of Ryff, applauds completion of first round of funding
Partnership with large global technology firm to accelerate product launch MIAMI, March 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Louis Hernandez Jr., executive chairman at Ryff, the startup that announced its unique AI-driven advertising placement platform Placer™ in November, congratulated the company on a successful $3.6 million Series A round of financing. “The investment led by Tech Mahindra is a wonderful accompaniment to…
Read MoreBlack Dragon’s Louis Hernandez Jr. highlights Payveris MoveMoney platform’s continued acceleration with signing of Alaska USA Federal Credit Union
Payveris’ AI driven MoveMoney platform becoming industry standard MIAMI, March 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Louis Hernandez Jr., principal founder of Payveris, the fastest growing provider of highly secure digital payments technology to financial institutions, congratulated the company on being selected by one of the nation’s largest credit unions…https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/black-dragons-louis-hernandez-jr-highlights-payveris-movemoney-platforms-continued-acceleration-with-signing-of-alaska-usa-federal-credit-union-300813444.html?tc=eml_cleartime
Read MoreCEOs try to lasso healthcare costs, but more needs to be done
CEOs try to lasso healthcare costs, but more needs to be done Miami Herald Healthcare costs continue to rise, and at a rate faster than inflation. This is a major focus for us as a healthcare provider and employer…https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article227838929.html
Read MoreBlack Dragon’s Louis Hernandez Jr. Announces Acquisition of SRMS into ASI Group to Further Expand into the US Market
New, Combined US-based Company will Launch with 150 Clients Mar 11, 2019, 09:00 ET MIAMI, March 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Louis Hernandez Jr. of Black Dragon Capital, a growth-oriented private equity fund focused on technology investment opportunities in industries disrupted by digitization, today announced the acquisition of SRMS Technologies… https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/black-dragons-louis-hernandez-jr-announces-acquisition-of-srms-into-asi-group-to-further-expand-into-the-us-market-300809711.html?fbclid=IwAR2EKhceOEgnmyejkT-8q-F8huOS2cRLwmf8NyguRU7v6Y0FEpIgPxvvQ0s
Read MoreCEOs agree that tax breaks are needed to lure businesses in Florida
Miami Herald CEOs were asked: Should the State of Florida and local governments be offering tax breaks and incentives to lure businesses? Because these incentives are offered by other states and local governments, we will need to do so as well. It will be important, however, to ensure that the incentives offered are appropriate and…
Read MoreDell partners with Louis Hernandez Jr.’s A Little Hope Foundation, donates laptops to support Scholarship Program recipients
MIAMI, March 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — A Little Hope Foundation is pleased to announce a new partnership with Dell computer company to provide technology support for the foundation’s Scholarship Program, which serves underrepresented and underprivileged students who seek a degree from a qualified university…https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dell-partners-with-louis-hernandez-jrs-a-little-hope-foundation-donates-laptops-to-support-scholarship-program-recipients-300805377.html?tc=eml_cleartime
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