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This document provides brief summaries of various companies and organizations in different industries. It highlights the success and contributions of companies such as Rare Beauty, CoreWeave, Dyson, Frida, Depop, VinFast, Anthropic, Cerebras Systems, Saildrone, BYD, and Eisai. These companies are making strides in their respective fields, whether it be in beauty, technology, fashion, automotive, or pharmaceuticals. The document aims to provide library patrons with a quick overview of these companies and their recent developments. [Extracted from the article]

The article features products included in the 100 Best Inventions of 2021 list, which includes the Mosquirix malaria vaccine from GlaxoSmithKline, Kuleana tuna from Kuleana, and Subdial free mobile emergency application from Big Human.

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TIME 100 Companies Pioneers With backing made from carbon-rich biomaterials and tufting from recycled stuff, Interface's first-of-its-kind Flor area rugs are carbon-negative, subtracting more carbon from the environment than they add. By adjusting production methods, using renewable energy, and choosing eco-friendly suppliers, the Atlanta-based flooring company has made its full line of carpet and vinyl tiles carbon-neutral, a benefit that helps its corporate customers fulfill their own green promises. "Many companies have made commitments to carbon reduction, and a good portion of that comes in the built environment", says CEO Laurel Hurd. [Extracted from the article]

Founded in 2014 to bring visibility to anonymous blockchain ledgers, Chainalysis has become the go-to sleuthing firm for tracking crypto crimes like those allegedly committed by Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, whose bankruptcy lawyers hired Chainalysis to investigate after the firm's bankruptcy. "At some point, bad actors will realize that blockchain is a really bad way of laundering money", says chief product officer Pratima Arora. TIME 100 Companies Pioneers In April, the militant group Hamas said it would stop raising money via Bitcoin, citing intensified prosecution of donors. [Extracted from the article]

Combining satellite imagery with soil samples, the company now works with food giants like General Mills, Kellogg's, and Cargill to measure the carbon impacts of their supplier farms and model new scenarios to incentivize growers to implement climate-positive practices. "Agriculture and climate are in a bit of a vicious cycle", says Regrow CEO and co-founder Anastasia Volkova. TIME 100 Companies Leaders The U.S. agriculture industry is estimated to produce at least 10% of global greenhouse-gas emissions. [Extracted from the article]

TIME 100 Companies Titans Under pressure to reduce its reliance on Chinese factories for economic and human-rights reasons, the $394 billion company is pulling its supply chain closer to home in ways that could boost the U.S. economy. In May, it announced a multibillion-dollar deal with semiconductor producer Broadcom for radio-frequency chips and other wireless components that will be made at facilities in Colorado and elsewhere domestically. "All of Apple's products depend on technology engineered and built here in the United States", CEO Tim Cook said in a press release, touting the "ingenuity" of U.S. manufacturing. [Extracted from the article]

The company's protocols, built atop the Ethereum blockchain, were used in November by JPMorgan to execute its first live blockchain-based trade, and in December by Starbucks to launch its Odyssey rewards program. Polygon president Ryan Wyatt says that "in a decade, most people will have a digital wallet" tied to a blockchain. TIME 100 Companies Innovators Polygon is pushing blockchain into the mainstream, enabling companies like Starbucks, Nike, and Meta to build more-secure applications using the distributed recordkeeping mechanism that is revolutionizing the way we keep track of what we own - from currency and investments to event tickets. [Extracted from the article]

TIME 100 Companies Titans South Korea's second largest conglomerate is making big bets on American-made EV batteries. SK's partnerships with automakers to build new battery factories - fueled by federal clean-vehicle credits that encourage domestic production - will help reduce U.S. reliance on China and create a southern battery belt. In April, SK announced plans with Hyundai for a $5 billion plant in Georgia. [Extracted from the article]

The new deal should sustain many First Republic branches and employees, though concerns remain about the long-term health of midsize banks, excess bank consolidation, and the reliance of the economy on one firm's self-described "fortress balance sheet." "This part of the crisis is over", JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon assured investors. TIME 100 Companies Titans America's largest bank once again assumed the mantle of industry savior in May, stepping in to pay the FDIC $10.6 billion for the remains of First Republic, the largest bank failure in U.S. history after that of Washington Mutual - which JPMorgan bought at the height of the 2008 financial crisis. [Extracted from the article]

TIME 100 Companies Innovators CEO Eynat Guez thrust her Tel Aviv - based payroll-management software company into the spotlight in January, when it withdrew about $100 million from Israeli banks to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the judiciary. Cross-border payments have long been slow and arduous, but with a growing slate of money-transfer licenses and a new partnership with JPMorgan Chase, Papaya Global helps companies with global workforces - including Toyota and Microsoft - quickly pay employees wherever they live. Other firms joined in. "If you decide to lead something, you need to be brave enough to say your opinion out loud", Guez says. [Extracted from the article]

TIME 100 Companies Innovators In May, Applied Materials, the largest maker of machines that produce semiconductors, announced it will spend up to $4 billion to build the EPIC Center, a huge R&D campus in Silicon Valley aimed at rebuilding U.S. influence in chipmaking. The company says the facility could house $25 billion of research in its first decade, with anticipated funding from the federal CHIPS Act doing what it's intended to do. Once completed, it'll be the biggest facility of its kind, providing university researchers and chipmakers like Intel and Samsung with dedicated space and early access to advanced tools to design new kinds of chips. [Extracted from the article]

"In some farming communities where teas, spices, and botanicals are grown, there's climate change already impacting many communities and the day-to-day reality of poverty", says Jami Lewchik, head of Tazo and portfolio sustainability at Lipton. In 2022, Tazo helped efforts like Fair Trade USA's emergency program to provide food, medical supplies, and housing relief to those affected by severe floods in Assam, an Indian tea region. TIME 100 Companies Innovators Tazo, a unit of Lipton Teas and Infusions, has embraced a broad definition of regenerative agriculture, supporting not just sustainable farming, biodiversity, and climate awareness, but also human rights. [Extracted from the article]

's Visa cards are tied to employer-set policies, so employees instantly know if charges are approved; reports and receipts aren't always needed. Employers get alerts about duplicate expenses and items they may be overpaying for. "We're trying to create things that people have wanted for a long time, but banks never built", says CEO and co-founder Eric Glyman. The business-expense-software firm saw revenues quadruple as its customers looked to stay lean through inflation. [Extracted from the article]

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals, in collaboration with CRISPR Therapeutics, has developed a groundbreaking therapy called Casgevy, which is based on CRISPR gene editing. This therapy has received approvals for the treatment of sickle cell, a genetic disorder that affects approximately 20 million people worldwide. While the therapy may not be initially accessible in sub-Saharan Africa, where 75% of sickle cell patients reside, the first patients began receiving treatment in April. Vertex's CEO, Reshma Kewalramani, believes that this therapy represents a shift towards one-time procedures that could potentially provide lifelong benefits. [Extracted from the article]

Powin is an Oregon-based company that specializes in utility-scale battery systems. They work with power companies worldwide to facilitate the transition to clean energy sources. Powin's battery systems played a crucial role in powering Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium with renewable energy during the Super Bowl. They are also constructing the Waratah Super Battery near Sydney, which will be one of the largest battery systems globally and will help protect the region's 8 million residents from power outages caused by severe weather and wildfires. Powin generated $740 million in revenue last year. [Extracted from the article]

Yubico is a company that has developed a physical device called YubiKeys to enhance digital security. These keys are used to confirm a user's identity and eliminate the need for traditional authentication methods like texts or mobile apps. Yubico has formed partnerships with major tech companies like Google, Apple, and Microsoft, and its net sales have increased by 18% in 2023. The company is also working with a nonpartisan nonprofit to help political campaigns protect themselves from hackers during the upcoming U.S. presidential elections. [Extracted from the article]

Tory Burch, the fashion brand, has undergone a transformation from traditional, preppy styles to more edgy designs that have gained attention in the fashion industry. The company's founder and former CEO, Tory Burch, stepped down in 2019 to focus on designing and has created new styles that reflect the changing attitudes of women today. This reinvention has led to increased revenue, with the company reportedly earning nearly $2 billion in 2023. Additionally, the Tory Burch Foundation has become a prominent nonprofit organization supporting female entrepreneurs in the United States, offering grants, loans, and educational resources. [Extracted from the article]

Saildrone is a company that operates unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) that resemble small robotic sailboats. These USVs are equipped with sensors that collect atmospheric and ocean data for various purposes, such as monitoring weather events and protecting marine life from harm. Saildrone's data is also used by law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. military, to track illegal activities like fishing, drug smuggling, and human trafficking. The company has partnered with Seabed 2030 to map the ocean floor, which will aid in climate models, tsunami forecasting, and infrastructure planning. [Extracted from the article]

Lamda Development is undertaking an $8 billion project called Ellinikon in Athens, Greece. This project involves the transformation of a former international airport and 2004 Olympics site into a new urban area. The development will include a public beach, a large coastal park, luxury apartments, shopping centers, hotels, offices, entertainment venues, a university, and new infrastructure such as electric-vehicle stations and rainwater capture systems. Lamda is privately financing the project, which is expected to create jobs, attract tourists, and contribute significantly to Greece's GDP. [Extracted from the article]

Cerebras Systems, founded in 2015, has developed the largest computer chip ever, called the Wafer-Scale Engine 3. This chip, which is 8 sq. in. and contains 4 trillion transistors, is designed to meet the growing demand for computing power in AI systems. By putting everything on one wafer instead of using multiple chips, Cerebras reduces data-transfer times and energy consumption for compute-intensive AI tasks. The company's chips are being used in their multimillion-dollar CS-2 supercomputer, which is being employed to build AI medical assistants for the Mayo Clinic. Cerebras is also planning an IPO and is working on building the third of nine $100 million supercomputers that will be interconnected by Emirati AI firm G42 to create the world's largest supercomputer for AI training. [Extracted from the article]

Sol de Janeiro, a subsidiary of Groupe L'Occitane, experienced a significant increase in sales in 2023 due to the popularity of its spray fragrances on TikTok. The brand worked with over 6,000 influencers to promote their fruity-smelling products, which are more affordable for young consumers compared to premium perfumes. Despite uncertainty surrounding TikTok's future in the US, Sol de Janeiro's CEO, Heela Yang, believes that fans of their fragrances and Brazilian Bum Bum Cream will continue to support the brand. [Extracted from the article]

Ludo Studio, an Australian production company, has gained international success with its children's show, Bluey. In 2023, Bluey was not only the most streamed children's show in the U.S., but also the second most streamed show overall. The show's popularity has helped global distributor BBC Studios achieve record revenue. Bluey's appeal lies in its ability to be enjoyed by both children and adults, with parents recommending it to other parents. The show has even garnered a large following of adult fans, with a Facebook group and podcast dedicated to it. Ludo Studio hopes to expand Bluey into longer-form shows and potentially even a movie. [Extracted from the article]

Xiaomi, a Chinese electronics giant, has recently launched its SU7 electric sedan, which is being hailed as the first car made by a phone company. The SU7 is seen as an extension of customers' electronic ecosystems, as it connects to home devices and allows drivers to control household lighting and appliances from the car. With a longer range on a charge than Tesla's Model 3 and faster acceleration than the Porsche Taycan, Xiaomi priced the base model around $30,000 to undercut the Model 3. The company has already received orders for over 70,000 cars in less than a month. [Extracted from the article]

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Comedian Andy Kaufman, who died in 1984 at the age of 35, disguised the distinction between performance and life. He is to be portrayed on film by Jim Carrey.

The company's app-controlled Dock Pro system also uses water, but in a very different way: continuously circulating water in a mattress pad to keep your bed at precise desired temperatures, triggering sleep and wake cues. A peer-reviewed study published this year also showed the tech effective at reducing menopausal hot flashes. Best Inventions 2022 Wellness Sleepme's founders have bed tech in their heritage; president Todd Youngblood's uncle invented the waterbed. [Extracted from the article]

Atlanta's Illuminarium uses Holoplot's X1 for its immersive audiovisual experiences, and the MGM Sphere - a $1.8 billion structure opening in Las Vegas in 2023 with the world's largest sound system - will use an X1 array with 157,000 audio channels. "You could have one side of the room hearing in French, the other side in English", says Holoplot's Thomas Barker-Harrold. Best Inventions 2022 Entertainment & gaming Holoplot's speaker system - with 96 drivers controlled by software that can project sound to precise locations - aims to create entirely new sonic experiences. [Extracted from the article]

A version with transparent lenses, switching between a distance Rx and close-up magnification, is planned. Their first product, named for the latitude of DeepOptics' hometown of Tel Aviv, has tinted liquid-crystal lenses that realign into magnifying "readers" when the wearer swipes the temple with a finger. But when the founders realized that more people have aging eyes than 3D TVs, they decided to use their vision tech to help people over 45 see both close and far, outside and in. [Extracted from the article]

"It takes a second to adjust to the user in front of it, but then the image pops to life, and their eyes widen", Acer's Eric Ackerson says. Best Inventions 2022 Consumer electronics Acer's SpatialLabs unit has adapted lenticular technology - the kind that lets tacky picture postcards switch between images to simulate motion - to give users of this laptop a unique visualization machine. Face-tracking cameras let the computer show a slightly offset image to each eye. [Extracted from the article]

An optional PureVis cap uses UV light to kill bacteria and contaminants in the water. Best Inventions 2022 Outdoors Somewhere around 500 billion plastic drink bottles are sold each year worldwide, and over 91% of consumer plastic is not recycled. Nonplastic reusable water bottles are indisputably best for the environment, but when you're in the great outdoors, it's hard to find clean water to refill them. [Extracted from the article]

"The design philosophy was, How do we get the most power out of a battery for the longest period of time?" Best Inventions 2022 Entertainment & gaming The Cloud Alpha headset for PC gamers shows just how energy-efficient a consumer device can be. The headset uses an ultra-low-energy transceiver, audio codec, and chips that sip power sparingly from a 1,500-milliamp battery. [Extracted from the article]

TIME 100 Next Innovators To Silicon Valley, Dylan Field's crowning moment came in September when software giant Adobe agreed to pay $20 billion for Figma, the startup he co-founded in 2012 - among the biggest deals ever for a private tech company. To millions of devoted users, his real triumph is Figma's software, which simplifies visual-design collaboration on the web. Field has a classic Valley tale: he dropped out of Brown after winning a "20-Under-20" fellowship from Peter Thiel, then raised over $3.8 million in seed financing at 21. [Extracted from the article]

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