ALDS - The Awareness Group Names Marco Rubin and Brooks Holcomb As Independent Directors | Benzinga
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Awareness Group LLC ("TAG"), an emerging leader in the alternative energy space, which on November 28, 2023 announced its intent to merge with APPlife Digital Solutions Inc. (OTCQB: ALDS)("ALDS"), a business incubator and portfolio manager that invests in and creates e-commerce and cloud-based solutions, today announced that TAG has named Marco Rubin and Brooks Holcomb to its Board of Directors. Each will serve as independent directors, joining Pablo Diaz, founder and CEO of TAG, who will serve as TAG's Chairman.
"Following our announcement yesterday to merge with ALDS, TAG is aggressively moving forward in building out its public company governance structure, adding these two highly respected industry veterans as independent directors," said Pablo Diaz, CEO of TAG. "My goal with the board is to align industry experts each from critical silos of business in order to bring insight from varied perspectives derived from their experiences. Both are individuals of high integrity and deep business experience, and I look forward to working with them to implement a high-quality governance structure at TAG.
"Marco is a recognized national expert on clean energy and climate and brings with him significant experience in venture capital and working with institutional investors, investment bankers, private equity and corporate venture groups.
"Brooks is an experienced and highly-regarded business lawyer and entrepreneur, having worked at a large law firm and now owning his own firm. I also believe his political experience serving as a diplomat for Colombia and as a U.N. special agent will bring valuable perspectives as we maneuver through numerous regulatory and government incentives in the renewables space. Additionally, his corporate experience serving as general counsel for a privately-held restaurant chain in addition to serving on the boards of several non-profits."
Rubin commented, "I'm honored to join the TAG board of directors and help guide the Company in its transition to a publicly-traded enterprise. I've seen the success Pablo has had at prior ventures and am excited for the opportunity to work with him and the TAG team as they aim to exceed their prior accomplishments and create significant shareholder value."
Holcomb commented, "When Pablo asked me to join the TAG board of directors, I was thrilled to be part of his latest entrepreneurial enterprise. I look forward to working with Pablo to turn TAG into a highly respected, leading alternative energy company that leverages unique models to drive high quality growth."
Rubin currently serves as the Senior Investment Director for the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (previously know as the Center for Innovation Technology, Virginia) and is also a reviewer for the National Science Foundation, focused on "deep tech" applications originating from the startup and research communities. Previously, he was founder and Managing Director at Exoventure Associates, a venture capital firm. Prior to Exoventure Associates, Rubin worked at various venture capital and investment funds, ...