Lisa Smith and Mike Rees have been appointed chief executive and chairman, respectively, of the recently launched university venture fund Midlands Mindforge.

Dedric Carter is joining UNC Chapel Hill to become chief innovation officer and vice chancellor for innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development.

The healthtech investor, formerly of Providence Ventures, will be based in Cincinatti, Ohio.

Jim Adler, founder and general partner, is one of the 100 leading corporate venturing professionals in our Powerlist this year.

Kitty Agarwal, partner at Info Edge Ventures, is one of the 100 leading corporate venturing professionals in our Powerlist this year.

Shan Aggarwal, VP and head of corporate development at Coinbase Ventures, is one of the 100 leading corporate venturing professionals in our Powerlist this year.

Mahdi Aladel, CEO of Aramco Ventures, is one of the 100 leading corporate venture professionals on our Powerlist this year.

Lak Ananth, CEO and managing partner of Next47, is one of the 100 leading corporate venturing professionals in our Powerlist this year.

Nanna Andersen, head of new growth and ventures for H&M Group, is one of the 100 leading corporate venturing professionals in our Powerlist this year.

John Banta, president and managing director of Blue Venture Fund, is one of the 100 leading corporate venturing professionals in our Powerlist this year.