Heard appoints a new chief product and technology officer to oversee product strategy, engineering, and design as the company scales its financial platform for healthcare practitioners. The company says it is scaling to meet growing demand from therapists and wellness practitioners.
Heard is named to the SMBTech 50 for the second consecutive year. The company is recognized alongside colleagues at Nasdaq for its contributions to small business technology.
Afterparty.AI raises **$5 million** in new funding, increasing its total capital to **$12 million**. The company transitions from an NFT-focused fan access platform to an **AI-driven interactive community** for artists and fans, expanding its engagement tools beyond digital collectibles.
Afterparty raises $5 million in strategic growth funding to expand its AI-powered creator platform. The company helps creators monetize fan relationships through live streaming, AI-generated content, and blockchain-verified digital collectibles; Blockchange Ventures leads the round, with participation from existing investors.
