TUCSON, Ariz., Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AudioEye,
Inc. (NASDAQ: AEYE), the leader in digital
accessibility, has elected current shareholders and seasoned
finance professionals David Moradi
and Jamil Tahir to its board of
directors, effective immediately. With these appointments,
AudioEye's board is now expanded from four to six directors, four
of whom are independent.
David Moradi, Founder,
Sero Capital
An
entrepreneur, investor and advisor to numerous market-leading
technology companies, David Moradi
is the founder and CEO of Sero Capital, a private investment firm
focused on growth opportunities in the technology
sector. Moradi is also co-founder and executive chairman of
virtual reality (VR) video game development studio First Contact
Entertainment Inc. Moradi previously spent 10 years as CEO of
Anthion Management, a technology-focused fund which he helped grow
to over $1B in assets. Prior to
founding Anthion, Moradi was a portfolio manager at Pequot Capital
Management and an analyst and portfolio manager for Soros Fund
Management. Moradi launched his career as a special
situations analyst for Imperial Capital.
Moradi graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles. He is
founder and chairman of the David Moradi Foundation, a charitable
foundation supporting education and American military veterans.
Jamil Tahir, Co-Founder,
TurnMark Capital
Tahir is a co-founder and managing member
of TurnMark Capital, a private investment firm founded in 2008.
Tahir has over 20 years of public stock and bond investing
experience. TurnMark targets outsized returns, primarily in the
public equity markets, through a selective portfolio rooted in
fundamentally driven investments and a multiple-year time horizon.
Prior to founding TurnMark Capital, Tahir managed the research team
for Cannell Capital, with assets rising to $1B during his tenure. Previously, Tahir was a
research analyst for the firm working on neglected equities,
high-yield bonds and private placement investment opportunities in
publicly traded securities. Tahir began his career as an investment
banking analyst in the Financial Entrepreneurs Group of
Salomon Smith Barney, New
York.
Tahir graduated with a dual degree from the University
of California, Berkeley,
earning a B.S. in Business Administration and a B.A. in
Economics.
"We are committed to aggressive growth along with financial
discipline and both David and Jamil possess unique investment,
financial, and operational know-how that will be an asset both now
and into the future," said AudioEye Executive Chairman Carr Bettis. "David is a longtime committed and
significant shareholder and a successful investor, but he is also
much more than that -- his strategy instincts are phenomenal, and
he brings us broad executive oversight experience at multiple
successful technology companies. Jamil has decades of proven
experience and is skilled at long-term strategy and creating
growth. Both of their talents will be invaluable as we continue to
represent and align our company's interests with those of our
shareholders. With David and Jamil on our team, we are taking
AudioEye to the next level."
"AudioEye has an impressive commitment to digital accessibility,
and I'm honored to be part of what they do," said Moradi. "As
AudioEye continues to accelerate accessibility through their
patented machine-learning technology and expert managed services,
there isn't a single industry on the planet that doesn't stand to
benefit. We have a moral obligation to ensure all websites are
digitally accessible, but my decision to join the AudioEye board
goes deeper than that. There is also a strategic imperative that
enables businesses to expand their customer base. I'm delighted to
draw upon my experience and insights and help them do just
that."
For additional details, please reference the Form 8-K, which was
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on
November 13, 2019.
About AudioEye, Inc.
AudioEye is an
industry-leading software solution delivering immediate ADA and
WCAG accessibility compliance at scale. Through patented
technology, subject matter expertise and proprietary processes,
AudioEye is eradicating all barriers to digital accessibility,
helping creators get accessible and supporting them with ongoing
advisory and automated upkeep.
Trusted by the FCC, ADP, SSA, Uber, and more, AudioEye helps
everyone identify and resolve issues of accessibility and enhance
user experiences, automating digital accessibility for the widest
audiences. AudioEye stands out among its competitors because it
delivers Machine Learning/AI-driven accessibility without
fundamental changes to site architecture.
Join our movement at www.audioeye.com.
Corporate Contact:
AudioEye, Inc.
Dr. Carr Bettis, Executive
Chairman
cbettis@audioeye.com
Investor Contact:
Matt
Glover or Tom Colton
AEYE@gatewayir.com
(949) 574-3860
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