Today, SOAR.com announced plans to integrate with the Frequency blockchain, a groundbreaking move that will allow people to protect their private data while accessing cutting edge AI solutions. The plan leverages revolutionary internet infrastructure developed by the Frequency Network Foundation and Project Liberty.

In an era when data has become currency, people are tired of having their information stolen or co-opted by big platforms. SOAR.com's Family Portal and Citizen Portal will serve as cornerstones of a secure, decentralized AI ecosystem where people can keep control over their data. SOAR.com will be a key element of a new digital landscape that finally puts people over platforms.

About Family Portal: A New Digital Space for Families

Family Portal offers a secure, decentralized platform where loved ones can strengthen connections and preserve memories through advanced AI technology. Users can conduct video interviews with relatives, record and transcribe family stories, and foster meaningful engagement across generations. With over 70 million families in the U.S. actively sharing personal data online, privacy has become a pressing issue. Family Portal provides a solution where users can manage their personal information without relying on centralized systems.

"The Family Portal is designed to offer families a private, secure space to interact – with the platform serving as a digital repository for family history, making it easier to celebrate heritage and maintain close ties across generations," said Paul Allen, founder and CEO of SOAR.com and the visionary founder behind Ancestry.com. "With Ancestry.com, we connected millions of people to their past and now, with SOAR.com and Frequency, we're empowering them to take control of their data and their future."

About Citizen Portal: Secure Access to Civic Participation and Services

Citizen Portal is a transformative platform that brings transparency, accountability, and clarity to all levels of government. By providing users with access to a wealth of easily summarized and searchable information from city, county, and state meetings, the portal empowers individuals to stay informed about governmental decisions, discussions, and community issues. With data breaches on the rise and over 200 million U.S. citizens interacting with public systems digitally, the need for secure, private access is more urgent than ever. This portal provides a trusted platform for citizens to engage with government while retaining control of their own data.

"People are frustrated with institutions designed in the 19th century using technology from the 20th century to try and solve the problems of today. Our collaboration with SOAR.com is a powerful step toward a future where individuals regain a voice, choice, and stake in the processes that impact their lives," said Tomicah Tillemann, President of Project Liberty. "Paul Allen has long been one of the most inspiring leaders in tech, and we look forward to working together to build an internet where we can enjoy the benefits of AI while maintaining control of the data that makes us who we are."

The New Web, Interoperable with Frequency

Frequency is the backbone of a people's internet where individuals control their own data. Recently, 1.3 million MeWe users—including 600,000 with their full social graphs—moved to the Frequency Blockchain, taking a big step toward giving users more control. With Family and Citizen Portals that are fully DSNP-compliant, Frequency sets a new standard: data that is secure, scalable, and controlled by the user. This interoperability enables smooth, privacy-focused connections across decentralized applications, putting users in control instead of platforms. Family Portal and Citizen Portal are just the start of a new era in secure, decentralized access to essential AI services, with more innovative portals soon to come.

"The Citizen Portal and Family Portal are laying the groundwork for a future where secure, user-controlled interactions become standard," said Braxton Woodham, co-creator of DSNP and co-founder of Frequency. "DSNP's interoperability will allow these platforms to grow, seamlessly connecting users across various applications and services without ceding power to intermediaries or sacrificing security. We're eager to see how decentralized technology can redefine the way people engage with the things that matter most."

Project Liberty will host its inaugural Summit on the Future of the Internet, in Washington, DC, on November 21-22. Press interested in attending can experience a demo of the new Family Portal and Citizen Portal. To apply for credentials and witness this cutting-edge technology in action, please email Email Contact .

About Frequency

Frequency is a blockchain that powers the people's internet through the Decentralized Social Networking Protocol (DSNP). It provides the infrastructure for creating self-sovereign digital identities, public social graphs, and decentralized content sharing, advancing data privacy and user control. Brands, developers, and platforms can use Frequency to integrate scalable, interoperable social features without the need for deep expertise in blockchain. This implementation of DSNP is aligned with Project Liberty's mission to give people control over their digital lives while fostering innovation in decentralized technology.

About SOAR.com

SOAR.com is dedicated to uplifting humanity by maximizing the positive impacts of AI across essential areas of life, including family, workplace, education, and more. By developing PURE AI—personalized, uplifting, responsible, and ethical solutions—SOAR empowers individuals and organizations to harness technology while ensuring that data is handled responsibly and ethically. Through a unique multi-subsidiary "AI Studio" model, SOAR rapidly deploys tailored AI solutions, enabling a transformative shift in how technology serves society.

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Workplace AI, Inc. a SOAR AI Studio company, proudly announces the appointment of Chris Higbee as its new CEO. With over 20 years of expertise in technology and business leadership, Higbee is poised to lead Workplace AI in its mission to revolutionize workplace productivity through AI-driven insights.

Higbee has over two decades creating technologies that push the boundaries of what’s possible. With more than half that time spent creating award-winning HR technologies. His experience and vision align with Workplace AI’s mission to leverage AI to improve collaboration and outcomes across various industries, helping companies make data-driven decisions that streamline operations and unlock growth opportunities.

"I’m thrilled to lead Workplace AI as we continue to innovate and redefine how organizations use AI to rethink workplace productivity," said Higbee. "Our AI solutions not only capture valuable information from every meeting but provide actionable feedback that drives real results across every department."

Workplace AI’s comprehensive suite of tools offers companies an AI assistant that transcribes and analyzes meetings, providing feedback that improves communication and performance across teams. From individual users to large enterprises, Workplace AI helps organizations stay competitive by turning every interaction into an opportunity for insights that unlock value and differentiation.

For more information, visit workplace-ai.com.

About Workplace AI
Workplace AI delivers advanced AI tools that help organizations enhance workplace efficiency and productivity. By providing real-time feedback, insights, and coaching, Workplace AI empowers teams to perform at their best and drive impactful results.

About SOAR AI
SOAR AI is an industry leader in developing AI-powered solutions designed to enhance human capabilities and improve performance across a range of sectors. The company's AI Studio model allows for rapid innovation by creating scalable AI products that drive results in key areas such as workplace productivity, sales, civic engagement, and entrepreneurship. Through its portfolio of AI-driven tools, SOAR AI empowers businesses and individuals to achieve greater success by leveraging advanced machine learning and data-driven insights.

For more information, visit soar.com

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“Where should we get started with AI?” It was a question asked by multiple attendees in a standing-room-only session at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) 2023 annual conference titled “AI for HR: What is coming?” hosted by SHRM Senior Vice President of Enterprise Solutions, George Rivera, with featured presenter and workplace AI expert, Clint Carlos, co-founder of Soar.com.

In response, Human Resource professionals now have a unique opportunity to participate in a Workplace AI Readiness Audit to help them answer the question that lingers in the minds of HR professionals around the world. This initiative, available at http://workplace.soar.com/aiforhr/, underscores Soar’s commitment to guiding the HR community in their journey toward human-empowering AI applications in the workplace.

In the AI for HR session, HR leaders voiced both curiosity and apprehension about the coming tidal wave of AI and the myriad ways it will disrupt traditional workplaces and affect the human condition. Each organization needs to determine where the greatest leverage points exist for adopting AI and how to ethically align AI and HI (human intelligence) to create the best workplace scenario for employees and employers to thrive. In his closing conference keynote, SHRM CEO, Johnny Taylor, underscored the opportunity for HR to thrive in the “new abnormal” while indicating “HR must be that person everyone can trust and that person who can predict how humans will respond to action and behaviors. We need to understand our people at the deepest levels.”

To assist HR leaders in determining the best path forward with AI, Carlos - who has been a trusted advisor on building better workplaces, with past clients such as Google, Facebook, Kraft Foods, and others - guides HR leaders through Workplace AI Readiness audits. Through this process, HR leaders discover potential opportunities and challenges, learning the nuances of how AI can best serve their organization. HR leaders walk away from this audit with the knowledge and expertise to lead their organizations into the future of AI. Since every workplace is different, the audit examines organizational structure, values, and roles to uncover a variety of ways AI can help a particular workplace flourish. HR leaders gain access to comprehensive industry analysis on the best-fitting AI solutions to match their needs.

About Soar.com 

Soar.com, Inc., co-founded by Clint Carlos and Paul Allen, co-founder of Ancestry.com, focuses on the development of innovative technologies designed to revolutionize how people communicate and work. Through the power of artificial intelligence, Soar.com, Inc. aims to transform digital workplaces into more efficient and productive environments.

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The Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity invited Paul Allen, founder and CEO of Soar.com, Inc., to be a featured guest on a recent episode of the Business Elevated Podcast. Best known as one of the co-founders of Ancestry.com, Allen’s latest venture shifts focus from the past to the future, exploring the realm of artificial intelligence.

In the episode, Allen discusses his journey from the early days of Ancestry.com to the birth of Soar.com, a cutting-edge technology company that aims to empower humans to self-determine their relationship with AI. Allen has gathered a world-class team of technologists, working together to ensure the responsible and ethical development of AI technologies that benefit society as a whole. Although Allen left Utah in 2020, he has lived in Utah County almost all his life. And even as a virtual company, Soar.com has more employees in Utah than anywhere else.

“The tagline for Soar is Uplift Humanity,” says Allen. “The recipe for doing that is by starting with people's strengths and potential, helping them develop that potential, helping them really grow and become a contributor and experience excellence in all aspects of life. Because I’m a technologist at heart, I thought that software and AI could play a key role in all of that.” Interviewer Pete Codella summarizes the Soar.com mission in this way: “It’s about artificial intelligence, or AI, helping us learn what we need to know to make good decisions and achieve great things in all aspects of life.”

Listeners will gain insights into Allen's experiences as a successful entrepreneur and learn about his vision for the future of AI. The conversation will touch upon the challenges and opportunities presented by the AI revolution and how Soar.com is contributing to the advancement of human-centric AI solutions.

The Business Elevated Podcast, produced by Utah's Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, showcases the state's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and innovative thought leaders like Paul Allen. Don't miss this enlightening and inspiring episode, available for streaming and download on all major podcast platforms.

For more information about the Business Elevated Podcast and to listen to the episode, visit https://business.utah.gov/podcast/learning-from-the-past-preparing-for-the-future/. To learn more about Soar, Inc., visit https://try.soar.com/

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The Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) innovation fund, SHRMLabs, has chosen to invest in Soar.com, an up-and-coming leader in AI workplace solutions. SHRMLabs is a critical communication channel between leaders of tech, to HR professionals who lead culture and maximize talent across global organizations. SHRMLabs is inspiring innovation by investing in innovative companies to create better workplace technologies that solve today's most pressing workplace challenges. According to Guillermo Corea, Workplace Innovation Lab & Venture Capital leader, SHRM chose to make one of its largest investments in Soar.com because “AI has the power to decode and improve workplace interactions and learning in ways never before possible, and Soar.com has assembled an impressive team and vision to do just that. SHRM Members will benefit through access to cutting edge AI innovations that may be implemented into existing SHRM workplace offerings.”

As one example, SHRM selected Soar.com to provide a new powerful AI video search experience for SHRM members that will unlock the value of their video content from webcasts to conference presentations and keynotes. SHRM’s video archive will now be fully searchable so that members can quickly find and jump to specific segments or highlights within their video archive. Moreover, members can share clips with others to bring greater visibility to SHRM’s video assets. Nick Schacht, Chief Global Development Officer, believes this will “enhance the value our members receive from on-demand access to important knowledge, and make it easier to share their discoveries with others.”

SHRMLabs joins the ranks of other early investors in Soar.com such as Sandler Training CEO, Dave Mattson, former Rackspace CEO & Chairman, Graham Weston, and BuiltBar Founder, Nick Greer among others. Mattson shared his decision to invest was based on his trust in Soar.com CEO & Founder, Paul Allen and the team he assembled. He is betting on their proven track record (Allen previously was CEO & Founder of Ancestry.com) and their mission to “help humans become better humans”.

SHRM’s support of an AI workplace solutions company like Soar.com will add to SHRM’s ongoing effort to champion innovation in the workplace, by:

• Helping personalize the learning experience

• Enhancing workplace communication and culture

• Help learning communities feel more connected

• Revolutionizing the way learning translates into application and eventual mastery

AI has the power to give rapid feedback to employees across all digital communication channels, assist in developing positive habits, and help each employee feel more connected and appreciated in the workplace.

To learn more about SHRMLabs, please visit https://www.shrmlabs.com/.

About SHRM

SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, creates better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together. As the voice of all things work, workers and the workplace, SHRM is the foremost expert, convener, and thought leader on issues impacting today's evolving workplaces. With 300,000+ HR and business executive members in 165 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 115 million workers and families globally.

SHRM is a global organization that empowers members to lead fulfilling workplaces where employees thrive. “HR champions culture, HR maximizes talent, HR accelerates performance and HR optimizes information,” said Nick Schacht, Chief Global Development Officer of SHRM on the AI To Uplift Humanity podcast, produced by Soar.com.

“SHRMLabs is inspiring innovation to create better technologies that solve today's most pressing workplace challenges by supporting tech innovators and startup companies in the workplace technology industry,” explained Guillermo Corea, managing director of SHRMLabs speaking to SHRM Online. Learn more at SHRM.org and at SHRMLabs.com.

About Soar.com

Soar.com is the latest tech startup from Paul Allen and Clint Carlos. Allen was the founder and CEO of Ancestry.com and Carlos is a three-time HR tech founder and former volunteer member of AZSHRM state council. Soar.com is focused on uplifting humanity through AI. Its AI video platform fulfills that mission by giving frictionless access to learning insights when they’re needed most. “SHRM members who use the AI video platform will feel as if they have perfect recall,” Allen said. “When struggling with a challenging workplace situation or talent issue, an HR executive can search through every parallel experience to get the knowledge they need within seconds. We are thrilled to see how global HR leaders will transform their work cultures to uplift humanity.” Learn more at Soar.com.

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The Global Peter Drucker Forum has utilized Soar.com’s deep search technology to transcribe, index, and make its entire video library fully searchable. For the first time in history, all video resources are now accessible to the community across the globe. Members can discover insights and find answers within the archive with a simple search.

Hosted annually in Vienna, over the last 13 years the forum has accumulated insight from the world’s most eminent management thinkers – Amy Edmondson, Tammy Erickson, Clayton Christensen, Charles Handy, Philip Kotler, Rita McGrath, and C.K. Prahalad, to name a few. Today, members can search the entire archive in seconds. By typing a keyword or phrase, members are presented with an exact timestamp, transcript, and video clip of the exact topic searched. “We have an unique database of video footage,” explained Drucker Forum executive director Richard Straub. “The question is, how do you work with it? How can you really use it? That’s the big challenge.”

By using Soar.com’s deep search tool, Straub and his team have overcome what was previously a weakness in media like video: the difficulty of searching it. “With this type of search capability, you can actually precisely find what you need, and I think that’s an enormously valuable capability.” said Straub.

More knowledge is being digitally captured than ever before, but access is difficult. Many organizations have captured valuable content in the form of keynotes, webinars, lectures, break-out sessions, panel discussions, podcasts and Zoom calls, but struggle to make it useful. Harvesting insight from media requires a large team to manually search and extract clips, later transcribing the content. Deep search looks beyond video descriptions and tags, digging deep into the meaning and intent of media.

Companies often utilize online video platforms or third-party search engines to access their content, with limited success. Deep search allows video and audio content to remain in-house and easily accessible to viewers.

Drucker Forum’s technology partner, Soar.com, is building the world’s most advanced ecosystem for human learning and development. Its mission is to elevate everyone through skills reinforcement, recognizing every person’s unique path to skill mastery. The company was founded in 2018 by well-regarded tech entrepreneurs Paul Allen and Clint Carlos. Allen is the founder of Ancestry.com. Carlos was most recently the founder of AMPT.

“To maximize our time on the earth, we need to understand our identity—who we are, and why we are here,” explained Allen. “Soar.com's mission is to unlock the potential of billions of human beings.” Because we recall only a small fraction of what we learn, our true potential is limited. “Much of what we invest in ourselves and our teams is quickly forgotten or never applied,” said Allen. “The Soar AI Platform and Marketplace is changing that.”

Organizations can integrate Soar.com’s deep search on their own website for free, or try a live demo on soar.com/deepsearch.
The next Global Peter Drucker Forum in Vienna, Austria, on November 17-18, 2022. Leaders and managers are invited to subscribe for access to the full archive at druckerforum.org

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