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Approachable Hosts First Online Seminar for Houston Startup Ecosystem, Powered by Skyler Network

HOUSTON, TX - August 03, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - 
Approachable, a branding, and marketing agency, held its first online seminar for the Houston startup and innovation community this week, focusing on how early-stage founders communicate their companies to investors, customers, and media.
The session, titled "The Death of the Elevator Pitch," was hosted by Approachable founder Kitric Kerns and centered on a concept the agency calls the One Breath Test, a framework for distilling a company's identity and value into a message that can be delivered in a single breath. The seminar walked founders through common messaging mistakes, including over-explaining a product's features and leading with credentials rather than customer understanding, and introduced a brand-script method for turning a company's story into a clear, repeatable pitch.
Kerns said the seminar addressed a recurring problem he sees among founders.
"Founders fall in love with everything their company does, and that love gets in the way of being understood," Kerns said. "Most fall into one of two traps: leaning entirely on their resume, or leaning heavily on their product's feature set. Neither shows the empathy needed to actually drive brand engagement. Authority proves you can. Empathy proves you understand. The goal of this seminar was to give founders a simple test they can apply immediately, so the next conversation they have about their company actually lands."
Kerns pointed to a shift in attention spans as the reason the exercise is built around a single breath rather than a full elevator ride. Where a thirty-second pitch was once considered concise, Kerns said most people now form an impression in about seven seconds, a shift he attributes to doom-scrolling which has shortened the window audiences give any message before moving on. That same seven-second standard, Kerns said, now applies well beyond in-person pitches, shaping how people read a company's website, social posts and pitch decks.
The seminar was delivered online through Skyler Network, a community platform built to help organizations host and grow engaged audiences without advertising and without surrendering ownership of that audience to a third-party platform. Unlike social networks such as Facebook or LinkedIn, where a company's followers and data ultimately belong to the platform, Skyler Network allows organizations to build and retain direct ownership of their community.
Skyler Network CEO Ron Sasson attended the seminar and highlighted the platform's ability to create fully customized event experiences quickly. The meeting page for Approachable's seminar, designed around a campfire setting in Yosemite Valley, was built in a matter of minutes.
"Storytelling is one of the oldest ways people connect, so it made sense to put founders in a setting built around exactly that," Sasson said. "We wanted the room itself to reinforce the message Kitric was teaching, and the platform let us do that without weeks of development. Kitric was able to stand up a dedicated Approachable community, set up and promote the event itself, and now he can stay in touch with everyone who attended, all from the same place."
The pairing of subject matter and setting was intentional. Approachable's seminar focused on narrative-based brand messaging, and the choice of a campfire environment was meant to underscore that companies, like people, are remembered through the stories they tell rather than through lists of features or credentials.
Attendees included founders and operators from across the Houston startup and innovation ecosystem, spanning industries such as healthtech, proptech, and enterprise software. Several participants took part in a live exercise during the session, applying the One Breath Test to their own companies in real time and receiving feedback from Kerns.


Approachable plans to offer the seminar again in August, with additional sessions on branding and social storytelling planned for later in the year as part of an ongoing series aimed at the Houston startup and innovation ecosystem.
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Approachable
Kitric Kerns
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4201 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
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Lotus Endometriosis Institute Expands Advanced Evaluations As Demand Grows

While endometriosis diagnoses are on the rise, nearly 50 percent of women with symptomatic endometriosis have completely normal pelvic ultrasound scans, according to research from the Cleveland Clinic. Serving women who have been dismissed after normal scans, specialists at the Lotus Endometriosis Institute have announced advanced evaluations that consider each individual's full pattern of symptoms, rather than imaging alone.
Interested parties can learn more at https://lotusendo.com/answers/why-can-imaging-look-normal-when-symptoms-are-severe
Millions of women experiencing debilitating pelvic pain face a diagnostic blind spot when standard imaging—ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI—returns normal results despite persistent, severe symptoms, as per the Cleveland Clinic's data. Results can look normal despite intense symptoms since many painful conditions can't be seen reliably on MRI, ultrasound, or CT scan. Some endometrial lesions are superficial, small, or situated in areas that are hard to see—but can still cause symptoms by affecting nerves and nearby tissues.
This gap in conventional care creates an average diagnostic delay of 6.7 to 11 years for endometriosis, which affects over 190 million women worldwide, according to the Journal of Health Care For Women International. Lotus Endometriosis Institute helps identify superficial peritoneal lesions and other hard-to-find spots by offering specialized surgical evaluation for women whose symptoms remain unexplained after conventional approaches have fallen short.
Laparoscopic biopsy with tissue analysis remains the definitive diagnostic method for endometriosis, though recent NIH guidelines also push for clinical diagnosis based on symptoms and imaging to reduce diagnostic delays. In the evaluation process used at Lotus Endometriosis Institute, standard scans serve as supportive tools rather than definitive yes-or-no tests, a critical distinction for patients told their results rule out disease despite ongoing suffering.
Specialists at Lotus Endometriosis Institute integrate full symptom patterns with clinical findings to determine whether surgical evaluation is appropriate, recognizing that women may suffer significant functional impairment even when pain-generating conditions fail to appear on conventional imaging.
The Institute's California-based surgical facilities, located in Santa Monica and Arroyo Grande, provide robotic excision capability with 3-D optics and wristed instruments, enabling meticulous precision in complex cases. This infrastructure addresses a gap in care for women with multifocal or deep-infiltrating disease that requires specialist-level surgical management.
Robotic excision technology allows physicians to navigate intricate pelvic anatomy and remove lesions that may be small, superficial, or located in areas difficult to visualize through non-invasive methods. The Lotus Endometriosis Institute accepts patients from across the country, and a personal consultation with their team can clarify whether in-person surgical evaluation is appropriate.
For more information, please visit https://lotusendo.com
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Lotus Endometriosis Institute Announces Post-Op Recovery Plans For Endo Patients

Lotus Endometriosis Institute has announced coordinated post-operative recovery plans that combine advanced excision surgery with board-certified integrative medicine, addressing a growing clinical focus on comprehensive care for endometriosis patients beyond the surgical procedure itself.
More information is available at https://lotusendo.com/services/integrative-medicine-and-lifestyle-care
Endometriosis treatment has increasingly become the subject of broader clinical discussion, with professional organizations calling for earlier recognition of symptoms and researchers exploring non-invasive diagnostic tools to address longstanding delays in diagnosis. A study published in npj Women's Health highlights the complex interactions between inflammation, hormones, immune function, and pain pathways that can continue to affect patients beyond surgery alone — findings that have contributed to growing interest in post-operative support and long-term symptom management.
While excision surgery remains an important treatment option for patients with moderate to severe disease, experts note that recovery often requires ongoing support. Clinical research has examined the role of mind-body therapies, acupuncture, nutrition, and lifestyle interventions in improving quality of life for women living with chronic pelvic pain, with studies suggesting these approaches may help reduce pain and stress during the recovery period.
Lotus Endometriosis Institute's recovery plans reflect that movement toward integrated care. The program coordinates minimally invasive excision surgery with evidence-based strategies focused on post-operative healing, inflammation management, hormonal balance, nutrition, movement, and complementary therapies — incorporated into a single recovery framework designed to support patients throughout the peri-operative period.
The program was developed by Dr. Steven Vasilev, a fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon with board certifications in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Integrative Medicine, and Integrative & Holistic Medicine — a combination the institute describes as among the most comprehensive credentials held by any U.S. physician focused on endometriosis care.
About Lotus Endometriosis Institute
Lotus Endometriosis Institute is a specialized center for endometriosis excision surgery and integrative care, led by Dr. Steven Vasilev. The institute serves patients seeking first opinions, second opinions, and complex excision procedures, including cases involving multi-organ disease.
For more details, visit https://lotusendo.com
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Licensed Electrician Expands EV Charger and Plumbing Services

Snohomish County Electrician Adds EV Charger Installs and 24/7 Emergency Plumbing
  Snohomish, United States - August 1, 2026 / Machias Power and Plumbing / 
  
Machias Power and Plumbing has expanded its residential electrical and plumbing services across Snohomish County, adding electric vehicle charger installation to its offerings while extending 24/7 emergency response coverage to homeowners throughout the region. The expansion reflects the company's response to increasing requests from local residents seeking a licensed, insured contractor capable of handling both electrical and plumbing work under one roof.

Expanded Scope for Snohomish County Homeowners

As an established electrician Snohomish WA residents have relied on for more than two decades, Machias Power and Plumbing now covers a broader range of residential services than at any previous point in its operations. The updated service lineup includes panel upgrades, outlet and wiring work, EV charger installation, water heater service, drain repair, fixture replacement, and leak detection. Each category is performed by technicians who are licensed and insured under Washington State requirements.
The addition of EV charger installation is particularly notable given the growing number of electric vehicle owners in Snohomish County. Residential EV charger installation requires a licensed electrician to assess panel capacity, run dedicated circuits, and meet local code requirements -- work that carries safety and permitting implications for homeowners who attempt to manage it independently. Machias Power and Plumbing performs these installations as permitted electrical work, ensuring that the completed system meets code and is eligible for any applicable utility or insurance documentation.

Two Decades of Local Experience Behind the Expansion

The company brings more than 20 years of experience serving residential customers in and around Snohomish, which informs how it approaches both routine service calls and more complex projects. That depth of local experience means technicians are familiar with the housing stock, utility infrastructure, and permitting processes specific to Snohomish County -- factors that can affect how electrical and plumbing projects are scoped and completed.
For residential plumbing Snohomish County homeowners need handled quickly, the company now operates on a 24/7 emergency basis. Burst pipes, failed water heaters, and sudden drainage failures do not follow business hours, and the extended availability is designed to address those situations without requiring homeowners to wait until the following workday. The same emergency availability applies to electrical issues, including outages, tripped panels, and wiring faults that compromise a home's safety.

Licensed, Insured Work Across Electrical and Plumbing Trades

Operating as both a licensed electrician and a plumbing contractor in Washington State requires meeting separate bonding and insurance requirements for each trade. Machias Power and Plumbing holds the credentials for both, which simplifies the process for homeowners who need work done across both systems -- eliminating the need to coordinate between separate contractors or manage multiple project timelines.
The licensing requirement is particularly relevant for safety-sensitive work such as EV charger installation and electrical panel service. Unpermitted or improperly performed electrical work can void homeowner's insurance coverage and create hazards that are not always immediately visible. By completing work to licensed, permitted standards, Machias Power and Plumbing ensures that projects are documented and inspectable.

Service Area and Availability

The expanded services are available to residential customers across Snohomish County, with the company based in Machias and serving surrounding communities. The 24/7 emergency line covers both electrical and plumbing calls, giving homeowners a single point of contact regardless of which system requires attention.
For homeowners evaluating contractors for upcoming electrical or plumbing projects -- including EV charger installation ahead of a vehicle purchase -- the combination of multi-trade licensing, local tenure, and around-the-clock availability positions Machias Power and Plumbing as a practical option within the county.

About Machias Power and Plumbing

Machias Power and Plumbing is a licensed and insured residential electrical and plumbing contractor serving Snohomish County, Washington. With more than 20 years of local experience, the company provides services including EV charger installation, panel work, drain and pipe repair, water heater service, and 24/7 emergency response for both electrical and plumbing needs.
Learn more at Machias Power and Plumbing
           
  
       
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 Machias Power and Plumbing
 
512 Newberg Rd 
 Snohomish, Washington 98290
United States
 
 Kaitlin Gagnon
 +1 (425) 474-3680
 https://machiaspower.com

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Omnitronics launches Ecosystem Health Dashboard to enable proactive monitoring across dispatch environments

Centralized monitoring across consoles, servers, databases and radio gateways improves reliability and uptime, launching at APCO 2026
SAN ANTONIO - Aug. 1, 2026 - PRLog -- Omnitronics today announced the launch of its Ecosystem Health Dashboard, a new administrator-level capability within the omnicore dispatch suite, delivering real-time system visibility and proactive monitoring for mission-critical communications environments. The solution will be unveiled at APCO 2026 (August 3 & 4) at booth #1047.
The Ecosystem Health Dashboard provides a single, on-premises view across consoles, servers, database and radio gateways, enabling administrators to monitor key system metrics, diagnose issues faster, and identify emerging risks before they impact operational continuity.
As communications environments become increasingly distributed and complex, organizations require greater visibility into system performance to maintain uptime and reliability. The new dashboard extends the capabilities of the omnicore dispatch platform with centralized monitoring, diagnostic insights, and proactive maintenance tools, helping teams shift from reactive troubleshooting to predictive system management.
"As communications ecosystems become more distributed and more critical to frontline operations, organizations need more than alarms and after-the-fact troubleshooting," said John Jordan, CEO of Omnitronics.
"The Ecosystem Health Dashboard gives administrators a single view of system health across the dispatch environment, so they can identify emerging issues earlier, act faster, and protect operational continuity."
Delivering real-time visibility across the entire dispatch ecosystem
The Ecosystem Health Dashboard is designed for system administrators responsible for maintaining high availability in mission-critical environments, including public safety, transport, utilities, and resources sectors.
Key capabilities include:
 Centralized system health monitoring across distributed infrastructure
Real-time visibility of performance metrics and network data
Early detection of anomalies and degradation
Faster diagnostics and streamlined troubleshooting
Improved system resilience and reduced unplanned downtime
 
By providing a unified operational view across all layers of the dispatch environment, the dashboard enables organizations to optimize performance, minimize risk, and maintain uninterrupted communications.
Live demonstration at APCO 2026
APCO 2026 is one of the leading global events for public safety communications professionals, bringing together industry leaders, technology providers, and decision-makers.
Attendees visiting Omnitronics booth #1047 will be able to:
 Experience a live demonstration of the Ecosystem Health Dashboard
Explore the full omnicore dispatch ecosystem
Engage with experts on system performance, resilience, and optimization strategies
Book their personalized demo here
 
Availability
The Ecosystem Health Dashboard will be available from October 2026 for eligible omnicore customers, with further details on deployment, access and configuration available from Omnitronics.

Contact
Tina Mucha
***@omnitronicsworld.com
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