DENVER, April 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the recent FIRST®
Championship in Houston, an
international event for youth robotics and an annual celebration of
science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), young innovators
showcased their brilliance in robotics. This renowned event, which
took place April 17-20, 2024, ignited
engineering excellence and camaraderie among 600 teams from across
the globe, with 14 proudly representing Israel.
The Steampunks, a team from Ra'anana, Israel sponsored by Varana Capital, displayed
remarkable vision, ingenuity, and cooperation as they advanced to
the championship finals. The spirited presence of Varana Capital
investors cheering and exhorting the Steampunks during the
Championship exemplified the captivating excitement of the
event.
Varana Capital Co-Founder and CIO Ezra Gardner commented,
"Empowering young minds involves nurturing character, curiosity,
and confidence. We take immense pride in sponsoring this remarkable
team. As FIRST® Founder Dean Kamen once said,
'We're not using kids to build robots; we're using robots to build
great kids.' We echo his sentiment and reaffirm our commitment to
fostering the next generation of leaders and creators."
Another Israeli team, the Orbit from Binyamina, Israel, made history by becoming the first
Israeli team to clinch the prestigious world championship title. As
cheers resonated throughout the stadium and Israeli flags adorned
the shoulders of triumphant youth, the scene epitomized the power
of innovation and the resilience of the Israeli spirit.
Congratulations to all the teams for their outstanding
accomplishments and contributions to shaping the future of
technology and innovation.
About Varana Capital:
Founded in 2012 by Philip
Broenniman and Ezra Gardner,
Denver-based Varana Capital, LLC,
focuses on investing in and actively engaging with public and
private companies worldwide. The firm partners with visionary
leaders to foster global impact. For more information, please visit
Varana Capital's website or connect with us on LinkedIn.
About FIRST®:
Founded in 1989 by inventor Dean
Kamen, FIRST® (For Inspiration and
Recognition of Science and Technology) is a global nonprofit
(501(c)(3)) organization that prepares young people for the future
through a suite of inclusive, team-based robotics programs for ages
4-18 (PreK-12).
Media Contact:
Email: kmj@varanacapital.com
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