Dot Ai Appoints Toni Buhrke as Vice President of Global Sales Engineering and Operations

Dot Ai Appoints Toni Buhrke as Vice President of Global Sales Engineering and Operations

Dot Ai
Investors:
Ryan Flanagan, ICR
ryan.flanagan@icrinc.com

Media:
Keil Decker, ICR
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ShoulderUp
Phyllis W. Newhouse
Chief Executive Officer
(970) 924-0446

SEE ID, Inc., doing business as Dot Ai (“Dot Ai” or “the Company”), a pioneering startup at the forefront of asset intelligence technology, announced today it has hired Toni Buhrke as Vice President of Global Sales Engineering and Operations. Joining Dot Ai’s leadership team effective immediately, Ms. Buhrke brings more than 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry to the Company.

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As Vice President of Global Sales Engineering and Operations, Ms. Buhrke will oversee the strategic expansion of Dot Ai’s sales engineering team, channel and partner sales efforts and key account management. She will play a crucial role in developing sales strategy, driving the Company’s growth and expanding its reach in both domestic and international markets.

“Toni is a wonderful addition to the Dot Ai team, and I know she will have an immediate impact,” Dot Ai CEO Ed Nabrotzky said. “Her technical expertise and proven track record as a strategic leader in building teams, driving key account acquisition, and improving sales processes give her a unique insight into the needs of Dot Ai’s customers and will without a doubt serve the Company well as we execute on our growth strategy.”

A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Ms. Buhrke joins Dot Ai from Mimecast, a global cybersecurity leader in advanced email and collaboration security, where she served as Director of Sales Engineering. Prior to Mimecast, she held various roles at ForeScout Technologies, including Global Director of Channel Sales Engineering, and Websense.

“Dot Ai is an impressive leader in the asset intelligence market with a bright future ahead,” Ms. Buhrke said. “I am thrilled to join the company at such a pivotal time as we seek to usher in the future of asset management and security. Ed has assembled an incredible team, and I look forward to contributing as we continue to build and execute on the Company’s growth strategy and develop state-of-the-art asset intelligence, assurance and safety services for customers around the globe.”

Background Information on the Business Combination Agreement

On March 18, 2024, Dot Ai and ShoulderUp Technology Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: SUAC) (“ShoulderUp”) entered into a business combination agreement that is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. In connection with the Closing, the resulting company is expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “DAIC”.

Additional information about the proposed transaction, including a copy of the business combination agreement, will be available in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed by ShoulderUp with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and at www.sec.gov.

About Dot Ai

At the heart of the technological revolution in asset management and security lies Dot Ai, a trailblazing SaaS service that is redefining the paradigms of asset intelligence, assurance, and safety. By harnessing the power of IoT tracking technology, Dot Ai stands at the forefront of innovation, offering patented solutions that are not just advanced but transformative. Through relentless research and development, Dot Ai has pioneered a suite of technologies that empower organizations to not only streamline their logistics and supply chain processes but also bolster operational security to unprecedented levels. Leveraging state-of-the-art AI engines, cutting-edge 5G RF and BLE technology, and seamless cloud integrations, Dot Ai transcends traditional boundaries, offering real-time asset visibility and predictive analytics that integrate effortlessly with existing infrastructure. This is not just technology; it’s a vision for a more secure, efficient, and connected world. Discover more about how Dot Ai is leading the charge in asset intelligence by visiting https://daic.ai.

About ShoulderUp Technology Acquisition Corp.

ShoulderUp stands as a beacon of strategic innovation in the ever-evolving financial sector, functioning as a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC). This firm is meticulously designed to drive pivotal business transformations by identifying and amalgamating with companies poised for growth and aligned with the ethos of disruptive innovation and leadership in the marketplace.

Its mission transcends conventional financial endeavors and aims to forge powerful synergies that redefine industry landscapes and substantially elevate shareholder value. ShoulderUp catalyzes growth through various strategic maneuvers including mergers, capital stock exchanges, asset acquisitions, and comprehensive reorganizations. ShoulderUp is more than a mere entity—it is a dynamic force, a catalyst for transformative change, strategically positioned to shape the future of technology and business.

Important Information About the Business Combination and Where to Find It

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange, any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or exchange would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. In connection with the transaction described herein, ShoulderUp and Dot Ai intend to file relevant materials with the SEC, including the S-4 Registration Statement, which will include a proxy statement/prospectus. The proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to all ShoulderUp shareholders. ShoulderUp and Dot Ai also will file other documents regarding the proposed transaction with the SEC. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors and security holders of ShoulderUp are urged to read the S-4 Registration Statement, the proxy statement/prospectus and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction as they become available because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction.

Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by ShoulderUp through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to ShoulderUp to 125 Townpark Drive, Suite 300, Kennesaw, Georgia 30144 or via email at rashaun@shoulderup.com

Participants in the Solicitation

Dot Ai, ShoulderUp and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from ShoulderUp’s shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers, information regarding their interests in the business combination and their ownership of ShoulderUp’s securities are, or will be, contained in ShoulderUp’s filings with the SEC, and such information and names of Dot Ai’s directors and executive officers will also be in the S-4 Registration Statement to be filed with the SEC by Dot Ai, ShoulderUp or a successor entity thereof, which will include the proxy statement of ShoulderUp. You may obtain free copies of these documents as described in the preceding paragraph.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts, including the statements regarding the anticipated timing and benefits of the proposed transactions. All forward-looking statements are based on ShoulderUp’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on ShoulderUp, Dot Ai or any successor entity thereof. Forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are not intended to serve as a guarantee of future performance. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: (i) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the transaction, including the adoption of the Business Combination Agreement by ShoulderUp’s shareholders, the satisfaction of the minimum trust account amount following any Redemptions by ShoulderUp’s public shareholders, (ii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Business Combination Agreement, (iii) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the transaction on Dot Ai’s business relationships, operating results and business generally, (iv) risks that the transaction disrupts current plans and operations of Dot Ai, (v) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Dot Ai or ShoulderUp related to the Business Combination Agreement or the proposed transaction, (vi) costs related to the transaction and the failure to realize anticipated benefits of the transaction or to realize estimated pro forma results and underlying assumptions, including with respect to estimated shareholder Redemptions, (vii) the risk that Dot Ai and its current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize Dot Ai’s products or services, or experience significant delays in doing so, (viii) the risk that Dot Ai may need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which many not be available on acceptable terms or at all, and (ix) the risk that the post-combination company experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the S-4 Registration Statement and proxy statement/prospectus discussed above and other documents filed or to be filed by ShoulderUp, Dot Ai and/or or any successor entity thereof from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and ShoulderUp assumes no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Non-Solicitation

This press release is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the potential transaction and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of ShoulderUp, Dot Ai, or any successor entity thereof, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation, or sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act.

No Offer or Solicitation

This Current Report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities, assets or the business described herein or a commitment to ShoulderUp, Dot Ai or the Company, nor is it a solicitation of any vote, consent or approval in any jurisdiction pursuant to or in connection with the proposed business combination or otherwise, nor shall there be any offer, sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law.