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Walking the floor, catching up with clients, and engaging with the industry at CaliSCC Suppliers’ Day last week was an incredibly gratifying experience. As a remote company, our days often blur into a stream of virtual meetings and quick conversations. Being in the same space with our peers gave us a deeper sense of connection and a chance for real relationships to take shape.

There’s something grounding about sharing ideas in person, seeing the passion behind someone’s work, and letting those serendipitous moments spark new thoughts for the future. New feature ideas, platform improvements, and even unexpected collaborations seem to surface more naturally when we’re face to face.

We’re already thinking about how to keep that energy going and find more ways to connect with the community IRL. If you have ideas or upcoming events we should join, we’d love to hear from you.

According to Axios Pro, Colorscience, a Carlsbad, Calif.-based sunscreen maker, is exploring a sale and, consequently, has hired Raymond James to find a buyer. Previous venture backers have included K2HealthVentures, Revelation Partners, and 1315 Capital.

Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) has agreed to acquire Kenvue, the 2023 spinout out of Johnson & Johnson, for ~$49 billion in cash and stock. Kenvue is most known for producing Tylenol, but also owns well-known cosmetics brands such as Neutrogena, Aveeno, and OGX. The markets have been reacting negatively, with Kimberly-Clark's shares falling roughly 16% since the announcement of the merger.