LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

(“Thumzup” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TZUP), an emerging leader in social media branding and marketing solutions, announces a strategic partnership with Tedras Global Solutions, LLC and its principal, Courtney Doutherd, a globally recognized software engineer and artificial intelligence (AI) expert. This collaboration aims to integrate state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) into Thumzup’s flagship ad-tech platform, marking a bold step toward redefining social media advertising.

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Courtney Doutherd, a globally recognized AI expert and alumnus of MIT’s and Wharton’s executive educational programs in artificial intelligence (AI), brings over 25 years of proven experience in AI, software engineering, and program management to lead Thumzup’s AI initiatives. With a distinguished career that includes contributions to industry leaders like SpaceX, Oracle, Microsoft, and IBM, Doutherd has achieved notable milestones such as developing robotic integration software for space shuttles and satellites, pioneering Blu-ray technology at Sony, and leading technology innovations at Bell Labs and Xerox PARC. Doutherd’s expertise extends to implementing a microfinance system across 60+ countries. Doutherd’s leadership ensures Thumzup’s platform is poised for unparalleled scalability and personalization, leveraging groundbreaking AI frameworks and engineering large-scale systems to drive transformative growth.

Strategic Highlights:

• The integration of advanced AI technologies is expected to enhance Thumzup’s platform performance by improving the recruiting, training, and support of gig economy salespeople, advertisers, and users.
• By allowing brands to easily, programmatically, and directly pay consumers for their social media posts, Thumzup introduces a unique, democratized approach to social media advertising.
• With Doutherd’s leadership, the company is poised to deliver rapid innovation and remain at the forefront of ad-tech advancements.

“We are excited to welcome Courtney to the team,” said Robert Steele, CEO of Thumzup. “His vast expertise in AI and programmatic systems should accelerate the execution of our vision to deliver next-generation technology to consumers and businesses. Together, this will enhance the Thumzup platform as the premier solution for social media branding and marketing.”

Steele added, “Integrating advanced AI capabilities will not only streamline our platform’s operations but also significantly broaden our market reach and effectiveness, accelerating our growth and efficiencies to enhance the platform experience for both advertisers and creators. This milestone establishes a robust foundation for our ongoing growth and innovation, solidifying Thumzup as a leader in the social media advertising landscape.”

Thumzup is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the surging demand for personalized digital marketing solutions, offering businesses a way to directly connect to their audience while rewarding users for authentic engagement. This initiative highlights the Company’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value through technological leadership and market differentiation.

About Thumzup®

Thumzup Media Corporation (Thumzup) is democratizing the multi-billion dollar social media branding and marketing industry. Its flagship product, the Thumzup platform, utilizes a robust programmatic advertiser dashboard coupled with a consumer-facing App to enable individuals to get paid cash for posting about participating advertisers on major social media outlets through the Thumzup App. The easy-to-use dashboard allows advertisers to programmatically customize their campaigns. Cash payments are made to App users/creators through PayPal and other digital payment systems.

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