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I launched a new website! A huge thanks to Casey Nicklaus Crump and the whole Mindgrub team for developing templates to meet our needs at UMIACS. It also wouldn't have been possible without technical support from Stephen Eide.

It’s been a full season for Team Mindgrub from cheering on future innovators at Youth Pitch Day at Under Armour's HQ, to connecting with leaders at MACO, to sharing knowledge at Prince George's County Public Schools. Wherever we go, we bring curiosity, collaboration, and a passion for making an impact. Stay tuned for more highlights from the road! #TeamMindgrub #MindgrubOnTheMove #OutAndAbout

Proud to support EcoMap Technologies, Inc. as they launch two new AI-powered products meeting the needs of local economies! 🌐 EcoMap Discover helps economic developers and ecosystem leaders easily showcase support resources, events, and sector-specific company info—right on their websites. The platform's AI capabilities curate and update the data, freeing up teams and ensuring information is always current. 🎯 Nonprofit Intelligence Dashboard gives decision-makers clearer insight into nonprofit health with AI-driven visualizations. Whether funding programs or supporting local innovators, these tools make it easier to grow local economies. Learn more at ecomap.tech.

GPT-5 vs. Claude Opus 4.1: Which AI wins for real-world business tasks? Two AI heavyweights launched nearly back-to-back last week. OpenAI’s GPT-5 and Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.1 both promise smarter, faster results for everyday business challenges. We put them to the test in scenarios you face every day, from last-minute bug fixes to high-stakes boardroom strategy and financial forecasting. Here's what our analysis revealed: ‣ Bug Fixes: Tie — GPT-5 is faster across multiple languages, Opus excels in Python-heavy systems. ‣ Boardroom Strategy: GPT-5 leads with 85.7% on PhD-level reasoning. ‣ Forecasting: GPT-5 dominates in math accuracy (94.6% vs. 78%). ‣ Retail Ops: Opus edges out GPT-5 for deep, step-by-step workflows. ‣ Cost Efficiency: GPT-5 is ~12× cheaper for inputs, ~7.5× cheaper for outputs. The takeaway? There’s no single “winner.” GPT-5 is your versatile, cost-effective generalist. Opus 4.1 is your cautious, consistent specialist. Match the model to the task for the best results. What business task do you think would be the ultimate test for these new AI models? Share your thoughts below! 👇 Check the comments for the link to view the full analysis and recommendations. #GPT5 #ClaudeOpus4.1 #MindgrubAILabs #AIStrategy

Last week in Las Vegas, our Mindgrub team had the honor of celebrating the very first annual Cyber UXcellence Awards during Black Hat ! 🙌 What began as a bold idea just six months ago became a packed room full of cybersecurity and UX leaders recognizing the product teams who put user experience at the heart of security. Congratulations to all of our winners and finalists, your work is pushing the industry forward in meaningful ways. We’re grateful to the incredible companies who submitted, the rockstar judges who shared their expertise, and the many friends and colleagues who helped bring this vision to life. A huge thank you to our hosts for welcoming us to the stinning S Bar, Katherine Kuehn, Mackenzie Moore, Sarah Chiodini, and World Wide Technology. And to our Platinum Sponsor, Airlock Digital, Patrick Dillon, , for your generous support. Your partnership made this inaugural celebration possible. We’re already thinking ahead to 2026, bigger, better, and even more impactful. Let’s keep elevating UX in cybersecurity together! 📽️ Watch the recap video and follow Cyber UXcellence for updates and announcements. #CyberUXcellence #BlackHat #Cybersecurity #UX #Mindgrub #Awards

Just wrapped up our first-ever Cyber UXcellence Awards at Black Hat , and we are blown away by the incredible talent in this space! 🔥 Huge congratulations to every single winner and finalist. You didn't just enter an awards program, you showcased the future of cybersecurity. For too long, security tools have sacrificed experience for function. But this year’s champions proved that great UX isn’t a luxury, it's critical to better security outcomes. That’s something we care deeply about at Mindgrub, and it’s why this initiative means so much to our team. Many thanks to our Platinum Sponsor, Airlock Digital, for their ongoing support; to World Wide Technology for hosting an unforgettable awards ceremony; to our expert judges for recognizing innovation in action; and to every company that participated for helping shape the future of this industry. Swipe through to meet the companies leading the UX charge in cybersecurity. The future is user-centered, and it's already here. #CyberUXcellence #CybersecurityDesign #BlackHat2025 #UXDesign #Mindgrub #SecurityInnovation

We’re 24 hours away from the Cyber UXcellence Awards winners announcement, live from Black Hat 2025 in Las Vegas! 🎤🔥 Todd Marks, Branddy Spence, and Kim Paradise are on-site alongside Katherine Kuehn, leading the charge as we spotlight the people and products that are transforming cybersecurity through thoughtful, human-centered design. Tomorrow, we unveil the winners of the Cyber UXcellence Awards, celebrating the UX leaders who are redefining digital safety through creativity, empathy, and fearless design. ✅ Follow Cyber UXcellence to be among the first to know the winners. The future of cybersecurity experience design is being shaped right here, and you won't want to miss it. #CyberUXcellence #BlackHat2025 #UXDesign #CybersecurityLeadership

Meet us at Black Hat 2025 in Vegas, August 2-7! Mindgrub is hitting the city of lights with our cybersecurity dream team: Founder & CEO Todd Marks, Chief of Staff & Cybersecurity Engagement Director Kim Paradise, and Director of Marketing Branddy Spence. This year, we’re also making history! Join us for our exclusive Cyber UXcellence Awards ceremony where we’ll reveal the winners who are reshaping how security and user experience work together. Whether you want to talk about making cybersecurity more human-centered or just grab a coffee between sessions, find us on the floor. We’re always up for a good conversation about building digital experiences that are both secure and delightful. #BlackHat2025 #CyberUXcellence #CybersecurityUX #TeamMindgrub

🎉 Happy 4th Anniversary to our incredible sister company! 🎉 We’re sending a big congratulations to the amazing team over at Mindpub Cafe as they celebrate four years of serving up top-notch Pfefferkorn’s Coffee, delicious breakfast sandwiches, and building a true community hub. It's all thanks to their incredible team, lead with hustle, heart, and the powerhouse behind it all, Nikki Marks-McGowan. It’s the perfect place to kickstart your morning, catch up with friends, or simply enjoy a moment of calm with a great cup of coffee. Huge congrats to the team for all the heart, hustle, and hospitality. Here’s to many more years of brewing joy! ☕🥪✨ #Anniversary #CommunityVibes #LocalCoffee #BreakfastGoals #WomenInBusiness