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Amanda Weston

Amanda Weston is a segment producer for Opening Bell, covering business, politics, entertainment, and more. Before joining the Cheddar team in 2018, you could spot her on air for WECT News in her home state of North Carolina. Amanda is a proud Mizzou grad, bookworm, theatre geek, and cat mom.

Affirm Ready to Scale Network Following Smash IPO

Affirm Ready to Scale Network Following Smash IPO

CFO Michael Linford of Affirm spoke to Cheddar after the buy now, pay later fintech company made a successful debut on the Nasdaq.

Blue States Far More Likely to Click On Georgia Runoff Stories, Finds SocialFlow

Blue States Far More Likely to Click On Georgia Runoff Stories, Finds SocialFlow

SocialFlow tracked clicks per million residents on runoff-related stories in the two weeks leading up to the election, which will ultimately decide which political party will control the Senate.

Eat Just's 'No-Kill' Meat Will 'Change the Food System,' Says CEO

Eat Just's 'No-Kill' Meat Will 'Change the Food System,' Says CEO

Eat Just is out to make a major change in the way the world produces and eats meat. The most recent milestone in its mission is the historic regulatory approval it received in Singapore for cultured meat.

Stay Skeptical to Keep Your Credit Card Info Secure Online, Cybersecurity Expert Says

Stay Skeptical to Keep Your Credit Card Info Secure Online, Cybersecurity Expert Says

Greg Foss, senior cybersecurity strategist at VMware Carbon Black, said the security industry is watching a "significant rise" in large-scale e-skimming attacks.

Biden Presidency Expected to Bring Pro-Climate Policies Back to Global Stage

Biden Presidency Expected to Bring Pro-Climate Policies Back to Global Stage

Ingmar Rentzhog, CEO and founder of We Don't Have Time, joined Cheddar to discuss the difference going forward in climate policy with President-elect Joe Biden.

'Good Riddance 2020': Shutterfly Releases Humorous Cards for Untraditional Holiday Season

'Good Riddance 2020': Shutterfly Releases Humorous Cards for Untraditional Holiday Season

Ahead of the holiday season, Shutterfly is gearing up for an influx of users as families stay home and send holiday cards in place of gathering. Jim Hilt, Shutterfly president, joined Cheddar to discuss the growing trend of sending holiday cards among millennials.

Former Pinterest Exec on Addressing the 'Big Social' Dilemma

Former Pinterest Exec on Addressing the 'Big Social' Dilemma

Tim Kendall, CEO of Moment and former Pinterest president, joined Cheddar to discuss the harrowing effects of social media use and how "big social's" methods are harming users.

Mission Produce Champions 'Avocado Revolution' With Nasdaq IPO

Mission Produce Champions 'Avocado Revolution' With Nasdaq IPO

Mission Produce makes its public debut on the Nasdaq. Bryan Giles, CFO, joined Cheddar to talk about investor interest in the company and growth in the avocado industry.

Trump Pandemic Response Criticized by Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Trump Pandemic Response Criticized by Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Rep. Ruben Gallego addressed the Trump administration's treatment of Hispanic amid the coronavirus pandemic.

New PepsiCo Drink Driftwell Aims to Help Consumers Drift Off to Sleep

New PepsiCo Drink Driftwell Aims to Help Consumers Drift Off to Sleep

PepsiCo. has developed a new drink meant to help consumers unwind at the end of day called, Driftwell. Emily Silver, VP of Innovation and Capabilities at PepsiCo North America, joined Cheddar to discuss the brands decision to expand its portfolio of drink options.