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Erie, PA, September 19, 2025 — ExecutivePulse, the leading CRM solution built by economic developers for economic developers, today announced its successful completion of its SOC 2 examination as of September 19, 2025 and includes the following scopes:

The SOC 2 audit was conducted by A-LIGN, the leading provider in cybersecurity compliance trusted by more than 4,000 global organizations to help mitigate cybersecurity risks.

"Achieving SOC 2 Type II compliance represents our dedication to providing economic development professionals with a platform they can trust completely," said Sean Michaels, President & CEO of ExecutivePulse. "This certification validates our security practices and gives our clients confidence that their sensitive economic development data is protected by industry-leading standards. As we continue to serve over 1,300 economic development professionals across North America, this certification ensures we meet the highest standards for data protection."

Established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the SOC 2 examination is designed for organizations of any size, regardless of industry and scope, to ensure the personal assets of their potential and existing customers are protected. SOC 2 reports are recognized globally and affirm that a company's infrastructure, software, people, data, policies, procedures and operations have been formally reviewed.

"Congratulations to ExecutivePulse for completing their SOC 2 audit, a widely recognized signal of trust and security," said Steve Simmons, COO of A-LIGN. "It's great to work with organizations like ExecutivePulse, who understand the value of expertise in driving an efficient audit and the importance of a high-quality final report."

This certification demonstrates ExecutivePulse's continued commitment to compliance and ensures customers with the confidence that required safeguards are in place to protect their data.

Laith Wardi, founder who built ExecutivePulse into the trusted platform customers rely on today, continues with the company as an advisor. His expertise and industry knowledge remain available to support customers and guide strategic direction.

Our Commitment

As ExecutivePulse embarks on this new chapter, our primary focus remains clear: putting customers at the center of everything we do. Every decision will be guided by one fundamental question: "How does this benefit our customers?"

What This Means for Customers

In the coming months, customers can expect meaningful improvements across their ExecutivePulse experience:

Enhanced Usability & Experience: ExecutivePulse will become more intuitive and user-friendly, eliminating friction points and streamlining workflows so customers can focus on driving results for their organizations.

AI-Powered Options: Investment in AI capabilities will provide a conversational interface where customers can simply ask for the data and reports they need, unlocking the full potential of their data with deeper insights and automated recommendations.

These improvements will empower customers to achieve greater success with less effort. ExecutivePulse is listening to customer feedback and designing solutions that anticipate their needs.

ExecutivePulse remains committed to maintaining open dialogue with customers and delivering exceptional value. This leadership appointment ensures the company's continued dedication to supporting the success of economic development professionals throughout North America.