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[Register here] to secure your spot.\u0026nbsp;Webinar Details:• Date: March 4, 2025• Time: 5:00 PM PST // 8:00 PM EST• Link: Webinar link hereIf you have any trouble joining, please email olive@freebirdrides.com for assistance.See you there!—The FreebirdRides Team","published_at":"2025-03-04T05:07:11Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/180061"},{"id":180005,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:180005","type":"FeedItem::Update","title":"Exclusive FreebirdRides Shareholder Webinar – Major Announcement!","preview":"We have a major milestone to share with FreebirdRides shareholders! After months of careful planning and due diligence,\u0026nbsp;Freebird has agreed to be acquired by Vatom Corporation, the leading platform in consumer engagement technology. 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