Adena

American

[uh-dee-nuh] / əˈdi nə /

adjective

of or relating to a prehistoric Native American culture centered in the Ohio River Valley and noted for its distinctive burial mounds and artistry.

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Early this month, SEC Chair Paul Atkins and Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman said in a fireside chat that they want to “make IPOs great again,” including by easing disclosure requirements for small issuers.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

Earlier Thursday, Intuit also announced a shakeup to its board, appointing ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott and Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman as new members, effective Aug. 1.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

The Grave Creek Mound itself was constructed by members of the mound-building Native American Adena culture, which existed from about 500 B.C.E. to 100 C.E.

From Slate • Nov. 11, 2023

“With mortgage rates at all-time highs, our mission is more critical than ever,” Adena Hefets, the chief executive and a founder of Divvy, said in a statement.

From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2023

The Hopewell, too, built mounds, and like the Adena seem to have spoken an Algonkian language.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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