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Calendar: Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth

North Texas has plenty to see, hear, and watch. Here are our editors' picks. Plus, you'll find more selections to "save the date."
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Beyond Gaming: How Minecraft Became a Platform for Scientific Learning and AI Research
by | Mar 3, 2025
UT Dallas researcher Dr. Walter Voit transformed Minecraft’s 170-million-player universe into an advanced virtual training ground—for students and for AI agents tested by DARPA. His team’s Polycraft World uses gameplay to turn classroom theory into real-world expertise, covering topics from synthetic organic chemistry to nuclear plants to semiconductor facilities. Their new startup company, Pedegree Studios, has licensed the core technologies from the university to create a scalable digital pipeline for education and workforce development.
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The Last Word: When AI Rewrote the Famous “Barbie” Speech for Nonprofits
by | Mar 20, 2025
When AI rewrote the Barbie speech for nonprofits, it hit uncomfortably close to home from impossibly tight budgets to donor expectations. Social entrepreneur Suzanne Smith says it's time for leaders to dive in and try Gen AI for themselves.
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TXO Partners Promotes Two Executives to Co‑CEO Roles
by | Mar 20, 2025
Focused on the acquisition, development, optimization, and exploitation of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquid reserves in North America, Fort Worth-based TXO said Gary D. Simpson and Brent W. Clum will serve as co-CEOs after current CEO Bob R. Simpson retires, effective April 1.
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Plano-Based BGSF Names Former Novipax Buyer CEO as Its New CFO

by | Mar 20, 2025
The company said Keith Schroeder brings more than 40 years of experience in accounting, corporate control and reporting, finance, operations, and CEO and CFO strategic roles.
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Dallas-Based Handle Acquires CUES, Expands Home Concierge Services
by | Mar 20, 2025
With former Cowboy Ezekiel Elliott and former L.A. Dodger Matt Kemp as customers-turned-investors, Handle is opening its premium home concierge services to the public. And its CUES acquisition could aid its mission to become "the fastest-paying home services platform."
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Dallas Ad Agency TRG Announces Longtime Principal as Its New CEO
by | Mar 20, 2025
Pete Lempert joined leading Dallas ad agency TRG—formerly known as The Richards Group—in 1994. He's led business for brands including Corona Beer, Nokia, Advance Auto Parts, Amstel Beer, Learjet, Mohawk Flooring, Charles Schwab, Orkin, and Sewell Automotive.
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North Texas’ Rebel Athletic Snags Strategic Growth Investment from Main Post Partners
by | Mar 20, 2025
Carrollton-based Rebel said its partnership with the San Francisco PE firm will provide the resources, supply chain expertise, and capital necessary to scale rapidly across multiple segments—including school, youth, recreational, and Allstar Cheer, as well as pro team, Allstar Dance, and studio dance.
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