Month: August 2017

Tech EdVenture Founder Allen Selis at Tech Wildcatters in 2016. Beginning this fall, Shelton will collaborate with Dallas-based startup Tech EdVentures to expand its computer science curriculum.

What’s New and Next in Education:
Back-to-School Edition

by | Aug 25, 2017
Tech Edventures collaborates with Shelton School. A unique new school in Keller ISD. City Lab High School opens in DISD. These stories and more in our education roundup.
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stem cells
DFW Research Roundup: Cannabis, Earth-like Planets, and Stem Cells
by | Aug 25, 2017
Researchers across North Texas are making discoveries and breakthroughs in their laboratories.
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burgers
Dallas Startup Serves Up Veggies in Slice Ready-Made For Burgers
by | Aug 25, 2017
Nature's Serving says it has a new way to make your drive-thru burger more nutritious.
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fight club

Digital Fight Club: Experts Spar Over Tech Topics

by | Aug 24, 2017
The “fights” pitted experts on both sides of tech issues debating in lightning round fashion before a packed house of more than 450 people.
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iGotBerries
IGotBerries App Puts Help One Button Away After an Arrest
by | Aug 24, 2017
With a push of the "SOS" button, an arrested person can notify a predetermined lawyer, bail bondsman, or family member.
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venture capital
Dallas VC Opportunities Remain Even as National Investing Declines
by | Aug 24, 2017
Venture capitalists have invested $245 million so far this year in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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The Nest
UNT Hits ‘Play’ for Esports Enthusiasts With The Nest
by | Aug 24, 2017
The $200,000 space is open to any student or faculty member who wants to hone their gaming skills.
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calendar

On Tap: Social Impact of Innovation, Digital Fight Club & Tech Trends in Grocery

Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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Tinder patent
Dallas Invents: 71 Patents Granted for Week of Aug. 15
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranked no. 13 in patent production out of 250 metros nationally. Check out patents granted to Tinder, Amazon, Dell, State Farm, Halliburton, and more.
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Skrible
Skrible Startup Seeks Restaurants to Beta Test Analytics Tool
by | Aug 23, 2017
Skrible is designed to collect data from restaurants in order to predict if they will be profitable from week to week, its co-founder says.
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Bonton
Garland Photographer’s Show Depicts Year in the Life at Bonton
by | Aug 23, 2017
The exhibit documents the transformation of Bonton Farms' new acreage from concrete dumpsite to a farm.
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giving day

North Texas Giving Day Returns for 9th Year With Added Ways to Help Nonprofits

by | Aug 22, 2017
It’s the largest giving day in the nation, and has generated $156 million for North Texas in the past eight one-day events.
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bloodbuy
Bloodbuy Uses Technology to Keep Blood Supplies Flowing
by | Aug 22, 2017
Bloodbuy’s technology not only connects blood banks with hospitals, it helps the hospitals save money.
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landline
Allen-based Company Creates Landline Robocall Blocker
by | Aug 22, 2017
The box connects to a landline phone and captures the latest list of bad phone numbers by syncing to a smartphone via Bluetooth.
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Arcadia's Bill Gietema, left, and John Hodge. [Photo by Lance Murray]
Arcadia Creates Great Places by Thinking About Families
by | Aug 22, 2017
Arcadia Realty Corp. begins their work by asking a simple question: "How do we create great places?"
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