Month: September 2017

Dallas-based ROKA Sports was granted a design patent.

Dallas Invents: 95 Patents Granted for Week of Sept. 12

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranked no. 8 in patent production out of 250 metros nationally. Patents were granted to Amazon, ATT, Blackberry, FedEx, CoorsTek, Lennox, Mary Kay, Toshiba, Reata Pharmaceuticals, and more.
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CoBuild
Collide Village Revamps Startup Program as CoBuild
by | Sep 20, 2017
Collide Village Founder Tahir Hussain said it will go beyond mentorship and funding to guide startups through "hands-on execution."
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‘A New Kind of Cartography’: Dallas Artist Paints Works of Art With Forgotten Maps
by | Sep 19, 2017
Matt Cusick's process of “painting with maps” integrates science, art, and storytelling — or, as he says, the human condition.
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Blue Star Sports
Blue Star Sports Gains New CEO, Plans More Acquisitions
by | Sep 19, 2017
The Frisco company founded to streamline the fragmented youth sports industry plans to snatch up another 15-20 companies.
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arts

Dallas Architecture Forum Series Opens With Focus on North Texas’ Growing Arts Scene

by | Sep 19, 2017
The Oct. 10 lecture will look back at the growth and how the region can continue to heighten arts opportunities for its residents in the next 20 years. 
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machine learning
Understanding How Machine Learning is Shaping the World
by | Sep 18, 2017
AI is faster, tireless, and a “fantastic invention that we want to leverage,” said Sabre's Ken Tabor during the recent Big Design Conference.
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Jared Spool
UIE Founder Says Understanding Context is Key in Design
by | Sep 18, 2017
Jared Spool was one of many industry professionals sharing their expertise during last week's Big Design Conference in Addison.
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esports
Texas Rangers Co-owner Helps OpTic Esports Team Expand
by | Sep 18, 2017
According to ESPN, Neil Leibman led a group of investors, which helped OpTic secure a $20 million Overwatch League spot in Houston. 
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blockchain

2 Dallas Startups Tackle Diverse Blockchain Interests

by | Sep 18, 2017
The Grant Hero Foundation launches its first grant -- targeted at hurricane relief -- while Swirlds is developing an alternative to blockchain technology.
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Scenes from PARK(ing) Day Dallas 2017
by | Sep 18, 2017
For one day, metered parking spots along Main Street in downtown Dallas were transformed into public parks.
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Dallas Innovates Calendar 9/14/17
On Tap: Big Design Conference, DisruptHR Dallas & Rotorcraft Business + Technology Summit
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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A rendering of the Hyperloop One station shown in a slide presentation by Steven Duong earlier this month.
Q+A: Dallas-led AECOM Group Named Winner in Hyperloop Contest
by | Sep 15, 2017
The team's route connecting Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and Laredo was named one of 10 viable options to explore by Hyperloop One.
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women

‘NoMeanGirls:’ Conference Aims to Empower Women Leaders

by | Sep 15, 2017
The inaugural three-day event from Plaid For Women also will encourage attendees to stand up for, and support, other women.
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Star Wars-inspired 3D Light Structures; Anti-Cancer Discovery & Curie Award
by | Sep 15, 2017
Researchers in labs across North Texas are making discoveries and breakthroughs. Here are three examples of the work being done by DFW scientists.
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The US India Chamber invites you to nominate businesses for Small Business Awards at the Governor's Small Business Forum on October 4, 2017, hosted by the US India Chamber of Commerce.
Upcoming Deadline: US India Chamber Seeking Nominees for Small Biz Awards
by | Sep 15, 2017
Award nominations will be accepted through close of business Monday. 
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Clockwise from left: WeWork unique coworking spaces in Seattle, DC, LA, Varsovia (Mexico), Boston, and Soho.
WeWork Lassoes First Fort Worth Spot, Will Open in 2018
by | Sep 14, 2017
The new coworking space will have room for 850 members and private office space for up to 36 employees. 
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