Month: April 2018

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever was." — Margaret Mead

Education Track DSW18: Scenes from Mac’s Southside & Wild Detectives

The education track at Dallas Startup Week explored topics in human-centered design, entrepreneurship education, and activating youth for social change.
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How Large Corporations, Nonprofits Face Challenges of New Technologies
by | Apr 6, 2018
Representatives from American Airlines, Pizza Hut, Hypergiant, and the United Way to Metropolitan Dallas talk about how digital innovation affects their organizations.
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Discovery: Scientist Creating 3D Motion Microscope to Examine Heart, New Surface Redirects Water Faster Than Living Organisms
by | Apr 6, 2018
Let's take a closer look at some of the research taking place at laboratories and universities across North Texas. Here are some of the stories of how they better our world.
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AFS Grants to Support North Texas Filmmakers, EECU Scholarship Recipients
by | Apr 6, 2018
North Texas nonprofits and educational institutions receive financial backing from foundations and businesses to further their work.
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Dallas Startup Week 2018: Day 4 Roundup

Thursday led off with a session delving into blockchain's use in health care and events giving tips in SEO, influencer marketing, and legal issues. RevTech also hosted its signature Tech Trends in Retail event.
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On Tap: Tech & The Brain, Dallas Festival of Ideas & Deep Ellum Arts Festival
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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Q+A: ‘FashionPreneur’ Leah Frazier Helps Make ‘Other People’s Dreams Come True’
by | Apr 5, 2018
Leah Frazier talks about her own entrepreneurial journey, her advice for others striking it out on their own, and her experience in the Dallas startup community. 
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Dallas Finalists Named for Rise of the Rest Pitch
by | Apr 5, 2018
Eight startups with Dallas are ties will be vying for $100,000 in the May 7 contest culminating the Rise of the Rest tour with Steve Case stop in the city.
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Dallas Startup Week 2018: Day 3 Roundup

Wednesday's panels have tackled disruptive technologies such as blockchain, the corporate-startup relationship, and more.
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Startup Week Launch Party: Scenes from the Longhorn Ballroom
The startup community gathered Monday night at the historic Longhorn Ballroom for drinks, dancing, and live music.
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E-Commerce Software Startup OrderMyGear Receives $35M Investment
by | Apr 4, 2018
The additional cash will allow OrderMyGear to accelerate investment in its software and expand its products and services.
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Patents this week were granted to Fujitsu, Nike, AT&T, Bell Helicopter, Frito-Lay, Cisco, SMU, and Endostim.
Dallas Invents: 82 Patents Granted for Week of March 27
by | Apr 4, 2018
Patents granted include Endostim’s laparoscopic lead implantation method, Halliburton’s degradable balls for use in subterranean applications, Varidesk’s adjustable desk platform, and New York Air Brake’s train speed profiling system.
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Experts: Choose an Accelerator or Incubator That Fits Your Startup’s Goals

by | Apr 3, 2018
These days, startups have plenty of choices when it comes to technology accelerators, which can often be difficult to sort out, a panel of experts says at Dallas Startup Week.
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Oscar Miranda ‘Pushing the Boundaries’ to Propel Food into the Future
by | Apr 3, 2018
The former U.S. Army chef seeks to merge technology and health in new and exciting ways.
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Dallas Startup Week 2018: Day 2 Roundup
Tuesday's conversations have covered everything from social entrepreneurship's role in nonprofits and inclusive leadership to tips on business growth paths and smart cities tech. 
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