Month: May 2018

Dallas Theater Center - Public Works Dallas

Dallas Theater Center Gets $140K for Public Works Project

by | May 17, 2018
The unique initiative allows nonactors to perform in renditions of Shakespearean plays bringing theater spectators into the performance creation.
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PICKUP CEO Brenda Stoner
Q+A: PICKUP CEO Brenda Stoner Talks About Turning a Truck into a Revenue Hauler
by | May 16, 2018
In advance of her appearance at the Digital Dallas Startup Comedy Roast, PICKUP CEO Brenda Stoner looks back at what prompted her to start the delivery service and the lessons she's learned along the way.
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Cargo Handoff
Cargo Launches in Dallas With Complimentary Breakfasts for Rideshare Passengers
by | May 16, 2018
Cargo is a scalable platform that allows passengers inside Uber and other rideshare cars to sample and buy products.
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What Happens If We Don’t Invest in Innovation in Dallas?

by | May 15, 2018
North Texas startups are generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue each year, but would benefit from more capital investments from the multibillion-dollar VC or angel investor community.
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Rebel Athletic - Fit freedom app
SevenTablets, Rebel Athletic Partner for AR Body Measurement App
by | May 15, 2018
Fit Freedom can scan a user's body and give correct sizes across various product lines.
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Lesa Roe UNT
NASA Engineer Lesa Roe Bringing Pioneering Spirit to UNT System
by | May 15, 2018
No matter what tomorrow’s jobs or classrooms look like, the first female chancellor of the University of North Texas System said there are three key skills she thinks students need to develop  — problem solving, creativity, and communications.
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Debra Cano nd Armida Ortega of Kessler Pie co.
Kessler Pie Co. Wins Pop-Up Location at Victory Plaza
by | May 14, 2018
The pie business beat out four other local female-led companies during Saturday's NextUp Female Founders Dallas pitch contest.
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Dallas-based StackPath’s Merger With Server Density Called ‘A Perfect Fit’

by | May 14, 2018
As the two companies join forces, London will become StackPath's European headquarters with the Service Density team working "as the core of StackPath monitoring service team."
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Skratch co-founder and CEO Scott Bennett
Q+A: Skratch CEO Talks About Building Job App for Teens
by | May 14, 2018
In advance of his appearance at the Digital Dallas Startup Comedy Roast, Skratch co-founder Scott Bennett talks about his inspiration for the app and its development journey.
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Humphreys and Partners HPA Hero Mega Skyport
Humphreys & Partners Shows Its Uber Elevate Skyport Vision
by | May 11, 2018
In a series of architecture plans, renderings, and ideas, HPA offered its vision for the design of the UberAIR skyport platform that will be the launch and landing sites for the air taxi service.
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Fine Art Estates
Fine Art Estates Disrupting the Art Buying Process
by | May 11, 2018
The startup founded by Dallas art gallery owner Kevin Vogel uses a pricing system that breaks away from the traditional art auction model.
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Discovery: Researchers Tackle Skin Diseases, UNTHSC Library Gets $6.4M, Galderma Publishes Acne Study

by | May 11, 2018
Plus, a local researcher is looking at how media coverage affects public perception of the court system. Find out more in the weekly roundup of research and development in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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SMU professor Jim Hart holds United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship award
Recipe for Learning: SMU Professor Writes Book on Entrepreneurship Education
by | May 11, 2018
Jim Hart's book offers a step by step guide through his original lessons as well as tips he's gleaned from putting them into practice over the last 15 years.
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On Tap: US India Chamber Tech Conference, Array & NextUp Female Founders
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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mobility innovation zone
BOKA Powell Releases Its Design for Futuristic Uber Skyport
by | May 10, 2018
The Dallas architecture firm is one of several that will offer designs for the skyports that could be the landing bases for the aircraft, which Uber said will fly, possibly as early as 2020.
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