Month: April 2019

Health Wildcatters Pilots First Spring Pitch Day for Investors, Entrepreneurs, and Future Innovators

by | Apr 24, 2019
“Though the cohort size was small, it allowed us to pay more tailored attention to each of the teams," CEO Hubert Zajicek said. Learn about the three startups that competed and check out photos from the event.
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Dallas Invents: 115 Patents Granted for Week of April 16
by | Apr 24, 2019
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 14 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: AT&T's augmented reality visual Wi-Fi signal, Bank of America's autonomous software containers, Genband's method for blocking notification messages during screen sharing, Linear Labs' brushless electric motor/generator, Sabre's tokenized data security, Phazr's window-installed wireless communications device, Conduent's method for video-based detection of drive-offs and walk-offs
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PGA Creating ‘Silicon Valley of Golf’ with New Headquarters in Frisco
by | Apr 23, 2019
The facility, which will have an innovation lab, educational facilities, and two championship golf courses among its amenities, will elevate the game to new heights, CEO Seth Waugh says.
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The State of North Texas VC: Insights from 4 Insiders
by | Apr 23, 2019
The first quarter figures are out for venture capital investing in Dallas-Fort Worth and the rest of the state. We take a look at how North Texas fared, with insights from some of the region's top VCs.
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DI People: Stantec, BBG, Methodist Health Systems Make Leadership Moves

by | Apr 23, 2019
You’ll also find news from from Veritex Community Bank, MV Transportation, Trinity Metro, Lucid Energy Group, Troxell, Perkins + Will, and Naturalshrimp in this report of executive and leadership moves by companies with ties to North Texas.
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First-Of-Its-Kind Event Aims to Connect The North Texas Life Science Community
by | Apr 23, 2019
Don't miss the North Texas Life Science Career Symposium taking place tonight at the Community Beer Company in Dallas.
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‘EarthX Can Be to Dallas, What SXSW is to Austin’
Trammell S. Crow is a man on a mission. At the nine year mark, EarthX is out to ignite environmental change, prove that 'green makes green,' and connect people to create a more sustainable world—365 days a year.
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Together, Neiman Marcus and Fashionphile want to create an elevated pre-owned experience for their consumers by matching the physical footprint and loyal customer base of Neiman Marcus with Fashionphile’s digital inventory of 15,000 ultra-luxury items. [Photo: Business Wire]

Fashion First: Neiman Marcus Taps Potential of Luxe Pre-Owned Market with Fashionphile Investment

by | Apr 19, 2019
The secondhand market is projected to reach $51 billion in five years
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Guinness Record: 846 People Learn AI Coding at Capital One Event
by | Apr 18, 2019
The "Basic TrAIning" curriculum gives students cutting-edge resources to AI, software development, and problem solving, and is an introduction to STEAM fields.
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Robots in Action: Amazon Takes DISD Robotics Championship Teams Behind the Scenes, Gives $10K to STEM
by | Apr 18, 2019
We take you on a photo tour with DISD student inside a robotic fulfillment center, where Amazon encourages students to pursue robotics and engineering careers.
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Content Lineup: Adventure Through Nature With Mixed Reality at EarthxInteractive 2019
by | Apr 18, 2019
During the ninth annual Earth Day celebration at Fair Park, EarthX is taking viewers on an immersive journey through nature, presented in over 40 interactive mixed reality projects and educational workshops.
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Headquarter of Headquarters: How Fehmi Karahan Turned Ross Perot Sr.’s Vision into a Reality

by | Apr 18, 2019
Legacy West in Plano has become home to the U.S. headquarters of Toyota Motor North America, and regional campuses for Liberty Mutual, JPMorgan Chase, FedEx Office, and others.
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Follow the Money: VC Backs Edgetensor, Stryve Biltong Gets $16.5M, Neiman Marcus Invests in Fashionphile
by | Apr 18, 2019
You’ll also find news about Goldcrest Capital, TPG, PetroCap Partners, Jollitot, Securadyne Systems, Active-Semi International, and Elite Electronics in this roundup of investment, merger, and acquisition activity involving companies in North Texas.
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Gillian Friedman Fox of the Dallas Symphony on the Intersection of Corporate, Arts and Entrepreneurship
by | Apr 18, 2019
As Director of Contemporary & SOLUNA Programs, Gillian Friedman Fox is partnering with Capital One to showcase the importance of keeping art and music relevant.
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