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Month: October 2021
Pam Seagle, Bank of America's manager of global women’s programs [Photo: Bank of America]
New Bank of America Platform Helps Women-Owned Businesses Find Funding Sources
by David Seeley | Oct 29, 2021
Women entrepreneurs in North Texas and across the U.S. have long faced challenges in finding funding for their businesses. Now Bank of America is stepping in to help "bridge the capital gap" with its new Access to Capital platform. The online resource educates women entrepreneurs on ways they can fund their businesses, and covers more than 350 sources of capital.
by Dave Moore |
Oct 29, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth is ground zero for the development of autonomous truck technology, thanks to the cooperation of business leaders, and local, regional, and state governments, industry leaders say.
Experts from Kodiak, Waymo, Aurora, Embark, TuSimple, and Deloitte discuss why DFW is at the center of self-driving trucking deployments—and how that's shaping the future of the global supply chain. Here's a takeaway.
Experts from Kodiak, Waymo, Aurora, Embark, TuSimple, and Deloitte discuss why DFW is at the center of self-driving trucking deployments—and how that's shaping the future of the global supply chain. Here's a takeaway.
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by David Seeley |
Oct 29, 2021
The American Rescue Act initiative aims to reduce barriers that underrepresented and underserved entrepreneurs often face in accessing the programs they need to recover, grow, or start their businesses. The Dallas Entrepreneur Center will use the grant to engage efforts with six Dallas-area organizations: Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center; LiftFund; TruFund; Dallas College; BCL of Texas; and WiNGS.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 29, 2021
In this week's roundup of hires and promotions in North Texas, you'll also find news from StreetLights Residential, Southwestern Health Resources, Darling Ingredients, Mohr Partners, Knox Financial, and more.
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Michelle Corson, founder of Champion Impact Capital [Photo: John B. Sutton; Jr.]
Champion Impact Capital Launches Investment Platform to Match North Texas Tech Entrepreneurs with Potential Funders
by David Seeley | Oct 28, 2021
The free investment platform—Spark North Texas—is funded by a $950K grant from the U.S. Economic Development Association. Its "matchmaking algorithm" will connect entrepreneurs with suggested innovative financing structures and capital. Investors—including several angel networks that have already committed—will peruse the founders' projects seeking opportunities that meet their criteria.
The goal: Spark new ideas that will help North Texas emerge from the pandemic, by bringing new tech solutions to market. Deadline for entrepreneurs to apply is November 24.
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by Dennis Cagan |
Oct 28, 2021
Entrepreneur, investor, and corporate governance authority Dennis Cagan shares insights on seldom-taught things an entrepreneur needs to know about equity and governance—before making needless mistakes—in the Shadow CEO series.
Part 2: Equity distribution for entrepreneurs, explained
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by David Seeley |
Oct 28, 2021
The redevelopment will include a new 16-story office tower, a 19-story apartment building, a 154-room boutique hotel, and a food hall—all with views of a new community park. Phase 1 has already begun: an initial $500M mixed-used project located across Warren Parkway from The Dallas Cowboys' Star development.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Oct 28, 2021
As needs skyrocketed during the pandemic, the nonprofit community service organization pivoted to drive-thru and virtual formats to help neighbors in need.
sponsored by Capital One
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Image: Dabble
Dare to Dabble? Dallas Food and Drink Concierge Launches App to Better Connect Young Professionals
by Bella Pinera | Oct 27, 2021
Dabble Dallas, a tech-based platform founded last year to reignite local spots hit hard by the pandemic, is rebranding and unveiling an accompanying app under a year after its initial launch.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 27, 2021
Ten Dallas-area mothers will get customized technical education through the IT trade association to build a successful life for themselves and their families. The ultimate goal is to help the women secure a well-paying tech job.
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by AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone |
Oct 27, 2021
The era of shortages and delays has created an even greater demand for mobility innovation.
sponsored by AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 27, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patents out of 250 metros. Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: American Airlines' cargo management system, AT&T's document analysis using machine learning and neural network, Baylor University's carpal bone fusion device and metho, Futurewei Technologies' operating states for D2D discover, IBM's augmented reality tagging of non-smart item, Mentalix's robotic document feede, and Textron Innovations' mobile autonomous hydrogen refueling station.
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Mark Cuban, co-founder of the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company. [Photo: MCCPDC]
Mark Cuban, Drug Czar: Mavs Owner Is Launching an Online Pharmacy to Help Solve Skyrocketing Prescription Costs
by David Seeley | Oct 26, 2021
The Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company is building an $11M, 22,000SF drug manufacturing plant in Dallas' Deep Ellum, aiming to "disrupt and disable big pharma." The startup plans to launch an online pharmacy selling 100 of the most commonly prescribed generic prescription drugs at a 15 percent markup plus a $3 dispensing fee.
"Our only goal is to push down the pricing of drugs for every American," the company pledges.
"Our only goal is to push down the pricing of drugs for every American," the company pledges.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 26, 2021
The hubs will create more than 500 data and digital jobs over the next three years in each of the two cities. It's the beginning of a network of collaboration to accelerate the way critical digital capabilities—AI, machine learning, and more—are developed and deployed.
The goal is innovation impact for how Pepsico's products are made, moved, sold, and delivered.
The goal is innovation impact for how Pepsico's products are made, moved, sold, and delivered.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Oct 26, 2021
Now in its third year, the program from Dallas Innovates and D CEO honors 78 disruptors and trailblazers driving a new vision for innovation in North Texas.
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by David Seeley |
Oct 26, 2021
Tech Titans has released its list of the 22 fastest-growing tech companies in North Texas in 2021, based on three-year revenue growth. The top rankings and growth percentages will be announced at the Tech Titans Awards Gala on January 19, 2022.
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