More than 15,000 women of color gathered (virtually) for the Black Girl Magic Digital Summit last weekend, according to the organizers of the two-day summit hosted by Boss Women Media.
The event came during a time when we all needed it the most, says founder & CEO Marty McDonald. The event, which brought women together to “empower, uplift, and inspire each other,” culminated with a virtual pitch competition sponsored by Capital One. Winners were announced by McDonald and Capital One’s Shavonne Gordon. Elite Kids came in first, winning a $25,000 grand prize for the best pitch. ShearShare also left with $15,000 and Snag My Wedding left with $10,000.
Pitch winner Elite Kids founder Kewanta Brooks says “she understands what it takes to work with a diverse group of students and help them grow.” Brooks delivered a heartfelt “thank you” via video: “You have no idea how many ‘nos’ I’ve gotten,” says the teacher, trainer, and author who began her K-12 education career as a classroom teacher in Houston. “But I just kept going, because I refuse to accept ‘no.’ Because I know my product. I know my target audience, and I know that is something that our community desperately needs.”
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The free, half-day event focuses on the power of positive change and navigating these uncharted times. Capital One's Reimagine Communities Summit features a keynote from Valerie Jarrett, former senior advisor to President Obama, along with insights from a diverse cross-section of innovators, industry disruptors, and content experts.
The summit is an innovation multiplier for capital, collaboration, and commercialization. Plus, you can meet 2021 NTX Rising Stars—and the new companies moving to BioLabs at Pegasus Park. Here's an updated agenda for the annual iC3 Life Science Summit on September 30 and October 1.
The DFW Alliance of Technology and Women held its 19th annual Executive Forum last week, urging attendees to "crack the courage code" and empower women in business. Afterward, DFW*ATW's president, Shanthi Rajaram, spoke with Dallas Innovates about her takeaways from the event—and how being "comfortable with the unknown" helped her start her own entrepreneurship journey.
Women entrepreneurs—especially those in the tech world—have something to keep them warm at home Thursday during tomorrow's winter storm: The DEC Network’s inaugural, all-virtual Women X Tech event, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is designed to help women founders from all tech industries connect, learn, and grow their businesses.
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. So, we scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
Fifteen months after joining SMU, Mary and Richard Templeton Dean Nader Jalili, PhD, ASME Fellow, has hired 14 new faculty members, elevated research innovation; introduced a new approach to the curriculum; and created a new Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing....
D CEO and Dallas Innovates are teaming up once again to present The Innovation Awards, honoring the disruptors and trailblazers who are driving innovation in North Texas.
The sixth annual 2025 event will honor CEOs, entrepreneurs, CIOs, CTOs, and other leaders who are sparking change and making their mark in the region and beyond....
Dallas-based gaming and esports expert Mike Rufail has been hired as CEO of Dallas-based TradeOff Financial Corp., a next-generation “fantasy stock trading” platform that seeks to find, train, and reward the best retail traders in the world....
Arlington-based D.R. Horton Inc.’s board of directors has appointed three new independent directors: Barbara R. Smith, M. Chad Crow, and Elaine D. Crowley.
“We expect to benefit greatly from the new perspectives, industry expertise and leadership skills they each bring from their respective track records of excellence and achievement,” Executive Chairman David V....
Walnut Hill Medical has appointed Chris Jordan as the new president of the Dallas-based provider of market access, DME, and preauthorization solutions.
The company, which rebranded last month from Pacific Therapy Access to Walnut Hill Medical, said Jordan brings a wealth of experience and leadership to Walnut Hill Medical, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing growth....
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. So, we scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
Fifteen months after joining SMU, Mary and Richard Templeton Dean Nader Jalili, PhD, ASME Fellow, has hired 14 new faculty members, elevated research innovation; introduced a new approach to the curriculum; and created a new Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing....
D CEO and Dallas Innovates are teaming up once again to present The Innovation Awards, honoring the disruptors and trailblazers who are driving innovation in North Texas.
The sixth annual 2025 event will honor CEOs, entrepreneurs, CIOs, CTOs, and other leaders who are sparking change and making their mark in the region and beyond....
Dallas-based gaming and esports expert Mike Rufail has been hired as CEO of Dallas-based TradeOff Financial Corp., a next-generation “fantasy stock trading” platform that seeks to find, train, and reward the best retail traders in the world....
Arlington-based D.R. Horton Inc.’s board of directors has appointed three new independent directors: Barbara R. Smith, M. Chad Crow, and Elaine D. Crowley.
“We expect to benefit greatly from the new perspectives, industry expertise and leadership skills they each bring from their respective track records of excellence and achievement,” Executive Chairman David V....
Walnut Hill Medical has appointed Chris Jordan as the new president of the Dallas-based provider of market access, DME, and preauthorization solutions.
The company, which rebranded last month from Pacific Therapy Access to Walnut Hill Medical, said Jordan brings a wealth of experience and leadership to Walnut Hill Medical, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing growth....