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Leslie Barker

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  • Dallas-Based Pathway Homes Commits $750M to Rent-to-Own VentureFeb 3
  • Urban Teachers and American Landmark Partner to Give Teachers Affordable Dallas Apartment RatesJan 25
  • Oprah’s Foundation Gives $1M to Teach For America for Students’ and Teachers’ Social‑Emotional NeedsJan 19
  • Texas Women’s Foundation Names Seven Honorees for Its Leadership Forum and Awards CelebrationJan 18
  • Dallas Startup Week Slated for August with 5 days, 100+ Events, and 200+ SpeakersJan 13
  • Grapevine’s Car Capital Secures $150M Credit Facility and $6M+ Equity InvestmentJan 11
  • Plano-Based MediLynx Rolls Out PocketECG That Intelligently Monitors the Heart—RemotelyJan 11
  • The Dallas Foundation Names Four New High-Impact Members to Board of GovernorsJan 10
  • Dallas-Based Fintech CollateralEdge Adds New VP of Commercial Strategy to Leadership Team in Third Senior HireJan 6
  • Dallas-Based Alto is Going 100% Electric as It Expands to Washington D.C. and Silicon ValleyJan 4
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Calendar: Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth

North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. 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....

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Management Consulting Firm Embark Names New Chief Revenue Officer

Dallas management and financial consulting firm Embark has named Laura Neal as its chief revenue officer. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in revenue growth and sales, Neal comes with a track record of establishing high-performing teams and guiding sustained growth across professional services and advisory organizations, Embark said....

Gigapower Names Veteran Telecom Exec as Chief Strategy Officer

Dallas-based fiber internet provider Gigapower has named Dave Dobbin as its chief strategy officer and a member of the company’s leadership team.

In this role, Dobbin will lead development of the company’s long-term strategy, growth initiatives, market expansion priorities, and enterprise-wide change management programs....

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Calendar: Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth

North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. 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....

Why Working With A Product Mindset Will Save the Future of E-commerce

A few years ago, the digital leadership team of a globally recognized motorcycle brand reached out to us after completing a major digital refresh. They had followed every recommended best practice....

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Management Consulting Firm Embark Names New Chief Revenue Officer

Dallas management and financial consulting firm Embark has named Laura Neal as its chief revenue officer. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in revenue growth and sales, Neal comes with a track record of establishing high-performing teams and guiding sustained growth across professional services and advisory organizations, Embark said....

Gigapower Names Veteran Telecom Exec as Chief Strategy Officer

Dallas-based fiber internet provider Gigapower has named Dave Dobbin as its chief strategy officer and a member of the company’s leadership team.

In this role, Dobbin will lead development of the company’s long-term strategy, growth initiatives, market expansion priorities, and enterprise-wide change management programs....

Five Iron Golf Indoor Entertainment Venue Coming to Forth Worth’s Near Southside

Five Iron Golf, a leader in indoor golf and social entertainment, will open its new 10,000-square-foot Fort Worth location this spring at 824 W. Daggett Avenue in the Near Southside district—just in time for the Masters....

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