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Female Funders: Arlan Hamilton On Investing in North Texas and Founders of Color

by | Jan 12, 2021
“Dallas will always be home,” says the LA-based venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton. Her VC firm, Backstage Capital has now raised more than $7 million and invested in more than 130 startup companies led by underestimated founders.
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Meet 12 Women Shaking Up the Future of Startup Investment Funding in Dallas-Fort Worth
by | Jan 12, 2021
A constellation of North Texas female funders has emerged. They're bringing new perspectives and new deals to the table.
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Dallas Regional Chamber Launches Family-Friendly Workplace Initiative
by | Jan 12, 2021
Local businesses that achieve the Best Place for Working Parents designation in the DRC's online self assessment will be recognized at the second annual State of Early Education on Feb. 23. 
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Dallas’ First Test Bed for Smart‑City Transit Tech Receives Funding Through $4M Federal Grant
by | Jan 12, 2021
Dallas' S.M. Wright Highway is being rebuilt into a pedestrian-friendly boulevard, complete with advanced smart-traffic capabilities. The U.S. Department of Transportation grant was key in getting the tech added to the highway.
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Drive for Improved Healthcare Tech is a Silver Lining of the Pandemic, says McKesson CTO

by | Jan 10, 2021
McKesson, based in Irving, has played a key role during the COVID-19 crisis, first by providing PPE and now helping distribute vaccines.
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DI People: TechFW, Tricolor, Munck Wilson Mandala Make Moves
by | Jan 8, 2021
In this week's roundup of hires and promotions in North Texas, you'll also find news from SpotSee, Axxess, and Taysha Gene Therapies.
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Dallas Innovates 2021: The Resilience Issue
The collective strength of the innovation ecosystem and intellectual capital in Dallas-Fort Worth is a force to be reckoned with.
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Relocation: Lion Real Estate Group Moves HQ From LA to Dallas
by | Jan 7, 2021
Lion's co-founders said that Dallas aligns with the firm's strategy to acquire desirable multifamily assets outside of the urban core, in high-growth cities across the Sunbelt and Southeast.
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A Baker’s Dozen: Dallas Innovates’ Most Popular Stories of 2020

by | Jan 1, 2021
Let's take a look back on the stories that have grabbed our readers' attention the most this year.
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Dallas Invents: 85 Patents Granted for Week of Dec. 15
by | Dec 30, 2020
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 14 for patents out of 250 metros.
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Empathic School Design Is Creating Healthier, More Resilient Communities
by | Dec 29, 2020
By designing schools that challenge the status quo, HKS is creating a safer, truly inclusive environment for the benefit of learning for all, says Leonardo González Sangri, the firm's director of education.
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The Future of Office for Financial Services: Continuing COVID Impact—and a Need To Take a Breath
by | Dec 28, 2020
Sensitive transactions make offices a must for financial services firms, but the amount and design of spaces will be impacted for the foreseeable future.
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COMSovereign’s Drone Aviation Unit Delivers the First Drone-Deployed LTE Network

by | Dec 22, 2020
Dallas-based COMSovereign Holding Corp., which aims to provide a 'Made in America path to 5G,' has made a new tethered drone-based aerial platform commercially available. This means the solution can quickly deploy to respond to emergencies and natural disasters, temporarily increase wireless coverage at special events, or provide connectivity in places without any infrastructure.
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Deloitte’s 2021 Tech Trends Report Shows Enterprises Are Accelerating Digital Transformation
by | Dec 22, 2020
In a year of uncertainty, enterprises have made their operations more agile and productive. Deloitte dives into the nine technology trends that will likely continue to transform business in the next 18-24 months—and shows how tech is enabling fundamental business processes like never before.
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Pitchbook Forecasts 8 Venture Capital Trends for 2021
by | Dec 21, 2020
The news is mixed as we head into 2021, and COVID-19 is the key variable, says Pitchbook. Still, the capital market data provider believes the outlook is more clear for the VC industry than many other areas.

Pitchbook also shares a scorecard on its pre-pandemic predictions from 2020.
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Allen-Based The Life Coach School Names a New CEO Following Founder Brooke Castillo’s Long Search
by | Dec 21, 2020
Certified Coach and Attorney Erika Royal has been chosen by The Life Coach Founder and former CEO Brooke Castillo to take the helm at the fast-growing life coach training organization.
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