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Global Accelerator MassChallenge Teams Up With Dallas-Based Lyda Hill Philanthropies to Boost Innovation, Health Tech

by | Jul 23, 2023

MassChallenge, a nonprofit connector of startups, founders, entrepreneurs, corporations, and communities, kicked off a partnership with Lyda Hill Philanthropies at the MC | Innovate 2023 Conference July 11-13 at Pegasus Park in Dallas.

The MassChallenge event launched a strong North Texas presence with Pegasus Park serving as home for the Health Tech Track within the nonprofit’s U.S....

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Green Light Auto Auctions: Pioneering Remote Car Sales in the Digital Age
by | Jun 1, 2023

As technology reshapes the contours of commerce, Green Light Auto Auctions is carving out a niche in the car sales market. Co-founded by Marouane Sadoq, a software engineer turned used-car dealer, Virginia-based Green Light is a mobile auction app that’s changing the way people sell their cars.

“I started noticing that companies thriving are the ones that give people the flexibility to do everything remotely,” said Sadoq, referring to the rise of platforms like Zoom, Netflix, and Grubhub during the Covid-19 pandemic....

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‘Driving’ Change: Lisa Bailey, the Education Apostle Behind FeaturesFirst Auto
by | Jun 1, 2023

Lisa Bailey, founder and CEO of FeaturesFirst Auto, is on a mission to modernize driver’s education. While the transportation sector is propelled by advancements in technology and sustainability, she says traditional driver’s training has been “left behind in its archaic ways.”...

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CarKenny: A Security App Revolutionizing Vehicle Safety and Control
by | Jun 1, 2023

In an era where surveillance rings our doorsteps and smartphones double as wallets, why shouldn’t our cars be just as smart and secure? This question led Kennith Burks, founder and CEO of CarKenny, to create a car security app designed specifically for parents and multi-vehicle households....

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Driving the Future of Vehicle History: How AutoTrac Aims to Revolutionize Vehicle Records with Blockchain Tech
by | Jun 1, 2023

Ethan Branca, founder of AutoTrac, is on a mission to revolutionize the way vehicle records are handled. AutoTrac offers an innovative solution to the fragmented, paper-based process currently used to track vehicle history: a digital depository built on secure, decentralized blockchain technology.

Branca’s frustration with the lack of consolidated vehicle information was the catalyst for the creation of West Palm Beach-based AutoTrac....

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Recharged: Out to Revolutionize the Electric Vehicle Market
by | Jun 1, 2023

In a world increasingly focused on sustainability and environmental consciousness, the electric vehicle (EV) industry has emerged as a transformative force. As more consumers turn to EVs as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, one entrepreneur is on a mission to revolutionize the used EV market. Meet Alan Shtraks, the co-founder and CEO of Richmond-based Recharged, an innovative company that aims to simplify EV ownership and accelerate the transition to electric mobility....

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oTo Grip: Innovating the Tire Business for the Digital Age
by | Jun 1, 2023

The tire industry has been around for over a century, but the way tires are ordered and managed hasn’t changed much over the years. oTo Grip aims to change that....

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The Last Word: Parkland Health’s Dr. Elaine Duryea on $18M in Funding to Improve Postpartum Health Outcomes

UT Southwestern researchers have secured $18 million in funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to improve postpartum health outcomes among primarily low-income Black and Hispanic women.
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Dallas International District Pushes Forward
by | Feb 15, 2023

Ten years in the making, the Dallas International District is moving ahead in the area north of LBJ Freeway between the Dallas North Tollway and Preston Road....

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Bogues Group to Kick Off National Bosses and Lunch Boxes Series in Dallas
by | Feb 15, 2023

Bogues Group, a black female-owned communications and events agency, announced the latest installment in its in-person panel and networking event series, Bosses and Lunch Boxes, will take place in Dallas.

The Charlotte, North Carolina-based agency said the event, which provides men and women with a community of like-minded individuals and professional development opportunities, will be from 11:30 a.m....

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Mobile Security Platform Zimperium Adds Industry Vet as Chief Marketing Officer
by | Jan 30, 2023

Sammie Walker has joined Dallas-based mobile security provider Zimperium as chief marketing officer.

Zimperium, the only mobile security platform purpose-built for enterprise environments, said Walker will be responsible for driving growth and awareness of Zimperium’s mobile security platform as it scales to provide organizations worldwide with protection against the increasing volume and severity of mobile threats....

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by | Jan 1, 2023
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The Most Popular Stories on Dallas Innovates This Week

Raytheon Intelligence & Space Launches Paid Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program with the Department of Labor, Collin College
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10 Most-Read Stories on Dallas Innovates This Week
by | Nov 18, 2022

 Raytheon Intelligence & Space Launches Paid Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program with the Department of Labor, Collin College
 How Axxess’ John Olajide Built a Bootstrapped Unicorn in Dallas
 McLaren’s Nicolas Brown on Opening the Supercar Company’s HQ in Coppell
 CBRE Acquires Full Spectrum Group for $110M, Boosting Lab Solutions for Life Sciences Hubs
 Merriman Anderson Architects Hires Director of Strategy, Development
 South Korean EV Charging Company Picks Plano for Its First U.S....

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City of Dallas Proclaims ‘FBI Dallas Hate Crimes Awareness Day,’ Unveils Murals
by | Oct 3, 2022
Extending an FBI national media campaign to fight hate crimes, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson proclaimed October 3 as "FBI Dallas Hate Crimes Awareness Day." Wrap ads on DART buses and trains will help spread the word, and newly painted murals in two Dallas communities aim to help, too. "Through this proclamation, we are acknowledging that hate is real. But so is love," Mayor Johnson said.
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