Impact

Good Returns: Shifting the Paradigm on Giving

by | Jan 31, 2019
Salah Boukadoum’s GIVS program allows for a portion of an investor's managed assets to be used as collateral for Good Returns cycles. That way, giving to a social cause can be mutually beneficial and done without any risk.
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Ripple Effects: Four North Texas Innovators That ‘Think Locally, Act Globally’
by | Jan 31, 2019
That adage is a fundamental business strategy for these North Texas corporates, nonprofits, educators, and individuals out to make a difference.
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Ripple Effect: Big Ideas Become a Reality in North Texas
by | Jan 31, 2019
Meet the ten companies that have formed partnerships, invented new deployments in emerging technology, or reimagined retail to make an impact here and beyond.
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Dallas on short list as US debut city for Whim
Dallas on Short List for U.S. Debut of All-in-One Mobility App Whim
by | Jan 30, 2019
The startup offers a range of subscription options giving users unlimited access to ride-hailing services, bike and car rentals, and public transportation.
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Don Morphy Becomes First Dallas Menswear Label to Win Rising Star Award

by | Jan 29, 2019
Don Morphy founder Daniel Mofor was recognized as this year's Rising Star in menswear at the 22nd Annual Fashion Group International awards. Tommy Hilfiger was among the global fashion icons at the presentation in New York City.
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ICYMI: North Texas Breaks Out, Female Entrepreneurs Make Waves, TCU Teen Becomes Youngest MythBuster
by | Jan 26, 2019
From companies making Dallas-Fort Worth an emerging tech hub (Infosys, UTSW, AT&T) to accolades (Southwest Airlines, ExxonMobil, Jacobs, and more) to our weekly top 10 (NaturalShrimp), here's your briefing on ideas and innovation in North Texas.
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Project Runway: New Innovation Officer Tackles Travel Roadblocks at Dallas Fort Worth Airport
by | Jan 25, 2019
Biometric scanning, virtual reality, and augmented reality are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to improving the airport experience, says Dallas Fort Worth Airport's Chief Innovation Officer.
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ClubCorp Launches Luxe Traveling Wedding Showcase, Win-a-Wedding Contest Coming to Dallas
by | Jan 24, 2019
Brides and grooms to-be are invited to tour 10 ClubCorp country clubs across North Texas, meet industry experts, and compete for a $10,000 wedding package in a first-of-its-kind showcase.
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ICYMI: North Texas Tech at ‘Retail’s Big Show’; iLab Founder leaves Neiman Marcus; DFW Named 2019 Global Airport

by | Jan 19, 2019
From retail innovations at NRF 2019 (Kibo, Logile, Theatro, Oki Data and more) to accolades (Symphony RetailAI, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to our weekly top 10 (female‑focused coworking concept), here's your briefing on ideas and innovation in North Texas.
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Follow the Money: Fossil Sells Smartwatch Tech to Google, Lantern Pharma Raises $535K, Alto Gets $14.5M
You’ll also find news about Frisco Music City, Quest Events, Keurig Dr Pepper, TXV Partners, GreyCampus, VSE Aviation, and more in this roundup of funding, merger, and acquisition activity with ties to North Texas.
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Industry-Leading Trendspotters to Highlight Innovative Products at Dallas Market Center
Training the Workforce: Accessible Education Keeps Dallas on the Cutting Edge of Innovation
by | Jan 15, 2019
To overcome tech's employment gap, a number of organizations in Dallas are providing free or affordable career training to children, women, and minorities.
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Dallas Housing Authority Taps Private Developers In Affordable Housing Effort

by | Jan 14, 2019
A public-private partnership aims to redevelop 650 housing units in an effort to increase affordable housing availability, starting in Oak Cliff.
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At CES 2019, Toyota announced it was developing its Guardian autonomous vehicle safety system that could anticipate a pending incident and employ a corrective response in coordination with the driver. [Photo: Toyota Newsroom]
ICYMI: AT&T’s 5G, Toyota’s Autonomous Safety System, and the Bell Nexus Air Taxi Make Waves at CES 2019
by | Jan 12, 2019
Other North Texas standouts at CES include 900lbs, Syndiant, and Voltea. You'll also find AI-enabled decision platforms (Symphony RetailAI), grants for STEAM (Sam's Club gives DISD $252K), and the top 10 (female‑focused coworking concept) in this week's briefing on ideas and innovation in North Texas.
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Follow the Money: YourCause Exits in $157M Deal; Viziv Technologies Raises $1.37M; Floafers Gets $200K
by | Jan 10, 2019
You’ll also find news about Envy Gaming, Pieces Technologies, Baicells, KonaTel, VaaS International Holdings, Munck Wilson Mandala, and more in this roundup of funding, merger, and acquisition activity with ties to North Texas.
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