Impact

Chad Houser

BBVA Expands Social Impact Accelerator Program to 7 States

by | Apr 16, 2018
BBVA will select 35 social entrepreneurs to participate in this year's five-month program, which includes professional training, networking, and opportunities to win cash awards.
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OneUp
Social Entrepreneurs Focused on Education Land $100K in United Way’s OneUp the Pitch
by | Apr 13, 2018
ScholarShot and Education Opens Doors came away with the top awards in the second annual Shark Tank-style event from the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas' GroundFloor accelerator program.
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On Tap: Changing Perspectives Block Party, EarthxFilm & Emerging Tech Summit
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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Dallas Festival of Ideas

Festival of Ideas: How Dallas Can Become a More ‘Connected City’

by | Apr 9, 2018
Discussions during the fourth annual event explored how to become more connected in the areas of education, health, physical layout, and inclusiveness.
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Randy Pitchford
Dallas Startup Week 2018: Day 5 Roundup
Friday morning's Startup Week activities led off with a women's networking breakfast and a Creative Mornings event. Then, sessions have covered equity in real estate, corporate innovation, fundraising, and the future of philanthropy.
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cooperate innovation
How Large Corporations, Nonprofits Face Challenges of New Technologies
by | Apr 6, 2018
Representatives from American Airlines, Pizza Hut, Hypergiant, and the United Way to Metropolitan Dallas talk about how digital innovation affects their organizations.
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David Matthews and Gina Puente
Dallas Startup Week 2018: Day 4 Roundup
Thursday led off with a session delving into blockchain's use in health care and events giving tips in SEO, influencer marketing, and legal issues. RevTech also hosted its signature Tech Trends in Retail event.
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Dallas Startup Week

Dallas Startup Week 2018: Day 3 Roundup

Wednesday's panels have tackled disruptive technologies such as blockchain, the corporate-startup relationship, and more.
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life sciences
Dallas Startup Week 2018: Day 2 Roundup
Tuesday's conversations have covered everything from social entrepreneurship's role in nonprofits and inclusive leadership to tips on business growth paths and smart cities tech. 
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Dallas Startup Week
Dallas Startup Week 2018: Day 1 Roundup
The free, five-day celebration of all things startup is officially underway.
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Homeless

Homeless Kids, City Park, STEM Education Benefit from Philanthropy

by | Mar 28, 2018
North Texas educational institutions and nonprofits receive financial backing for their programs from foundations and businesses.
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Honor Courage Commitment, Linux Academy Partner for Veteran IT Training
by | Mar 27, 2018
The Farmers Branch nonprofit recently aligned with Keller-based Linux Academy to give veterans an opportunity to enhance their skills and earn certifications in cloud technology and other IT programs.
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On Tap: Elevator Pitch, Engineering Entrepreneurship Lecture & Dinner Dialogues
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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Cause Studio
Defying the Odds: Cause Studio Gives Nonprofit Professionals, Organizations Tools to Succeed
by | Mar 19, 2018
Since 2015, Cause Studio has offered an incubator for early-stage nonprofits. In its newest program, it plans to create a workforce pipeline for nonprofit professionals.
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