Startup

Ex-Capital One CIO Joins Naya Ventures as Entrepreneur in Residence

by | May 2, 2018
Naya says Don Goin's background in financial services augments its capabilities in venture capital doing early-stage B2B investments in artificial intelligence, IoT, and blockchain.
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A patent was granted to Joshua RD Technologies Interactive helmet system and method interactive helmet system and method for reducing brain injuries may provide a helmet and at least one inflatable air pouch. The at least one inflatable air pouch may remain in an active position and may pressurize or further inflate in response to an impact with a surface. Over a predetermined time period, the at least one inflatable air pouch may not depressurize and may instantly pressurize or further inflate. The at least one inflatable air pouch may have an air pouch pressure that increases to a higher pressure and may protect users from brain injury at high impact forces.
Dallas Invents: 79 Patents Granted for Week of April 24
Patents granted include Joshua RD Technologies’ interactive helmet system, ShopSavvy’s storage medium for payment of online purchases via a portable computing device, Baylor University’s nutraceutical with an oxygen-enabled composition and USAA’s home area recommender.
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mosaic makers collective
Mosaic Makers Collective Brings Handmade Local Goods to Bishop Arts
by | May 1, 2018
New retail shop in the Bishop Arts District of Dallas seeks to connect creative makers to the community.
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sports
St. Louis Sports Accelerator Launching Program in Frisco
by | Apr 30, 2018
Stadia Ventures has aligned with LaunchPad City to make its move into North Texas. Its first program in Frisco also will debut its new esports-focused track.
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Hispanic

Report: 3 DFW Cities Among the 20 Best for Hispanic Entrepreneurs

by | Apr 27, 2018
WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 23 metrics to create its list.
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On Tap: Texas Marketing Summit, Conscious Capitalism, and Programming the Brain to Health
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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Follow the money on Dallas Innovates in Lance Murray's weekly column.
Follow the Money: TPG Fund Aims for $3B, Swych Raises $2M, Dallas Companies Merge
by | Apr 26, 2018
Investors back North Texas startups and businesses with millions of dollars in funding. Here's a look at funding, mergers, and acquisitions involving companies and nonprofits with North Texas ties.
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Trey Bowles
Trey Bowles to Step Down as Leader of The DEC
by | Apr 26, 2018
The decision to relinquish his day-to-day responsibilities after five years of operation was always part of the plan, The Dallas Entrepreneur Center co-founder Trey Bowles said.
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music

UNT Student Music Entrepreneurs Awarded $19K

by | Apr 25, 2018
A business providing economical professional audio and video recordings for musicians and another teaching novice drum students took home the top prizes in the business plan contest.
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Dallas Invents: 74 Patents Granted for Week of April 17
Patents granted include Apple's desktop consumer electronic device, IBM's cognitive geofencing, Mentalix's robotic document feeder, and McAfee's digital heritage notary.
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Brazen
Brazen Opens Branch for
Female Entrepreneurs in DFW
by | Apr 24, 2018
The organization is aimed at reaching out to female business owners and tapping into the potential of “growth-seeking” women.
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Onera's Sarah Strobhar, Smart Sorting , scott mackey and david matthews
Emerging Technologies Summit: Harnessing AI, Blockchain & IoT for Future Disruption
by | Apr 23, 2018
The two-day event at UTD brought together experts from IBM, the SEC, and tech startups to discuss ways these technologies could change the world.
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Earth Day at EarthX Innovation Expo

Q+A: Meet Local Startups Exhibiting at the EarthX Innovation Expo

by | Apr 19, 2018
From using AI and imaging processing to evaluate fruits and veggies to helping commercial real estate owners manage their solar assets, learn more about the energy technology startups that will be featured at EarthX through Sunday.
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On Tap: Jeff Bezos at SMU, World IP Day & Digital Fabrication Symposium
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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funding
Follow the Money: Intelis Capital Leads WNDYR Funding Round, Voltea Raises $10M
by | Apr 19, 2018
Funding rounds bring millions in capital from investors for North Texas startups. Here's a look at funding, mergers, and acquisitions involving companies and nonprofits with North Texas ties.
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Serendipity Labs Coworking Space to Open at HALL Park in Frisco
by | Apr 19, 2018
In a partnership with Dallas-based HALL Group, Serendipity Labs will launch a coworking space to open in September.
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