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finalists for the Innovates McKinney startup competition

1st McKinney Startup Competition to Name Winners Tuesday

by | Jun 24, 2016
McKinney's first startup competition is aimed at spurring future business.
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Calvin Carter
Bottle Rocket’s Calvin Carter on Embracing Innovation
by | Jun 20, 2016
Calvin Carter runs the Addison-based studio, which employs 215-plus people building custom apps for the likes of Starwood Hotels, Coca-Cola and Mary Kay.
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Blackburn
IDEA Works FW’s Hayden Blackburn: Innovation is Everywhere
by | Jun 13, 2016
Jayden Blackburn of IDEA Works FW talks about the great potential for entrepreneurial activity in North Texas.
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job search
Want a Retail, Restaurant, or Hourly Service Industry Job? Check Out Workpop
by | Jun 9, 2016
WorkPop enters DFW as a tool for job seekers and job providers in the retail and restaurant sectors.
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Ben Lamm

Dallas Entrepreneur Ben Lamm Focuses On Winning

by | Jun 8, 2016
The co-founder of Conversable talks about his new venture, and his focus on winning has led to success as an entrepreneur.
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Ben Lamm and Andrew Busey founded Conversable in 2016. [Photo: Conversable]
Conversable’s Bots Put Wingstop’s Wings One Message Away
by | Jun 7, 2016
The company's software can detect specific phrases through Facebook Messenger or Twitter.
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Tech Titans’ Reverse Pitch Helps Innovators Move Forward
by | Jun 3, 2016
Innovators and entrepreneurs spent Thursday afternoon hearing pitches from major corporations about what areas in which they are looking for new ideas, products and partnerships.
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storefront
Startup Makes Storefront Display Changes in Real Time
by | Jun 3, 2016
Glass-Media tries to bridge the gap between the digital and physical space with its displays.
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Tech Wildcatters’ First ‘Gauntlet’ Group Reaches Pitch Day Milestone

by | May 27, 2016
Startups that had reached level three of the new five-tier data-driven system presented during pitch day.
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podcasts
reVolver Podcasts Targets Hispanic Audience
by | May 26, 2016
Former major league baseball player and Univision executive heads company.
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pitch
Socrates Health Solutions Wins Pitch Competition in Dallas
by | May 25, 2016
Socrates Health Solutions snagged the grand prize at the inaugural Innovation Pitch Competition Wednesday at this year's Healthcare Dealmakers Conference.
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Healthcare
Healthcare Dealmakers Conference 2016
by | May 25, 2016
Dallas Innovates is giving you a look at what goes on behind the scenes, during the speaker and panel sessions, and at the Health Innovation Pitch Competition.
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Tech Wildcatters

Initial Batch From Tech Wildcatters’ ‘Gauntlet’ To Make Pitches Thursday

by | May 20, 2016
On Thursday, the first batch of startups who began working through "The Gauntlet," will make pitches at the House of Blues.
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crowdfunding
3 Things We’re Reading: New Equity Crowdfunding Rules Allow More People to Invest
by | May 17, 2016
Every day, Dallas Innovates staffers scan websites looking for the most interesting stories about innovation and creativity.
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garrett
Cowboys Coach’s Wife, Brill Garrett, Joins Board of Terra
by | May 17, 2016
Brill Garrett also will take on an advisory role with the real estate management app creator.
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Slimgeneration Dallas
SlimGENEration: Helping Folks Reach Weight Goals is in Their DNA
by | May 11, 2016
Its philosophy is built on the idea that each person's unique genetic map is the key to reducing inflammation, creating balance, and therefore, creating wellness and weight loss naturally.
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