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ZAMA Health CEO Brendan Sullivan, a former collegiate track star, launched his mental health platform for athletes in 2021 and joined Techstars' first physical health accelerator cohort in 2022.
Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth Accelerator Gets Its First Exit With ZAMA Health Sale to Volt Athletics
by Quincy Preston | Apr 29, 2024
Recognized for its pioneering mental health and wellbeing solutions tailored for athletes, ZAMA Health has been acquired by Seattle-based Volt, which offers "hyper-personalized" strength training that "dynamically adapts" to individual athletes.
by Lance Murray |
Apr 29, 2024
Backflip's "all-in-one" platform aims to give fix-and-flip investors the technology, data, and financing strategies to successfully flip houses at scale. Led by New York-based FirstMark Capital, the Series A round comes after Backflip said it crossed $10 million in net revenue run rate—"reaching near profitability."
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by Quincy Preston and David Seeley |
Apr 29, 2024
At 157 feet wide and nearly 24 feet tall, the "largest" virtual cinematic LED volume in the state of Texas is just part of what's being built in Fort Worth by Trilogy Studios—a partnership between Trinity Broadcasting Network and Seattle's Optic8.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 26, 2024
The buzzy video game company also reveals new development team Hidden Grove, as Rymer drives the company's growth following last year's news of a Fort Worth expansion supported by $1.5 million in city incentives.
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Dallas-based T.D. Jakes Enterprises launched the national Good Soil Movement in 2023. Dungeon Forward, pictured above, took home $100,000 in 2023 after winning what was described as a "very intense pitch competition." [Image sources: Photo, Good Soil; Color, DI Studio]
T.D. Jakes’ Good Soil Forum To Feature $500K Seed Capital Pitch Competition June 13-15 in Dallas
by Lance Murray | Apr 25, 2024
With the theme of "The Rhythm of Entrepreneurship," this year's event features visionary leaders and industry trailblazers who'll offer insights to attendees to help them navigate the entrepreneurial landscape with confidence and creativity, T.D. Jakes Enterprises said.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 24, 2024
Austin-based Responsum—which developed a generative AI and natural language processing platform to help organizations unlock productivity—has been acquired by Elixirr, a global consulting firm.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Apr 24, 2024
Health Wildcatters' Women in Science and Healthcare (WISH) initiative will receive a $50,000 cash prize from the SBA competition "for its impactful and inclusive approach to nurturing a collaborative national innovation ecosystem to advance small business research and development from ideas to the market."
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by David Seeley |
Apr 24, 2024
One startup mixes hip-hop with learning. Another offers postpartum support to mothers in need. Others focus on STEM education, maternal healthcare, and homelessness solutions. But only one will be named the 2024 Social Innovator of the Year in a competition for $275,000 in total prizes.
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Alto has launched its first EV fleet featuring Kia EV-9 SUVs [Photo: Alto]
Alto Rideshare Launches Its First Fleet of Electric Vehicles in Dallas
by Lance Murray | Apr 23, 2024
As part of its aim to promote "a cleaner, greener rideshare experience," Dallas-based Alto is rolling out 12 fully Alto-branded Kia EV-9’s in the city. The company has also installed EV fast-charging stations at its Dallas depot.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Apr 23, 2024
Fort Worth is the top city in Texas, and three other North Texas cities made the top tier.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 22, 2024
Six fintechs hailing from San Francisco, Denver, Vancouver, and three other cities are taking part in the accelerator, which is presented in collaboration with First Rate Inc., SEI, Republic Capital Group, the city of Arlington, and the Arlington Economic Development Corp.
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by David Seeley |
Apr 22, 2024
Sullivan helms Plano-based PX Technology, which has just been acquired by Maryland-based patient advocacy healthtech company CareMetx. Writing on LinkedIn, he describes himself as a "servant leader with a reputation for integrity, transparency, persistence, and employee loyalty."
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Left to right: Tonie Howard, Lianne Raices, Alice Vaughn and Nate Beran [Photos: RKD Group]
North Texas’ RKD Group Announces Promotions, New VP
by Lance Murray | Apr 19, 2024
"Our culture is built on trust, teamwork and focus—and these individuals have been instrumental in our work to accelerate growth for our nonprofit partners," CEO Chris Pritcher said.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 19, 2024
Ed Wolff has been hired as president and chief revenue officer of Aerwave. Charles Walker will be promoted to chief operations officer and Daniel Jensen will transition to chief strategy officer.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 19, 2024
The DEC Network, a Dallas-based nonprofit that drives innovation and economic impact for entrepreneurs, held the grand opening ceremony April 11 for its renovated headquarters, The DEC Network @ Redbird, with more than 400 community members in attendance....
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by David Seeley |
Apr 19, 2024
Dallas-based Stemuli's Founder and CEO Taylor Shead will now represent North America at the Innovation Factory World Competition in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 30. She also snagged a $200,000 prize package for her startup—a generative gaming platform that redefines continuous learning through immersive experiences and personalized pathways.
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