Startup

Overair, a DFW Airport and Arlington Partner, Builds Its First Full-Scale ‘Butterfly’ eVTOL

by | Dec 20, 2023
Featuring four oversized rotors—over twice the size of those used by other eVTOL manufacturers—a spacious cabin, high payload, and "the quietest, most efficient operation" in its class, Overair’s Butterfly is designed for passenger, medical, cargo, and military applications
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Startup Grind Fort Worth Will Launch on Jan. 9 with Vari CEO as Its First Speaker
by | Dec 19, 2023
Startup Grind calls itself "the world's largest startup community," with 600 chapters from Beijing to London to New York. Now a new chapter is set to launch in Fort Worth with a kickoff event on January 9—joining existing chapters in Dallas and Frisco.
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Dallas-Based National Cricket League To Launch Locally with ‘Coachella Meets Cricket’ Event in South Dallas

by | Dec 18, 2023
On the heels of Major League Cricket's inaugural season in Grand Prairie last summer, the Dallas-based National Cricket League has launched to bring its own fast-paced version of the sport to the U.S. Coming next May: a 9-day inaugural South Dallas tournament featuring play by the Dallas Wolves and 30-plus performances by Bollywood celebrities from around the world.
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Richardson’s NuZee Appoints New President/Chief Operating Officer
by | Dec 14, 2023
Randell Weaver will be responsible for all U.S. operations. He joined the company in August as chief financial officer and will also continue to serve in that role, the coffee co-packing and tech company said.
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Inbenta Appoints Tech Industry Veteran as Chief Technology Officer
by | Dec 14, 2023

Dallas-based conversational AI platform Inbenta has appointed Merlin Bise as chief technology officer, effective Jan. 1, the company announced.

Inbenta’s platform is designed to optimize customer experience....

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Irving Law Enforcement Tech Company RollKall Appoints New CEO
by | Dec 14, 2023

Irving-based RollKall, marking its 10th anniversary this year, announced the appointment of Brad Duea as its new chief executive officer.

A leading provider of innovative law enforcement technology solutions, RollKall said Duea’s appointment is a significant milestone for the company that works to improve law enforcement’s on-duty and off-duty community support....

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Dallas-Based CounterFind Inks Deal to Safeguard MLB Players’ Rights and IP

by | Dec 12, 2023
Faced by marketplaces "infiltrated by counterfeit products" featuring Major League Baseball players, MLB Players, Inc., has signed an agreement with Dallas-based CounterFind to combat the infringements. The company's proprietary tech "comprehensively scans major online global marketplaces and retail sites" to track down the counterfeits.
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Continuing the Most Ambitious Giving Year: Texas Capital Foundation Announces Second Round of Grant Awards
by | Dec 12, 2023
The newly established Texas Capital Foundation is following the first round of grant awards by opening again for new submissions this November.
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Angel Network Keiretsu Forum To Hold Meeting in Plano for Accredited Investors Dec. 13
by | Dec 11, 2023
Global angel investor network Keiretsu Forum said the meeting will be at the law offices of FBFK in Plano, marking "a significant milestone" in the network's mission to connect entrepreneurs and investors to build strong companies.
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McKinney-Based Petzey Partners with Meowtel for Catsitting, Cat Telehealth Bundle
by | Dec 11, 2023
The holidays are upon us, and many North Texans will soon hit the road and the skies for Yuletide trips. Which leads to that all-important question: "What do we do with kitty?"
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Telecom Network Solutions Provider Tempest Appoints New CEO

by | Dec 8, 2023
Coppell-based Tempest, a portfolio company of Pfingsten Partners and a leading player in the telecom industry, said Joe Hart will work to position the company for continued success and growth.
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Amenities Health Taps Industry Expert to Drive Growth of ‘Digital Front Door’ Platform
by | Dec 8, 2023
The hiring of Scott Heatherly as Amenities' first VP of sales follows the September closing of the company's Series A financing round, when it secured $6.25 million for a total raise of $10 million to date.
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Nanoscope Therapeutics Names Finance and Biotech Leader as Board Chairman
by | Dec 8, 2023
Splendorio's more than 30 years of experience have been marked by extensive executive leadership in the ophthalmic industry, and he will support Nanoscope in reaching its strategic vision, the company said.
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PlayersTV, Prisoner Wine Uncork New Series ‘Vino Talk,’ Hosted by Star Athletes
by | Dec 8, 2023
Dallas-based PlayersTV is the first athlete-owned TV network focused on athlete lifestyle and culture content. Its newest series bridges "the worlds of sports, entertainment and wine in a friendly and enjoyable way, celebrating the unity that these passions can bring," says NBA Champion Deandre Jordan, one of the hosts.
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