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Spectral AI has named Peter M. Carlson as CEO. [Photo: LInkedIn]

Spectral AI Names Former Top MiMedx Financial Exec as CFO

by Lance Murray | Dec 27, 2023

Seasoned financial executive Peter M. Carlson has been hired as chief financial officer of Dallas-based Spectral AI Inc., an artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on medical diagnostics for faster and more accurate treatment decisions in wound care.

Carlson will succeed Nils Windler, who will remain with Spectral AI to work closely with Carlson, support an orderly transition of responsibilities, and provide financial accounting support to the company....

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FedEx’s Ken Spangler on AI: ‘We’re Only in the Beginning of What’s Possible’

by Glenn Hunter | Dec 21, 2023

In a new podcast hosted by Dave Copps of Dallas-based Worlds, the FedEx executive vice president talks change management, AI’s role in infrastructure, and the importance of a people-first culture.

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The Last Word: Rob Upchurch on His Favorite ‘Innovate Fort Worth’ Podcast Guest of 2023

by David Seeley | Dec 21, 2023

Cameron Cushman, Assistant VP of Innovation Ecosystems at HSC Fort Worth, is host of the "Innovate Fort Worth" podcast, Powered by UNT Health Science Center, the podcast shares the stories of the city’s leading innovators, entrepreneurs and investors—and highlights the resources available to bring ideas to market.

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How Plug and Play Aims To Spearhead Innovation in North Texas, One Startup and Sector at a Time

by Quincy Preston and David Seeley | Dec 21, 2023

Sherif Saadawi, VP of partnerships at Plug and Play, calls his platform "the most active VC in the world by volume of deals"—and that's just one of three pillars it's bringing to Frisco and McKinney, along with corporate-startup matchmaking and sector-focused accelerators. "In almost every metric that we look for that makes a good ecosystem, DFW really ticks all the boxes," he tells Dallas Innovates.

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Overair's Butterfly eVTOL [Photo: Overair]

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

by Lance Murray | 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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Dallas’ MPK Equity Partners Invests in Minneapolis-Based NewlyNamed

by Lance Murray | Dec 19, 2023

When you get married, divorced, or simply want to change what you sign on the dotted line, NewlyNamed can streamline your name-change process. MPK's investment in the startup is its eighth in a founder-owned business since the firm's 2015 founding.

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Startup Grind Fort Worth Will Launch on Jan. 9 with Vari CEO as Its First Speaker

by Lance Murray | 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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National Cricket League is launching out of Dallas. [Photo: NCL]

Dallas-Based National Cricket League To Launch Locally with ‘Coachella Meets Cricket’ Event in South Dallas

by David Seeley | 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 Lance Murray | 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 Lance Murray | 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 Lance Murray | 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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Left to right: CounterFind co-founders Jamie Gerson, Rachel Aronson, and Darren Woodson [Photos: CounterFind]

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

by David Seeley | 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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