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Dallas-based Hedera Hashgraph rasies $100 million to further develop public distributed dedger Network and Dapp Ecosystem.

Ex-Acting Comptroller of the Currency Joins HBAR Board to Help Accelerate Growth of Hedera Network

by | Mar 3, 2023

Fintech and global policy veteran Brian Brooks has joined the board of the HBAR Foundation, an organization that helps drive the adoption of the Hedera network.

The Hedera network is a community-driven decentralized public network founded by Dallas-based Leemon Baird and Mance Harmon. Hedera, which announced it was open-sourcing its code early last year, uses a unique consensus mechanism called Hashgraph for high throughput and low latency with strong security....

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Plano Guest Payment Startup OneDine Launches OneDine Checkout
by | Mar 3, 2023
Plano-based OneDine—a leading SaaS platform that provides on-demand guest ordering and payment for the restaurant and hotel industry—has launched a new innovation it calls OneDine Checkout. The solution "digitizes and streamlines the full guest checkout process" using handheld tablets and QR codes, OneDine says. "OneDine Checkout expedites the end-of-dining process to improve the guest experience, while greatly enhancing the insights brands have into their guests," founder and CEO Rom Krupp says.
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Blackboxstocks Partners with Boosted.ai to Bring Cutting-Edge Tech to Retail Investors
by | Mar 3, 2023
Blackbox said it will leverage the advanced machine learning algorithms from Boosted.ai in conjunction with the predictive analytics of the Blackbox platform. “Integrating the cutting-edge technology of Boosted.ai into the Blackbox platform is a significant step forward in our ongoing mission to provide our users with the best trading information possible," said Brandon Smith, CTO of Blackboxstocks.
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The Last Word: PS’ Amina Porter on $5K a Year Chauffeur-to-Plane Terminal Coming to DFW Airport
by | Mar 3, 2023
PS—formerly known as Private Suite—plans to operate a private 12,200-square-foot terminal at DFW Airport served by a fleet of luxury, chauffeur-driven BMWs. Deep-pocketed travelers who pay close to $5,000 a year for an all-access membership (plus more high-dollar extras) will avoid public terminals and go straight to PS DFW. There, a swanky "salon" and private suites will await them, along with cocktails and bites.
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ALTEN Group Acquires Software Quality Engineering Services Firm QA Consultants

by | Mar 2, 2023

ALTEN Group has acquired QA Consultants, an award-winning independent software quality engineering services company with an office in Dallas.

“We set out almost 30 years ago to create the world’s best quality engineering services firm and we have emerged as the North American leader in identifying risk for small and large enterprises....

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NBA Selects Dallas’ nVenue for Fan-Tech Boosting NBA Launchpad Initiative
by | Mar 2, 2023
nVenue's “micro-betting” next-play predictions have aired on NBC Sports as well as Apple TV+ MLB broadcasts, and it kicked off its NFL betting product in October. Now the startup is taking the court with the NBA to develop a "micro-betting curation engine that leverages NBA assets to create unique, contextual in-game micro-betting markets, props, and parlays."
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Allen-Based SaaS Tech Startup ScaleWith Appoints New President
by | Mar 2, 2023

ScaleWith Inc., an Allen-based SaaS technology company, announced it has appointed Edward L. Dandridge as president, effective immediately.

The startup said its tech transforms social impact from a cost center into a revenue generator by embedding social impact funding into B2B and B2G transactions.

“Ed’s accomplished background in law, deep expertise in corporate affairs, extensive management experience leading global organizations, and demonstrated track record of converting vision into business results ideally qualifies him to serve as our president as we position ScaleWith for significant growth,” ScaleWith founder and CEO Paul Polizzotto said in a statement....

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Lantern Pharma Adds VP of Clinical Development, Additional Team Members
by | Mar 2, 2023

Dallas-based Lantern Pharma Inc. has expanded its clinical development team with the addition of Dr. Reggie Ewesuedo as vice president of clinical development, and several additional team members....

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Dallas Fintech Zirtue Expands Its Platform to Include Existing Loans

by | Mar 2, 2023
The startup aimed at formalizing lending among family and friends adds a feature to ensure “paper-napkin IOUs” are less likely to damage relationships. “There are a lot of lenders out there that have multiple people that they’ve loaned money to,” says CEO and co-founder Dennis Cail. “And they’re like, ‘Look, if I have a chance of getting one of those loans paid back, it’s worth it.’"
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Enterprise Browser Unicorn Island Adds VP of Worldwide Channel Sales
by | Mar 1, 2023

Dallas-based enterprise browser unicorn Island has added Keith Weatherford to its executive team as vice president of worldwide channel sales.

Island emerged from stealth in February 2022....

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Industry Veteran Joins Gearlinx as CEO, Executive Director
by | Mar 1, 2023

Prosper-based SaaS cloud edge compute innovator Gearlinx announced technology industry veteran Matt Ramsay will join the company as CEO and executive director to accelerate the company’s maturity and launch its products....

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Onyx CenterSource Taps Industry Veteran as VP, Head of Global Sales
by | Mar 1, 2023

Onyx CenterSource, the Dallas-based global provider of B2B payments and business intelligence to the hospitality industry, has appointed Daniele di Bella as vice president and head of global sales, responsible for accelerating revenue, developing new sectors, and contributing to marketing and business strategies....

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Securonix Taps Industry Veteran as New Chief Growth Officer

by | Mar 1, 2023

Sanjay Singh has been appointed chief growth officer of Adddison-based Securonix Inc., a leader in Next-Gen Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), User and entity behavior analytics, and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR).

“We are excited to welcome Sanjay to Securonix,” CEO Nayaki Nayyar said in a statement. “His proven track record of scaling global go-to-market organizations, enhancing customer and partner experiences, and delivering demonstrable results uniquely positions him to help drive the next phase of growth at Securonix....

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Dallas Fort Worth company's ranked for revenue growth on Fortune Magazine's list.
53 North Texas Companies Make Inc.’s Fastest-Growing in Southwest List
by | Feb 28, 2023
Dallas-Fort Worth companies snagged nearly 33% of the 166 rankings on the Southwest list. "This year's Inc. 5000 Regional winners represent one of the most exceptional and exciting lists of America's off-the-charts growth companies," said Inc. Editor-in-Chief Scott Omelianuk. "They're disrupters and job creators, and all delivered an outsize impact on the economy."
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Dallas’ WashMetrix Launches to Help $15B Car Wash Industry Keep Data on Track
by | Feb 28, 2023
Officially launching today, WashMetrix says its software helps car washes make quick, informed decisions during a period of continued growth and consolidation in the industry. “Car wash companies are looking for ways they can make all of their different systems work together to give them a more comprehensive picture of the business," said Co-Founder and CEO Rex Womble.
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Founder of Uncle Nearest Whiskey Brand to Headline Impact Ventures’ First Inclusive Capital Summit
by | Feb 27, 2023
Fawn Weaver, a bestselling author, investor, entrepreneur, and the first Black woman to be founder and CEO of a major spirits brand, will headline the May 3-5 event. “The Inclusive Capital Summit will bring solution-based conversations to the forefront, equipping our community and business leaders with the knowledge, network and platform to carry their work forward," says Impact Ventures' Benjamin J. Vann.
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