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DI People: Taysha Gene Therapies, MediaKind, Comerica, and More Make Moves
by Alex Edwards | May 14, 2021
In this weekly roundup of executive moves in North Texas, you'll also find news from Liberty Capital Bank, Krista Software, Tuesday Morning, Trive Capital, Cantey Hanger, UNT, JUNO, NuZee, Jaunt Air Mobility, Korbyt, and ID90 Travel.
by Quincy Preston and Bella Pinera |
May 13, 2021
"As a city, it's time for us to really take seriously building for our future," the mayor says. Dallas has been—and is—the engine that drives the fourth largest metro in the nation "but we have to start acting like it."
The Mayor’s Task Force on Innovation and Entrepreneurship just released a report detailing recommendations for how Dallas can attract, retain, and grow startup companies—including measures to develop and support women and underrepresented entrepreneurs in North Texas.
Here are highlights of Mayor Johnson's press conference and the report.
The Mayor’s Task Force on Innovation and Entrepreneurship just released a report detailing recommendations for how Dallas can attract, retain, and grow startup companies—including measures to develop and support women and underrepresented entrepreneurs in North Texas.
Here are highlights of Mayor Johnson's press conference and the report.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 13, 2021
Hera Biotech—a San Antonio-based startup that's developing the first non-surgical, definitive, tissue-based test capable of both diagnosing and staging endometriosis—took home first prize in this year's Health Innovation Pitch Competition. The other winners were Steadiwear (Canada), Vigilant Software (Dallas), and Reopia Optics (California).
All winners can be considered Dallas Innovators: Each will receive space at Health Wildcatters.
All winners can be considered Dallas Innovators: Each will receive space at Health Wildcatters.
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by Michaela Markels |
May 13, 2021
The company quietly relocated its headquarters from New York to Dallas this year.
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U.S. Patent No. 10,991,251, Parking meter monitoring and payment system, was assigned to Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing North America, Inc.
Dallas Invents: 119 Patents Granted for Week of April 27
by Quincy Preston | May 11, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Bank of America's authentication using blockchains, Dell's validation of data integrity through watermarking, Samsung's compensating for a movement of a sensor attached to a body of a user, SYNERGEN Technology Labs' baby monitor system sound and light delivery based on vitals,Toyota's parking meter monitoring and payment system, and Walmart's product recognition through multi-model image processing.
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by Dave Moore |
May 11, 2021
Nonprofit BUiLT is hosting the event to highlight the success and possibilities of Black tech talent in the region. “There is no talent pipeline problem,” says Peter Beasley, co-founder of the Blacks United in Leading Technology International. “Black tech talent is widely available, especially in North Texas.”
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by Bella Pinera |
May 10, 2021
ZYYAH's mission is to make homeownership radically simple with its digital home management solution. The startup says it's currently valued at $30 million.
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by Quincy Preston |
May 10, 2021
Gore Range Capital, which is relatively new to North Texas, focuses on the "largest organ and the most visible manifestation of who we are": the skin. Led by Ethan Rigel, the firm closed its successful debut fund in 2019 and recently launched a second. In a Q&A, Rigel offers some advice for founders on how to manage risk, start raising capital, leverage partnerships, and enter negotiations.
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Mayor Eric Johnson at the State of Entrepreneurship: ‘I Believe That Dallas Needs To Be a City That Leads’
by Alex Edwards | May 6, 2021
Here's our rundown of each speaker, award, and Q&A from the Dallas Entrepreneur Center's annual State of Entrepreneurship.
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by Alex Edwards |
May 5, 2021
Two North Texas tech firms have combined with global United Virtualities to form Plano-headquartered Argano. CEO Chip Register has big plans that include adding more groups via acquisition.
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by Quincy Preston |
May 4, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 13 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Allied Biosciences’ aqueous antimicrobial coating composition; AT&T’s placement of antennas for 5G)or other next-gen networks;
Brius Technologies’ teeth repositioning systems; Cloud 9 Perception, Lineage Logistics’ profiling pallets and goods in a warehouse; Intuit’s accounting workflow integration; rewardStyle’s targeted marketing based on social media interaction; Rolls-Royce’s aircraft engine cleaning system; and Quaker Oats’ whole grain composition comprising hydrolyzed starch.
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by David Seeley |
Apr 30, 2021
A new multi-year partnership will optimize player performance; Hyperice investors include Patrick Mahomes, J.J. Watt, Russell Westbrook, and more.
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The DEC Network’s State of Entrepreneurship Event Has a Confirmed Speaker Lineup and a New Title Sponsor
by Alex Edwards | Apr 29, 2021
The State of Entrepreneurship will celebrate the people behind North Texas' thriving startup ecosystem on May 5. Title sponsor Dallas Incorporated helps take innovations from idea to market in 30 days. This year, attendees can enter to win $100,00 of startup support. Here's how, along with the just-announced lineup of speakers.
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by Alex Edwards |
Apr 28, 2021
The round will enable the health reimbursement arrangements administrator to grow its team and launch new products. Take Command, which has the industry's first end-to-end Individual Coverage HRA solution, wants to propel a new model of health insurance forward.
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by Bella Pinera |
Apr 28, 2021
Two local brothers are preparing to open the city's first "social" boutique hotel this summer. The new approach puts guests in micro-rooms in exchange for access to luxurious elements sourced from around the world at a lower rate. Geared toward frequent travelers, the hostel-meets-luxury model provides group spaces, curated travel itineraries, and daily activity recommendations.
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by Quincy Preston |
Apr 28, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: STMicroelectronics' context awareness of a smart device, Berg's inhalable pharma compositions, Toyota's invisible sound barrier, Proof of Life's life detection system, SwipeSense system for more accurate hygiene compliance determinations, BlackBerry Limited's optimized short message transport, Bank of America's synthesized voice authentication engine, and McKesson's methods for determining patient financial responsibility for multiple prescription products.
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