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Roofer.com uses AI and drone technology to scan roofs for damage, then replaces the roof itself. [Image: Roofer.com]
North Texas-Based Roofer.com Raises $7.5M for Its Drones & AI-Based ‘Modernized Roofing’
by David Seeley | Jan 30, 2024
Roofer.com relocated its HQ from San Francisco to Arlington after acquiring Arlington-based Bearded Brothers Roofing & Restoration in 2022. The startup uses "advanced AI algorithms and drone technology" to conduct roof scans, capturing high-res photographs, which are then analyzed using computer vision. Now the company plans "aggressive growth" with a goal of being "the next Airbnb"—of roofing.
by Lance Murray |
Jan 25, 2024
With wall-to-wall LED screens and the latest advances in AI, digital display, motion tracking, and object detection, Lumin Fitness launched its first "prototype" studio in Las Colinas last fall. Its new franchise agreement with Houston-based Verge Fit Holdings is meant to be just the start of growing the brand into the future.
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Dallas’ Precision Livestock Technologies Launches AI Solution That Makes Cattle Feed Recommendations
by Lance Murray |
Jan 23, 2024
PLT said it developed its AI-based algorithms through machine learning techniques, based on "over 150,000 discrete pen days." According to the company, the newly launched system replicates the decisions of "highly observant, expert cattle feeding professionals."
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 19, 2024
Zane Burnett has joined Dallas-based Rechat, which calls itself a “super app” for real estate agents, as vice president of innovation and industry insight.
The AI-powered mobile platform for real estate was founded by serial entrepreneur Shayan Hamidi to put an agent’s digital tools all in one place....
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Sherif Saadawi, VP of partnerships at Plug and Play. [Sources: :xu bing/istockphoto; DI Studio; courtesy photo]
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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by Lance Murray |
Dec 19, 2023
With the acquisition of Jeevan, SAP and cloud solutions provider Nobl Q says it's transforming into a "boutique global services firm with a strong emphasis on AI." Noble Q's new co-chairman is Jeevan Chairman and CEO Nepoleon Duraisamy—a former Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment of India who has been an actor in around 150 Indian movies.
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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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by Lance Murray |
Dec 8, 2023
Lanny S. Cohen is the former global chief technology and innovation officer and country board chairman & CEO for North America of Capgemini SE, a worldwide leader in consulting, technology services, and digital transformation.
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Liz Sparkman [Sources: Liz Sparkman/LinkiedIn; ipopba/istockphoto]
The Last Word: BCG’s Liz Sparkman on How AI is Transforming Tasks—and People Can Adapt
by David Seeley | Dec 4, 2023
BCG's Liz Sparkman spoke last month at the Dallas Regional Chamber's final Talent Attraction Talk of the year, focusing on the growing impact of technology—especially AI—on business and human resources.
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by Quincy Preston and David Seeley |
Nov 15, 2023
Developed with the latest generative AI services from Amazon Web Services, Sculpted AI integrates with patient records to reduce repetitive manual reviews and admin tasks, while monitoring patients and flagging risks. Pieces says it's "tailor made" for health systems right down to the individual physician level.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 10, 2023
Based in Houston, Brian Wolfe brings more than 20 years of consulting experience in the oil & gas and energy & utilities industries while working as a business and technology consultant.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 1, 2023
ARInspect is a Fairfax, Virginia-based provider of AI-powered machine learning solutions for public sector field operations. ResourceX is a leader in providing priority-based budgeting software to the public sector to address challenges faced in traditional budgeting processes.
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[Image: Brinks Home]
Dallas-Based Brinks Home Launches ChatGPT Customer Experience Feature
by Lance Murray | Oct 4, 2023
Brinks Home says its new Help Center Assistant leverages OpenAI’s ChatGPT to harness the power of artificial intelligence to offer an intuitive and seamless conversational experience to Help Center visitors. Dallas-based Pariveda collaborated with the company on the project.
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by Quincy Preston |
Sep 30, 2023
The Techstars program pumped up the volume in its second year, reviewing more than 3,500 applications—four times more than last year. Founders from around the world will travel to Fort Worth for the "one-of-a-kind," whole health-focused program.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 29, 2023
Inbenta said the executive team additions will help support its expansion in the North American market; further innovate its products and services; and boost Inbenta's brand awareness in key sectors.
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