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‘You’re Paving the Way for Yourself’: First-Generation College Students Confront—and Overcome—Unique Challenges
by | Jan 31, 2024
Capital One partners with Dallas-Fort Worth universities to help first-gen students break down barriers to access and opportunity.
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Rev Up Your Startup in Capital One’s 2024 Mobility Accelerator. Apply by Feb. 2
by | Jan 23, 2024
Mobility startups from coast to coast—including those focused on innovative ideas to transport people or goods—are invited to apply.  The unique accelerator program supports startups in the automotive ecosystem, ranging from AI-powered industry solutions and transportation infrastructure to dealer support and related services.
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The Last Word: GEW North Texas on This Week’s Region-Wide Entrepreneurship Event
by | Nov 14, 2023
GEW North Texas—which kicked off Monday and runs through Sunday November 19—is part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, held in cities worldwide one week each November. The movement aims to inspire entrepreneurs around the globe while fostering connections and increasing collaboration within their ecosystems.
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Nextdoor Co‑Founder Nirav Tolia on Creating Community, Building Teams, and Learning From Failure
by | Sep 21, 2023
During Dallas Startup Week, the entrepreneur and executive—a Highland Park resident who Yahoo employee No. 84 before founding multiple tech companies—said "successes will spawn more successes" in the North Texas startup ecosystem.
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Dallas Startup Week 2023: Where Big Names and Big Ideas Power North Texas Entrepreneurs
by | Sep 6, 2023
The DEC Networks' eighth Dallas Startup Week, hosted at UNT Frisco from September 10-14, features entrepreneur and Hall of Famer Troy Aikman, AOL's Steve Case, Nextdoor Co-founder Nirav Tolia, rapper-turned-investor Chamillionaire, and BuzzBallz CEO Merrilee Kick among its 200 speakers and 100 events.
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Boss Women Media’s Black Girl Magic Summit Will Return to Dallas, Stream on Amazon Live
by | Jul 25, 2023
Returning for its fifth straight year, the Black Girl Magic Summit will be held September 30-October 1 at Dallas' AT&T Performing Arts Center. Speakers will include actress-singer Keke Palmer, Pinky Cole of Slutty Vegan, and many more. A pitch competition with $100,000 in grants will be sponsored by Capital One Business.
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Wednesday’s WEDallas Mompreneur Summit Aims To ‘Equip, Inspire, and Empower’ Women Entrepreneurs

by | May 8, 2023
Presented by The DEC Network and Capital One, the completely virtual summit is open to all women entrepreneurs looking to connect with like-minded individuals and take their businesses to the next level. Topics will include building a brand without burning out, prioritization strategies for moms, and mastering financial confidence, among others. Find out more—including how to register for the summit.
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Girl Power: Girls Inc.’s Mission To Empower The Next Generation Of Strong, Smart, And Bold Girls
by | Jan 25, 2023
Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas is expanding its impact in helping girls dream big and learn skills for life-long success with help from Capital One.
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Reimagine Communities: How Engaging with Passion, Empathy, and Respect Can Bring About Lasting Change
by | Dec 20, 2022
Game-changing leaders share insights on ways nonprofits can recover from pandemic-related setbacks and build resilience for long-term success at Capital One’s seventh annual summit.
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Innovative Educator and CCBA Leadership Award Winner Michael Sorrell Has a Simple Request: ‘Please Say Yes’
by | Dec 9, 2022
Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell has a vision for a global network of Urban Work Colleges that take aim at intergenerational poverty and "smash it." The first one opened in Plano in 2018.

Accepting a leadership award from the Collin County Business Alliance, Sorrell asked his staff and students to stand up. Why? Because "they're going to come see you and talk to you about hiring students to work at your companies," Sorrell told the audience filled with local business leaders. "And I want everyone to practice this with me: 'Yes.'
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How 3 Nonprofit Leaders Are Closing Equity Gaps in Southern Dallas
by | Sep 20, 2022
Capital One is partnering with Bonton Farms, Harmony CDC, The Real Estate Council (TREC) and TREC Community Investors to close gaps in equity and opportunity in some of Southern Dallas’ most impoverished zip codes.
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Why is the Dallas skyline green, orange, and white? Downtown Dallas skyline lights up for India's Independence Day.
Lighting Up a Growing Bond: The Indian American Impact on Business in North Texas and Beyond
On the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence Day on Monday, the tricolor Dallas skyline was the glow of success for 220,000 Indian Americans who've made North Texas their home. A new report from the Indian American CEO Council shows the positive impact they've made on our economy, our jobs, and our communities.

Co-Chairs Sanjiv Yajnik and Arun Agarwal started the IACEO in 2018 after accompanying Governor Abbott on a trade mission to India. "The governor realized the power of India, and India realized the power of Texas. We could make a difference."
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