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Dallas-based Exgratias co-founders Emanuel Green and Thomas Langehennig [Photos: Megan West via Exgratias]
Impact Ventures: Meet Exgratias, a Financial Platform for Entertainment Gig Workers
by Alex Edwards | Jul 16, 2020
Dallas Innovates is highlighting startups in Impact Ventures' accelerator program, which aims to assist the underrepresented startup community. First up is Exgratias, a first-of-its-kind financial platform for the entertainment industry that helps contractual workers get paid quickly and effortlessly.
by Alex Edwards |
Jul 16, 2020
Founder and CEO Benjamin Vann was motivated by the opportunity gap: "As of 2018, just 2 percent of minorities received venture capital funding and 2 percent of minorities were represented in the tech industry workforce,” he says. A Dallas Innovates series highlights startups in Impact Ventures' first spring program.
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by Riley Farrell |
Jul 15, 2020
UNT media lecturer and documentary filmmaker Melinda Levin joins media conglomerates such as Disney, Warner Bros. and Sony Music Entertainment, which also were recognized in the 41st annual Telly Awards.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jul 13, 2020
SKU DFW is an eight-week program being kicked off this fall by former Whole Foods co-CEO Walter Robb. Later-stage startups focused on consumer packaged goods can apply now for the chance to receive best-in-class curriculum taught by top CPG leaders.
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Jeremiah Onifade [Images Courtesy of Jeremiah Onifade]
A Dallas-Based Artist is Showcasing a Four-Day Art Exhibit In Bonton Neighborhood to Shed Light on Gentrification
by Chantal Canales | Jun 18, 2020
"Blue Dot" is Jeremiah Onifadé's 96-hour-straight art show that aims to open Dallas denizens to new places and experiences. It will take place virtually and in-person—with social distancing measures—from June 19-23.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jun 12, 2020
In this week's roundup of hires and promotions in North Texas, you'll also find news from Freese and Nichols, CSW Industrials, OYO Hotels & Homes, Cyber Defense Labs, and more.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jun 9, 2020
To show how Amazon Web Services' cloud computing offerings can increase productivity, 900lbs collaborated with the company to create a web-based educational application.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Feb 21, 2020
Next on the list for the Dallas-based shoe designer is to bring a "femme-forward" touch to sneakers.
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[Image: Courtesy Elizabeth Dyer]
How Award-Winning Author Elizabeth Dyer Made a Name for Herself—the Digital Way
by Lauren Hawkins | Sep 27, 2019
Dallas' Elizabeth Dyer became a winner of the "highest award of distinction for romance fiction" for a novel she published through Amazon's self-publishing system. Now, she's coming out with a new book.
What made the attorney become an author? It was a 'bucket list' item.
What made the attorney become an author? It was a 'bucket list' item.
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by Natalie Le |
Jul 1, 2019
To celebrate Independence Day, local Lime scooters just got a lot more patriotic—and cozy—thanks to the Dallas Yarn Bombers, a local knitting group.
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by Liz Goodwin |
May 29, 2019
As the Latin word for "balance," Statera symbolizes a holistic creative environment that nourishes innovation. Local women in the arts can apply for the mentorship program by June 1 to learn how to cultivate their ideas and tackle obstacles they are facing in their professional careers.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jan 11, 2019
In an annual tradition, we look back on Dallas Innovates’ most-read stories in each of our buckets of innovation: Startup, Invention, Education, Social, Creative, and Enterprise. Here’s a roundup of the “Top 12” in Creative for 2018.
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This moveable dome is just one of Fräsch's many innovative furniture designs. [Photo: By Dana McCurdy]
Egg Pods & Noise-Fighting Felt: Fräsch is ‘Not Your Typical Furniture Company’
by Lauren Hawkins | Nov 9, 2018
Fräsch's modern office furniture designs may look like they're straight out of Europe, but the company — and its noise-absorbing products — is from Grand Prairie.
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by Rachel Linch |
Jul 13, 2018
AURORA is an extensive public experience that focuses on the art of light, video, and sound. The fifth edition of the exhibit will be debuting at the end of the year with a new theme, “Future Worlds”.
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by Rachel Linch |
May 30, 2018
The second Colab Workspace location will open up in an historic building on downtown Dallas’ east side with spaces for various business stages.
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by Jewels Clark |
Dec 12, 2017
The art pieces combine resin and bits of nature Shamsy Roomiani finds in her garden or her walks in the city.
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