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Techstars' first remote accelerator—Techstars Anywhere—began in 2017 with the "belief that good startup ideas can come from everywhere and anywhere." Now North Texas' Trey Bowles is at the helm to grow the program. [Image: Techstars]

North Texas Entrepreneurship Icon Spearheads Techstars ‘Anywhere Remote’ Accelerator; Applications Close Soon

by Quincy Preston | May 2, 2024

Techstars’ "most popular" accelerator has a new leader at the top. Trey Bowles took the reins to steer the March initiative and oversee the application/selection process for the September program. The deadline to apply is May 22.

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How Dallas-Fort Worth Has Become a Hotbed of Artificial Intelligence Technology

by Glenn Hunter | Feb 16, 2023

"AI now is where the web was in the mid- to late-'90s," Sentiero Ventures' David Evans says. And North Texas is becoming central to the AI revolution, he and other local tech leaders contend. DFW's role as an AI hub has been burnished by its tech workforce, the breadth and diversity of its industries, its thriving startup community, and its wealth of AI-oriented universities and research institutions. Most important of all, though, is the region's status as a magnet for Fortune 500 companies, many of which are eager to partner with AI's local pioneers.

Here's what leading North Texas experts have to say.

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State of Entrepreneurship 2022: More Than $2 Billion Invested in North Texas Entrepreneurs Last Year

by Kevin Cummings | Mar 14, 2022

It's the second year in a row to surpass $1 billion, said Trey Bowles at the Dallas Entrepreneur Center's annual State of Entrepreneurship event.

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Local Innovators Take Home Awards at Dallas’ State of Entrepreneurship 2022 Event

by Kevin Cummings | Mar 14, 2022

At the Dallas Entrepreneur Center’s State of Entrepreneurship event last week, individual innovators and local startups were recognized for their accomplishments over the past year. And, according to the numbers, there was a lot to celebrate....

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Jessica Vittorio [Image: Courtesy The DEC Network]

Managing Madness with a Mentor: Meet Jessica Vittorio, Managing Partner at The Law Offices of Jessica Vittorio

by Bill Chinn, CEO, The DEC | Aug 20, 2020

Jessica Vittorio gives advice on getting plugged into the entrepreneurial community as early as possible, thinking of surviving as an achievement, and being patient with the process.

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City of Dallas, The DEC @ Redbird, 200 Business Orgs Partner to Launch Small Business Ecosystem

by Alex Edwards | Jul 1, 2020

More than 200 Dallas County business service organizations have formed B.U.I.L.D. to provide resources for local small businesses. There will be a strong focus on women- and minority-owned businesses.

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Revive Dallas Small Business Relief Fund to Provide $5M for Entrepreneurs

by Lauren Hawkins | May 27, 2020

The fund, which already has more than $1 million committed, was initiated by The DEC Network, the Dallas Citizens Council, and the Dallas Regional Chamber in a collaboration with the Communities Foundation and LiftFund. It's expected to provide loans for more than 250 applicants who may receive up to $25,000 in funds.

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The DEC Teams Up With Common Desk Through Events and Office Space

by David Kirkpatrick | Feb 10, 2020

Through the partnership, The Dallas Entrepreneur Center will get around $30K in office and coworking space in Common Desk locations across North Texas.

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Alyce Alston [Photo: Skyler Fike]

The Intersection of Corporate, Arts, and Entrepreneurship: Meet Alyce Alston

by Capital One | Apr 3, 2019

As leader of The DEC and the person behind Dallas Startup Week, Alyce Alston is responsible for helping entrepreneurs start, build, and grow their businesses through innovation hubs.

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