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The Global Startup Ecosystem Report compares startup ecosystems around the world. [Source: Startup Genome]
Dallas Jumps to No. 27 Among the World’s Startup Ecosystems
by Quincy Preston | Jun 23, 2026
An 11-place climb in the 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Report puts the Dallas ecosystem among North America’s fastest risers, alongside fellow Texas hub Austin.
by Quincy Preston |
Jun 18, 2026
Built by venture studio Nexrage Studios, the free app turns Dallas-Fort Worth into a Pokémon Go-style hunt, sending fans to local restaurants, shops, and attractions to collect virtual rewards. The region-wide experience is a collaboration with the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee, says SeekAR advisor Dan Sinawat.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 11, 2026
DFW also ranks fifth among metros for dedicated AI hiring and is projected to add the nation’s second-most tech jobs in 2026, according to CompTIA.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 9, 2026
Dallas holds 21 of the region's 49 Fortune 1000 headquarters, with the rest fanning out from Irving and Plano to Frisco and Fort Worth. "Growth is happening in every direction," Dallas Regional Chamber CEO Brad Cheves says.
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7 DFW Companies Land on Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative List as Texas Scores 26 Honorees
by Quincy Preston | Mar 26, 2026
HKS made the top 50 from Dallas, while North Texas companies from Coppell to Frisco showed up across architecture, AI, healthcare, restaurants, media, and travel. Statewide, Austin led the way, with Houston, Midland, San Antonio, and others also earning spots.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jan 21, 2026
A campaign for "Beast Games" Season 2 is putting the Prime Video series inside fortune cookies across the U.S. and Europe. A limited number carry messages written by MrBeast himself, the No. 1 creator on YouTube for six years running.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jan 20, 2026
“So what’s incentivizing us if we are going to make considerably less than our male counterparts the more educated we get?”
Karen Hughes White
President and CEO
Texas Women’s Foundation
… on newly released Census data showing D-FW has the widest gender pay gap among U.S....
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by Maddie Preston |
Oct 10, 2025
The funding comes as DFW’s tech workforce nears 379,000, making it the nation’s second-largest. With a $28.8 billion annual economic impact in Texas and Carnegie R1 status, UTA is focused on fostering innovation and developing talent to meet statewide workforce needs.
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Elizabeth McCalley
Dallas Founder Bakes Up a New Playbook for Startups—With AI as the Main Ingredient
by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist | Sep 29, 2025
When her oven broke, Elizabeth McCalley pivoted from pies to platforms. Now her Dallas-based startup, StartStak.ai, is helping founders everywhere turn ideas into companies.
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by Dallas Regional Chamber |
Sep 15, 2025
AI seem overwhelming? Just go to office hours.
sponsored by The Organization
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by Maddie Preston |
Aug 27, 2025
Four North Texas community colleges and the DFW Hospital Council will use a federal grant to expand training, boost equity, and meet the region’s growing demand for health care workers.
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by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
Aug 21, 2025
Data scientist Anmolika Singh put Dallas on the global AI Tinkerers map. At the first meetup, more than 30 pros—founders to Fortune 500 technologists—showed up to trade ideas, projects, and solutions.
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Dallas Hall, SMU [Photo: GEMS]
How a Dallas Nonprofit Is Launching Girls Into STEM
by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist | Jul 17, 2025
From oil spill experiments to AI-powered avatars, GEMS Camp gives girls hands-on experiences that build skills and a path to STEM. The camp, founded by a former teacher, has reached more than 1,300 participants—and 85% have pursued science, technology, engineering, or math in college.
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by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
Jun 26, 2025
Founder Mohammed Nije grew up without electricity. Now his Dallas startup, Janta Power, is piloting his power-dense solar technology at DFW and airports worldwide—earning global recognition for a design he says uses less land, generates more power, and can lower energy costs.
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by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
May 6, 2025
With more than 2,000 sunflower lanyards—worn by travelers who may need extra time, space, or support—already issued,
and sensory rooms in development, DFW Airport is creating a travel experience that recognizes different needs and reduces stress for all kinds of travelers.
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by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
Mar 4, 2025
Four years and about 600,000 laundry loads later, founder Laurel Hess has scaled to 33 major metros across 19 states.
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