Dallas Innovates

Chirag Gupta, Courtney Garza, Nick Culbertson, Amir Rajan

Podcast: Game Developers Give Industry Insights During Panel

by | May 8, 2018
Game developers Nick Culbertson and Amir Rajan have developed some of the most-downloaded iOS app-based games.
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advertising
Do Older Workers Still Fit in at Ad Agencies? Here’s a Thought
by | May 7, 2018
Imaginuity Chief Delivery Officer Tony Osterhaus gives his take on the benefits older workers can bring to advertising agencies.
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On Tap: DWE Women’s Expo, Business For Breakfast & SOLUNA International Festival
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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Discovery: Your Opinion of Your Memory Could Help You, Wearable Fitness Trackers May Aid Cancer Assessments

by | May 4, 2018
Plus, local researchers are looking into how ovarian hormones and blood cholesterol may affect cardiovascular health. Find out more in the weekly roundup of research and development in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Lemonade Day
Lemonade Day Sparks Student Entrepreneurs Across DFW
by | May 4, 2018
On May 5, kids throughout North Texas will learn the ins and outs of business by creating and running profitable lemonade stands
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Entrepreneur of the Year
EY Announces Southwest Region Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists
by | May 4, 2018
In its 32nd year, the progam recognizes entrepreneurs who excel in innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.
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North Texans Engineer Edible Art on New Food Network Show
by | May 3, 2018
The show debuted this week highlights the over-the-top creations from area bakeries, which require a mix of artistry, engineering, and science.
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Meet the Local Startups Vying for $100K in Rise of the Rest Pitch

by | May 2, 2018
Leaders from the competing startups took some time recently to talk to Dallas Innovates about their businesses, what sets them apart, and how a win next week could impact their work. 
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Campfires, Camping Take Back Seat to Coding, Sciences at Girl Scouts’ STEM Center
by | May 2, 2018
This weekend, the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas will officially open its STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars. It's the first time an entire Girl Scouts camp property has been dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and math education.
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Ex-Capital One CIO Joins Naya Ventures as Entrepreneur in Residence
by | May 2, 2018
Naya says Don Goin's background in financial services augments its capabilities in venture capital doing early-stage B2B investments in artificial intelligence, IoT, and blockchain.
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A patent was granted to Joshua RD Technologies Interactive helmet system and method interactive helmet system and method for reducing brain injuries may provide a helmet and at least one inflatable air pouch. The at least one inflatable air pouch may remain in an active position and may pressurize or further inflate in response to an impact with a surface. Over a predetermined time period, the at least one inflatable air pouch may not depressurize and may instantly pressurize or further inflate. The at least one inflatable air pouch may have an air pouch pressure that increases to a higher pressure and may protect users from brain injury at high impact forces.
Dallas Invents: 79 Patents Granted for Week of April 24
Patents granted include Joshua RD Technologies’ interactive helmet system, ShopSavvy’s storage medium for payment of online purchases via a portable computing device, Baylor University’s nutraceutical with an oxygen-enabled composition and USAA’s home area recommender.
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$225K In Grants Aid DFW Nonprofits, Winning App Boosts School Security, State Fair Awards $600K in Scholarships

by | May 1, 2018
North Texas nonprofits and educational institutions receive financial backing from foundations and businesses to further their work, while scholarships help further DFW students' educations.
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HALL Arts
HALL Arts Residences 1st to Register for WELL Multifamily Certification in Texas
by | May 1, 2018
The building in the Dallas Arts District of downtown Dallas was designed to be the healthiest high-rise in the state.
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sports
St. Louis Sports Accelerator Launching Program in Frisco
by | Apr 30, 2018
Stadia Ventures has aligned with LaunchPad City to make its move into North Texas. Its first program in Frisco also will debut its new esports-focused track.
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Dallas Actor Kevin Page Tells How ‘To Live in the Moment’ in New Book
by | Apr 30, 2018
The actor, who has a master’s degree in psychology, draws on his practical and academic background in his book, which uses neuroscience and modern psychology.
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