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Fort Worth Fintech Exec Named to List of ‘Innovators to Watch’

by | Jul 24, 2017
Elevate Credit CEO Ken Rees was one of 44 financial leaders recognized in Bank Innovation's “2017 Innovators to Watch” list.
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Medical Startup has Opened Digital Doors for Texas Nurses
by | Jul 24, 2017
With more than $4 million in venture capital funding, digital staffing startup, Nomad Health, is branching out in Texas to widen the freelance market for nurses.
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Dallas Major Player in Uber’s New Trucking App
by | Jul 24, 2017
The company piloted the app with routes between Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.
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Denton’s Upventur to Launch New Outdoor Social Platform
by | Jul 24, 2017
CEO Craig Pettigrew said he wants to revolutionize how people share, explore, and book outdoor experiences.
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UNT Prof’s Laser Tech Licensed by Australian Research Group

by | Jul 21, 2017
The agreement marks the first time a UNT researcher's patented technology has been licensed, according to the university.
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AT&T Innovation Center Creates Data Tech for Red Bull Coolers
by | Jul 21, 2017
Broken and disappearing coolers require money, energy, and time that companies such as Red Bull look to conserve. There to solve the issues is Plano's AT&T Foundry, the Dallas-based telecom company's Internet of Things innovation lab.
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McKinney Teacher Creates First Texas Latino Comic Con
by | Jul 21, 2017
The free July 29 event at the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas will include local comic writers and artists, short film screenings, and of course, a Latino cosplay contest.
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Ask a VC: Event Gives Entrepreneurs Insight into Getting Noticed by Funders
by | Jul 21, 2017
The event was the first of many Stephen Hays, Sammy Abdullah, and Kevin Vela hope to offer in the startup community.
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Allen Taps Scientel Solutions for Smart City Network

by | Jul 20, 2017
The partnership will make Allen a smarter, more efficient place where residents can live, work, and play.
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Target, KaBOOM! Challenge Offers $720K for City Redevelopment Designs
by | Jul 20, 2017
The grants are to transform unconventional city spaces such as sidewalks, bus stops, and even laundromats into kid-friendly, playable "PLAces."
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Texas A&M Law School Introduces Incubator Program
by | Jul 19, 2017
Texas A&M University School of Law in Fort Worth is launching the first incubator-type program in Texas to assist law grads' transitions into law practices. 
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New Plano Company Will Focus on Drone Repair
by | Jul 19, 2017
Offering three facilities nationwide and more than 220 employees trained in drone repair, Fortress UAV is ready to become the largest, and most comprehensive, facility for drone repair in North America.
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AmplifAI Focuses AI Tech on Improved Performance, Morale

by | Jul 19, 2017
The Richardson startup uses automated machine learning algorithms to understand the behaviors and actions of a business' best-performing employees.
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Deep Space Ventures Closes Two $500K Investments
by | Jul 18, 2017
The investments in Self Lender and Haste continue a busy year and a half of activity for the Dallas-based venture capital firm.
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With Telemed Law in Effect, Plano Firm Launches 3-D Telepresence Doctor Visits
by | Jul 18, 2017
TelePresence Tech takes the online video call concept another step, melding more than a dozen American and European patents to tap into the workings of the mind.
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Airport of the Future: Dallas Design Firm Envisions Airports as ‘Microcosms of Cities’
by | Jul 18, 2017
With a set of technological tools it developed including wayfinder research glasses, Corgan is hoping to create airport designs that are more relaxing for passengers.
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