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Report: Dallas Among the Best Places in the U.S. for ‘Wellness Workcations’
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jul 11, 2022
Many people have begun to work remotely while they travel—whether they're discovering America or exploring the world.
Icelandair calls that a “wellness workcation,” and it's released a list of the best destinations in the U.S. to take one. It placed Dallas at No. 7 on the list—making it the only Texas city to appear in the Top 10.
by Kevin Cummings |
Jul 11, 2022
Quiltt, a low-code financial tech platform that "lowers technical barriers for innovators," announced its beta launch for other startups and small businesses. The company closed a $4 million seed funding round earlier this year.
“Quiltt's vision is to make fintech development more accessible so that more growing businesses and startups can create seamless experiences for their customers,” says Ruben Izmailyan, Quiltt co-founder and CEO.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jul 8, 2022
Despite turmoil in the markets and layoffs making headlines, the tech job market remains relatively strong in Dallas, according to a new report.
Across the country, technology companies added 20,300 net new workers in June, marking the 19th consecutive month of growth, according to nonprofit CompTIA’s latest Tech Jobs Report. And among metros, Dallas ranks among the top three for new job postings, though the number of new jobs added month-over-month has declined.
Across the country, technology companies added 20,300 net new workers in June, marking the 19th consecutive month of growth, according to nonprofit CompTIA’s latest Tech Jobs Report. And among metros, Dallas ranks among the top three for new job postings, though the number of new jobs added month-over-month has declined.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Jul 6, 2022
The 2022 London-based Savills Resilient Cities Index ranks 500 global cities. The Dallas region jumped up 11 spots on the list since 2016, thanks to its many assets and its recovery from the worst of the pandemic.
Dallas' highest ranking on the list is in real estate investment, where it placed No. 3, behind only Los Angeles and New York City.
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Dallas’ Lupagen Aims To Change the Way Cancer, Other Disorders Are Treated
by Kevin Cummings | Jun 2, 2022
Instead of shipping a patient's blood to a lab for customized cell therapy, Lupagen does the procedure "in vivo," using a dialysis-like treatment at the patient's bedside. Now it's collaborating with Umoja Biopharma to use its drug-delivery tech to place targeted immunotherapies in patients.
“We're able to deliver different types of gene therapies in a closed system," Lupagen's CEO says, calling the tech a "bridge to the future."
“We're able to deliver different types of gene therapies in a closed system," Lupagen's CEO says, calling the tech a "bridge to the future."
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by Kevin Cummings |
May 18, 2022
Compression Works, a medical device company founded by two military veterans, developed its innovative conical-bladder tourniquet for use by U.S. special forces in Iraq and Afghanistan back in 2008.
Now it's expanding the device's use for EMS teams and fire departments in Dallas and other large U.S. cities, and raising $2 million to help fuel the company's growth.
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by Kevin Cummings |
May 13, 2022
A new report from Dallas-based CRE services and investment firm CBRE shows that DFW was No. 1 in the U.S. in multifamily investments over the last four quarters. Nationwide, Q1 2022 saw the strongest multifamily absorption since 2000. And Texas is leading the U.S. in multifamily completions, as rent growth continues to gain momentum.
“The rise in demand has been fueled by household formation, job and wage growth, and sharply rising home prices,” the report said.
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by Kevin Cummings |
May 11, 2022
Dallas-based software startup HireLogic aims to improve the job interview process with its AI- and machine learning-powered platform, designed to help automate the screening process. Its CEO says he wants to help companies "gain insights from interview data to make faster, better hiring decisions."
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Jonathan Siegel, Mark Masinter, and Steve Merkle of Open Realty Advisors. [Photo: Newmark Group]
Firm Bringing Major Retail Brands to Dallas Is Acquired by Public Company
by Kevin Cummings | May 4, 2022
Dallas-based Open Realty—a retail-focused real estate investment firm that's helped companies like Apple, Warby Parker, and Bonobos bring brick-and-mortar stores to North Texas—has been acquired by New York-based Newmark Group.
Open Realty will now join Newmark's retail services business, joining the public company's global team of more than 6,300 worldwide.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Apr 26, 2022
Pitted Ventures, a newly formed Utah-based growth capital firm backed by a family of support companies, has tapped a local leader to help it bridge funding gaps for brands while providing wraparound services to help those business grow to the next stage. With Dallas as a hub, it aims to make typical investments of $750K to $1.5M starting this summer.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Apr 18, 2022
Willow, an Australian company creating "digital twins" of real-world smart infrastructure and real estate assets, announced that its Sydney-based co-founder and global CEO, Joshua Ridley, is relocating to North Texas to lead the company from Dallas.
“Texas is increasingly becoming a powerhouse for technology and innovation, with Dallas being of particular importance,” the company said.
“Texas is increasingly becoming a powerhouse for technology and innovation, with Dallas being of particular importance,” the company said.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Mar 22, 2022
SupportNinja, a business process outsourcing company that moved its HQ from Austin to Dallas' Deep Ellum late last year, has acquired Delaware-based Bolton Remote, a workforce solutions firm.
Now with around 3,000 employees and an expanded global presence in Ireland, Singapore, and the Philippines, the company's enhanced its ability to offer clients "on-demand service anytime, anywhere, from around the world."
Now with around 3,000 employees and an expanded global presence in Ireland, Singapore, and the Philippines, the company's enhanced its ability to offer clients "on-demand service anytime, anywhere, from around the world."
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MakersValley Co-Founders Alessio Iadicicco, Tiffany Chimal, and Babajide Okusanya [Photos: MakersValley]
Dallas-based Fashion Tech App Launches to Connect Brands, Consumers Via Digital Content
by Kevin Cummings | Mar 15, 2022
Orma, a new app from Dallas-based fashion tech platform MakersValley, lets businesses bring the kind of content found on a social media feed or online shopping experience into brick-and-mortar retail.
We talked with the team about helping both luxury Italian brands and smaller U.S. brands to connect with their customers, as they gear up for growth and a $1 million seed funding round.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Mar 11, 2022
The nonprofit that helped create UT Southwestern Medical Center has added to its lineup of trustees with a mix of philanthropic and business leaders.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Mar 9, 2022
The personalized meal planning startup, bitewell, is launching soon in Dallas with an app that offers "menu transparency" on around 600 local restaurants to help users find meals that meet their needs. It also offers a wide range of recipes for making personalized meals at home.
“Our mission as a business is to make healthy eating simple and accessible for all,” says co-founder and CMO Samantha Citro Alexander. Next up: Chicago, and then the world, the team says.
“Our mission as a business is to make healthy eating simple and accessible for all,” says co-founder and CMO Samantha Citro Alexander. Next up: Chicago, and then the world, the team says.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Mar 8, 2022
With $50 million in total funding since launching just last year, Blockmetrix plans to purchase more than 5,000 bitcoin mining rigs, adding to more than 1,000 it currently operates—mostly in Oklahoma.
But the startup aims to go beyond mining bitcoin to research and develop crypto revenue sources, loan bitcoin, set up a cryptocurrency exchange, and more.
But the startup aims to go beyond mining bitcoin to research and develop crypto revenue sources, loan bitcoin, set up a cryptocurrency exchange, and more.
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