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Truman Wilson, founder of Truman Factory [Photo: Truman Factory]
A Gen Z Willy Wonka Is Incubating At Dallas’ Envy Gaming—And His Golden Tickets Have a Twist
by David Seeley | Jun 30, 2021
Truman Wilson was only 11 when he launched Truman Factory candy after seeing a kid pitch on "Shark Tank." Now he's 16 with an e-commerce site, a new product line, and a lure aimed at gamers everywhere—a golden ticket packed in each candy could win them $500 in Dogecoin, a Yeezy Gap jacket, a Corsair gaming headset, or other meme-friendly prizes.
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North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
Until recently, the majority of Lee Brown’s academic career and research at Texas Woman’s University had centered on corporate political activities and business-government interaction. But just two short years ago, Brown, the business college’s associate dean of research and an associate professor of management, started delving into artificial intelligence technology....
UTDesign took home the Tech Titans of the Future – Community College/University award at the Tech Titans Gala 2024. The award, which included a cash prize, recognizes educational institutions that inspire and support students in choosing engineering and technology as their preferred career paths....
The Dallas Foundation has announced the finalists for 2024’s Pegasus Prize, a $50,000 social innovation grant awarded to organizations breaking new ground in addressing community needs.
The Pegasus Prize recognizes nonprofits that apply creative, data-driven, and cost-effective solutions to persistent challenges impacting Dallas County residents....
Dallas-based SaaS solutions provider Thryv Holdings has closed its previously announced acquisition of Infusion Software Inc. (Keap), a provider of customer relationship management and marketing automation for SMBs, for $80 million in cash....
Plano-based traveling startup accelerator competition CodeLaunch announced its CodeLaunch 2024 World Championship will be held Nov. 20 at Gilley’s Dallas.
The event is the culmination of four previous CodeLaunch competitions held earlier this year across the United States, Canada, and Mexico....
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North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
Until recently, the majority of Lee Brown’s academic career and research at Texas Woman’s University had centered on corporate political activities and business-government interaction. But just two short years ago, Brown, the business college’s associate dean of research and an associate professor of management, started delving into artificial intelligence technology....
UTDesign took home the Tech Titans of the Future – Community College/University award at the Tech Titans Gala 2024. The award, which included a cash prize, recognizes educational institutions that inspire and support students in choosing engineering and technology as their preferred career paths....
The Dallas Foundation has announced the finalists for 2024’s Pegasus Prize, a $50,000 social innovation grant awarded to organizations breaking new ground in addressing community needs.
The Pegasus Prize recognizes nonprofits that apply creative, data-driven, and cost-effective solutions to persistent challenges impacting Dallas County residents....
Dallas-based SaaS solutions provider Thryv Holdings has closed its previously announced acquisition of Infusion Software Inc. (Keap), a provider of customer relationship management and marketing automation for SMBs, for $80 million in cash....
Plano-based traveling startup accelerator competition CodeLaunch announced its CodeLaunch 2024 World Championship will be held Nov. 20 at Gilley’s Dallas.
The event is the culmination of four previous CodeLaunch competitions held earlier this year across the United States, Canada, and Mexico....
