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Fort Worth’s Eosera Foundation Announces Third Annual Pitch Competition

by | Jul 24, 2024
The competition is open to Texas-based women entrepreneurs with businesses that are less than three years old. The pitch finale event will be held on November 12 at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth.
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Global Accelerator Group Taps Longtime Dallas Entrepreneur, Investor as Chairman
by | Feb 27, 2024

Longtime Dallas entrepreneur George Brody has joined Turbostart as an investor and chairman of the board of TS Global, the company announced.

Turbostart, a global, sector-agnostic accelerator started by a group of industry professionals, is designed to support startups across various sectors....

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Skytale Group Hires New Head of Management Consulting Practice Inbox
by | Sep 29, 2023

Dallas-based Skytale Group has hired Annie Hockey as head of consulting for the investment bank and management consulting firm that specializes in healthcare business.

Hockey is a former entrepreneur, executive, and management consultant, and brings extensive experience both building and advising successful businesses, ranging from early stage, venture-backed startups to public and Fortune 500 companies....

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Baylor Scott and White Health Chairman Jack Martin To Be Inducted Into Texas Business Hall of Fame

by | Mar 16, 2023
The successful entrepreneur, businessman, and rancher is set to be honored by the Texas Business Hall of Fame for his contributions to the healthcare industry and his philanthropic and civic engagement. The founder of corporate advisory firm Public Strategies, Martin also served as the global chairman and CEO of Hill+Knowlton Strategies.
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#DSW22 Schedule: Your Definitive Guide to Dallas Startup Week’s 100+ Events
by | Aug 8, 2022
Dallas Startup Week—The DEC Network’s annual flagship event, sponsored by Capital One—had its kickoff party Sunday at The Star in Frisco. You'll find 100+ events and sessions running Monday through Thursday, August 8-11, both online and in person at SMU’s Cox School of Business. Here you'll find Dallas Innovates' handy, one-sheet guide to each day of DSW.
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The Shadow CEO: Entrepreneur startup tips
The Shadow CEO:
Determining Startup Valuation
by | May 10, 2022
Entrepreneur, investor, and corporate governance authority Dennis Cagan shares insights on seldom-taught things an entrepreneur needs to know about equity and governance—before making needless mistakes—in The Shadow CEO series.

Part 8: Determining Valuation
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How L. Michelle Smith is Empowering Women of Color in the Workplace

by | Aug 5, 2021
L. Michelle Smith—CEO and founder of no silos communications, a local tech-enabled media, content, talent development and strategic communications firm—believes women of color have been left out because they have not had access to the tools that most people inside of corporations have been afforded. She's here to offer them, for free, in her new book: “No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I’ll Just Include Myself.”
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Dallas Jewelry Brand Grows $100 Investment to $1M+ Revenue—In About a Year
by | Jan 19, 2021
The co-founders behind Dallas-based Allie + Bess have announced their first collaboration with a fellow Texas-based female entrepreneur, despite operating mainly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Military Mantras for Success: ‘In the Midst of Challenge and Disruption, the Worst Thing You Can Do Is Stand Still’

by | Nov 11, 2020
Like many entrepreneurs this year, James McKinney has faced adversity in the time of COVID. The founder of The Startup Story podcast and newly launched coffee company Grindology draws on his military service to keep going. In honor of Veterans Day, the Marine Corps. veteran shares three key lessons.
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Former SMU Basketball Player Launches Purpose-Driven Apparel Line
by | Nov 5, 2020
Jarrey Foster's One Zero Athletics—named for his SMU jersey—aims to foster the relationship between mental and physical health. He teamed up with Dallas entrepreneur Andrew Gautreaux, the CEO of Legacy Exploration, to launch the first collection.
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Former Pro Athlete Turned Fitness Entrepreneur Opens First Black Female-Owned Gym in Richardson
by | Oct 14, 2020
Despite the ongoing pandemic, Victoria Thomas opened the third location of her JourneyFit Gym, where she helps people on their fitness journeys with in-person and online classes.
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