Six local entrepreneurs have joined 494 other "women at the top of their games" by making Inc.'s Female Founders 500 list. From a nonprofit helping battle-scarred veterans to an influencer marketing innovator to a nationwide "all-American" bakery chain and more, here's what the six women created—and why they're thriving.
Gardenuity—a high-tech gardening platform with a wellness mission—has harvested new capital to fuel growth, according to an Axios report. And its visibility is blooming nationwide thanks to recent inclusion in major media gift guides.
Last year, Dallas Innovates introduced you to Preston just after the SMU grad had launched Afloat, an app that lets users send curated gifts from local retailers with same or next-day delivery. Just over a year after launching, Afloat now has 10 employees, 12,000 users, and connections to 70 local business in Dallas and Kansas City, the Dallas Morning News reports—and is looking to raise $3 million in growth funding after earlier raising over $1.5 million.
In this weekly roundup of leadership and executive moves from North Texas companies, you’ll also find news from Thryv, Highland Capital, Razberi, and Nuvectra Corp.
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The future of logistics isn’t being built in Silicon Valley. It’s being built in Fort Worth.
Hillwood’s decades-long commitment to AllianceTexas—anchored by public-private partnerships, infrastructure investment, and a clear-eyed view of what next-generation supply chains would require—created the foundation for what’s happening today....
Dallas jumped 11 places to No. 27 among the world’s startup ecosystems in the 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Report. It’s the region’s highest finish yet in the annual ranking and one of the largest leaps in this year’s global top tier....
Fair Park First, in partnership with the Dallas Park and Recreation Department, has announced a $2.5 million investment from the McKesson Foundation to support the development and activation of the wellness-focused McKesson Market Grove as part of the Community Park at Fair Park, which is currently under development....
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....
The future of logistics isn’t being built in Silicon Valley. It’s being built in Fort Worth.
Hillwood’s decades-long commitment to AllianceTexas—anchored by public-private partnerships, infrastructure investment, and a clear-eyed view of what next-generation supply chains would require—created the foundation for what’s happening today....
Dallas jumped 11 places to No. 27 among the world’s startup ecosystems in the 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Report. It’s the region’s highest finish yet in the annual ranking and one of the largest leaps in this year’s global top tier....
Fair Park First, in partnership with the Dallas Park and Recreation Department, has announced a $2.5 million investment from the McKesson Foundation to support the development and activation of the wellness-focused McKesson Market Grove as part of the Community Park at Fair Park, which is currently under development....