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Dallas-Based DataBank Sells 35% Stake for $1.5 Billion

by | Aug 31, 2022
DataBank—a leader of the booming data center market, with over 65 data centers and 20 interconnection hubs in over two dozen metros—welcomed a new group of investors in the deal, led by Swiss Life Asset Management, EDF Invest, Northleaf Capital Partners, and Ardian.

"This new investor group will provide the financial backing required to continue to scale DataBank’s leading edge infrastructure platform," CEO Raul Martynek told Dallas Innovates.
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The Last Word: T.D. Jakes on His Foundation’s STEAM Academy Program
by | Jun 28, 2022
The T.D. Jakes Foundation, Dallas Mavericks, and Goldman Sachs announced the winners of its free, two-week immersive 'Hackathon' for kids aged 14 to 18. Six local high school students won for developing an app for people suffering from mental illness to get the help they need.

The chairman of T.D. Jakes Foundation has today's "Last Word" on Dallas Innovates.
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Texas small business owners say inflation is hurting their ability to hire and retain workers, forcing them to raise prices on consumers
New Survey: Increasing Inflationary Pressures, Higher Energy Costs Squeezing Texas Small Businesses
by | Jun 13, 2022
Texas small business owners say inflation is hurting their ability to hire and retain workers, forcing them to raise prices on consumers; 90% of respondents say inflationary pressures have worsened since January.

74% of respondents across all sectors say rising energy prices are impacting their business, according to a survey from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices.
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‘Doing Good While Doing Well in Business’: Addison Consumer Analytics Platform Raises Funds to Help Nonprofits
by | Apr 13, 2022
HundredX, a data analytics firm that gives brands access to millions of “ethically sourced” consumer experiences, has landed a Series D round that brings its total funding to more than $80 million. Its big-name investors include billionaire Charles Schwab and Clark Hunt, the chairman and CEO of FC Dallas and the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Goldman Sachs Expands Marcus’ Consumer Business Footprint in Texas

by | Jan 5, 2022
“We're building the consumer banking platform of the future and work tirelessly to be on the side of our customers,” says Jeremy Hanson, who leads the consumer business engineering team at Goldman Sachs in the Lone Star State. He's found the region to be an "untapped market" for talent.
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Gov. Greg Abbott Meets With Small Business Owners at Dallas Farmers Market
by | Sep 20, 2021
The roundtable—which took place Friday during National Small Business Week—was part of a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Voices "Road to Recovery” tour. The biggest challenges conveyed to Gov. Abbott: difficulty in hiring workers; rising costs; and dealing with the Delta variant.
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Goldman Sachs Launches 10,000 Small Businesses Fellows Internship Program in Dallas
by | Sep 17, 2021
Kicking off during National Small Business Week, the program will partner locally with Dallas College. Its goal: Create paid internships for underrepresented community college students and address the skills gap faced by small businesses during the pandemic.
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Dr. Justin Lonon, vice chancellor of Dallas College, addresses the crowd at the recent Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Dallas Graduation. [Photo: 10KSB]
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Honors 105 North Texas Graduates
by | Jun 16, 2021
“There’s no one tougher and stronger than DFW small business owners," U.S. Representative Marc Veasey said at the event honoring the North Texas graduates. Here's the list of the 105 graduates and a rundown of the event.

10,000 Small Businesses also released insights from a recent research report. The survey says, among other findings, adaptation will be key to survival.
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Antuit.ai Launches Strategic Advisory Board of Consumer Products, Retail, and Technology Veterans

by | Oct 22, 2020
The Frisco-based SaaS AI solutions provider helps retailers and consumer products companies improve supply chain, merchandising, pricing, and marketing. Its team now has executives from Accenture, Proctor & Gamble, Miller Coors, and more.
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Thought Leaders: Dallas Innovates 2020 The Magazine
Musings on innovation from the region's paradigm-shifting companies and organizations.
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Dallas’ On The Road Lending Could Receive Up to $10M from Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group
by | Jan 22, 2020
The loan will be used to grow an initiative geared toward underserved communities across the southeastern U.S.
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Thought Leaders: Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
by | Jan 31, 2019
Q+A | Thoughts on innovation and leadership from the region's top disruptive companies and organizations.
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10,000 Small Businesses Grads Outperform Peers in Revenue, Job Growth: Impact Report
Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses program fosters development by providing growth-oriented entrepreneurs with the tools to take their businesses to the next level.
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What Happens If We Don’t Invest in Innovation in Dallas?
by | May 15, 2018
North Texas startups are generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue each year, but would benefit from more capital investments from the multibillion-dollar VC or angel investor community.
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