From left: AOL Co-Founder Steve Case, rapper-turned-investor Chamillionaire, beer entrepreneur and Hall of Fame Cowboys Quarterback Troy Aikman, Buzzballz Merrilee Kick, and Nextdoor Co-Founder Nirav Tolia.
The DEC Networks' eighth Dallas Startup Week, hosted at UNT Frisco from September 10-14, features entrepreneur and Hall of Famer Troy Aikman, AOL's Steve Case, Nextdoor Co-founder Nirav Tolia, rapper-turned-investor Chamillionaire, and BuzzBallz CEO Merrilee Kick among its 200 speakers and 100 events.
"It takes time" to establish a track record, Jorge Varela says, and the region is starting to see a series of biotech successes and spinoffs that will elevate the region's profile as a biotech hub.
According to a panel of experts at Urban Land Institute's 2022 spring meeting, here are factors drawing biotech to DFW.
Hera Biotech—a San Antonio-based startup that's developing the first non-surgical, definitive, tissue-based test capable of both diagnosing and staging endometriosis—took home first prize in this year's Health Innovation Pitch Competition. The other winners were Steadiwear (Canada), Vigilant Software (Dallas), and Reopia Optics (California).
All winners can be considered Dallas Innovators: Each will receive space at Health Wildcatters.
Health Wildcatters CEO Hubert Zajicek, Perot Jain Principal Cindy Revol, Lyda Hill Philanthropies CEO Nicole Small, and others will be on a panel about how the health care and tech industries have been innovative during COVID-19 as part of the new Children’s Health program launch on Oct. 8.
The Texas Healthcare Challenge gives healthcare consumers the opportunity to find new innovations to systems that might be broken. After the teams went head-to-head with their solutions, a total prize package valued at more than $360K was awarded.
“Though the cohort size was small, it allowed us to pay more tailored attention to each of the teams," CEO Hubert Zajicek said. Learn about the three startups that competed and check out photos from the event.
Funding rounds bring millions in capital from investors for North Texas startups. Here's a look at funding, mergers, and acquisitions involving companies and nonprofits with North Texas ties.
A fixture in the North Texas startup scene kicks off our "Meet the Mentor” series, which will take a closer look at the individuals offering their wisdom — and encouragement — to entrepreneurs in the region.
These days, startups have plenty of choices when it comes to technology accelerators, which can often be difficult to sort out, a panel of experts says at Dallas Startup Week.
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. So, 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....
Driven by advancements in technology and digital transformation, the tech industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. However, this growth is accompanied by a significant challenge that nearly 90% of employers are facing—a shortage of tech talent in the US....
Dallas-based Spectral MD—a predictive AI company focused on medical diagnostics and treatment guidance in wound care—was listed on Nasdaq earlier this month as Spectral AI. Now it’s making news again after landing a big new contract....
“It appears life science has arrived in North Texas.”
Kelly Cloud
VP of Development, Life Sciences
Dallas Regional Chamber
.…on the kickoff of the BioNTX ic3 Life Science Summit, which doubled attendance year over year....
Southlake’s eDynamic Learning, a leading North American provider of digital curriculum for electives and career and technical education courses for schools, has acquired Thinking Media, the company behind Learning Blade and Ready for Industry....
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. So, 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....
Driven by advancements in technology and digital transformation, the tech industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. However, this growth is accompanied by a significant challenge that nearly 90% of employers are facing—a shortage of tech talent in the US....
Dallas-based Spectral MD—a predictive AI company focused on medical diagnostics and treatment guidance in wound care—was listed on Nasdaq earlier this month as Spectral AI. Now it’s making news again after landing a big new contract....
“It appears life science has arrived in North Texas.”
Kelly Cloud
VP of Development, Life Sciences
Dallas Regional Chamber
.…on the kickoff of the BioNTX ic3 Life Science Summit, which doubled attendance year over year....
Southlake’s eDynamic Learning, a leading North American provider of digital curriculum for electives and career and technical education courses for schools, has acquired Thinking Media, the company behind Learning Blade and Ready for Industry....