innovation

Patented: Island Technology’s Kernel-Based Protection of Computer Processes and More North Texas Inventive Activity

Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Nov. 11 with a total of 128 patents granted.
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TXSE’s Jeb Hensarling Says Battle for ETFs Will Be a Key Focus of New Stock Exchange
by | Nov 6, 2025
TXSE’s launch will spur needed competition and smooth the way for companies to go public, the strategic advisor said at the 2025 Venture Dallas conference. And, over time, he says it will help make Texas America’s ‘center for capital markets’ and become a defining chapter in the state’s economic history, alongside Spindletop and the integrated circuit.
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‘There’s So Much Energy in Our Space’: Innovators, Investors Invigorate Sold-Out 2025 Venture Dallas Conference
by | Nov 5, 2025
From North Texas founders including John Carmack and Ben Lamm to investors like John Redgrave of DTX Ventures and Draper’s Andy Tang, the summit's speakers tackled hot topics from humanoid robots and tech transfer to AI, VC trends and Y’all Street. A call was also heard for more risk-taking by DFW’s innovation ecosystem: ‘We’ve got to be bravery hunters.’
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The Last Word: MassChallenge CEO on INNOVATE ’25 and Looking Ahead at Forces Shaping Economies
by | Nov 5, 2025
Cait Brumme says the event at Dallas' Pegasus Park on Nov. 6 will explore the technologies and economic forces defining the future for entrepreneurs and innovators.
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Dallas ISD’s $80M Nolan Estes Campus Will Bring Three Downtown Schools Under One Roof by 2027
by | Aug 23, 2025
The new multi-age campus will unite three downtown schools—Montessori, CityLab, and IDEA—under one roof in the city center. It’s also the first DISD project of its kind led by an all–African American joint venture team.
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How North Texas Cities Are Turning University Partnerships Into Engines for Growth
by | Aug 6, 2025
At the statewide TUNIE meeting hosted at SMU, top local economic developers laid out how they’re teaming up with universities to drive innovation and entrepreneurship. Leaders from Dallas, Richardson, Frisco, and McKinney talked anchor institutions to smart-city pilots—but for better partnerships, one ask rose to the top: “Who do I call first?”
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Munck Wilson Mandala Names New Chair of Patent Prep Practice

by | Jun 25, 2025
Dallas-based attorney Jake LaCombe is now leading the technology-focused firm’s patent preparation and prosecution group, supporting the firm's clients from fintech startups to Fortune 50 companies.
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Getting to ‘Yes’: 10 Questions Startups Should Answer—Before Investors Ask Them
At Dallas Startup Week, ENO8 Founder Jeff Francis shared strategies to make it easier for investors to say "yes" to founders with proactive preparation.
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Experts See Dallas-Fort Worth’s Expanding Clout in the Global Franchise Sector
Dallas franchise czar Carlos White said the city’s franchise program could serve as a national model, with interest from the International Franchise Association in replicating the Dallas playbook.

White and other franchise leaders explored trends, opportunities, and key drivers behind the region's franchising boom at Dallas Startup Week. Here's what they had to say.
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Irving’s Wellfit Technologies Hires VP of Compliance, VP of Sales, CTO
by | Dec 8, 2023
Wellfit said the three hires represent a strategic expansion that aims to enhance the company's capabilities, drive innovation, and elevate the overall customer experience.
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Meet the Finalists: The Innovation Awards 2024, Presented by Dallas Innovates and D CEO

by | Oct 13, 2023

Dallas Innovates and D CEO are proud to announce the finalists for its fifth annual Innovation Awards. The program honors companies, CEOs, CIOS, CTOs, entrepreneurs, and other leaders who are helping to make Dallas-Fort Worth an innovation hub.

All finalists will be recognized in the January/February issue of D CEO magazine and online at DallasInnovates.com;...

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Techstars Fort Worth Picks 10 Physical Health Startups in Year Two of Accelerator
by | Sep 30, 2023
The Techstars program pumped up the volume in its second year, reviewing more than 3,500 applications—four times more than last year. Founders from around the world will travel to Fort Worth for the "one-of-a-kind," whole health-focused program.
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Bridging the Tech Talent Gap: A Deep Dive into the North Texas Tech Scene
by | Sep 12, 2023
Amid a booming tech surge, U.S. companies grapple with a pressing issue: a tight pool of tech talents. Even an innovation powerhouse like Dallas-Fort Worth can't escape the crunch. Here's how companies can navigate to ensure continued growth.
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How to Use AI Now and in the Future
by | Sep 7, 2023
What can artificial intelligence actually do for your business? The AI Dossier from Deloitte highlights dozens of business-ready use cases for AI across six major industries. Explore some of the most compelling examples here.
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