innovation

Clinical-Stage Biotech Expands From Silicon Valley to the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth

by | Jul 13, 2020
CAGE Bio—currently a resident at Johnson & Johnson Innovation—uses a proprietary platform to develop therapeutic products for dermatology, inflammation, and immunology.
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AT&T Business’ Anne Chow Becomes First Global Female CEO to Serve as United Way Dallas’ Campaign Chair
by | Jun 29, 2020
As North Texas works to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Chow plans to focus on improving community health in her role as United Way Dallas’ 96th annual campaign chair.
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Growth Track: Plano Tech Firm Improving Acquires Austin Software Development Company iTexico
by | Jun 18, 2020
The deal, which could deliver annualized revenue of more than $115 million, continues Improving's innovative business model that focuses on merging technology service companies that share values. Improving acquired Frisco's Code Authority last fall.
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Leaving a Legacy: How Frito-Lay’s Ciara Dilley Champions a Future for Female Founders
by | Jun 8, 2020
We spoke with the VP of Transform & Innovation for Frito-Lay North America on why she thinks supporting female entrepreneurs is more important now than ever.
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DI People: Comerica, Bank of Texas, Kimberly-Clark, and More Make Executive Moves

by | May 29, 2020
In this weekly roundup of executive moves in North Texas, you'll also find news from Wingstop, the City of Dallas, Caddis, Access Physicians, Fort Worth Now, and others.
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‘Best Minds’: North Texas Smart City Consortium Launches with 21 Founding Members
The nonprofit North Texas Innovation Alliance—the largest of its kind in the U.S.—brings together cities, counties, municipalities, and agencies to tackle pressing challenges with innovative solutions. First up, the group will look at the effects of COVID-19. With the launch, NTXIA joins Mastercard's City Possible network that advances inclusive and sustainable development
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Telehealth for Pets: Petzey Launches First-of-its-Kind Virtual Network of On-Demand Pet Healthcare
by | May 26, 2020
Dallas-based Petzey aims to keep pets healthy while creating job opportunities for veterinary practitioners in the new sharing economy.
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DI People: Hillwood, Front Burner Restaurants, Veritex Bank Make Executive Moves
by | May 21, 2020
In this weekly roundup of executive moves in North Texas, you'll also find news from SMU, Renovo Financial, Flagship Facility Services, Zalat Pizza, and more.
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Pandemic Spurs Workspace Architecture, Design Innovation

HKS President and CEO Dan Noble envisions the future of offices, sports, and more.
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Avocados From Mexico’s New Restaurant Comes With an Innovation Incubator
by | Mar 4, 2020
Texas is one of the largest state beneficiaries from the economic activity generated by avocado imports—the small, package-less fruit contributed $3.4 billion to the U.S. GDP in 2017 alone. And through the brand's new "living lab,” it hopes to expand its impressive penetration in the market—and reinvent every established marketing rule along the way.
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The IQ Richardson Innovation District

The IQ: Richardson Innovation District Unveils New Name and Branding

by | Jan 29, 2020
In December, the Richardson City Council approved rezoning for higher density development and a variety of uses to provide a foundation for an innovation-focused, urban mixed-use environment.
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The USPTO is Now Accepting National Medal of Technology and Innovation Nominations
by | Jan 27, 2020
The United States Patent and Trademark Office is accepting nominations until April 3.
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Date Gone Wrong: Match Group’s New Safety Tech Gives Tinder a Panic Button, and More
by | Jan 23, 2020
Match Group, the parent company of Match, Tinder, OKCupid, Hinge and several other dating apps, is investing and partnering with Noonlight to offer online daters tools to feel and stay safe during dates. 
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Meet the 46 Winners and Finalists from Dallas Innovates’ and D CEO’s 2020 Innovation Awards
by | Jan 17, 2020
Here are the companies and leaders driving innovation in North Texas.
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