Ben Vann, chief executive of Impact Ventures, speaks during a video-recorded event at JPMorgan Chase’s Dallas office, where the nonprofit announced the launch of its CDFI fund, IV Capital.
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At a kickoff event held at JPMorgan Chase ahead of the 2025 Inclusive Capital Summit, the announcement of Impact Ventures' new CDFI fund set the tone for a two-day gathering focused on the future of capital, inclusion, and community-driven growth.
The inaugural three-day event lands in Dallas June 27–29 at Paul Quinn College, bringing together more than 40 speakers, curated activations, and a bold agenda built to move capital, spark deals, and support Black founders.
For the second year, the Dallas Wings Community Foundation is highlighting a different local Black-owned business on the team's social platforms each Wednesday in February in celebration of Black History Month. This month's spotlight is on Cookie Society, Pink Toes Nail Bar, Pressed Roots, and PureNRG Cycle.
Mark Cuban has a message for any CEO still treating artificial intelligence as something to dabble in: You’re going to be left behind.
“Over the next three years, there’s going to be two types of companies: those who are great at AI and those who went out of business,” the entrepreneur and investor said at Convergence AI Dallas, a Dallas Regional Chamber conference highlighting AI trends and innovation in North Texas....
Dallas–Fort Worth has become one of the fastest-growing business ecosystems in the United States. Major corporations continue relocating headquarters to North Texas, venture-backed startups are scaling, and entrepreneurs from across the country are increasingly choosing Dallas as the place to build....
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....
Danny Tobey told a roomful of North Texas business leaders at Convergence AI Dallas that the policy signals shaping artificial intelligence “are not just headlines.” They will influence “where the government will push, where it will invest, and how companies can design their own compliance systems to move as quickly as possible,” said Tobey, an attorney, medical doctor, and exited entrepreneur who has advised at least half the Fortune 10 on AI....
The Arlington-based Founders Arena and the Austin-based Texas Venture Alliance have launched the Texas Innovation Operating System, calling it “a vision for the state’s rapidly growing innovation economy.” The coordinated, statewide framework will feature signature events designed to connect all of Texas, and will be formally unveiled at the 3rd Annual Texas Venture Gala & Forum, May 26–27 at the Texas State Capitol and the JW Marriott in Austin. ...
Caruso, a Sydney, Australia-based fund administration platform for private markets, has closed a $6.5 million Series A raise and secured a $55 million valuation following rapid growth and large enterprise customer wins....
Mark Cuban has a message for any CEO still treating artificial intelligence as something to dabble in: You’re going to be left behind.
“Over the next three years, there’s going to be two types of companies: those who are great at AI and those who went out of business,” the entrepreneur and investor said at Convergence AI Dallas, a Dallas Regional Chamber conference highlighting AI trends and innovation in North Texas....
Dallas–Fort Worth has become one of the fastest-growing business ecosystems in the United States. Major corporations continue relocating headquarters to North Texas, venture-backed startups are scaling, and entrepreneurs from across the country are increasingly choosing Dallas as the place to build....
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....
Danny Tobey told a roomful of North Texas business leaders at Convergence AI Dallas that the policy signals shaping artificial intelligence “are not just headlines.” They will influence “where the government will push, where it will invest, and how companies can design their own compliance systems to move as quickly as possible,” said Tobey, an attorney, medical doctor, and exited entrepreneur who has advised at least half the Fortune 10 on AI....
The Arlington-based Founders Arena and the Austin-based Texas Venture Alliance have launched the Texas Innovation Operating System, calling it “a vision for the state’s rapidly growing innovation economy.” The coordinated, statewide framework will feature signature events designed to connect all of Texas, and will be formally unveiled at the 3rd Annual Texas Venture Gala & Forum, May 26–27 at the Texas State Capitol and the JW Marriott in Austin. ...
Caruso, a Sydney, Australia-based fund administration platform for private markets, has closed a $6.5 million Series A raise and secured a $55 million valuation following rapid growth and large enterprise customer wins....