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‘Innovation Meets Investment’: Venture Dallas Sets Sights on National Stage with New Branding, Expanded 2023 Summit

by | Sep 27, 2023
The rebrand "marks the start of our next chapter of growth," says Venture Dallas Chair Aaron Pierce. The nonprofit's 2023 summit, backed by JPMorgan Chase and Perot Jain, is set for October 25.
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Dallas Skincare Trailblazer, BeautyBio, Acquired by Nu Skin Subsidiary
by | Aug 14, 2023
BeautyBio, known for merging skincare with unique beauty tools, transformed the at-home beauty scene and grew a devoted following. Now the "Truth in Beauty" brand, founded by model and entrepreneur Jamie O'Banion in 2011, is starting a new chapter.
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List: Ranked No. 1 in the U.S., Dallas-Based Bestow is Reshaping Life Insurance
by | Jul 11, 2023
The fast-growing company took the U.S. lead on Forbes’ World's Best Life Insurance Companies list. We caught up with Melbourne O’Banion, Bestow's Co-Founder and CEO, (left) for insight into what has driven the startup's rise to the top.
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Meet the Finalists: The Innovation Awards 2022, Presented by Dallas Innovates and D CEO
Now in its third year, the program from Dallas Innovates and D CEO honors 78 disruptors and trailblazers driving a new vision for innovation in North Texas.
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Dallas’ Bestow to Acquire Centurion and Further its Vision of Making Life Insurance Accessible for All

by | Dec 1, 2020
With Iowa-based Centurion Life Insurance Company's licensing in 47 states and the District of Columbia, the acquisition could allow Bestow to become a nationally licensed carrier.
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Power Couple: How Jamie and Melbourne O’Banion Run Two of Dallas’ Fastest-Growing Brands
by | Feb 4, 2020
Jamie's BeautyBio and Melbourne's Bestow are two Dallas-based startups in the cosmetic and life insurance industries, respectively. But while they both hold the same job—CEO and co-founder—the power couple, dubbed MOJO, makes it work by operating as a team.
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Meet the Innovators: How Melbourne O’Banion and Bestow Are ‘Bringing Technology to an Antiquated Industry’
by | Aug 27, 2019
O’Banion is the co-founder and CEO of Bestow, the 'first truly modern way to buy life insurance' that provides families the resilience they need after the loss of a loved one. Soon to be announced for the mission-driven company is new partnerships, more product offerings, and a foundation.
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Bestow Inc. Raises $15M in Series A Funding Round

by | May 22, 2018
Bestow's platform gives consumers the ability to quickly learn their insurance options, apply for, and buy coverage without a medical exam.
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