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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-Based Bestow Named To 2021 CNBC Disruptor 50
by | May 26, 2021
Like the fast-growing digital life insurance company says, "we do things a little differently around here."
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Bestow Closes $50M Series B and Launches its Own Nonprofit to Assist Those in Financial Distress

by | Apr 23, 2020
Through the Bestow Foundation, the Dallas-based digital life insurance startup will give financial support to those in need during a crisis or disaster. First up is a donation to the CDC Foundation to help combat COVID-19.
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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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Follow the Money: Lance Murray's weekly roundup of fundings, mergers, and acquisitions with Dallas-Fort Worth ties on Dallas Innovates.
Follow the Money: Tailwater Doubles Silver Creek Equity to $300M, Independent Bank Buys Guaranty Bancorp for $1B
by | May 24, 2018
From real estate and insurance to a new cancer treatment, here's a look at recent funding, mergers, and acquisitions involving companies and firms with North Texas ties.
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