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Meet the Local Startups Vying for $100K in Rise of the Rest Pitch

by | May 2, 2018
Leaders from the competing startups took some time recently to talk to Dallas Innovates about their businesses, what sets them apart, and how a win next week could impact their work. 
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Nature Nate’s Honey to Support University Bee Research
by | May 1, 2018
The McKinney-based company's investment targets university research focused on honey bee health.
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Trey Bowles
Trey Bowles to Step Down as Leader of The DEC
by | Apr 26, 2018
The decision to relinquish his day-to-day responsibilities after five years of operation was always part of the plan, The Dallas Entrepreneur Center co-founder Trey Bowles said.
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Andy Karetsky, Skyview Ventures; Jeremy Hux, True North Venture Partners; Tim Woodward, Prelude Ventures; Victor Liu, Hunt Energy Enterprises; and moderator Geoff Eisenberg.
Clean Tech Funding May Return, With an Assist From DFW
by | Apr 23, 2018
Leaders such as Hunt Consolidated’s incubator are investing in tomorrow’s energy.
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NextSeed

NextSeed Seeking Dallas Female Entrepreneurs for Pitch Contest

by | Apr 17, 2018
The May 12 marketplace and pitch competition hosted by the Houston-born crowdfunding platform will celebrate women in business, and allow businesses to compete for a temporary lease as well as other prizes.
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Chad Houser
BBVA Expands Social Impact Accelerator Program to 7 States
by | Apr 16, 2018
BBVA will select 35 social entrepreneurs to participate in this year's five-month program, which includes professional training, networking, and opportunities to win cash awards.
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Dallas Festival of Ideas
Festival of Ideas: How Dallas Can Become a More ‘Connected City’
by | Apr 9, 2018
Discussions during the fourth annual event explored how to become more connected in the areas of education, health, physical layout, and inclusiveness.
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life sciences
Dallas Startup Week 2018: Day 2 Roundup
Tuesday's conversations have covered everything from social entrepreneurship's role in nonprofits and inclusive leadership to tips on business growth paths and smart cities tech. 
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Cause Studio

Defying the Odds: Cause Studio Gives Nonprofit Professionals, Organizations Tools to Succeed

by | Mar 19, 2018
Since 2015, Cause Studio has offered an incubator for early-stage nonprofits. In its newest program, it plans to create a workforce pipeline for nonprofit professionals.
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South by Southwest
Here’s Which North Texans You Should Watch for at SXSW
The South by Southwest Conference and Festivals officially starts Friday, and though all the happenings are in Austin, there’ll be plenty of North Texas presence.
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Dallas Startup Week
Dallas Startup Week Announces Ross Tower as Its 2018 Basecamp
by | Feb 22, 2018
The downtown Dallas location includes conference rooms, a coffee shop, and other amenities that support a collaborative working environment.
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Tech Titans
Innovators Wanted: Tech Titans Seeks North Texas Tech Leaders to Honor
by | Feb 9, 2018
Nominations are being sought by Tech Titans in 14 awards categories. Winners will honored at a gala in August.
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health

Sadiant Health Launches Nurse Staffing App to Fix Provider Shortages, Burnout

by | Feb 5, 2018
Frustrated with the outdated staffing agency system, Leah Cooper started a company enabling health care facilities to find nurses via a mobile app.
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grant program
Texas Woman’s University Announces Grant Program for Female Entrepreneurs
by | Feb 5, 2018
The university's Center for Women in Business will award $5,000 grants. Applications are due by Feb. 23.
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Amber Venz Box, CEO and Co-founder, rewardStyle
7 Master Innovators and Their Secret Weapons
by | Jan 31, 2018
They are fearless North Texas masterminds with a history of revolutionizing their industries: Joshua King, Amber Venz Box, Lance Crosby, Paul Bettner, Walter Voit, Joshua King, Will Rosellini, and Dave Copps. They share “secret weapons” and lessons learned — as well as the technology to watch.
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hail
Plano Startup Releases Hailstorm Predicting App
by | Jan 30, 2018
With new patented technology, the DentDash app from Dynamic Weather Solutions can pinpoint localized areas of hail activity before a storm approaches an area.
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