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From left: Calvin Carter, Derek Wilson, and Bob Bennett, the operator-entrepreneurs behind Dallas Opportunity Partners—a new Dallas-based investment platform built by and for family offices—outside their base at Old Parkland, one of the region’s most concentrated hubs of dealmaking. [Photo: Michael Samples]
As Y’all Street Rises, Dallas Opportunity Partners Bets on North Texas’ ‘Outsized Advantage’ With New Investment Gateway
by Quincy Preston | Mar 25, 2025
Founded by seasoned entrepreneurs and family office investors Calvin Carter, Derek Wilson, and Bob Bennett, Dallas Opportunity Partners taps decades-deep local relationships to provide flexible, strategic access to North Texas deals. It's the investment platform they wanted but couldn't find—so they built it.
by Lance Murray |
Apr 9, 2024
POV Strategy and Research will offer services ranging from audience research and influencer marketing to paid media campaigns and "world-building strategy" in platforms like UEFN and Roblox.
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by David Seeley |
Oct 30, 2023
A lifelong soccer fan, Rodriguez is now one of the owners of the Dallas indoor soccer team. Sidekicks President Jesse Llamas hopes the Frisco-based esports pioneer will help his team "unite the physical and digital realms, creating an immersive journey that resonates with fans of all ages."
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by Quincy Preston |
Mar 16, 2023
These standouts—startup founders, tech pioneers, educators, creators, social innovators, and business leaders—are transforming entire industries and making waves in their respective fields.
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Here Are the Winners of The Innovation Awards 2023
by Lance Murray | Jan 17, 2023
Dallas Innovates and D CEO celebrated 68 honorees and revealed the winners of our fourth-annual Innovation Awards at an event held at On the Levee in the Dallas Design District.
Here's a full list of winners and finalists.
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by David Seeley |
Nov 7, 2022
On Friday night, The Dallas Fuel defeated the two-time world champions San Francisco Shock to become the 2022 Overwatch League Champions, winning the best-of-seven series 4-3. The finale played out live onstage in front of thousands of fans at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, and was streamed on YouTube for a live audience of an estimated 325,000-plus concurrent viewers.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 3, 2022
Now in its fourth year, the program from Dallas Innovates and D CEO honors 68 disruptors and trailblazers driving a new vision for innovation in North Texas.
Finalists will be recognized in the January/February issue of D CEO magazine and online at DallasInnovates.com. Winners will be revealed at an exclusive awards event in January.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 21, 2022
In this week’s roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you’ll also find news from Advent International, Stellar, Stream Realty Partners, The Citizenry, Sabre Corp., SB Architects, and others.
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Airmen learning how the BILT instruction app provides the capability to rotate, zoom in, and interact with 3D animations. [Photo: BILT]
Follow the Money: BILT Gets $1.7M Air Force Grant for 3D Instructions App, PGA of America Invests in Golf Innovation, and More
by Kevin Cummings | Jul 25, 2022
Plus, Fort Worth's Harvest Returns raises new fund; new Ryan acquisition makes 2022 its most active M&A year; OpTic Gaming acquires Dallas chatbot startup; Dallas legal education firm boosts digital content library; and Fort Worth's Novaria Group acquires firm with giant aerospace clients.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Jul 19, 2022
Frisco-based OpTic Gaming—which rebranded from Envy Gaming last month following its November merger with OpTic—has acquired Dallas streamer tool startup Botisimo.
Botisimo's tools reach more than 36 million unique viewers each month for 30,000+ streamers including Snoop Dogg, Monstercat, and Dude Perfect. OpTic believes it's "one of the most powerful tools a creator can use to engage with their audience," said OpTic CEO Adam Rymer, who joined the startup's board last year.
Botisimo's tools reach more than 36 million unique viewers each month for 30,000+ streamers including Snoop Dogg, Monstercat, and Dude Perfect. OpTic believes it's "one of the most powerful tools a creator can use to engage with their audience," said OpTic CEO Adam Rymer, who joined the startup's board last year.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Jun 28, 2022
Envy Gaming, a well-known name in the esports space, is retiring its branding but the competitive action will continue on.
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by Alex Edwards |
Nov 8, 2021
The deal brings together Hector “HECZ” Rodriguez and Mike “Hastr0” Rufail—the leaders of OpTic and Envy, respectively—who have been longtime friends and esports rivals.
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Esports Organizations in North Texas Play Big
by Eric Griffin | Mar 6, 2019
Similar to oil and gas, Mark Cuban says esports has the potential to fuel the region. We rounded up the major drivers of the billion-dollar industry, from teams and developers to educators and startups to corporations and event venues.
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by Nicholas Sakelaris |
Feb 12, 2018
The annual event hosted by UTA empowered youth to take that leap of faith to become their own boss no matter what they’re passionate about.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jan 19, 2018
Several major esports teams are relocating to the region, and have drawn major investments from some of DFW’s most notable people.
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by Jewels Clark |
Oct 10, 2017
On Thursday, Owner and CEO Mike Rufail and his investment partners at Hersh Interactive Group announced the new team name and logo was an homage to its home state of Texas.
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