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The 2023 UTD Big Idea Competition was rescheduled for May 19. Finalists, top row, from left: JackyChao, Sameer Ranjan, Karlin Oei Joseph Friedman, and Chandramallika Basak; Bottom row, from left: Stefano Leonardi, Tamara Marshall, Xavier Madison, Tom-Vazhekatt, and Madison Valdivia. [Photos: UTD]
Meet the 10 Finalists of the UTD Big Idea Competition, Pitching Live on May 19
by Lance Murray | May 17, 2023
From an automated fish feeder to AI-driven construction to a therapeutic vest and more, the finalists will pitch their innovative concepts on May 19 at Blackstone Launchpad. The original date was rescheduled due to weather.
They'll be competing for $170,000 in cash and scholarship prizes.
They'll be competing for $170,000 in cash and scholarship prizes.
by David Seeley |
Aug 30, 2022
The fourth annual Black Girl Magic Summit—presented by Dallas-based Boss Women Media and Capital One—was released as a video experience on Amazon's Prime Video Saturday. Here's a look at the winners of its pitch competition, from a Creole fusion-inspired founder to moms who actually get real about motherhood to a woman who's juicing her way to success.
The winners had lots of competition. This year's contest had 10,033 entrants nationwide—almost double the number from 2021.
The winners had lots of competition. This year's contest had 10,033 entrants nationwide—almost double the number from 2021.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jan 27, 2021
On Saturday, 13 tech startups and small businesses led by diverse founders will vie for $50K in a virtual “Shark Tank”-style pitch competition. Three expert-led panels also will cover how to build a million-dollar business in a pandemic, the current and future state of DEI, and capital for underrepresented founders.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Dec 16, 2020
Past Investment Challenge winners include McKinney-based ShearShare, Houston-based GroupRaise, and Austin-based Journey Foods. Applications are open now until Jan. 22.
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The Pitch: Better Block Foundation Named Social Innovator of the Year, New $1M Competition Announced
by Dave Moore | Oct 29, 2020
In addition to the surprise reveal of a new $1 million prize, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas also announced the nine fellows picked for its 2021 accelerator and a social impact investment in on-demand nail service Cherry (created by the founders of rewardStyle and Bumble).
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 20, 2020
Five fellows from United Way of Metropolitan Dallas' Social Innovation Accelerator will present their ideas in health, income, or education for the chance at $235,000 in funding. Tickets are on sale now for the all-virtual event on Oct. 28.
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by Chantal Canales |
Sep 14, 2020
On Sept. 9, Dallas-based women-owned businesses pitched their companies for the chance to compete in the TiE Women Global Pitch finals held in Dubai later this year.
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by Chantal Canales |
Jul 20, 2020
Boss Women Media and Capital One have partnered on a two-day virtual summit and pitch competition for Black female entrepreneurs and professionals. Applications are open to pitch for up to $25,000 in grants.
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The ‘Largest Worldwide Startup Competition for Women and Diverse Entrepreneurs’ is Coming to Dallas
by Maddie Preston | Nov 12, 2019
The SoGal Foundation's Global Pitch Competition is coming to Dallas for one of its 25-city regional rounds. The event, held Nov. 20 at Capital Factory, will connect diverse founders with investors.
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Apr 30, 2019
Calling all North Texas startups: Apply by May 1 for Trend Forward Capital's pitch competition coming later this month. As the investment arm of Irving-headquartered Trend Micro, the team is specifically looking to bolster its commitment to local startup talent.
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by Blair Welch |
Mar 6, 2019
Hosted by the DEC@Redbird and Comerica Bank, "The Nest" aims to give Southern Dallas entrepreneurs the exposure, support and funding they deserve. The competition will be on March 23 from 6-8 p.m.
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by Katie Kelton |
May 14, 2018
The pie business beat out four other local female-led companies during Saturday's NextUp Female Founders Dallas pitch contest.
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Bishop T.D. Jakes. [PHOTO: Courtesy of MegaFest]
T.D. Jakes, UNT Dallas Team for MegaFest Student Pitch Contest
by Chloe Bennett | May 26, 2017
Students will make Shark Tank-style pitches before a panel of judges and could win some of the competition's $50,000 in total prize money.
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