There's "a real tiredness in the industry" around traditional performance management, says co-founder Chris Heaslip. His startup is on the vanguard of change in manager and employee relationships.
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The Leadr team at its new Plano offices.
Fast-Growing ‘People Development’ Software Startup Relocates HQ as It Changes the Game in HR and Leadership Development
by Kevin Cummings | Jun 28, 2022
Leadr has tripled its revenue by focusing on employee engagement and performance as a natural outcome of developing the whole person.
There's "a real tiredness in the industry" around traditional performance management, says co-founder Chris Heaslip. His startup is on the vanguard of change in manager and employee relationships.
There's "a real tiredness in the industry" around traditional performance management, says co-founder Chris Heaslip. His startup is on the vanguard of change in manager and employee relationships.
by Kevin Cummings |
Jun 1, 2022
In about 24 months, Plano-based Tentacle has grown from an "idea sketched out on a PowerPoint deck to a valuable enterprise application that's able to solve real problems," says founder and CEO Matt Combs.
Now a new investment by Providence Strategic Growth will help the cybersecurity startup expand both its functionality and market position, after a 105% surge in ransomware attacks and a 350% increase in social engineering attacks in 2021.
Now a new investment by Providence Strategic Growth will help the cybersecurity startup expand both its functionality and market position, after a 105% surge in ransomware attacks and a 350% increase in social engineering attacks in 2021.
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by Kevin Cummings |
May 10, 2022
Plano-based Wink has landed a $2.85 million pre-seed funding rounding, exceeding its initial target of $1 million by almost $2 million. Billing itself as the “first zero-click camera checkout,” Wink uses voice and facial recognition technology to allow users to make purchases without inputting financial information on their digital devices.
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by David Seeley |
May 9, 2022
Plano-based Cyber Group is rebranding as CG Infinity and expanding its offerings beyond its core energy and financial client base. To advance its growth, CG Infinity plans to purchase a new 33,000-square-foot HQ in Plano, where it will operate an innovation lab.
Founded in 1998 by a longtime Texas Instruments engineering manager, CG Infinity aims to be "the most sought-after Salesforce partner for mid-sized companies."
Founded in 1998 by a longtime Texas Instruments engineering manager, CG Infinity aims to be "the most sought-after Salesforce partner for mid-sized companies."
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DI People: Techstars, Critical Start, VolunteerNow, Corganics, and More Make Moves
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Feb 25, 2022
In this week's roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you'll also find news from the Richardson Chamber, PICKUP, BPS Technology, the Frontiers of Flight Museum, UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth, and Giving DNA.
Plus, Governor Abbott appoints three North Texans to the Governor's Commission for Women.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Feb 24, 2022
Plano-based PICKUP has named Brian Kava, who joined the company in September of last year, as its new CEO. He takes over from Brenda Stoner, who founded the company and has led it since 2014.
One of his goals is to continue to grow PICKUP, which serves 80 U.S. markets with a more than 200-person team.
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by David Seeley |
Oct 11, 2021
One major tenant will be global tax services and software provider Ryan LLC, which will be moving its HQ from the Galleria in Dallas.
Designed by Gensler, the tower is expected to break ground early next year.
Designed by Gensler, the tower is expected to break ground early next year.
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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 14, 2021
Tipalti, a payables automation company that handles accounts payable and mass pay workflows, plans to hire around 100 employees in Plano by the end of 2022. North Texas is its second location in the U.S. and the fourth globally.
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Tyler Technologies Acquires NIC for $2.3 Billion—Its Largest Acquisition Yet
by Alex Edwards | Feb 10, 2021
The deal will act as a major benefit to government technology users, as it represents two complementary public sector companies coming together. NIC is a digital government solutions and payments company and Tyler is the largest provider of integrated software and tech services to local, state, and federal governments.
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by Alex Edwards |
Feb 1, 2021
Toyota Motor North America's complete online retail experience, SmartPath, gives customers the ability to purchase a car without ever visiting a dealership.
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by Capital One |
Dec 9, 2020
In the third installment of a five-part series, Capital One shines a spotlight on community leaders addressing the growing digital divide in North Texas.
sponsored by Capital One
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by Alex Edwards |
Nov 16, 2020
Toyota put out a call-to-action for its 10th annual art contest, which has youth aged 4-15 send in drawings of their dream car. Submissions can be sent in from now until January 31, 2021.
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Sean Burgess, chief claims officer, SVP at USAA
USAA’s SafePilot App ‘Learns’ to Record Crash Data
by Dave Moore | Nov 12, 2020
USAA is making cell phones into accident detectives through SafePilot’s telematics-enabled auto claims. Integral in developing the claims is USAA's design and information technology team in Plano.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Nov 4, 2020
From its North American corporate office in Plano, Hilti announced Jaibot, which drills precision holes in ceilings for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Oct 28, 2020
Stacy’s Snacks, a Frito-Lay company, wants to help founders get recognition through its artful limited edition bags featuring a QR code directing customers to a geotargeted women-owned business directory.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Oct 21, 2020
Soap Hope wants to attract more people with disabilities to participate in the academy's internships to learn the inner workings of employment in a fulfillment center. Take a look inside the new center and meet the HIPsters, a.k.a. Hugely Important People, working there.
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