Co-Founders Kehlin Swain and Isis Ashford (above), along with Jaylen James, launched AI-powered platform Greens by Xplosion Technology to revolutionize diabetes care for teens with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. [Photo: Courtesy/Techstars]
The Techstars program pumped up the volume in its second year, reviewing more than 3,500 applications—four times more than last year. Founders from around the world will travel to Fort Worth for the "one-of-a-kind," whole health-focused program.
MassChallenge brought together more than 200 startups, investors, and corporates from the U.S. and beyond for a three-day gathering at Dallas' Pegasus Park. The Boston-based nonprofit accelerator, which expanded to North Texas last year, showcased its new hub as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship.
MassChallenge, a nonprofit connector of startups, founders, entrepreneurs, corporations, and communities, kicked off a partnership with Lyda Hill Philanthropies at the MC | Innovate 2023 Conference July 11-13 at Pegasus Park in Dallas....
Dallas-based nonprofit accelerator Impact Ventures has unveiled the lineup of its latest cohort, made up of nearly 20 companies that span from Nepalese dumpling makers to virtual reality job-training platforms.
CodeLaunch—known for splashy events that are part tech trade show, part startup conference—will host the finals of its 10th seed accelerator competition on November 17 at Frisco's Comerica Center.
Three of the five finalists are from DFW. Meet them here.
The program will offer eight Dallas biotech and life science companies free business training with the hope that they will one day locate their companies to Pegasus Park, a mixed-use social purpose project near the Dallas Design District and the Southwestern Medical District.
On Nov. 17, six CPG startups will give a virtual taste of their brands through pitches to a national audience of investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.
Over 30 pediatric hospitals including Dallas' Children's Health have come together through an accelerator program called KidsX. Startups are invited to apply to help these hospitals solve pain points through Oct. 7.
Dallas Innovates is highlighting startups in Impact Ventures' accelerator program, which aims to assist the underrepresented startup community. First up is Exgratias, a first-of-its-kind financial platform for the entertainment industry that helps contractual workers get paid quickly and effortlessly.
Founder and CEO Benjamin Vann was motivated by the opportunity gap: "As of 2018, just 2 percent of minorities received venture capital funding and 2 percent of minorities were represented in the tech industry workforce,” he says. A Dallas Innovates series highlights startups in Impact Ventures' first spring program.
ShearShare founders Courtney and Tye Caldwell winning Capital Factory's $100,000 Dallas Diversity & Inclusion Investment Challenge in 2018. [Photo: Merissa De Falcis]
SXSW (South by Southwest) is the one annual event that combines technology, music, film, startups and epic meetups right in the heart of emerging tech capital, Austin. Over the last few years, Dallas has been getting attention on the national startup scene more than ever before — which makes attending SXSW an absolute must. Here’s what we think every entrepreneurial-minded attendee should have on his or her agenda during SXSW.
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
Until recently, the majority of Lee Brown’s academic career and research at Texas Woman’s University had centered on corporate political activities and business-government interaction. But just two short years ago, Brown, the business college’s associate dean of research and an associate professor of management, started delving into artificial intelligence technology....
UTDesign took home the Tech Titans of the Future – Community College/University award at the Tech Titans Gala 2024. The award, which included a cash prize, recognizes educational institutions that inspire and support students in choosing engineering and technology as their preferred career paths....
Carolyn Munro has been named president and general manager at Dallas-based WFAA/Channel 8 and its new sister Dallas station KFAA/Channel 29 by Tysons, Virginia-based TEGNA, which owns the North Texas stations, among others....
HTeaO, the Fort Worth-based iced tea franchising company, has appointed Shane Clark as chief development officer and Michael Stoddard as vice president of IT.
The company said both men bring extensive experience in their fields, positioning HTeaO for continued growth and operational excellence as the brand expands nationwide....
Former NBA player and Dallas Bryan Adams High School graduate Kenyon Martin has been named chief basketball adviser by JumpShot Live, a new basketball-themed eatertainment company that’s establishing its headquarters in the Dallas area....
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
Until recently, the majority of Lee Brown’s academic career and research at Texas Woman’s University had centered on corporate political activities and business-government interaction. But just two short years ago, Brown, the business college’s associate dean of research and an associate professor of management, started delving into artificial intelligence technology....
UTDesign took home the Tech Titans of the Future – Community College/University award at the Tech Titans Gala 2024. The award, which included a cash prize, recognizes educational institutions that inspire and support students in choosing engineering and technology as their preferred career paths....
Carolyn Munro has been named president and general manager at Dallas-based WFAA/Channel 8 and its new sister Dallas station KFAA/Channel 29 by Tysons, Virginia-based TEGNA, which owns the North Texas stations, among others....
HTeaO, the Fort Worth-based iced tea franchising company, has appointed Shane Clark as chief development officer and Michael Stoddard as vice president of IT.
The company said both men bring extensive experience in their fields, positioning HTeaO for continued growth and operational excellence as the brand expands nationwide....
Former NBA player and Dallas Bryan Adams High School graduate Kenyon Martin has been named chief basketball adviser by JumpShot Live, a new basketball-themed eatertainment company that’s establishing its headquarters in the Dallas area....