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The Tasmanian tiger—known scientifically as the thylacine—was an apex predator that helped keep ecosystems in balance. It's one that de-extinction company Colossal aims to bring back. [Image: Colossal]

Hollywood Brand Veteran Takes CMO Helm at Colossal Biosciences to Bring De-Extinction to the Global Stage

by Lance Murray | Feb 2, 2024

Veteran marketing executive Emily Castel has joined Colossal Bioscience, the world’s first de-extinction company, as its first chief marketing officer, bringing her global entertainment and consumer brand experience to Colossal where she will lead global efforts to scale the company’s brand, experiences, consumer products, and emerging media properties.

The bioscience and genetics startup achieved “unicorn” status about a year ago with a $150 million Series B fundraise and has made headlines for its plans to de-extinct the woolly mammoth, dodo bird, and Tasmanian tiger. ...

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10 Years, 10x Growth: Dallas ISD’s Mega STEM Expo Takes Over Convention Center on Saturday

by Lance Murray | Feb 2, 2024

The largest STEM expo in Texas — Dallas ISD’s STEM Expo — is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

More than just a science fair, the event allows students to investigate, design, and create real-world science, technology, engineering, and math activities and projects while building connections with many district departments, campuses, and industry and academic partners, DISD said....

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Ever.Ag Acquires AgencyRoot to Empower Crop Insurance Agents with Advanced Software Solutions

by Lance Murray | Feb 1, 2024

Lewisville-based Ever.Ag said the acquisition of Dallas' AgencyRoot enhances its presence in the crop insurance sector by providing agents with innovative and user-friendly technology. The companies share "the same passion for innovation in agribusiness," AgencyRoot's CMO said.

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TPG Invests $228M for Majority Stake in D.C. Supply Chain Risk Platform

by Lance Murray | Jan 18, 2024

Founded in 2015, the Sayari platform integrates global corporate and supply chain data to reveal risk insights for investigations, analytics, and supply chain risk management. The company says its platform is trusted by users from across global regulators, law enforcement, and national security agencies, as well as over 100 of the world's largest public and private companies.

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Opening ceremony for Vietnam-based FPT Automotive in Frisco. [Photo: Business Wire]

Vietnam-Based FPT Launches Automotive Tech Subsidiary in Frisco

by Lance Murray | Dec 14, 2023

FPT—which had a total revenue of $1.87 billion in 2022 and more than 60,000 global employees—said its new Frisco subsidiary has a mission to "drive the advancement of software-defined vehicles, shape the new mobility era, and deliver the highest standards of safety and superior experiences to customers."

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Ryan Names New SVP and Chief Technology and Data Officer

by Lance Murray | Dec 11, 2023

Business technology veteran Ravi Shrivastava has joined Dallas-based global tax services and software provider Ryan as senior vice president and chief technology and data officer.

Shrivastava brings more than two decades of business technology leadership with a proven track record in technology solutions driving innovation and strategic growth, the firm said....

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City of Fort Worth Joins North Texas Innovation Alliance

by Lance Murray | Nov 6, 2023

The NTXIA said that Fort Worth's coming on board signifies "a major step" toward the city's continued commitment to enhancing quality of life, safety, public health, and welfare of residents in the region through "a data-driven approach." The Panther City joins more than 40 municipalities, agencies, corporations, and academic institutions already in the alliance.

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Plano’s Tyler Technologies Acquires ARInspect and ResourceX

by Lance Murray | Nov 1, 2023

ARInspect is a Fairfax, Virginia-based provider of AI-powered machine learning solutions for public sector field operations. ResourceX is a leader in providing priority-based budgeting software to the public sector to address challenges faced in traditional budgeting processes.

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Recuro Health CFO Jason Casten [Photo: Recuro Health]

Recuro Health Appoints New CFO to Lead Financial Strategy and Drive Growth

by Lance Murray | Oct 27, 2023

Veteran healthcare financial executive Jason Casten has been appointed as the new chief financial officer at Coppell-based Recuro Health, a leading healthcare company revolutionizing patient experiences and redefining healthcare delivery.

Casten has a distinguished career over two decades in healthcare technology and brings a wealth of financial expertise and a track record of strong leadership to his role, Recuro Health said....

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Next-Level Loyalty: Canada’s PUG Interactive Expands into Texas with a Game-Changing Play in Brand Engagement

by Quincy Preston | Oct 25, 2023

Emerging from stealth in North Texas after 10+ years of R&D in Canada, PUG Interactive is out to prove there's a better way for brands to engage people. "Dallas-Fort Worth is the birthplace of loyalty," says Steve Bocska, PUG's CEO. "We're disrupting loyalty. What better place to do it than where loyalty was created?"

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Cytracom Adds MSP Expert as SVP of Sales, Revenue Operations

by Lance Murray | Oct 13, 2023

MSPs face a choice: adjust to channel changes or fail, according to new Cytracom SVP Nikhil Harsh. "It's of utmost importance for MSPs to move beyond legacy firewalls and offer a complete managed security practice to methodically grow and maintain their business," he says.

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‘Innovation Meets Investment’: Venture Dallas Sets Sights on National Stage with New Branding, Expanded 2023 Summit

by Quincy Preston | Sep 27, 2023

The rebrand "marks the start of our next chapter of growth," says Venture Dallas Chair Aaron Pierce. The nonprofit's 2023 summit, backed by JPMorgan Chase and Perot Jain, is set for October 25.

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ShiftKey execs, left to right: Mike Vitek, CEO; Regan Parker, general counsel and chief public affairs officer; and Brandon Tappan, chief revenue officer [Photos: ShiftKey]

Irving’s ShiftKey Expands Tech Solution to Acute Care Facilities

by Lance Murray | Sep 15, 2023

Betting on its tech to address a looming care crisis, ShiftKey is expanding its on-demand healthcare staffing platform into acute care facilities in six states. CEO Mike Vitek (above left with CFO Brian Scott and CRO Brandon Tappan) is hopeful the move "can help chip away at the strain these facilities and healthcare providers face each and every day."

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Bridging the Tech Talent Gap: A Deep Dive into the North Texas Tech Scene

by Inclusion Cloud | Sep 12, 2023

Amid a booming tech surge, U.S. companies grapple with a pressing issue: a tight pool of tech talents. Even an innovation powerhouse like Dallas-Fort Worth can't escape the crunch. Here's how companies can navigate to ensure continued growth.

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Hollywood Brand Veteran Takes CMO Helm at Colossal Biosciences to Bring De-Extinction to the Global Stage

Vietnam-Based FPT Launches Automotive Tech Subsidiary in Frisco

Recuro Health Appoints New CFO to Lead Financial Strategy and Drive Growth

Irving’s ShiftKey Expands Tech Solution to Acute Care Facilities

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