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Raise A Hood and Metrolla took top prizes in Capital One's 2024 Accelerator Pitch at Dallas Startup Week in August. [Photo: Tres Cox/Capital One]
Capital One Accelerator Program Fuels Founders to Drive the Future of Mobility
by Capital One | Sep 12, 2024
The Capital One program — one of few mobility-focused accelerators in the country — empowers visionary founders to enhance their startup expertise, expand their networks, and attract investors. The latest cohort wrapped up with standout pitches and notable wins.
by Sandra Engelland |
Aug 26, 2024
Meet three founders channeling their experiences into shaping the future of healthcare innovation, from psychedelics to AI-driven mental wellness. For serial founder Sunny Nadolsky, the startup journey after an exit is like childbirth—first declaring 'never again,' only to think about having another 'baby' a year later.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Aug 7, 2024
When it comes to nurturing entrepreneurship, Dallas Startup Week casts a wide net. In a recent FOX 4 interview, The DEC Network's Kendall Kennedy highlighted the event's inclusive approach to supporting entrepreneurship and business growth in North Texas.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Mar 8, 2024
Today is International Women's Day, and many women entrepreneurs across North Texas are still basking in the glow of something that happened Thursday night: As Alballero said in her post, The DEC Network's 2024 State of Entrepreneurship event featured an all-star cast of women among its entrepreneur award winners.
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Panelists at The DEC Network's 2023 Dallas Startup Week discussed franchising, entrepreneurship, and more. [Source photos: Red Wave Media; DI Studio composite image]
Bank of America Supercharges The DEC Network Mission with $120K for Entrepreneurs of Color Fund
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jan 31, 2024
Formally known as the Entrepreneur of Color Credit Enhancement Fund, the program will provide loan guarantees and loan-readiness assistance to growth-oriented businesses.
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by David Seeley |
Nov 14, 2023
GEW North Texas—which kicked off Monday and runs through Sunday November 19—is part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, held in cities worldwide one week each November. The movement aims to inspire entrepreneurs around the globe while fostering connections and increasing collaboration within their ecosystems.
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by Capital One |
Oct 16, 2023
Program for building connections, becoming capital-ready culminates with pitches and prizes at Dallas Startup Week.
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by Quincy Preston |
Sep 6, 2023
The DEC Networks' eighth Dallas Startup Week, hosted at UNT Frisco from September 10-14, features entrepreneur and Hall of Famer Troy Aikman, AOL's Steve Case, Nextdoor Co-founder Nirav Tolia, rapper-turned-investor Chamillionaire, and BuzzBallz CEO Merrilee Kick among its 200 speakers and 100 events.
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SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman and stage partner SBA Associate Administrator Mark Madrid spoke at the Bill J. Priest Institute in Dallas on July 26. [Photos: The DEC Network]
SBA Chief in Dallas: ‘We Are Becoming the Startup Nation’
by Quincy Preston | Aug 9, 2023
Since January 2021, a record 12.2 million new business applications have been filed nationwide—with Texas alone contributing 1.1 million. Speaking at a Dallas event, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman emphasized ongoing efforts to support Americans in realizing their entrepreneurial dreams.
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![From left: Ezi Negus, Okigwe Creations; Greer Christian, PureNRG Cycle; Awah Chai, Offworld Coffee; Kimberly Matthews, Holy Rollie Pastry Shop; and moderator Tarsha Hearns, The DEC Network. [Photo: The DEC Network]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Panel-360x203.jpg)
by Quincy Preston |
Aug 9, 2023
At the recent Entrepreneur Showcase in Dallas, four emerging startups were spotlighted alongside Biden Cabinet Member Isabella Casillas Guzman, who leads the Small Business Administration, and Mark Madrid, the driving force behind SBA's Office of Entrepreneurial Development. “I feel like I’ve just been to a TED talk with these entrepreneurs' words of wisdom,” Madrid said at the event powered by Dallas College and The DEC Network.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 24, 2023
The owners of The Shops at RedBird have hired commercial property firm Jones Lang LaSalle to “arrange structured equity from a third-party investor to recapitalize the current partnership and fund future growth opportunities,” according to the Dallas Morning News. The mall revitalization project has brought thriving new commerce, innovation, and healthcare services to the area.
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by Lance Murray |
May 22, 2023
The Fort Worth Local Development Corp. approved $500,000 over two years to create the Fort Worth Entrepreneurship Center. The center will be operated by The DEC Network in the city's Near Southside neighborhood, according to the Fort Worth Report.
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Michael Render, aka Killer Mike, is half of hip hop duo Run the Jewels, the host of the Netflix series “Trigger Warning with Killer Mike," and the owner of a chain of barber shops, called Swag Shops, among other interests. The Grammy-award winning rapper, businessman, and activist will speak at The DEC Network's 2023 State of Entrepreneurship event on March 29 in Frisco.
Grammy-Winning Rapper and Entrepreneur ‘Killer Mike’ to Speak at The DEC Network’s State of Entrepreneurship Event
by Lance Murray | Mar 14, 2023
The DEC Network, which marks its 10th anniversary this year, is gearing up for its 2023 State of Entrepreneurship event—the first-ever in Frisco. Dubbed 'the Super Bowl for Entrepreneurs' in North Texas, the annual gathering brings together game-changing startups and innovative business leaders.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 10, 2023
Seven new members of the Dallas Entrepreneur Center’s fiduciary board were announced by The DEC Network Board Chair Tim Hill.
The nonprofit said that the new members bring a wealth of experience and knowledge in various industries and will be instrumental in helping it achieve its mission of helping entrepreneurs start, build, and grow their businesses....
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 1, 2023
The DEC Network wants to help women take their tech game to the next level in a male-dominated industry. The 2023 WomenXTech Summit, a one-day, in-person summit for women, will be held Feb....
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‘It’s a Different World Out There’: Investors Share Their Insights on the Changing Funding Landscape
by Kevin Cummings |
Nov 14, 2022
At the recent Venture Dallas conference, a panel of leading investors talked market trends and shared insights to help those on both sides of the cap table. Here are key takeaways—from tips for fundraising founders to what startups need to offer to what makes Dallas an exciting place to invest.
“As an entrepreneur, just hustle. Don't take ‘No’ for an answer. You're going to get a lot of ‘No’s,’ so just keep at it," said Pialy Aditya, chief strategy officer at Republic.
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