The United Way of Metropolitan Dallas' nearly yearlong social innovation accelerator program came to a close this week at "The Pitch" with the awarding of more than $275,000 in prize money and the award of Social Innovator of the Year. The competition's five finalists are social entrepreneurs with innovative ideas for improving access to education, income, and health. See who won what—and how they're working to improve lives in North Texas.
Five finalists. One mission. United Way's Social Innovation Competition brings together innovative North Texas minds in social entrepreneurship for a chance to change the future. In a Shark Tank-style showdown, they'll pitch their solutions to improve education, income, and health in the community.
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....
Dallas–Fort Worth has become one of the fastest-growing business ecosystems in the United States. Major corporations continue relocating headquarters to North Texas, venture-backed startups are scaling, and entrepreneurs from across the country are increasingly choosing Dallas as the place to build....
“The transfer portal is not going the other direction.”
Jeb Hensarling
Strategic Advisor
Texas Stock Exchange
…on TXSE pulling senior exchange talent from Wall Street and LaSalle Street, in an April 22 interview with Bloomberg’s Julie Fine....
Amazon has filed local applications in Texas for a Prime Air drone delivery site in West Dallas, the first of 22 planned “drone paddocks” across the state, according to Boston-based BLDUP, a commercial real estate and construction technology platform that reported the filings on April 17....
Plano-based Diversified, a global leader in audiovisual and media innovation, has appointed Tyler Affolter as its chief revenue officer to advance the company’s “growth at the intersection of media, workplace, and digital experience.”...
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....
Dallas–Fort Worth has become one of the fastest-growing business ecosystems in the United States. Major corporations continue relocating headquarters to North Texas, venture-backed startups are scaling, and entrepreneurs from across the country are increasingly choosing Dallas as the place to build....
“The transfer portal is not going the other direction.”
Jeb Hensarling
Strategic Advisor
Texas Stock Exchange
…on TXSE pulling senior exchange talent from Wall Street and LaSalle Street, in an April 22 interview with Bloomberg’s Julie Fine....
Amazon has filed local applications in Texas for a Prime Air drone delivery site in West Dallas, the first of 22 planned “drone paddocks” across the state, according to Boston-based BLDUP, a commercial real estate and construction technology platform that reported the filings on April 17....
Plano-based Diversified, a global leader in audiovisual and media innovation, has appointed Tyler Affolter as its chief revenue officer to advance the company’s “growth at the intersection of media, workplace, and digital experience.”...