Wyatt Smith

Wyatt Smith, founder and CEO of UpSmith. [Photo ASU+GSV Summit]

Dallas-Based UpSmith Launches AI Tool for Skilled Trades

by Lance Murray | Mar 27, 2025

JennyAI is designed for businesses like plumbing and HVAC companies looking to drive immediate revenue growth. It leverages generative AI to streamline prospect outreach, optimize engagement, and deliver near-term revenue lift.

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From Classroom to Boardroom: Teach For America DFW Brings Together Education Champions for Impact

by Lance Murray | Mar 20, 2024

Community leaders and education champions gathered recently for an inspiring panel discussion hosted by Teach For America Dallas-Fort Worth on the transformative power of collaboration. The event took place in the Debate Room of Old Parkland....

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UpSmith Powers Its New Skilled Workforce Tool ‘Boost’ With $5M Raise

by David Seeley | Jan 29, 2024

News of the $5M raise comes as Dallas-based UpSmith launches Boost, a new productivity app that's "a powerful tool to maximize sales performance and technician productivity" in construction and manufacturing. UpSmith Founder and CEO Wyatt Smith, a former Uber Elevate exec, says workers can redeem points earned on the app for tools, prizes, extra vacation days, and more.

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Follow the Money: ParkHub Acquires Parking Software Startup, UpSmith Raises $3.3M, Maverick Bancshares Seeks $17M for new Fort Worth Bank, and More

by Kevin Cummings | Oct 28, 2022

In this week’s North Texas deal flow, you’ll also find news about Taysha Gene Therapies landing a $50M investment; music tech startup MAX’s Series B raise; Dallas Venture Capital’s latest investment; Tyler Technologies’ $68M acquisition of Rapid Financial Solutions; NaturalShrimp hitting the Nasdaq Capital Market; and more.

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