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How Will 2020 Ultimately Reshape Society? Dallas’ Social Impact Leaders Weigh In
by Alex Edwards | Sep 1, 2020
The combination of two pandemics—one centered on a virus and the other on race—has led to a pivotal point in history. Dallas Startup Week's Social Impact Track tackles the question of how this year's events could lead to meaningful and lasting change.
by Sandra Engelland |
Sep 1, 2020
The new nationwide movement and advocacy program called Small Unites aims to help small business owners and entrepreneurs “thrive in the new normal” with a $50M collective investment from a diverse group of companies.
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by Alex Edwards |
Aug 31, 2020
Local entrepreneurs talk emerging tech, overcoming challenges, how to be more diverse within your organization, and where to go post-COVID.
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by Alex Edwards |
Aug 27, 2020
DSW20 begins this Sunday. Get ready now with our roundup of ten can't-miss events.
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Managing Madness with a Mentor: Meet Heidi Potthoff, Founder of HMP Mufasa
by Bill Chinn, CEO, The DEC | Jul 23, 2020
"Mentoring is not just scheduling a monthly meeting with a checkpoint. Mentoring to me is fully engaging in the brand—to be a champion to the CEO," says Potthoff.
The ongoing pandemic has helped Potthoff support the acceleration of entrepreneurs, she says.
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by Hayden Blackburn |
Jul 21, 2020
Fort Worth's startup community has grown through major startup acquisitions, the launch of two innovation districts, and new startups expanding to the area, Hayden Blackburn says.
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by Chantal Canales |
Jul 20, 2020
Boss Women Media and Capital One have partnered on a two-day virtual summit and pitch competition for Black female entrepreneurs and professionals. Applications are open to pitch for up to $25,000 in grants.
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by Chantal Canales |
Jul 14, 2020
To support the Dallas-Fort Worth community during "this critical time," Comerica is working with The DEC Network at Redbird to offer free financial workshops for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
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DFW CPG to Support the ‘Nation’s First Consumer Products Accelerator’ Coming Soon to Dallas-Fort Worth
by Alex Edwards | Jul 13, 2020
SKU DFW is an eight-week program being kicked off this fall by former Whole Foods co-CEO Walter Robb. Later-stage startups focused on consumer packaged goods can apply now for the chance to receive best-in-class curriculum taught by top CPG leaders.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jul 13, 2020
The Dallas Cowboys linebacker and his team at the Minority Entrepreneurship Institute hosted a "Shark Tank"-style pitch competition to help Texas-based minority entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 17, 2020
Fort Worth's Neuro Rehab VR, pitched by Veena Somareddy, won in a startup competition that rounded out the day.
The event, originally intended as a hosted event in Dallas, was 5+ hours of inspiration and information. It's available to watch on YouTube.
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by Sophia Gonzalez |
Jun 9, 2020
TrainUp's new online portal offers free training content to help business professionals continue expanding their learning and communication skills during the pandemic.
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Two TechFW Clients Receive Awards from NASA and the National Eye Institute
by Alex Edwards | Jun 1, 2020
DesignPlex Biomedical was given a royalty-free license by NASA to commercialize a new ventilator for coronavirus patients. Nanoscope Technologies got more than $2 million from the National Eye Institute to advance its gene therapy treatment.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
May 18, 2020
This year, mothers running their own businesses have been presented with a new element to contend with due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The WEDallas Mompreneur Virtual Happy Hour speakers gave tips on how to deal with this and more during the annual event.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 1, 2020
The new Fast Start Mentoring Program pairs entrepreneurs with business veterans who can help plan a path forward—and identify emerging opportunities. "It's fair to say we're genuinely saving jobs here," CEO Bill Chinn says.
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by Trey Bowles |
Mar 30, 2020
Here are tools to make remote work easier and more productive. But if you just need to "Chill the Flip Out," Voices columnist Trey Bowles recommends Calm.
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