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Accelerator Spotlight: Influencer Direct

View from Seed

DC: Hi, I’m Dennis and I’m currently living in Dallas, TX. legal, bank accounts, government filings, etc) behind setting up a startup. DC: My thoughts: Love him or hate him, Kanye West has a fascinating and highly inspirational life story that every entrepreneur could relate to. Get to know the founders. Would you recommend it?

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Out of the Crisis #2: Mark Cuban on putting people first, the Dallas Mavericks, and what we'll want on the other side

Startup Lessons Learned

You may know him as the owner of the Dallas Mavericks or an investor on Shark Tank. You've probably seen him on TV, or you know him as the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, or just a larger-than-life personality in our society. I own the Dallas Mavericks. Mark Cuban is my guest on Out of the Crisis #2 (transcript below).

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4 American Cities That Want Your Business

Up and Running

Whether opening a new business or expanding an existing one, when evaluating new markets, many entrepreneurs ask themselves several questions: Is there a demand for my product or service in the area? Dallas, Texas. Alongside Dallas, St. Small business partnerships are key to creating a supportive environment for entrepreneurs.

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Open Letter to a New Austinite

Austin Startup

Don’t California my Texas,” “Don’t Dallas My Austin,” “Thanks for coming to SXSW. We need entrepreneurs with more passion for helping communities than creating monopolies. Don’t move here,” and all kinds of signs have been spotted around town for some time. And all take and no give is no good.

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The Philanthropic Efforts Of James Dondero

YoungUpstarts

James Dondero is an entrepreneur who perfectly embodies how business persons should handle their philanthropic efforts. His financial contributions, paired with his vision for the organizations he supports, create a positive and powerful force within his hometown, Dallas. James Dondero has lived in Dallas since 1994.

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Tech Diversity & Inclusion Allies at SXSW

Austin Startup

Austin Diversity Evangelists Mellie Price Director of Diversity Capital Factory Managing Director, Health CoLab Dell Medical School Mellie Price is a successful entrepreneur, angel investor, venture capitalist, and now university commercialization disruption at the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas. Carolyn was recognized by Inc.

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9 Austin Startup Week Sessions at Capital Factory That Blew Us Away

Austin Startup

In his book, Secrets of Sand Hill Road, he explains exactly how VC’s decide where and how much to invest, and how entrepreneurs can get the best possible deal while making the most of their relationships with VC’s. Scott advises that when you pick investors, you have to have compatible alignments and incentives. Couldn’t make it this year?