Even the best of us need help from time to time. I mean, even Capt. Robert Falcon Scott froze to death less than 12 miles from his home base after his expedition to the North Pole.
We need something like a map to help guide us through intricacies. Or maybe sometimes you just need help remembering the name of the one person who does that one thing.
Either way, our “Ecosystem at a Glance” is here for you, to help you navigate the Dallas tech and startup ecosystem, whether you're one of those newcomers or whether you’re a seasoned professional looking for a refresher.
Below are some insights into all things tech, startups and innovation in Dallas – everything from the places bringing up the next workforce to those creating the next workplaces, even the handles of some of the movers and shakers in the area – showing why the city is known for more than just an old TV show.
For more information on other ecosystems and city guides, check out our Guides page and get caught up on what going on in Dallas.
Notable Companies:
Dallas has got a little of everything, but with a legacy of fintech and telecom businesses, the city is seeing a boom in software and B2B, as well as everything from sock companies to cutting-edge VR
“In Dallas innovation is much more in your face, when you see innovation, you know you’re looking at innovation you see it, it’s shiny, it’s bright, there is no doubt you’ve seen someone who has gone to the ends of the earth to make the best innovative product,” Jessica Miller, M2G Ventures
- PrimeVOX (2015) | “Our team is made up of software engineers and visionaries aiming to improve the way businesses and individuals communicate through the Internet.”
- Hyper Giant (2018) | “Hypergiant Industries is the AI industrial complex for leading global enterprises and governments.”
- Real Estate IQ (2014) | “Our advanced technology uses big data and intelligence augmentation to help new and experienced investors succeed and grow their real estate business.”
- SetMeUp Group (2018) | “Merging the agency / brokerage model together and providing multiple carrier quotes for everyday consumers”
- AdaptaFit (2018) | “Too often people with limited dexterity have to wear elastic pants and pull-over shirts because buttoning, and zipping their clothing is too frustrating”
- ROBOAMP (2017) | “Mobile moves fast and so do your customers. Converting mobile customers is not just a huge revenue opportunity, it’s vital to your survival as a business.”
- GoodieBoxx (2015) | “The efficient way for brands and retailers to offer products in non-traditional retail locations.”
- Adaptive3D (2014) | “Adaptive3D is the premium additive manufacturing polymer resin supplier.”
- NAV Global Technologies (2016) | “We enable Logistics service providers to achieve and deliver real-time visibility on all their operations across the globe.”
- 5miles (2014) | “We developed the 5miles app because we were fed up with online marketplaces that are hard to browse, charge expensive listing fees, and are full of spammers and fakes.”
- Door, Inc. (2015) | “An unrivaled home listing experience for just $5K paid at close.”
- ParkHub (2010) | “A complete parking ecosystem that offers premiere enterprise solutions to the industry’s top management and operating companies.”
- Track 15 (2017) | “We want to get to know you and your organization to build revenue while reducing expenses today for an even bigger impact tomorrow.”
- MyndVR (2016) | “A national health and wellness company providing Virtual Reality solutions to Assisted Living, CCRCs, Veterans homes, 55+ living communities and home-health care providers.”
- WYNDR (2016) | “We play at the intersection of humans and technology across the globe.”
- Nickson (2016) | “The better way to design and furnish your apartment.”
- DeadSoxy (2013) | “We invented and filed patents on technology designed to keep your socks in place.”
- Roomored (2016) | “Roomored is disrupting the new construction residential real estate market with its cutting edge photo real Virtual Reality platform”
- Latern Pharma (2013) | “Lantern Pharma is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company developing new classes of precision cancer drugs with novel mechanisms of action.”
- Hyperlift | “A data-driven SaaS solution, Hyperlift is the first Stars Lifecycle Platform designed to protect and improve an organization's competitive position as the market evolves.”
- BlockParty (2014) | “We’re a unique and highly adaptable brand that takes the standard fan experience to the next level with thoughtful and inspired details.”
- GruupMeet (2014) | “Taking the stress out of event logistics and communications.”
- Modern Message (2012) | “Identify your residents and encourage them to spread the word about your apartment community across social media.”
- Clean Finances (2014) | “We’ll keep your books, receipts, payroll (and more) clean, so you can maximize your time, attention and resources to more effectively scale your business and reach your most ambitious goals.”
- Perry Weather Consulting (2012) | “Frankly, we aim to simplify weather. We seek to enrich the user experience and enable a more streamlined approach.”
- Veryable (2016) | “Our platform delivers a flexible labor solution to businesses by granting them direct access to high-quality operators at the click of a button.”
- Foot Cardigan (2012) | “Everyone has their 'thing.' Our thing is making your feet look amazing. Foot Cardigan delivers one random pair of whimsical socks to your mailbox every month.”
- Groove Jones | "We create next generation AR, VR, MR, and interactive experiences for world-class brands."
Higher Education:
“On the university front, the DFW area has strong portfolio of higher education resources aimed at entrepreneurship,” Steve Guengerich, Managing Director at Broadbrush Ventures
Accelerators & Incubators:
- Capital Factory | “Capital Factory is about being part of a community. We meet the best entrepreneurs in Texas & introduce them to their first investors, mentors & customers.”
- RevTech Ventures | “Our mission is to help retailers adapt in the age of Amazon.”
- Tech Wildcatters | “Tech Wildcatters wants to communicate our strong value system which is behind every decision we make.”
- Collide Village | “We build, educate and invest in people to create ventures that provide solutions to real business problems and create value for our investors.”
- Health Wildcatters | “Health Wildcatters was founded in 2013 to address the need for a health innovation hub in the burgeoning Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex healthcare industry”
- UT Dallas Venture Development Center | “UT Dallas’ exclusive incubator space runs a 9-month, milestone driven program open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other university affiliates.”
- Genius Den | “Genius Den offers office space and coworking, social events and education, to help business leaders grow.”
- Addison Treehouse | “The Addison TreeHouse is part of The DEC network and is a coworking space and 501c3 non-profit created to help entrepreneurs start, build, and grow.”
- Accelerate DFW Foundation | “This program is specifically designed to address the challenges faced by companies that are in the early days of startup.”
- The Redbird | The Redbird is part of The DEC network and is a coworking space and 501c3 non-profit created to help entrepreneurs start, build, and grow.”
Area Tech and Startup Thought Leaders:
While each person contributes their individual part and perspective to the overall whole of the North Texas tech and startup ecosystem, we’ve put together a list of some of the more influential leaders on the front lines of innovation.
- Josh Baer | “I help people quit their jobs and become entrepreneurs @CapitalFactory @JoinUNION @UTAustin @LonghornStartup @WPEngine @Pingboard @EF_Fellows @AspenInstitute
- Bryan Chambers | Texas technology investor and ecosystem builder.
- Steve Guengerich | Executive in New Venture Development, Marketing, & Operations
- Benjamin J. Vann | Founder & CEO TVG Enterprises @ImpactVentureCo, Director @TechHireDFW.
- David Copps | “Stylishly underdressed serial entrepreneur exploring how AI & emerging technologies can radically alter human potential. CEO of Hypergiant Sensory Sciences.”
- Dan Ferguson | Co-Founder @GrooveJonesVR
- Hubert Zajicek | “CEO & founder of @hwildcatters, the #1 healthcare seed accelerator & fund in the Southwest, top ranked nationally.”
- Jason Story | Partner @InterlockVC
- Susan Schrock | “#ArlingtonTX Communications Coordinator. Proud @utarlington grad, former @UTAShorthorn editor and @startelegram”
- Trevor P. Wardlaw | Investment Representative
- Trey Bowles | “cofounder @theDECtx, @DallasSmartCity, @StartupChamps & @MSC_Dallas. serial entrepreneur. husband. father. believer.”
- Duane Dankesreiter | SVP of Research and Innovation at the Dallas Regional Chamber, member of the Board of Directors for the Cedar Hill EDC and the Dallas Entrepreneur Center.
- Jacques Vroom III | Marketing, co-branding, Partnerships, Innovation. Corporate Innovation at Capital Factory.
- Marc Nathan | “#Startups #Texas #Investors #Strategy #Funding #Legal VP Client Strategy http://egannelson.com Texas-Squared Startup Newsletter: http://bit.ly/texassquared
