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Technology
First Look: VR Gaming Concept Active Arena Is DFW’s Latest Experience Economy Player
The 6,000-square-foot AI-powered venue is rolling out virtual reality simulators for skiing, boxing, paragliding, and more.
Business
Susan Sarich Used Family Recipes and Her Father’s Retirement Fund to Launch SusieCakes
After years of working in the hospitality industry, Sarich went out on her own in order to get back to her roots.
Business
Conversation With: Michael Ledo, Founder and CEO of RISE Sports Advisors
The star collegiate athlete turned entrepreneur, whose advisory manages $150 million, talks about how he molds an athlete entrepreneur, why his firm recently launched a subsidiary, and more.
D CEO Award Programs
Finalists Announced: D CEO’s Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards 2024
Presented in partnership with Communities Foundation of Texas, this year's awards recognize 135 North Texas leaders and organizations.
Business
Cien.ai, CFT, and Dallas Arboretum Appoint New Executives
Plus: Communities Foundation of Texas finds new chief philanthropy officer, Younger Partners makes six promotions, and more.
Stories by Layten Praytor
Business
Executive Podcast Club: DFW C-Suiters Reveal Their Top Listens
Kim Butler, Chris Trowbridge, Fred Balda, and more share the one podcast they think everyone should listen to—and why.
Business
Dallas Scores U.S. Headquarters for Household Product Manufacturer Betterware
Plus: Rexel USA acquires wireless infrastructure distributor Talley; AI company AvaWatz awarded U.S. Department of Homeland Security contract, and more.
Business
DFW Executives Share the Best Advice They’ve Received in Their Careers
Kelly Ann Winget, Matthew Ogle, and Irish Burch talk about failing fast, authenticity, and innovation.
Nonprofits
Abide Women’s Health Services Wins Social Innovator of the Year at United Way’s The Pitch
The 10th edition of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’ The Pitch featured five local nonprofits making a difference in DFW, but Abide stole the show earning $135,000.
Business
How Samsung’s Dinaz Jiwani Paved a Way For Her Family With One Bold Choice
After becoming the first woman in her family to pursue higher education in America, Jiwani shares how her journey inspired her to pay it forward to future generations.