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Dallas Eatertainment Startup GoodSurf Has $100 Million of Debt Committed for U.S. Rollout
Held by Urban Entertainment Concepts and led by former Topgolf exec Zach Shor, the concept will combine island eats and wave pool surfing in Deep Ellum's former Sand Bar locale. Shor plans to roll out 20–25 GoodSurf venues nationwide by 2030.
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Tech & Startups
North Texas-based RecNation, a Boat and RV Storage Startup, Completes $500 Million Debt Raise
With $300 million worth of acquisitions already deployed, Wylie-based RecNation is rapidly scaling its network of boat and RV storage assets led by founder Gary Wojtaszek.
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Tech & Startups
Five Tips for Funding a Healthcare Startup
Experts shared their advice for healthcare entrepreneurs at Dallas Startup Week.
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Meet the Dallas 500: Megha Tolia
The president and COO of Shondaland talks about her transition from consumer packages goods to entertainment, her biggest risk, and her first car—which she nicknamed the "love boat."
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Meet the Dallas 500: Megha Tolia
The president and COO of Shondaland talks about her transition from consumer packages goods to entertainment, her biggest risk, and her first car—which she nicknamed the "love boat."
Arts & Entertainment
Dallas Eatertainment Startup GoodSurf Has $100 Million of Debt Committed for U.S. Rollout
Held by Urban Entertainment Concepts and led by former Topgolf exec Zach Shor, the concept will combine island eats and wave pool surfing in Deep Ellum's former Sand Bar locale. Shor plans to roll out 20–25 GoodSurf venues nationwide by 2030.
Tech & Startups
North Texas-based RecNation, a Boat and RV Storage Startup, Completes $500 Million Debt Raise
With $300 million worth of acquisitions already deployed, Wylie-based RecNation is rapidly scaling its network of boat and RV storage assets led by founder Gary Wojtaszek.
Tech & Startups
Introducing Clapper: A Top-Ranked Dallas-based App That Is TikTok For Adults
With $4 million in funding, founder Edison Chen says Clapper is a place where "the parents of TikTok users can express themselves."
Business
Chef Turned Startup Leader Will Pacio is Bringing the Moneyball Concept to Restaurants with Dallas-based Expo
Expo's thousands of national restaurant clients include Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Burger King, KFC, Popeyes, Cava, and more.
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Business
North Texas Innovators Share How They Define Innovation
Plus: Insights into how the technology industry is growing in Dallas.
Business
Wondry Wine, a Mark Cuban Shark Tank Investment, is Expanding its Retail Presence Beyond Texas
After signing a 10-year distribution deal with Southern Glazer's in January, the Carrollton-based startup is also in talks with Sam's and H-E-B to carry its cocktail-infused wines.
Business
Entrepreneur Patrick Brandt’s Next Big Thing is Grata, an App Built to Deliver Gratitude
The startup alum of Skywire and Shiftsmart aims to make his latest venture, Grata, as ubiquitous as Uber.
Entertainment
Immersive Baseball Simulator BatBox is Opening First U.S. Location in North Texas
The company plans to open the DFW venue, which will have up to a dozen baseball simulators, within the next year.
Business
DFW Innovators on the Power of Resiliency
When faced with overwhelming challenges, these four North Texas executives refused to give up. Here's how their ingenuity and resolve helped them beat the odds.