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If anything is to be said of 2014 in Dallas, let it be this: 2014 was the year the Dallas startup community became exactly that. A community. Many at the State of Entrepreneurship Address will recall the staggering statistics on the amount of caffeine consumed at events and programs in 2014 (at last count it was over 12,400 cups), but the growth of our community goes deeper than a cup of Joe.
Local leaders, along with entrepreneurial ambassadors, mentors, investors and area talent came together—through pitch competitions, workshops, meetups and more—in the name of a shared vision: to make Dallas the best city in the country to start a business. Without their collaboration and dedication to serving entrepreneurs in Dallas, our startup community would not be what it is today, and for that we are truly grateful.
Now in the full swing of 2015, it’s up to each of us to enrich and expand upon the relationships formed in 2014. Whether it’s catching up with a mentor, inviting a friend to Free Cowork Wednesday's, or checking out this month’s newsletter, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved, so we invite, and as Dallas entrepreneurs, challenge you to do so.
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2014 STATE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN DALLAS ADDRESS: RECAP
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At the State of Entrepreneurship Address, we were incredibly humbled by this year's turnout of more than 400 people. Coming from across the entire North Texas region, the entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, incubators, accelerators and universities in attendance were a great example of the massive growth we have seen in the last twelve months. Check out the full recap on our blog.
View the State of Entrepreneurship in Dallas at soe2014.thedec.co.
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The Fall DEC Ambassadors unveiled the Faces of Dallas campaign to find 10,000 entrepreneurs that showcase the diversity and power of the North Texas startup community. Whether you're from Denton, Dallas, Plano, Southlake, Carrolton or Fort Worth, if you’re an entrepreneur, aspiring entrepreneur or even considering entrepreneurship, we want to see YOU! The individuals behind the #10KFaces campaign have some really exciting updates for 2015 - so what are you waiting for? Join the movement at thefacesofdallas.com.
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: GET TO THE KNOW THE DEC MEMBERS
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INSPIREMORE
We are proud of our friends at InspireMore for the task they have taken upon themselves: curating and connecting users to inspirational content and encouraging real actions to make a difference in the world. Founded by Robert Neely, and with the exceptional support and leadership from Hunter Stensrud and Randall Neely, we have enjoyed watching them grow, evolve, and lead in this space.
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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE SPRING DEC AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
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Giving individuals an opportunity to serve and assume leadership roles in the North Texas startup community, the DEC Ambassador program is a great way to connect with fellow volunteers and build relationships with local, regional and national organizations. During this three-month program, Ambassadors will experience the in’s and out’s of the startup community, develop their own projects, and at the program’s conclusion, have the chance to join our dynamic and diverse Ambassador Alumni network.
Applications for the Spring 2015 class are now open. Learn more today!
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WHAT WE'RE EXCITED ABOUT IN THE COMMUNITY
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Get out and about in the D-FW startup community by meeting up and connecting with other entrepreneurs in our region! It's a great time to get involved in the region's regular meetups, happy hours and networking events. Here's what we're looking forward to:
- Former DEC member Rise joins forces with men's fashion retailer, Need. This is a great example of how startups help other startups in our community. Read more.
- Dallas is recognized as one of the five US cities gaining traction as a tech hub by CNBC. Read more.
- D CEO and Park Place Dealerships will be celebrating the D CEO Technology Issue on January 15th at Park Place Dallas. RSVP is required.
- Dallas Startup Week is a free week-long celebration of entrepreneurship at amazing spaces across D-FW. The celebration begins March 2nd.
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