My Day at Venture Dallas 2023: A Convergence of Innovation, Capital, and Unforgettable Experiences

By. Pouyan Azizpour MBA/MSIE'22 On October 25th, Dallas set the stage for entrepreneurial brilliance by hosting the annual Venture Dallas conference at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. This landmark event assembled an eclectic mix of venture capitalists, angel investors, and aspiring startups, creating an atmosphere charged with innovation and opportunity. Thanks to Bryan Chambers, … Continue reading My Day at Venture Dallas 2023: A Convergence of Innovation, Capital, and Unforgettable Experiences

Meet the 2023 CometX Summer Accelerator Cohort

The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is excited to launch the 2023 CometX Summer Accelerator. CometX is a highly impactful startup accelerator that focuses on supporting the most promising and scalable startups in refining their business models and solutions, expediting their customer acquisition efforts, and positioning their ventures for rapid growth and expansion. Participating teams … Continue reading Meet the 2023 CometX Summer Accelerator Cohort

Big Checks, Big Money and Big Smiles at the Big Idea Competition Finals

Last week, the UTD Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship hosted the 2023 Big Idea Competition. Ten startup teams from across campus came together to compete for cash and scholarship prizes. This year, the teams pitched in front of a panel of experts at the Blackstone LaunchPad with over 100 people in attendance.  Student Track (WINNER) Routora – Tom … Continue reading Big Checks, Big Money and Big Smiles at the Big Idea Competition Finals