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TLDR: Frisco's innovators have defined what makes the region unique and developed challenge statements to drive innovation. Come meet these visionaries and be part of our innovation journey. Frisco, TX is known as Sports City USA, but what does that really mean for innovation? Recently, we gathered a group of highly engaged stakeholders from across Frisco's innovation economy at the PGA of America HQ to explore this question and more. In partnership with Stadia Ventures and the Frisco Economic Development Corporation, we set out to understand how innovation flows through the region and where it faces obstacles. Our approach prioritizes human connection over equity transactions (though we love those too!). We brought together top-level stakeholders to discuss problem statements in an open, safe environment. From these discussions and thousands of data points, we determined Frisco's "Locus of Relevancy" - what makes the region unique and how specific technologies and business models can accelerate their development here better than anywhere else in the world. The outcome? We've defined shared challenge statements that our stakeholders can rally around - challenges that resonate with everyone. At the end of October (date coming soon), we're inviting the global innovation community to present their tech solutions. For each challenge, we're seeking a mix of researchers, startups with emerging tech, and organizations working with mature technologies. Curious about the challenges? Check out the link in the post below or keep an eye on my future posts where we'll talk more in depth about each one and what's next. If these align with your work, apply via the link or drop me a DM with any questions.

If you're at TC Disrupt today and have been curious about the resurgence of defense startups - wow, do I have the talk for you? Check out Topher Haddad as he takes the stage with Rebecca Gevalt and Kai Kloepfer to chat about the renewed momentum behind the American defense industrial base!

Thanks to Ann Miura-Ko from Floodgate and Business Insider for naming SmarterDx in '85 of the most promising startups of 2024, according to top VCs'! 🙌 "Their technology's ability to unlock 'found' revenue becomes a no-brainer for hospital systems. The team, led by Michael Gao, also makes us incredibly excited for a company that is still just getting started. Mike and Josh Geleris are not just technologists but also former clinical leaders – enabling them to bring a first-hand experience that hospital systems appreciate." Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/e2wwP-jr

Almer Arc 2 Crashes a Bachelor Party! 🥳 When we say "user-friendly," we really mean it. We just rolled out Almer Arc 2 at Schachenmann + Co. AG, and guess what? Our first introduction was during a bachelor day! Yep, you read that right. Turns out, Almer Arc 2 is so easy to integrate, it can even join in on the party games. It was all laughs and cheers as team Schachenmann + Co. AG  got hands-on. #Innovation #startup #Almer #Almerarc2

✨From 164 applications, to 44 pitches, to 20 selected start-ups! 🌏The application cycle for our third cohort of Dimension X has been nothing short of phenomenal. Over 160 start-ups from 23 countries submitted their ideas, which is our highest number of DX applications yet! 👥Our team is currently hard at work, meticulously assessing each pitch and uncovering only the most innovative gems. This week, only 20 will emerge from the 44. These are the 20 we believe can bring the most novel solutions to the table. Only one more round stands between them and their POC journey to solve our challenge statements alongside our HomeTeam Champions and our HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency) experts! ✍🏻To all applicants: We appreciate your incredible submissions! If you've made it to the shortlisted 20 start-ups moving to the next round, you will hear from us by 30 Apr. 🔔Follow our page for more exciting updates on Dimension X and the future of public safety and security solutions! #Hatch #Innovation #DimensionX #openinnovation #PublicSafety #HomelandSecurity #HTXHatch #HTXsg #KnovelEngineering #SOSA #Startups #Technology

Unit X is a very interesting book about how Pentagon and Silicon Valley together are transforming the future of war. Written by the two men who launched the unit in order to benefit from technology from startups, rather than from old, behemoth companies. Really intriguing!

I was just in Las Vegas these past days to meet with one of Sig2 Labs' investors to plan the path to our next round of funding, and discuss key functionality as the "painkiller" to inefficient communication in the field. While flying in, I admired the landscape from above, noticing how a situation looks so different with altitude. Perspective over perception. You can be in a desert - with all the metaphoric meanings you may give it - and with perspective from the right altitude you see where there's water - plenty of it. The means to build and grow. I'm convinced that solutions naturally reveal themselves from how we frame a problem. The water reveals its location once you have sufficient elevation to see your situation more completely. #startupfounder #startupfunding #startupjourney #resources #investorconfidence #forwardtogether

Since 2018, we've been actively investing in founders building companies that serve and protect National Security and Public Safety, including Auterion, Cape, Kepler Communications Inc., Muon Space, and Vannevar Labs. We believe that the mission is critical and the sector is ripe for the kind of transformation that startups can create. Greg Sands, Christopher Gramling, & Michael Parker collaborated on this piece that articulates our POV on the space and what we think we have to contribute. Read more here 👉 bit.ly/4guPUTm If you're a founder building in National Security or contemplating building in the space, we'd love to hear from you. #defensetech #nationalsecurity #space #startups

#FounderHighlight Meet Nikhil Teja Kolli, Founder of mokSa.ai, a Detroit-based company changing retail security with privacy-first AI surveillance solutions. Since joining Techstars Detroit in the Fall of 2023, mokSa.ai has been making big moves in the industry. In February, they proudly announced a significant milestone: securing $1.5M in funding with Array VC leading the round. But that's just the beginning. With existing partnership deals already in place, mokSa.ai is set for exponential growth, with plans to achieve a $1M ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) milestone within the next 18 months. As a Techstars-backed company, we're excited to continue supporting Nikhil Teja Kolli and the mokSa.ai team as they make the way for a safer, more secure future in retail. Nikhil Teja Kolli Kranthi MOTTU mokSa.ai Techstars Monica Wheat #FounderHighlight #TechstarsDetroit #Startup #venture #investment #detroit #retail

🚀 Exciting developments in the defense sector! Palmer Luckey's startup is positioning itself as a formidable competitor to established industry leaders. With a series of significant achievements under its belt, the company is poised to disrupt the landscape and challenge long-standing kingpins. Stay tuned as we watch this innovative startup make waves in the industry! #DefenseInnovation #TechTrends #StartupSuccess