D CEO January-February 2018
Cover Story
The End of the West End As You’ve Known It
As new developments break ground, the next chapter in the evolution of the storied district is unfolding, with mixed results.
Features
Publications
Guardians of the Network
In the increasingly dangerous world of cybercrime, Dallas-Fort Worth cybersecurity professionals are on the defense. But how much protection is enough?
Business
Dallas Workspaces Are Going Digital
Offices have already changed to reflect the open, collaborative way people like to work. Now a number of Dallas companies are evolving for a more tech-friendly future.
Business
Why You Need to Know Natalie Fletcher
Through the Dallas Regional Chamber, Fletcher helps connect North Texas innovators.
Business
Interlock Partners Aims To Be the State’s Dominant Investor
The Dallas venture capital firm bolsters its team, fund, and reach.
Business
Lunch With D CEO: Erol Akdamar
Upholding a family tradition of healthcare service, Akdamar is bolstering the competitiveness of HCA in North Texas.
Business
The Hyperloop vs. the Texas Bullet Train
Comparing and contrasting the two high-tech train systems proposed for the state.
Business
Zuum Is the Uber of Physical Therapy
Foreman Therapy Services has created an app that pairs therapists with patients, based on each party’s preferences.
Business
Comments From CEO Spotlight
Memorable comments culled from the weekday program with David Johnson on KRLD-AM (1080) at 6:20 p.m.
Business
My Toughest Challenge: Perry Sook
The chairman, president, and CEO of Nexstar Media Group on coping with the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing.
Business
Dallas’ Real Estate Market Is Coming of Age
Big-time investors are finally taking notice. And as the market has grown up, so have office lease structures.
Business
Hot Dallas Startups To Watch In 2018
These seven startups are shaking up the cybersecurity, healthcare, hauling, and logistics industries.
Business
Your Next Lender Could Be A Computer
Borrowing can be as easy as allowing lenders to read everything on your smartphone. Finance will never be the same.
Business
The End of Financial Turbulence for American Airlines?
The company’s CEO pledged that his company wouldn’t ‘ever lose money again.’ Some say he’s confident, others think his hubris is showing.
Business
My Passion: Travis Wright
The site director of QTS Data Centers-Irving on his love of sailing.
Business
My Office: Dr. Nick Zenarosa
The founder and CEO of Integrative Emergency Services shows us his workspace.
Business
My Style: Amber Venz Box
The co-founder and president of rewardStyle on her ‘monochromatic and architectural’ look.
Business
My Roots: Sunder Pillai
The chief innovation officer of travel and hospitality services at NTT Data Services on his education in Mumbai, India.
Media
My Day: Vanessa Ogle
The founder and CEO of ENSEO takes us along on a day overseeing the company with a rock ‘n’ roll attitude.
Business
Meet The Dallas 500: Tony Aquila
The founder, chairman, and CEO of Solera Holdings Inc. on McDonald’s french fries and a bucket list wish to go to Mars with Elon Musk.
Business
What I Learned: Karen Stroup
The senior vice president with Capital One Financial Services on her high school job as a waitress at Black-eyed Pea.
