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3 Houston entrepreneurs changing the world with their B2B startups
The Cannon hosted a B2B pitch night, and all three companies have a mission to change the world. Courtesy of The Cannon
I think it's safe to say that most B2B startups don't have sustainability or a mission-driven purpose at the core of their business model. In fact, it's probably safe to say that about any for-profit company of any size.
Three Houston entrepreneurs pitched their companies at The Cannon's recent B2B pitch night, and they all have something in common: They're not normal B2B startups. Each company has a mission to change the way we're doing something — from hiring to construction — in a way that's better for the world. Read the full story here.
Houston software company raises $16.3 million, TMCx opens applications, and more innovation news
TMCx is looking for members for its ninth cohort — and other Houston innovation news. Courtesy of TMCx
From rounds closing to accelerator applications opening, there's a lot of Houston innovation news that might not have reached your radar. Here's a roundup of short stories within tech and innovation in the Bayou City. Read the story here.
Houston crowned most diverse city in America by new report
The Bayou City has staked its claim as most diverse city in the nation. Photo by Tim Leviston/Getty Images
Last year, many locals cried foul when Houston was named the No. 2 most diverse city in the nation, behind — gasp! — Jersey City, New Jersey. But a new report confirms what we here already know: Houston is, indeed, the most diverse city in the country. Read the story here.
3 Houston innovators to know this week
This week's innovators to know represents a homecoming, an accelerator launch, and a call for tech education. Courtesy photos
This week's innovators to know span across industries — from sports tech to education, but they are all fighting for something here in Houston. Here's what they are focused on bringing to the Houston innovation ecosystem. Read the story here.
Houston fintech startup partners with local coworking space to grow investment opportunities
LetsLaunch, a Houston-based fundraising platform, has teamed up with The Cannon. Courtesy of LetsLaunch
A Houston fintech software company has joined forces with The Cannon to help connect its members to capital. LetsLaunch, a platform that allows for smaller investments from non-accredited investors, and The Cannon — along with its venture arm, Cannon Ventures — have officially entered a partnership as of this month.
"We're basically providing a transactional tool to allow Cannon Ventures to access more members who, legally, they couldn't access before," says Nick Carnrite, co-founder and CEO of LetsLaunch. "For us, it's a good thing because instead of having to go out and create a community of startups and investors, that gets brought to us." Read the story here.