Growth Mindset

Texas Medical Center’s Venture Fund Is Opening Doors

Thanks to this Houston-based initiative, health care startups have support to test-run their innovative ideas.

08/13/2024 By Mellanie Perez

Friday Q&A

Yvonne Guidry’s SpoiledLatina Empowers Women from All Walks of Life

The entrepreneur's nationally recognized blog and annual conference teaches women to embrace change and follow their passions.

04/07/2023 By Geneva Diaz

BOBA FEST

A Taste of the High Life in Houston

Wife of Playboy founder’s brother brings a touch of Hollywood glamour to her new cafe.

03/06/2023 By Jake Whitney

FINANCE

Houston Man Plans to Close the Wealth Gap

Tedrick Derosin is helping Houstonians achieve financial success.

02/10/2023 By Shelby Stewart

WINNING BIG

3 Houston Entrepreneurs Just Won $30,000 for Their Start-ups

This year’s competition gave a whopping $10,000 to a diverse and promising group of entrepreneurs in Houston.

11/11/2022 By Rosemary Akpan

Crypto Art

This Local NFT Investor Is Building A Million Dollar Art Collection

The Channel View native is betting big on digital graphics from the Bored Ape Yacht Club.

03/09/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Tequila Sunrise

Bevin Biggers Is Evolving Houston’s Bar Scene

“When I see a food menu that has obviously taken time and work, but the drink menu is basic, it disappoints me."

12/21/2021 By DeVaughn Douglas

Black-owned business

BLCK Market Hopes to Change the Narrative for Black Business in Pearland

Opening Labor Day weekend.

08/19/2021 By Shelby Stewart

First Look

Get to Know The Ion, Midtown's Emerging Innovation Hub

With major tenants, a Houston-first mentality, and big-name chefs at the ready, it holds promise.

05/14/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Speak Up

'Quiet Rebel' Tracie Jae is Changing Lives, One Conversation at a Time

The communication-pro talks how we can nurture empathy and progress in Houston and beyond.

06/19/2020 By Chameli Belk-Gupta

Woman Crush Wednesday

Meet the Local Jewelry Designer Reaffirming Women Through Uplifting Accessories

Devenie Robbins’s pieces promote self affirmation and positivity.

06/17/2020 By Samantha Dorisca

In deep waters

Watch This Houston Mother-daughter Duo on Shark Tank This Week

The two will face the sharks on May 6 to pitch their gadget for grandparents.

05/05/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

A Nutty Premise

Houston-Made Cashew-Based Yogurt Takes Off

Acaju is available in traditional and drinkable formats.

08/20/2019 By Meredith Nudo

Woman Crush Wednesday

#WCW: Carrie Colbert

How a driven entrepreneur left a thriving O&G career to live a more colorful life.

05/08/2019 By Layne Lynch

Woman Crush Wednesday

#WCW: Laura Umansky

This is the story of how one Seguin-raised girl became a highly sought-after interior designer.

02/06/2019 By Layne Lynch

Chaotic good

There's a Houston-Made Board Game You Need to Play

Master of Wills mixes strategy with a diverse fantasy world.

09/08/2017 By Kyndall Krist

Apples to Alcohol

Houston’s First Cidery Will Change Everything You Know About Hard Cider

Opening The Permann’s Cider Company allowed a recently-widowed accountant to flip the script on grief.

07/20/2017 By Kyndall Krist

Ice House

Protective Workwear That's Suited for Women Has Finally Arrived

Hot Stuff Safetywear manufactures flame-retardant clothing that actually fits female forms, and it officially launches this month.

05/25/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Ice House

A Houston Startup Invented a High-Tech Clapper

Knock it on, knock it off

12/30/2016 By Adam Doster

Made in Houston

Stop Hating on This Awesome Copper Sphere, Internet

A simple idea from a Houston-area entrepreneur has become a runaway Kickstarter success.

05/06/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen