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From tackling chronic pain and developing bioresorbable stents to revolutionizing neurodegenerative disease diagnostics and empowering businesses with tailored virtual assistance, the presentations showcased the cutting-edge advancements happening right here in North Texas! Thank you to our presenters: Tre Welch,?founder of Tremedics Medical Devices Shawna Murphy,?founder of StyleSmartVA Robert Benkowski,?co-founder of Opsin Biotherapeutics, Inc. Carol Berry, Chief Business Officer of Cx Precision Medicine, Inc. Precision Medicine We’re already looking ahead to our next Innovators Forum in February 2025! Stay tuned for details—we would love for you to join us to support the next wave of innovators shaping the future. Thank you for being an integral part of celebrating GEW North Texas! Together, we’re building a community where innovation thrives. Thank you to our partners HSC Next for hosting us and our sponsors Simmons Bank Justworks Cantey Hanger LLP Calvetti Ferguson for joining us! In the meantime, here’s how you can stay engaged: ?? Connect with today’s presenters and follow their journey ?? Applications are open for our Spring 2025 ThinkLab cohort - comment for the link to apply ?? Join us as a guest at our next Cowtown Angels Forum Together, we’re building a community where innovation thrives. Ryan Brown Sarah White SJ Murdock, MSIMS Kaison Giles Bruce Raben Demetrie King Dr. Jennifer Galanis Cameron Cushman Kendel R. Darlene Boudreaux Douglas W. Clayton Elyse D. Steve Montgomery Lourdes Ramboa Marco Johnson Edward A. Ipser, Jr.

?? Portfolio Update: Cognition Therapeutics, Inc., a Cowtown Angels portfolio company, recently announced promising results from a key analysis of their #Phase2 study on their innovative Alzheimer’s treatment. Presented at the CTAD Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease conference, findings revealed that their treatment dramatically slowed cognitive decline in patients based on a critical biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease with patients experiencing a 95% - 108% slower cognitive decline compared to the placebo group. Angel investing is invaluable for biotech startups like Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. because it provides essential early-stage funding that allows these companies to conduct initial research and gather data needed to attract investors. Biotech startups often face high R&D costs, long development timelines, and complex regulatory pathways, making access to early funding critical. Angel investors not only bring capital but also mentorship, industry expertise, and connections, helping biotech founders navigate technical challenges and refine their business. Cowtown Angels has a long history of being early leading investors in biotech companies, knowing the crucial role they play in bringing biomedical innovation to the masses. ?? Are you interested in joining Fort Worth's leading angel network? Join our guest list >> https://lnkd.in/eF8x7_VX ?? Are you a founder starting to raise capital in 2025? Apply today for the January deal flow cycle >> https://lnkd.in/gsbUtacV #CowtownAngels #PortfolioUpdate #AlzheimersResearch #CognitionTherapeutics #BiotechInnovation #AngelFunding #AngelInvesting Ryan Brown TechFW Kaison Giles Bruce Raben HSC Next

Join TechFW for an inspiring afternoon featuring some of the most innovative startups in North Texas to celebrate GEW North Texas. Meet the visionary founders behind these groundbreaking companies at the Fort Worth Innovators Forum: Opsin Biotherapeutics, Inc.: Pioneering opsin gene therapies as an alternative to opioids and electrical spinal cord stimulators to solve chronic pain. Robert Benkowski Cx Precision Medicine, Inc.: Revolutionizing the diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases with AI-powered, blood-based diagnostic tools. StyleSmart VA: Transforming virtual assistance with tailored solutions that empower beauty businesses to thrive. StyleSmart VA Tremedics Medical Devices: Developing bioresorbable stents to improve outcomes for children with congenital heart disease. Tre Welch ??? When: Thursday, November 21st, 1:00-3:30 PM ?? Where: HSC Next ?? RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gwAtZ3P8 Don’t miss this chance to support local startups, connect with our entrepreneurial community, and hear from these game-changing innovators! ?? RSVP now to secure your spot - space is limited. #GEW2024 #GEWNTX #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #FortWorthStartups #DFWStartups Sarah White Ryan Brown Kaison Giles SJ Murdock, MSIMS Bruce Raben Darlisa Diltz, MBA, MIS Cameron Cushman Trey Bowles Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth Accelerator Techstars Startup Weekend Accelerate Fort Worth Foundation UNT Health Science Center Edward A. Ipser, Jr. HSC Next SBIR Phase 0 Program City of Fort Worth Economic Development

We’re excited to spotlight Robert Benkowski, co-founder of Opsin Biotherapeutics, one of our featured presenters at the TechFW Fort Worth Innovators Forum! Opsin Biotherapeutics, Inc. is developing opsin gene therapies as an alternative to opioids and electrical spinal cord stimulators to solve chronic pain. Join us for this special GEW North Texas event celebrating the incredible talent and vision of North Texas entrepreneurs, connect with our community, and support the startups driving innovation forward. ??? When: Thursday, November 21st, 1:00-3:30 PM ?? Where: HSC Next ?? RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gwAtZ3P8 #GEW2024 #GEWNTX #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #FortWorthStartups #DFWStartups Sarah White Ryan Brown Kaison Giles SJ Murdock, MSIMS Bruce Raben Darlisa Diltz, MBA, MIS Cameron Cushman Trey Bowles Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth Accelerator Techstars Startup Weekend Cowtown Angels Accelerate Fort Worth Foundation UNT Health Science Center Edward A. Ipser, Jr. HSC Next SBIR Phase 0 Program City of Fort Worth Economic Development Nanoscope Therapeutics Inc.

Join us for this Thursday afternoon at the TechFW GEW North Texas Fort Worth Innovators Forum! We’re thrilled to feature Shawna Murphy, founder of StyleSmart VA, as one of our presenters. Shawna is redefining the virtual assistant landscape with innovative solutions that empower beauty businesses to thrive. Don’t miss this chance to hear her entrepreneurial journey while building community during Global Entrepreneurship Week! ??? When: Thursday, November 21st, 1:00-3:30 PM ?? Where: HSC Next ?? RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gwAtZ3P8 #GEW2024 #GEWNTX #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #FortWorthStartups #DFWStartups Sarah White Ryan Brown Kaison Giles SJ Murdock, MSIMS Bruce Raben Darlisa Diltz, MBA, MIS Cameron Cushman Trey Bowles Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth Accelerator Techstars Startup Weekend Cowtown Angels Accelerate Fort Worth Foundation UNT Health Science Center Edward A. Ipser, Jr. HSC Next SBIR Phase 0 Program City of Fort Worth Economic Development

?? Why Our Investor Judges Matter for SaaS Founders For SaaS startups, investors bring more than just capital—they bring insight on scaling, navigating investment rounds, and meeting market demands. Our investor judges know what it takes for SaaS companies to attract VC interest, build sustainable ARR models, and prepare for large-scale growth. Their feedback will help you fine-tune your pitch for funding and identify the metrics that matter most to investors in the SaaS space. ?? Pitch to the judges who understand SaaS valuation, know how to identify unicorns early, and are ready to share what makes a pitch truly resonate with investors! Apply for free at eagleventurelab.com/pitch A huge thank you to our Investor Panel Judges: Wade Myers Andrew Hicks Wynn Lemmons Trey Mosier Xavier Egan Aman Sohail CS Freeland Hayden Meredith Eran Savir Ramesh Nuti Elijah May Eagle Venture Lab Eagle Venture Fund Pro-Forma Cowtown Angels Capital Factory Dustin Logan, CIMA? Gene Blanton Mark Crumblish, MS, MBA Ryan Brown Capital Factory TechFW Jackie Kimzey Edward A. Ipser, Jr. Pamela Cytron Bill Buechele Amish Patel Eran Savir Remco Bos Genevieve Bos David Blanton Dr. Alan Kadish #Saas #SaasStartup #MobileApp #WebApp #B2B #B2C #B2B2C #PitchCompetition #PitchDeck #PitchPerfect #Win #AngelInvestor #Investor #VCFirm #VC #RaiseCapital #DFW #UTDAlumni

Join us for the TechFW GEW North Texas Fort Worth Innovators Forum on Thursday, November 21st at 1:00 pm at HSC Next. This special Global Entrepreneurship Week event celebrates innovation and entrepreneurship within our North Texas community. You'll hear from TechFW founders, including Tre Welch, founder of Trémedics Medical Devices, a North Richland Hills-based company developing bioresorbable stent technology to improve the lives of children with congenital heart disease. ?? RSVP: https://lnkd.in/g-WzNgCW #GEW2024 #FortWorthEntrepreneurs #StartupCommunity #GEWNTX Sarah White Ryan Brown SJ Murdock, MSIMS Kaison Giles Bruce Raben Briana Wucinski Kendel R. Cameron Cushman Darlisa Diltz, MBA, MIS Edward A. Ipser, Jr. Cowtown Angels StyleSmart VA Shawna Murphy Danguole Altman Cx Precision Medicine, Inc. Tre Welch Robert Benkowski Opsin Biotherapeutics, Inc.

???FUNDING NEWS: We're happy to announce the successful acquisition of OmniLife Health, one of our Cowtown Angels portfolio companies, by XVIVO PERFUSION LUND AB! OmniLife's FlowHawk? platform is transforming the way transplant centers coordinate critical workflows, ensuring seamless, HIPAA-compliant communication across teams. With this acquisition, XVIVO strengthens its presence in the U.S. transplant ecosystem, helping to make organ transplantation more efficient, transparent, and effective. Congratulations to OmniLife on this incredible milestone! We’re proud to have supported their journey and look forward to seeing the positive impact this acquisition will bring to transplant centers and patients nationwide. Applications for funding in 2025 are open >> https://lnkd.in/gsbUtacV #CowtownAngels #PortfolioSuccess #OmniLife #Acquisition #FortWorthStartups #DFWStartups #AngelFunding #AngelInvestor #AngelInvestment

Yesterday we hosted another successful event where innovative companies showcased their groundbreaking ideas to angel investors. This forum signals the start of our final investment round for this year. Thank you to Bimotal, BMI OrganBank, Aexa Tech, OsteoCure Therapeutics for their impressive presentations! We appreciate our angel investors and community for supporting visionary startups, pushing boundaries and driving impactful change. ?? Are you interested in joining Fort Worth's leading angel network? Join our guest list >> https://lnkd.in/eF8x7_VX ?? Are you a founder starting to raise capital in 2025? Apply today for the January deal flow cycle >> https://lnkd.in/gsbUtacV #AngelInvesting #AngelInvestor #AngelInvestment #StartupFunding Kaison Giles Ryan Brown TechFW HSC Next SWAN Impact Network North Texas Angel Network