Community Event: Coffee & Co-Innovation

North Texans: start each morning with a cup of coffee, breakfast treat, and a meeting with leaders of top Angel Investor groups from North Texas and the state during DFW Startup Week. Mon through Thu, Aug 4-7, Coffee at 7am. Meetings 8-10am, daily! UT Dallas at the Richardson IQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd., Richardson, Texas 75081. For more information, contact steveg@utdallas.edu.

Wednesday, Aug 6
DivInc, Preston James
North Texas Angel Network, Jeff Murphy

Jeff Murphy, Executive Director of the North Texas Angel Network (NTAN). NTAN is a member-led angel investor network committed to a dynamic and connected North Texas Angel investment environment. It strengthens the local entrepreneurial ecosystem through direct investment into up-and-coming start-ups. Jeff has an extensive industry and startup background, including driving sales operations in Latin America in his corporate career, followed by business development and sales roles in various startups. Jeff has also served on the board of Mindbody S/W from the early days until it went public on the NASDAQ. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Denison University. https://www.northtexasangels.org/

Preston James, CEO and cofounder, DivInc. DivInc is driving economic mobility and inclusive innovation by building a thriving pipeline of high-growth startups led by underestimated founders. Through a proven approach that removes systemic barriers to entrepreneurship, DivInc connects founders with critical capital, education, mentorship, and networks. Its programs—spanning startup accelerators, ecosystem events, and community-based initiatives—help unlock untapped economic potential across Texas and beyond. Learn more: https://www.divinc.org/hello