Stories by Ben Swanger
Business
Inside the Closet of Nonprofit Executive and Sneakerhead Jesse Acosta
The Pasos For Oak Cliff co-founder blends traditional business attire with colorful footwear.
Dallas 500
Meet the Dallas 500: John Paul Valverde, Coéval Studios
The creative director and principal for Coéval Studios discusses his firm's most recent projects, the importance of mentorship, and more.
Business
Connor Tomkies Considered Retirement at 30, Instead He Launched an Investment Firm
With Operator Equity—a cross between a private equity firm and a family office—Tomkies is investing in post-exit founders.
Technology
How Generative AI Will Change the Way M&A Deals are Done
As with everything else, generative AI is primed to revolutionize how companies, attorneys, investors, and due diligence professionals approach mergers and acquisitions.
D CEO Award Programs
Winners Announced: D CEO’s Mergers & Acquisitions Awards 2024
From multi-billion dollar deals to some of the busiest dealmakers in the region, we celebrate the transactions that help make North Texas the business hub it is today.
Stories by Ben Swanger
Sports News
Greg Bibb Pulls Back the Curtain on Dallas Wings Relocation From Arlington to Dallas
The Wings are set to receive $19 million in incentives over the next 15 years; additionally, Bibb expects the team to earn at least $1.5 million in additional ticket revenue per season thanks to the relocation.
Dallas 500
Meet the Dallas 500: Mike Tomon, Co-President and COO of Legends Hospitality
The exec talks about Legends' long term partnership with Real Madrid, his leadership strategies, and the pet alligator he had in college.
Business
Gensler’s Deeg Snyder Was a Mischievous Mascot for Mississippi State
The co-managing director’s personality and zest for fun were unleashed wearing the Bulldog costume.
Business
The Investor’s Playing Field: How Private Equity Is Transforming Sports Team Ownership
In recent decades, the valuations of U.S. sports teams have outperformed the S&P 500. So, it’s no wonder that private equity and serial investors are now in the game—and shaping sports franchise ownership for generations to come.
Golf
Good Good Golf is the Boy Band of the Links
Good Good Golf is based right here, but the YouTubers have designs on the sport worldwide.