Dallas Innovates: Akola, Bonton Farms take prizes at 'OneUp

In just 11 months, Brittany Merrill Underwood has launched Akola jewelry in all Neiman Marcus stores, gave hundreds of disadvantaged women a livable wage, and raised her nonprofit company so it can compete with high-end brands.

Now, the Dallas-based full-impact brand is poised to help more women with its $75,000 prize earned Thursday at the “OneUp the Pitch” competition at The Bomb Factory. Read more at Dallas Innovates.