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Austin once felt like a big small town. The Capitol dome and the University tower framed most of the skyline, and business leaders, professors, artists, and entrepreneurs crossed paths at local restaurants without much thought about global reach. The spirit was real,...
Building Stronger Tech Ecosystems is the topic of the McKinsey & Company’s 2023 article Building Innovation Ecosystems: Accelerating Tech Hub Growth that identifies six essentials for communities that want to accelerate the growth of their tech hubs: Set a bold...
Every great city has its important events and moments.... and for Austin, Austin Tech Week is one of them. For more than a decade, this annual gathering has brought together entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and community champions to celebrate what makes Austin...
The story of Austin’s tech community is really the story of its people. Every coder, founder, investor, and dreamer who chose this city brought with them a spark that shaped the culture we know today. At the Austin Technology Council, we’re proud to highlight these...
I just celebrated my third anniversary as CEO of the Austin Technology Council, and the past three years have been nothing short of an education... not just about what’s really going on in our community, but about myself as a person and a leader. It hasn’t always been...
A Local Perspective on AI Innovation, Workforce Development, and Business Growth in Austin Austin’s tech scene is thriving, and as the city continues to cement its reputation as a leading tech hub, artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to be a key driver of that...
Austin is a city built on creativity, collaboration, and community spirit. People move here for the innovation, the opportunities, and yes, the culture that makes this place feel different from anywhere else. But if you want to truly be part of Austin, and especially...
by Thom Singer This post is not from the CEO of the Austin Technology Council. It’s from Thom. A guy who has lived in Austin for over three decades and cares deeply about what happens next in this city. Last week, I attended a conference... one of those gatherings...
Austin is a city built on innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and a collaborative drive that sets it apart. Over the past three decades, the local technology sector has evolved from humble beginnings into a recognized hub for startups, scale-ups, and global brands....
You Just Got Laid Off? Here is what to do... It’s happening again. Tech layoffs in Austin are back in the headlines, and this time it’s not just isolated to a few big-name companies. A recent article in the Austin Business Journal revealed that many CEOs......
