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ATC Hall of Fame: The Room Where It Happened
By Kim Brushaber (originally posted on Kim's LinkedIn blog) Eight Austin legacy legends, one new honoree, and the night Austin reminded me what "accomplished" actually looks like. When the Brain Goes Quiet There are events you attend to network. There are events you...
The Austin Tech Hall of Fame (as of May 2026)
Be honest... do you know who these people are in this video? If you've built anything in Austin tech, you owe it to yourself to find out. These are the Austin Tech Hall of Fame inductees (so far.... the list will grow every year). These are people who built the...
Why Move Your Tech Company to Austin, Texas?
Let's get the obvious objection out of the way first: yes, it's hot in the summer. (Number one reason people complain about Austin the first year they live here. Then they adapt. It is still hot, but resiliency is part of being an Austinite). If you are asking "Why...
Two Rooms, One Takeaway: Why Human Conversation Matters More in an AI-Driven World
Two very different conversations about artificial intelligence recently led to the same conclusion. The first was the April 2026 ATC Roundtable Breakfast, where Sridhar Sudarsan from EX Squared joined us for a fireside chat on "Navigating the Intersection of Human...
AI Is Changing Search. The Bigger Question Is Whether People Can Still Find You.
At the March Austin Technology Council Roundtable Breakfast, we tackled a topic that is changing faster than most companies are ready for: how AI is impacting search, visibility, and the way organizations are found online. A big thank you to our panelists: Dilshad...
AI Skills Matter. Human Skills Will Matter More Than Ever
Everyone is rushing to train people how to use AI. That makes sense. Companies need their teams to understand the tools, experiment with new systems, and build comfort with what is changing. Across every industry, AI literacy is becoming part of modern business...
The Texas Advantage Has a Hidden Cost – Guest Blog Post
Guest Blog Post from ATC member Employer Flexible The Texas Advantage Has a Hidden Cost Texas is a remarkable place to build a business. No state income tax. A pro-business regulatory environment. A talented, diverse, and expanding workforce. An economy that rivals...
Austin is Built to Last: The Role of Community in a Tech Hub
In a city that seems to reinvent itself every few years, it is easy to focus on what is new. New headquarters, new startups, new initiatives, new energy. Those are all signs of a healthy and evolving ecosystem. And in the world of technology, Austin is built to last....
Building What’s Next for Austin Tech
Austin’s place as a leading technology hub is no longer a question. The energy, talent, investment, and innovation flowing through this region have made that clear. But the next chapter will not be defined simply by growth. It will be defined by how intentionally this...
The 4 Reasons Austin’s Best Days Are Still Ahead
There’s a lot of talk about the future of Austin’s tech community. From the vantage point of the Austin Technology Council, it’s possible to meet people across every sector of the region and get a broad view of where things may be headed. Austin has changed...