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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......

(This post originally appeared on the ATC Linkedin Blog on July 17, 2025) Austin is a thriving tech hub with a well-earned spot in the national conversation. But looking only to Silicon Valley or New York as reference points risks missing what’s truly next. This week...

If you're new to town or just starting to explore the local tech scene, let me assure you... there is no shortage of ways to get involved. Austin tech events happen all the time. Every month in Austin, dozens of tech-focused events unfold across the city. From...

Ignore the noise and the headlines!!! The real heartbeat of the Austin tech scene isn’t just in the funding rounds or national rankings... it’s in the people. The engineers, founders, operators, and leaders who’ve made Austin the place where careers take root,...