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Austin’s Sick Pay Law: 4 Questions Employers Should Ask
At face value, offering paid sick leave for full-time employees seems like a great idea. Who would be opposed to the city mandating it? The Austin Chamber of Commerce and the Austin Technology Council are, for starters. That’s because the issue is much more nuanced...
Blockchain by the Box
Lately, I have been contemplating when GRC should come out of blockchain stealth mode, and let the crypto-currency mining community know what GRC is doing to help folks take advantage of the most widely adopted application of the blockchain. GRC has acquired...
HOW DO GREAT COMPANIES SUSTAIN SUCCESS?
Technology continues to transform society at an ever-increasing rate. In fact, the pace is so rapid that companies often find it difficult to stay current and equip their people to be the best. How does a leading corporation ensure it has the capacity to grow and...
“Keep Austin Weird”…and Tech Friendly!
Technology enthusiasts from all around the country are headed toward Texas. Even big name businesses are making moves to establish themselves there. Why so much interest? Well, it’s in part because Texas provides diversity – both culturally and geographically. Austin,...
State of Austin’s Tech Sector: 3 Key Points
Has Austin’s tech sector hit its peak or is it just getting its stride? The answer to that question will vary depending on whom you ask. In 2016, high tech industry jobs in Austin grew by only 1.1%. According to the Austin Chamber, it was the first time since the...
The Austin Forum Presents Our Annual ‘Tech for Giving and Sharing’ Event
Speakers: Barbary Brunner, Austin Technology Council; Chelsea Collier, Digi.City; John Nehme, Allies Against Slavery; Leo Ramirez, Jr., Encast; Zoe Schlag, Techstars Impact; and Monica Maldonado Williams, The New Philanthropists Tuesday, December 5, 2017 REGISTER HERE...
General Assembly & WeWork Techsgiving 2017
Giving season is upon us and there is no better way to celebrate than with your peers in the Tech community. WeWork and General Assembly have come together to bring you the second annual "Techsgiving" celebration. This is a great opportunity to have fun over food and...
Thanks to everyone who joined ATC for the FinTech Dinner event!
Thanks to everyone who joined us last night for the ATC FinTech Dinner event! We would like to thank our speakers Saul Howerton,Vice President of Advisory Services at Radius and Cristina Silingardi, Managing Director at vcfo. Also thank you to our...
Artificial Intelligence Conference 2017 in Austin Dec. 14th
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN AUSTIN – INNOVATIONS, STARTUPS, AND EXITS Artificial intelligence (AI) represents a seismic shift in the way humans interact with information, resulting in efficiencies and better decisions. To shed light on the various approaches, Navidar...
Join ShipStation & BigCommerce Nov. 14 to learn How to Keep Your Holiday eCommerce Momentum Going Into 2018
Join ShipStation, BigCommerce and digital marketing agency AmericanEagle.com for an evening of conversation with a panel of eCommerce experts on how you can keep the momentum from the holidays going into 2018 and beyond. Register here...