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It Is Cool To Show Up – Ecosystem Building Requires Leaders Be Present
Since its founding in 1992, the Austin Technology Council (ATC) has been a cornerstone of Austin’s tech community. Over the years, our region has transformed into a globally recognized tech hub, thanks to the collective efforts of visionary leaders. However, as we...
A Legacy of Leadership in Austin – ATC Podcast With Joyce Durst
In this episode of "Austin Tech Connect," Thom Singer welcomes back Joyce Durst, founder and CEO of Growth Acceleration Partners, who was recently honored as the 2024 inductee into the Austin Tech Hall of Fame. As one of the few repeat guests on the show, Joyce shares...
When Leaders Show Up: A Call To Austin’s Business and Civic Leaders
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the power of community has never been more essential. When civic-minded leaders step forward, actively engaging with their communities, the ripple effects are profound. This is especially true in a dynamic city like Austin, where the...
Help Others Win: Building Success Through Collaboration in Austin’s Tech Community
Recently, I wrote about the concept of “Help Others Win” and how building success through collaboration can transform networks and communities. The response to this idea was powerful, and it resonated deeply with many, especially with people in our tech ecosystem....
Goals, Problems, Solutions – With Sam Decker
In a recent episode of Austin Tech Connect, host Thom Singer interviews Sam Decker, a veteran of the Austin tech scene with nearly three decades of experience as an advisor, investor, and founder. Sam shares his journey from starting at Apple and working in...
Austin Goes For The Gold
As the Olympic Games begin tonight, we witness the extraordinary power of dedication, vision, and community. These same qualities have driven success in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem. At ATC we get to have thought-provoking conversations with a serial entrepreneurs...
Austin’s Economic Resilience
Despite a year marked by national press articles questioning the durability of Austin’s economic boom, the city has proven its resilience. While housing prices have corrected from the unprecedented highs of two years ago, they remain above 2019 levels (which shows...
Why 2024 is the Best Time for Local Leaders to Support the Austin Technology Council
As we navigate the technological landscape of 2024, the Austin Technology Council (ATC) stands at a pivotal juncture. The organization has a long history as a grassroots organization, but now we need the new crop of tech leaders to show up and help guide us to the...
The People Matter: Reflections from the Austin Tech Hall of Fame
At the recent Austin Tech Hall of Fame and First Time Founder event, a recurring theme emerged from every inductee’s speech: success in Austin’s tech scene has always been about the people. The speakers, all influential figures in our community, emphasized how...
Public Policy for Tech – ATC Supports Positive Tech Legislation
Did you know that the Austin Technology Council is part of a national lobbying effort through the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA)? TECNA represents over 60 tech trade associations that, in turn, represent more than 22,000 innovative technology-related...