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The Chaos of Change: Navigating the Future with Community
Change is everywhere. In Austin’s tech ecosystem, we feel it every day. Whether it’s the rapid adoption of AI, the promise of quantum computing, or the countless other innovations reshaping our industries and lives. As exciting as this wave of transformation is, it’s...

The State of Austin Tech in 2025: Growth, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
Austin has always been a city of evolution. We went from a laid-back college town to the “Live Music Capital of the World,” and now we’re recognized around the globe as a vibrant tech hub and innovation center. As I look at our tech ecosystem in 2025, one thing is...
How Tech Communities Thrive: Lessons from Austin
Over the past 33 years, I’ve witnessed Austin transform from a scrappy college town into one of the most vibrant tech hubs in the world. This success didn’t happen by accident. It’s not just about economic growth or innovation—it’s about community. The relationships...
We Can’t Lose Touch: Nurturing the Austin Tech Community
When communities are small, their tight-knit spirit almost seems effortless. Everyone knows everyone, and there’s a tangible collective desire to build something meaningful from the ground up. In the early days of Austin’s tech ecosystem, there was a shared enthusiasm...

Five Ways to Maximize Your Mentoring Relationships
The Austin Technology Council believes community connections and mentoring relationships have been a critical reason for our tech ecosystems success. Below is a great blog post to get you thinking. Five Ways to Maximize your Mentoring Relationship By Marny Lifshen...

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...

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...

The World Is Coming To Austin
This week, Austin once again, as a center of global innovation and creativity, played host to SXSW. As we navigated through the buzzing streets, teeming with the world's brightest minds and visionary entrepreneurs, it was a powerful reminder of Austin's magnetic...