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Austin is having a moment, and it has been having a moment for a long time. New companies arrive, companies that started here grow up fast, national brands open offices, capital flows in and out like weather, and every week there is another headline that makes someone...
Austin has been through enough cycles to know this truth, every boom eventually gets tested. Every growth story eventually hits a chapter where the easy part is over, and the next stage requires intention. That is why 2026 feels like a key year for the Austin tech...
At the recent Austin Technology Council Roundtable Breakfast, Tony DeLisi from Ernst and Young joined local leaders to walk through the real data behind Austin’s tech economy. Instead of relying on hand picked feel good statistics or isolated negative headlines, he...
Austin did not accidentally become a technology hub. The Austin tech community happened because people, over many years, chose to show up, collaborate, and build something bigger than their own companies and careers. That is what I mean by “community by design, not by...
By Thom Singer, CEO, Austin Technology Council Austin rewards action. If you are new to town, new to a role, or ready to re-engage, give yourself thirty days. Follow this plan with consistency and you will build real momentum, meet helpful people, and discover...
Every few weeks another headline warns that the economy will crater. Is a recession coming to tech? Some forecasts call for a soft landing, others predict a hard one. Meanwhile AI is igniting spending, retooling entire stacks, and opening new markets. Which storyline...
At the Austin Technology Council, we believe AI can enhance how we work and coordinate, but it cannot replace friendship, trust, or the human bonds that make innovation possible. Tools can remind, summarize, and suggest. People reciprocate, mentor, and show up when it...
Austin sits at the center of a profound shift. AI is changing how we build, sell, hire, and serve. The winning teams pair powerful tools with stronger human interaction. Trust speeds decisions. Relationships reduce friction. When people know one another, deals move,...
Austin once felt like a big small town. The Capitol dome and the University tower framed most of the skyline, and business leaders, professors, artists, and entrepreneurs crossed paths at local restaurants without much thought about global reach. The spirit was real,...
Building Stronger Tech Ecosystems is the topic of the McKinsey & Company’s 2023 article Building Innovation Ecosystems: Accelerating Tech Hub Growth that identifies six essentials for communities that want to accelerate the growth of their tech hubs: Set a bold...
