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Let's get the obvious objection out of the way first: yes, it's hot in the summer. (Number one reason people complain about Austin the first year they live here. Then they adapt. It is still hot, but resiliency is part of being an Austinite). If you are asking "Why...
Two very different conversations about artificial intelligence recently led to the same conclusion. The first was the April 2026 ATC Roundtable Breakfast, where Sridhar Sudarsan from EX Squared joined us for a fireside chat on "Navigating the Intersection of Human...
At the March Austin Technology Council Roundtable Breakfast, we tackled a topic that is changing faster than most companies are ready for: how AI is impacting search, visibility, and the way organizations are found online. A big thank you to our panelists: Dilshad...
Everyone is rushing to train people how to use AI. That makes sense. Companies need their teams to understand the tools, experiment with new systems, and build comfort with what is changing. Across every industry, AI literacy is becoming part of modern business...
Guest Blog Post from ATC member Employer Flexible The Texas Advantage Has a Hidden Cost Texas is a remarkable place to build a business. No state income tax. A pro-business regulatory environment. A talented, diverse, and expanding workforce. An economy that rivals...
In a city that seems to reinvent itself every few years, it is easy to focus on what is new. New headquarters, new startups, new initiatives, new energy. Those are all signs of a healthy and evolving ecosystem. And in the world of technology, Austin is built to last....
Austin’s place as a leading technology hub is no longer a question. The energy, talent, investment, and innovation flowing through this region have made that clear. But the next chapter will not be defined simply by growth. It will be defined by how intentionally this...
There’s a lot of talk about the future of Austin’s tech community. From the vantage point of the Austin Technology Council, it’s possible to meet people across every sector of the region and get a broad view of where things may be headed. Austin has changed...
When a tech company moves to Austin, the first instinct is usually the same: hire a recruiter, find office space, put out a press release, sponsor something big, then assume the community will magically know who you are. That’s not how Austin works. Austin is growing...
Building reputation in a big small town Austin keeps growing. New people arrive every week, new companies open offices, and new logos show up on the skyline. And yet, for all the growth, Austin still operates like a big small town. People want to see, over time, that...
