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In 1984, a freshman at the University of Texas named Michael Dell started a computer company from his dorm room. He didn’t wait for permission. He didn’t need a pitch deck, a warm intro, or a curated LinkedIn network. He just saw a problem, believed in his solution,...
Welcome to the Austin Tech Scene You’ve arrived in one of the most dynamic and innovative tech communities in the world. Whether you’re a startup founder, software engineer, marketer, or investor, there’s room here for you. But if you’re new, it can be a little...
For more than 30 years, Austin has grown into one of the world’s most admired technology hubs. From scrappy startups to globally recognized giants, we’ve celebrated countless success stories. But if we want to continue building Austin’s tech future, we can’t just...
Honoring Austin Tech: The Hall of Fame and First Time Founder Award Celebration Set for May 7 at Indeed Tower The Austin Technology Council is proud to announce that the 2025 Austin Tech Hall of Fame and First Time Founder Award Celebration will take place on May 7 at...
Austin is a city built on ideas. It’s a place where startups are born, scaleups thrive, and tech giants choose to plant roots. From scrappy garage-stage innovators to Fortune 500 leaders, Austin has become one of the most dynamic and diverse tech hubs in the world....
For Austin Tech Events, check out the ATC Community Calendar for listings of upcoming events hosted by ATC and other local tech/business non-profit organizations. _____________________________________ Austin didn’t become a top-tier tech city because someone declared...
By Balazs Barna (This article has been repositioned- with permission- from the LinkedIn blog of Balazs Barna.) Balaz is the US Head of Engineering at Wise, and a board member at the Austin Technology Council. Follow him on LinkedIn). The Roman emperor Augustus had a...
Post repositioned with permission from Ellen Wood's LinkedIn Blog: As a young person growing up I recall my Dad frequently saying that running a business was 95% about the people. At the time I didn’t fully appreciate that, but throughout my own career, that phrase...
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...
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...
