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"None of us is as good as all of us." – Mark McClain, CEO of SailPoint and 2025 Austin Tech Hall of Fame Inductee On May 7, more than 250 members of the Austin tech community came together on the 35th floor of the Indeed Tower to celebrate a night that truly reflected...
There’s something special about the Austin tech community. It didn’t happen overnight. For decades, this ecosystem has been shaped by a unique mix of entrepreneurs, engineers, civic leaders, risk-takers, and community builders. The result? A city known not just for...
Every company, association, or community has someone, or several people, who represent the heart and soul of the culture. Sometimes it’s the founder or the CEO. But more often, it’s the steady presence somewhere in the middle. It might be the connector, the motivator,...
The future is arriving faster than expected. And we are at a crossroads where our society needs real leadership in an AI world. According to some of the world’s top technologists, artificial general intelligence (AGI)... machines as smart as the brightest humans......
by Thom Singer, CEO of the Austin Technology Council (writing this with one foot in a breakfast taco and the other in a boardroom) Welcome to Austin Tech... where your barista might be working on an AI startup, your Uber driver knows three VCs by name, and every...
... And Why Board Experience Matters for Tech Leaders If you’re a tech executive in Austin and you haven’t yet served on a nonprofit board, now’s the time. But any ask about how to get a board seat? Board service isn’t just a way to give back... it’s a masterclass in...
Many cities will claim they are the best place to launch a tech company, but Austin, Texas has over 30 years of proof that it is a place to start and grow a business. We are a city that is home to Fortune 500 companies, small and mid-sized growth companies, and...
Because a thriving ecosystem doesn’t happen by accident. The Austin Technology Council (ATC) exists for one reason: to bring the tech community together. In a city that’s bursting with innovation, creativity, and ambition, someone has to make sure we’re connected......
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...
