Austin Startup

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Breyer Capital Austin?—?End End of Year Update After officially announcing Breyer Capital Austin earlier this year after two years of active planning and due diligence, I received a humbling number of gracious emails and messages from Austin-based leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, and investors.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

AUGUST 8, 2011

Thanks also to our sponsors who made it all possible: Capital Factory , Austin’s hottest startup accelerator, for buying everyone beer & soda. GroupCharger , the community organizer’s secret weapon, for renting out all of Cospace for the event.

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David Teten

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

One result: I think we’ll see people spending more and more time in gated online communities. But…how do you find the right online communities that are worth your while? First, I suggest search within the major online community platforms for your industries and functions of interest, in particular: . Community Findr.

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Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

I led the seed round not long ago for an Austin-based SaaS company that had all of the qualities I look for in a software investment?—?a While they had not previously invested in Austin, this firm was excited about the opportunity and had spent weeks performing diligence on the company.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 15, 2010

Nevertheless, if you share too much in your funding process or meet too many VCs expect a certain amount of your ideas to spread around the startup community. If you watch the video you’ll see that Jason & I debated whether Austin Ventures or Redpoint had funded HowAway / VRBO … turns out we were both right!

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 7, 2017

By connecting Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and the rest of the state into a Texas S tartup Megatropolis we can unlock billions of dollars in capital and unleash thousands of diverse entrepreneurs. The time has come for the Texas startup community to band together to change the world once again.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 5, 2011

Grade A Entrepreneurs , September 5, 2010 Why Krispy Kreme failed in Australia - Start Up Blog , November 3, 2010 Mellow Johnny’s: Retail Stores as Community Hubs - IDDICTIVE.COM , July 14, 2010 Is crowdfunding an option for my business?

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

Of course this can be done and of course I am a big proponent of the rise of startup centers across the country as the Internet has moved from the “infrastructure phase” to the “application phase” dominated by the three C’s: content, communications and commerce. So what can a community do?

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Austin Startup

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Congratulations on your recent move to Austin! December in Austin; yep, you came to the right place. So in case no one else has said it, let me officially welcome you to Austin. Don’t California my Texas,” “Don’t Dallas My Austin,” “Thanks for coming to SXSW. I have yet to meet a person who loves moving.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 7, 2020

[link] The Austin State of Entrepreneurship Hear some of Austin’s most successful entrepreneurs share their wins and challenges, plus, you’ll meet some of our accelerator programs and their companies. Thomaz - co-Founder, CEO - Diligent Robotics, Inc. LinkedIn Brett A.

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Austin Startup

MAY 23, 2019

Thank you to the Austin Technology Incubator at UT Austin for creating the Austin startup scene as we know it! This is no exaggeration: Austin’s startup community would not have taken off without the solid foundation laid by the Austin Technology Incubator , the longest running active tech incubator in the United States.

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Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

We’ve recently partnered with one of our favorite Austin-based startups, Favor Delivery , to make sure that Texans have opportunities and pathways to thrive in a technology-fueled economy. Share Dream Corp TECH with your employer as an opportunity to invest in surrounding underserved communities! Interested in getting involved?

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Austin Startup

JULY 18, 2020

Austin, Texas is the “Live Music Capital of the World,” one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the US, and a hub of entrepreneurship and innovation. One distinctive feature of Austin is that its residents love wellness, fitness, and health. Everyone loves supporting their hometown products and services!

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Austin Startup

MARCH 1, 2018

The biggest week of the year for tech and startups in Austin, Texas as South by Southwest (SXSW) descends upon the city from March 19–15. SXSW Edu Intro to the Austin Startup Scene at Capital Factory. There are a zillion things to do, both official and unofficial?—?so so here are some of my picks that might stand out from the crowd.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In addition to serving as CTO for Strap Technologies, Ben has also served the community at large as a Board Member for both Breakthrough Austin and Capital IDEA Austin and currently serves on the Board of Advisors for both Nepris Inc. and for Baylor University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.

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Austin Startup

JULY 27, 2021

Strap Technologies, the groundbreaking company headquartered in Austin, Texas with a mission to become the world’s first substitute for the white cane, has announced that Natalia Ferriz will join the rapidly expanding team as Marketing Director. With a $50 USD deposit now, the remainder is due prior to shipping later this year.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Austin, TX. According to the 2016 Kauffman Growth Entrepreneurship Index , Austin grew its startups faster than every city except Washington, D.C., In large part due to the University of Texas at Austin and other universities’ influence, Austin is known for having an educated workforce. Austin has become quite a hotspot.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 20, 2017

The Forrest Four-Cast: August 20, 2017 More than any other mayor in the history of Austin, Steve Adler has courted and created strong ties with the city’s tech and startup community. These ties have been re-affirmed by his ongoing efforts to bring dozens of big city US mayors to Austin for SXSW.

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The Next Web

MARCH 11, 2014

This was my fourth year at SXSW with my company.CO, and while some are doubting whether this geek spring break can sustain the Austin takeover for many years to come, 2014 bubbled with smart people, big ideas and tons of energy. Having some fun with the community.

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Austin Startup

APRIL 14, 2020

a story for another time; I could already tell Austin was going to be a ride. Lazarus: Credit Before COVID-19 madness ensued, we were ramping up our beta community outreach, finalizing our Ambassador program, nailing product development, and flirting with guerrilla marketing ideas for a classic post-SXSW launch.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2014

Additionally, the tech startup community has grown so quickly that Utah has a new nickname: The Silicon Slopes. Austin in particular is a technological and cultural hub. Utah businesses benefit from low corporate taxes, business friendly regulations and energy costs 29 percent lower than the national average.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JANUARY 15, 2013

.” I vividly recall the moment when I connected on this level with Austin Gunter — our social media keymaster (are you the gatekeeper?), I was about to give a night-time talk about making websites fast at a local Austin PHP users group; did anyone at the office want to come? So welcome to San Francisco, Austin.

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Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The Austin apprenticeship program will officially begin in October with students participating across multiple cities. “So So many young people in Austin?—?and Now, more young adults will be able to take hold of their future and achieve the economic justice that has long been lacking in our most vulnerable communities.”

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2012

They have very little “other business” in Austin as they would when the come to NYC, SF or LA. I find no better way to get a feeling for local communities than to sit with a group of early-stage entrepreneurs and talking about the local scene. But summarizing what I liked most about SxSW? The Haimish factor.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 23, 2014

In the US, San Francisco is synonymous with startups, and the attitudes and opinions that permeate the tech space, from New York to Austin to Silicon Valley, is largely derived from what’s considered the norm in the 415 area code. The startup attitude. But they haven’t quite made the leap across the Atlantic.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 13, 2020

Since our pivot, we’ve served an additional 15 companies, half of which are outside of Austin. Since then, we’ve served 500+ unique customers, worked with 10+ space partners, pivoted our business model from B2C to B2B, signed on advisers, and have raised money from outside investors.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 5, 2020

Capital Factory House at SXSW canceled Out of an abundance of caution for our team, our members, our partners, our guests, and the City of Austin, Capital Factory House at SXSW is canceled due to circumstances outside our control surrounding Coronavirus. Safety is our top priority. We are so thankful for their efforts and their acumen.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

According to the 2016 Kauffman Growth Entrepreneurship Index , Austin grew its startups faster than every city except Washington, D.C., In large part due to the University of Texas at Austin and other universities’ influence, Austin is known for having an educated workforce. with their startups growing by 81.2

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Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 25, 2020

13:58) Advice for companies who think it's too late to start looking for new ways to operate, including some examples from Austin, Texas. (15:55) So now I'm home-based in Austin, Texas and I'm spending a lot of time with a lot of startups and a lot of CEOs that are trying to scale their companies.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Winners in 10 categories will be announced at the Pitch Award Ceremony at 6:30 pm Sunday, March 10, at the Hilton Austin. Help 300+ kids learn basic community life skills. Gainesville is a small but fledgling startup community that has suffered through ups and downs as any other community has. Continue hiring an A+ team.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2023

The first step is to collect data on how businesses are affecting their communities and the environment. 14- Brands will prioritize vertical video marketing Photo Credit: Austin Armstrong The number 1 trend for 2023 digital marketing will be brands making vertical video marketing a top priority. Thanks to Tomek Mlodzki, PhotoAiD !

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

That prediction obviously turned out pretty wrong, but it did drum up a whole lot of chatter about the right ingredients for building a startup community—about New York vs Boston on the East Coast and whether cities like Austin and Seattle would ever break through. What makes people like that want to live in any particular community?

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Austin has a relatively small tech community, so reputation is a stronger factor there than it would be in a huge market like New York City. Considering the recruiting and hiring process from the user perspective can help your company build a positive brand in the tech community. Get creative with candidate sourcing.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 19, 2020

Despite the sudden setback, we quickly got up, dusted ourselves off and got to work pivoting to continue to support our community. AFWERX , a community of Air Force innovators who strive to connect Airmen to solutions across the force, was one such example. What happens when you’re handed lemons? You make lemonade.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

He understands our issues as a community and vows to help keep LA Tech on the map. But more damning is that LegalZoom decided to open its next big center of innovation in Austin, Texas, along with 600 new jobs and a $21 million office purchase according to this article. As does the mayor of Austin. LA needs Garcetti.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 24, 2023

Thanks to Michael Golubev, Austin TX Realty ! #18- Some employees may be motivated by the opportunity to make a difference in their community or in society at large. Don’t forget to join our # IamCEO Community. It also refers to broadening one’s skill set and adding something new to their journey. Tell us in the comments below.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 14, 2020

What do you want our community to know about eCarra? Saturday Startup Spotlight: eCarra was originally published in Austin Startups on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story. We’re also looking for green leaders; people and groups that advocate for sustainable solutions.

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