A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

AUGUST 8, 2011

It’s “ Loveline for startups ,&# where entrepreneurs get to ask any question about their startup and have me and a rotating co-host tackle the problem and devise constructive next-actions. I finally started Smart Bear Live. Like most ventures, it didn’t work the way I’d imagined.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

OCTOBER 11, 2010

This is Part 5 of the 5-part series: 5 lessons from 150 startup pitches. Ask a technical founder about his startup, and he'll proudly describe his stunning software — simple, compelling, useful, fun. Or "crickets chirping" but in Texas the cicadas are louder.). Cue sound of cicadas buzzing. (Or

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 19, 2025

When a Texas-based heating and cooling repair company owner first heard about the agency, he dismissed them outright. The post Hibu’s Smart Solutions Spark Local Business Success Stories – Sponsored appeared first on The Startup Magazine. Always checking in to see if we need anything or have any questions.”

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Austin Startup

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Not unless you’re Elon Musk and Governor Abbott has a smile as wide as the Texas Panhandle or you’re Joe Rogan and every tech bro in Austin is so pumped to point to your move (and Tim Ferriss’ move) here as some kind of stamp of approval that they never needed Silicon Valley. The State of Texas looms large over Austin politics.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

For reason number two people pay a higher price & rent in New York than they do in San Antonio, Texas. It costs less money to start companies so the world should have way more startups.&# I’ve heard the “world is different&# argument in every bubble I’ve ever seen. Many may simply hit the wall.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2011

And we’re here with Dan Martell , who like any great startup founder is wearing his company t-shirt for Flowtown. It was a bunch of members of the Austin Startup Factory mixed with some out-of-towners like myself. And a motley crew of other interesting startup founders. Yes, this is what I look like at 2am.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2020

Don’t just write ‘lawyer in Texas,’ instead go for ‘criminal lawyer in Houston, Texas. The post Six Ways To Grow Your Criminal Firm appeared first on The Startup Magazine. There are several strategies that you have to employ to have a successful campaign. Focus on building relationships.

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Gust

DECEMBER 27, 2012

The second reason is that investors want to know that YOU believe in your own startup…and the best way for you to demonstrate that is to show that you have personally put your own money where your mouth is. Start by letting absolutely everyone know that you’ve got a great startup looking for early investors. ” 10.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 8, 2022

Startup companies can also benefit when they apply credits to payroll tax liabilities. For instance, a company with developers in Texas and California can claim credits in each state, even a federal credit. The post How Companies Can Claim R&D Tax Credits Software Benefits appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

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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. Capital Factory will be making a $100,000 investment on stage in a blockchain startup. SXSW Edu Intro to the Austin Startup Scene at Capital Factory. Did I miss something?

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

startup ecosystem for many decades. Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of VC funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. Best startup city rankings have reflected this truth for a long time. Austin, TX. Boulder, CO.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 4, 2020

“I predict investors will lend more of their attention to startups launching here.” She is the Managing Partner and CEO of Sputnik ATX , an accelerator that funds and mentors early-stage startup companies. Growing up in Ukraine , did you ever imagine that your life journey would take you to leading startups in the middle of Texas?

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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. She is also a national speaker for What a Woman, Dalia Empower, Clip and Fuckup nights.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Most recently, he has headed up business development and international contract negotiations with and for startups in the areas of advanced lithography equipment, medical patient transfer equipment, and AI-related software. and for Baylor University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

It is actually half Chinese: while based in Dallas, Texas, it has main offices also in Wuhan and Shanghai. The post Export Online Without Frontiers: A Global Map of B2B Marketplaces appeared first on The Startup Magazine. It also offers marketing services for contacting selected buyers.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2021

If you are planning to start a trucking business in Texas or just any State of the US, you require the help of Texas DOT authority. To set up your business as a legal entity in Texas, you need to apply for a business license at the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). 3. Texas Dot (TxDOT) Number.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 20, 2024

Texas, Michigan, and California were among the most impacted states by weather-related outages. The post 5 Ways to Prevent Downtime in Your Manufacturing Business appeared first on The Startup Magazine. Thus, having an emergency backup in the form of a generator is extremely useful to minimize downtimes and their financial effect.

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Austin Startup

DECEMBER 17, 2020

I should start by saying that I owe a debt of gratitude to my Austin and Texas friends who I’ve known for many years and were such strong advocates for Breyer Capital Austin. Even during this global pandemic, I’ve found ways to reconnect with old friends here in Austin and Texas. Charles Holley, Joe Ogilvie, Ross Perot Jr.,

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Up and Running

JULY 5, 2016

Grand Rapids is also home to StartGarden, a startup accelerator with the goal of turning Michigan into a flourishing business ecosystem. If you are interested in starting a business in Oklahoma City, check out these resources: Oklahoma Business Startup Guide. Louis is a growing hub for startup activity. SCORE Oklahoma City.

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Austin Startup

JUNE 16, 2021

Both are expected to roll out later this year How the COVID-Preneur Led to a Micro Business Renaissance was originally published in Austin Startups on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 28, 2022

The story of Nomad Internet is one that startup owners of every variety should be paying attention to. This technology is everywhere today, but it wasn’t a household name in rural areas of Texas. Today, the company advertises up to unlimited wireless internet for rural areas, but back then, the founders were stuck on a single problem.

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SiliconHills

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Jeff Eversmann has built a dynamic career that spans Silicon Valley startups, commercial real estate, and private equity. Eversmann co-founded Long View Technology Ventures, investing in 12 tech startups since 2018, supporting innovation in Central Texas. Jeff also […]

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

To learn more about strategic human resource management , visit the Concordia University Texas website, or read on. Jobvite is more fit for startups, offering recruitment and social media solutions, among many other options. They’ve also existed for a long time; the service was originally available in a multi-compact disc suite.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Hear more stories like theirs, and discover the extensiveness of Austin’s startup community by watching the entire State of Entrepreneurship at the top or the clips below. About Capital Factory Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas, the number one startup state in the U.S.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Optimizing your operational capability is essential for long-term success, regardless of whether you’re a seasoned firm looking to keep growing or a baby startup still learning to navigate the turbulent waters of entrepreneurship. The post 5 Ways to Function Better as a Business appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

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SiliconHills

DECEMBER 10, 2014

By LAURA LOREK Reporter with Silicon Hills News The Jon Brumley Texas Venture Labs at the Univerity of Texas at Austin showcased 12 Austin startups and three Alumni companies at its Fall 2014 Expo last Friday. Austin Texas Venture Labs Texas Venture Labs Fall 2014 Expo The Jon Brumley Texas Venture Labs'

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 5, 2015

Many startups don’t initially have the need or revenue to fill multiple “C level” positions. Like most startups, we actually put some time into our value statements. Sometimes this retards the start of the project (due to legal reviews), but getting contracts in place is time (and money) that is well spent.

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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) 18:08) Carl's experiences at USAA following Hurricane Harvey's devastating 2017 hit on Texas. (18:21) Highlights from the show: Carl details his background and experience. (4:22)

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2013

The number of startups getting seed funding in 2012 jumped by 65% over the previous year to a total of 1749, according to a recent report by CB Insights. This is great evidence that the recession drag on funding new startups is behind us. This is great evidence that the recession drag on funding new startups is behind us.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Here are a few tips for startup leaders to effectively approach these tough decisions. Joanna Gaines started out with a small home goods store in Waco, Texas. Those compromises, of course, will be different for every entrepreneur and every industry, but leaders can consider them with the same angles and strategies.

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SiliconHills

MAY 16, 2014

By LAURA LOREK Founder of Silicon Hills News In Austin, one of the big issues facing startups, particularly in the technology industry, is lack of access to capital. Austin San Antonio crowdfunding Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Texas Securities Board'

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SiliconHills

MAY 15, 2019

MassChallenge Texas announced it has accepted 74 startups into its latest program in Austin which kicks off in June. The startups hail from five countries, 14 states and five industries, said Mike Millard, managing director of MassChallenge Texas.

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SiliconHills

AUGUST 26, 2020

There’s a new angel network in Austin, aimed specifically and women-led startups. The post Women@Austin Launches Beam Angel Network Aimed at Funding Female-Founded Startups in Texas appeared first on SiliconHills. Jess […].

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VC Cafe

OCTOBER 18, 2024

During the first 9 months of 2024 Israeli startups raised $7.4 The booming Voice AI landscape – a VC perspective – by me on VC Cafe These 10 Charts Show Startup Funding Downturn Continues Despite AI’s Ascent – by Crunchbase State of AI report 2024 – by Air Street Capital MEDIA OF THE WEEK U.

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SiliconHills

JUNE 22, 2019

Austin-based Moolah U, which runs camps to teach students financial responsibility, chose to participate in the MassChallenge Texas accelerator to gain access to mentors and investors to scale its business. The post Startups Showcase their Ventures at MassChallenge Texas’ Austin 2019 Event appeared first on SiliconHills.

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Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The organization looks forward to finding that same sense of community here in Texas. “As Road to Hire to Bring Paid Tech Training and Job Access to Under-Resourced Young Adults (18–25) in… was originally published in Austin Startups on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 7, 2021

Texas is the most promising technology market in the United States. Now the 9th largest economy in the world, it‘s clear that the rest of the world is waking up to the potential in Texas. Startups and investors should treat Texas like one big city. Are they drawn to Texas or moving away from California? Jim Breyer.

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