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. And it didn’t happen by accident. Austin Tech Companies have been the backbone of growth for the past 30 years, and they are the engine behind that will propel Austin forward.
Over the past several decades, companies and people have moved here in large numbers… drawn by our spirit of innovation, our collaborative culture, and a community that truly believes in building something together. When the Austin Technology Council was founded in 1992, the greater Austin area had just over 700,000 people. Today, we’re over 2.5 million and still growing. That growth isn’t just a statistic… it’s a reflection of what makes Austin special.
We’re a rare mix: a town of ambitious entrepreneurs, fast-growing companies, and established global leaders. Homegrown powerhouses continue to shape the local landscape, while tech giants like Apple, Google, Oracle, and Tesla have invested heavily in Austin because they see something real here. Something that can’t be replicated with incentives alone.
What sets us apart is that Austin supports the full tech journey. It’s not just a city for unicorns or IPOs. It’s a city where a first-time founder can find mentorship. Where a mid-sized company can find top talent. Where enterprise teams can plug into a network of thinkers, builders, and collaborators. There’s room here for everyone… and that’s exactly how we like it.
ATC has had the privilege of being part of this journey since the early days. For 33 years, we’ve served as a bridge between people, companies, and ideas. We’ve hosted events, sparked conversations, and helped create connections that power progress. But as Austin grows and changes, so must we.
We believe the future of Austin’s tech ecosystem depends on leaders stepping forward… not just in their companies, but in the community. We’re calling on the companies who value civic leadership and believe in collective progress to get involved with ATC.
There’s room at the table for everyone:
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Join our board and help shape the future of Austin’s tech community.
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Sponsor an event to showcase your brand and support meaningful conversations.
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Or simply show up… at a roundtable, a happy hour, or a major summit. Presence matters.
Whether you’re running a startup or leading a global division, your engagement helps Austin remain not just a tech city… but a thriving innovation center where people want to live, work, and lead.
ATC isn’t about one type of company or one kind of leader. We are here for the whole ecosystem, and we believe that strong, engaged companies of all sizes are what will guide Austin through the next chapter of growth and change.
Austin Tech Companies are the backbone of our success… and the key to our future.