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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...
Over the past 33 years, I’ve witnessed Austin transform from a scrappy college town into one of the most vibrant tech hubs in the world. This success didn’t happen by accident. It’s not just about economic growth or innovation—it’s about community. The relationships...
When communities are small, their tight-knit spirit almost seems effortless. Everyone knows everyone, and there’s a tangible collective desire to build something meaningful from the ground up. In the early days of Austin’s tech ecosystem, there was a shared enthusiasm...
Rapid shifts in technology, culture, and mindset are forcing every corner of the innovation ecosystem to rethink what it means to lead. The days of neatly packaged playbooks and long-held assumptions dissolve under fresh challenges. The old patterns—structural...
In today’s rapidly evolving world, especially in tech, our challenges are too complex for any organization to solve alone. The best leaders know this, and they embrace collaboration as the path to progress. At the Austin Technology Council (ATC), we’ve made this...
For the last two decades, Austin has been celebrated as the scrappy, vibrant tech hub alternative to Silicon Valley. With its blend of innovation, affordability, and a fiercely loyal community, Austin became a beacon for entrepreneurs who were ready to challenge the...
The Austin Technology Council believes community connections and mentoring relationships have been a critical reason for our tech ecosystems success. Below is a great blog post to get you thinking. Five Ways to Maximize your Mentoring Relationship By Marny Lifshen...
