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Austin’s Next Decade: Why Community Investment Is the Key to a Thriving Tech Ecosystem
Austin is a city built on innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and a collaborative drive that sets it apart. Over the past three decades, the local technology sector has evolved from humble beginnings into a recognized hub for startups, scale-ups, and global brands....
Tech Layoffs in Austin – Now What?
You Just Got Laid Off? Here is what to do... It’s happening again. Tech layoffs in Austin are back in the headlines, and this time it’s not just isolated to a few big-name companies. A recent article in the Austin Business Journal revealed that many CEOs......
Austin, Get Curious About the Rest of the Map
(This post originally appeared on the ATC Linkedin Blog on July 17, 2025) Austin is a thriving tech hub with a well-earned spot in the national conversation. But looking only to Silicon Valley or New York as reference points risks missing what’s truly next. This week...
Austin Tech Events: How to Find Your Place in the Austin Technology Community
If you're new to town or just starting to explore the local tech scene, let me assure you... there is no shortage of ways to get involved. Austin tech events happen all the time. Every month in Austin, dozens of tech-focused events unfold across the city. From...
What Austin Tech Really Means
Austin Tech: A Legacy Built on Innovation, Community, and Vision When people talk about “Austin Tech,” they often focus on today’s headlines...AI startups, venture funding, IPOs, and unicorn founders. But the real story of Austin Tech goes deeper. It’s a story of...
Austin Tech Stories – Volume Five
Ignore the noise and the headlines!!! The real heartbeat of the Austin tech scene isn’t just in the funding rounds or national rankings... it’s in the people. The engineers, founders, operators, and leaders who’ve made Austin the place where careers take root,...
Austin is the Top Entrepreneurial City in 2025
Austin Named Top Entrepreneurial City... And We're Not Surprised Another leaderboard, another #1 ranking for Austin. This time, Dealroom.co’s data highlights something many of us already know deep in our bones: Austin is the most entrepreneurial city in the United...
How are You Managing Professional Stress?
Guest Post by Marny Lifshen - How are you managing professional stress? Our workplaces can be a stressful place, especially with recent political, economic and social upheaval. Many professionals are worrying about how these pressures will affect their companies,...
The Austin Tech Community Was Not Created By Accident
The Austin tech community didn’t just happen... it was built, decade by decade, by bold thinkers, engineers, academics, and entrepreneurs who saw this city not just as a place to live, but as a place to invent. This wasn’t luck. This was intentional. The leaders of...
Is Austin Still a Great Tech City? Yes. But Let’s Be Honest.
A Reddit thread asked, “How’s the tech scene in Austin, TX?” and the responses offered a wide range of opinions. Some praised the city’s energy and growth, others pointed out valid concerns, and many gave a realistic view of both the opportunities and challenges. When...