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...
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The Chaos of Change: Navigating the Future with Community
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...

The State of Austin Tech in 2025: Growth, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
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...

Collaboration Is the Future: Why Real Leaders Work Together
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...

Early Stage Tech Companies: Navigating Potential Pitfalls
For early stage tech employers the upside generated by rapid business growth can quickly be eliminated from costly employment and immigration law missteps. Potential risks can be magnified when new business owners strive to attract sought after talent and expand their...

How to accurately measure productivity of remote workers
According to a recent FlexJobs survey, 51% of people who have been working remotely during the pandemic report being more productive at home than they were in the traditional office setting. But, how can employees and their managers accurately measure productivity in...

Public Venture Capital: An Alternative Financing Option for U.S. Growth Companies
Hello… I’m Delilah Panio, Vice President of US Capital Formation for Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange. As a proud new member of the Austin Technology Council (ATC) and sponsor of the upcoming Leadership Dinner on August 18th, I am sharing a series of...

What leaders can do about tribalism in the workplace
What happens when two teams in the same company can’t – or won’t – work together? This phenomenon, often referred to as tribalism in business, can result from a number of things, including: Limited resources Competing needs Competitive mindsets Poor communication...

When MVPs become unmotivated employees: What’s the fix?
Inspiring unmotivated employees can be a challenge for managers. It can be an even bigger task – and more urgent – when one of your best contributors stops performing. If an employee your organization relies on to consistently deliver results, improve processes,...

Finance Friday- Year End Tax Strategies through Charitable Gifts
My family and I are charitably inclined and give to our favorite charities every year. This year, with all that has happened, we believe it is even more important to support the causes that align with our beliefs. What is a potential way we can give while also...