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Road to Hire to Bring Paid Tech Training and Job Access to Under-Resourced Young Adults (18–25) in…

Austin Startup

Vanessa Baker, an August 2020 Road to Hire graduate, who is now a successful software engineer at Bank of America in Charlotte, said, “The power of Road to Hire to invest in and build the next generation of tech professionals cannot be quantified. So many young people in Austin?—?and which is a quickly growing tech hub.

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Interplay Learning?—?Helping the Skilled Trades Rebuild a Bigger and Better Workforce

Austin Startup

One such company is Austin-based start-up Interplay Learning , the leading global provider of online and VR training for the essential skilled trades?—?covering The company frequently works with non-profit organizations to provide safe, interactive training to community members looking to launch or advance their careers.

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MANAGING DIRECTOR OF TECHSTARS AUSTIN

Austin Startup

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF TECHSTARS AUSTIN AMOS SCHWARTZFARB REVEALS DETAILS ON SEPT. 4 LAUNCH EVENT FOR NEW BOOK ‘SELL MORE FASTER’ (AUSTIN, TEXAS ? —?Aug. Voltron Room (701 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701) that same day. Austin, TX?—? 24: Charlotte, NC?—? Austin, TX Nov. 30, 2019; source: Juice Consulting) ? —?

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Startup Survival Skills Through Arts Education

Austin Startup

Austin, TX)?—?The the creative spark is alive and thriving within the Arts Community. Veterans of Zach Theatre Education programs have something in common with the entrepreneurs of the startup community?—?they Arts Education Preps Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs ZACH Theatre Education?—?Collaboration, AxelB Photography.

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Join a conference simulcast near you

Startup Lessons Learned

One of the most important things we do with The Lean Startup Conference is make a livestream of the plenary talks available for free to groups around the world, supporting entrepreneurship communities everywhere. The number of hosts has grown annually, and this year, we have 200+ groups joining us on Monday, December 3.

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Startup Lessons Learned 2011 streaming live

Startup Lessons Learned

We struggle with this issue every year, because we strongly encourage everyone who can to participate with their local entrepreneurship community. Strengthening ties between entrepreneurs is one of our most important values. That said, there comes a point where that's not possible for everyone.

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My Journey as a Diverse Member of a Junior League

Austin Startup

Audrey Ring and Terri enjoying dinner during the December AJLI Board Meeting in Charlotte. I aspired to be like them, and I sought out challenging, fulfilling experiences that would help me become a community leader who could help others like me have an impact. Add 2000 more and that’s the size of the Austin roster.

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