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What Makes a Successful Startup Community? Is it Possible to Build One Where You Live?

Both Sides of the Table

Recently I wrote a post arguing to make the definition of a Startup more inclusive than that to which Silicon Valley, fueled by Venture Capital return profiles, would sometimes like to attach to the word. Most of what I think about startup communities came from mentorship by Brad Feld through hours of private discussion and debate.

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Austin: a magnet for talent and resources

Austin Startup

I led the seed round not long ago for an Austin-based SaaS company that had all of the qualities I look for in a software investment?—?a The startup founder had a notable coastal VC firm that they really wanted in the round. The Austin ecosystem today is large and diverse?—?we

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Austin Startup Highlights, June 2018

Austin Startup

Impact Hub Austin Announcement June 2018 wrap up The strength and diversity of the Central Texas startup ecosystem means that there’s always notable startup news in Austin. Impact Hub Community Showcase Coworking space and social innovation leader Impact Hub Austin ?announced Austin, Texas 78704)?.

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The Austin State of Entrepreneurship

Austin Startup

[link] The Austin State of Entrepreneurship Hear some of Austin’s most successful entrepreneurs share their wins and challenges, plus, you’ll meet some of our accelerator programs and their companies. About Capital Factory Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas, the number one startup state in the U.S.

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Breyer Capital Austin?—?End of Year Update

Austin Startup

Breyer Capital Austin?—?End End of Year Update After officially announcing Breyer Capital Austin earlier this year after two years of active planning and due diligence, I received a humbling number of gracious emails and messages from Austin-based leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, and investors.

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First LGBTQ+ in Tech Forum Gathers DFW Community for Inspiring Conversations

Austin Startup

Second, since we help grow startups, it’s important to note that diversity makes business sense. At the Forum, local leaders, entrepreneurs and tech professionals engaged in important conversations on inclusion— sharing powerful insights on their experiences throughout the day. Want to see more highlights from our LGBTQ+ in Tech Forum?

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Thank you to the Austin Technology Incubator at UT Austin for creating the Austin startup scene as…

Austin Startup

Thank you to the Austin Technology Incubator at UT Austin for creating the Austin startup scene as we know it! This is no exaggeration: Austin’s startup community would not have taken off without the solid foundation laid by the Austin Technology Incubator , the longest running active tech incubator in the United States.