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9 Austin Startup Week Sessions at Capital Factory That Blew Us Away

Austin Startup

Austin Startup Week , spanning from September 22–26, flourished with learning opportunities and thought-provoking discussions that left us wanting more. From tips on international expansion strategies to using XR as a musical instrument, these sessions at Capital Factory showcased some amazing innovation in Austin’s startup community.

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Take 5 minutes to help other Austin entrepreneurs and vote in the SXSW Panel Picker!

Austin Startup

Being part of a community means lifting each other up and one easy way you can do that is with your mouse clicks… please take 5 minutes to go and vote for these other Austin entrepreneurs! If you are in the Austin startup community and have another panel to promote, please leave it in the comments below! Deadline to vote is August 30.

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What is a CTO?

Austin Startup

I have also included quotes from Austin CTOs to give you additional perspective. They adopt, measure, and manage key product performance metrics. They will review and negotiate all related contracts. They will review and negotiate all related contracts. Autonomy to self-manage. Authority to make decisions.

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Lessons Learned: What does a startup CTO actually do?

Startup Lessons Learned

So what does CTO mean, besides just "technical founder who really cant manage anyone?" I always assumed I wouldnt manage anybody. Being a manager didnt sound fun - deep down, who really wants to be held accountable for other peoples actions? So I initially gravitated to the CTO title, and not VP of Engineering.

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Lessons Learned: The hacker's lament

Startup Lessons Learned

In a few cases, they are clearly smart people in a bad situation, and Ive written about their pain in The product managers lament and The engineering managers lament. As a last disclaimer, please consult the definition of the word hacker if youre not familiar with the controversies surrounding that term.)

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Women 2.0 » FounderDating: How I Found My Co-Founder

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Opportunity Management: Now that I had a few people of interest, the courtship began. She has consulted for a number of startups in the mobile, Saas, and consumer health spaces. At SXSW Interactive In Austin This Week! Learn how to create, launch, and manage your start-up over complimentary beer and wine. Partner Events.