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

Both Sides of the Table

Today I’d like to talk about what startup communities outside of Silicon Valley look like, how they emerge and what makes them take hold. Most of what I think about startup communities came from mentorship by Brad Feld through hours of private discussion and debate. Think Fred Wilson, Tony Hsieh or Brad Feld.

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Austinites represent at SXSW 2018

Austin Startup

Heather Brunner, Tim Ferriss, Mayor Adler, Whitney Wolfe, Kendra Scott, Andy Roddick, Rod Favaron, Bijoy, whurley… Here are some of the Austin startup community members that will be on stage who you should show up to support! Edelman’s annual study on the state of trust in institutions, industries and media. Time: 2:00PM?—?3:00PM

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25 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Names

Hearpreneur

Sandboxx is a social media platform used by over one million service members. The broad community of scientists discovered that there was a series of stars — similar to the sun — that were so massive and had so much gravitational pull, they were flattening the orbits of the planets around them. 4- From a nickname.

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The Austinpreneur’s Guide to SXSW 2018 Panels & Parties

Austin Startup

Salon C Register: SXSW badge required The Texas Startup Manifesto SXSW Panel The Texas Startup Manifesto is call to action to connect Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and the rest of the state into a Texas Startup Megatropolis, unlocking billions of dollars in capital and unleashing thousands of diverse entrepreneurs.

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Perot Jain steps up to support Dallas entrepreneurs

Austin Startup

They are also helping us fund a social media campaign to reach people who might not already be coming to The DEC or other coworking spaces. We are glad that Capital Factory is in Dallas and thrilled to see that they are also community builders who grow through collaboration.”

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Investors! Join Me On An Epic 3 Day Roadshow Across the Great State of Texas

Austin Startup

Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin?—?culminating Venture Capitalists and Family Offices from around Texas who can syndicate deals or take direct investment University and entrepreneurial community leaders Local celebrity guests Press and media Grab your seat now and get an early-bird discount before March 31.

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Bathroom Bill Will Blight March Magic

Austin Startup

We are asking lawmakers to end this needless pursuit of discriminatory laws, and to focus instead on making our communities as economically strong — and culturally vibrant — as possible.” If SB6 becomes law, the international innovation community that traditionally gathers in Austin in March will likely find another home.

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