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The Texas Startup Manifesto

Austin Startup

By connecting Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and the rest of the state into a Texas S tartup Megatropolis we can unlock billions of dollars in capital and unleash thousands of diverse entrepreneurs. Austin is different from Dallas which is different from Houston and San Antonio.

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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. ” Put simply, if you care about building a successful tech community outside Silicon Valley you should read this book.

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Should Early Stage Startups Move to Austin because of Customers?

Austin Startup

It follows up on my posts discussing why early stage startups should — or should not — move to Silicon Valley. Silicon Valley is known for early adopters among both consumer and enterprise customers. Should Early Stage Startups Move to Austin because of Customers?

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Austinites represent at SXSW 2018

Austin Startup

Friday, March 9 Attracting VC Funding Outside Silicon Valley Panel with HomeAway founder Brian Sharples & Capital Factory Director Gordon Daugherty We do a lot of things differently in Texas, including fundraising. If you live in Texas, find out how you can tap into the network. March 9, 2018 5:00PM?—?6:00PM 6:00PM Hilton?—?Salon

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Texas Startup Manifesto 2.0

Austin Startup

Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio form a massive startup Megalopolis that is attracting top talent, impact-focused investors, and the most innovative companies in the world. For decades, Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio have been on all of the “Top 10 Places for…” lists. It all starts with people?—?talent.

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Now Any Accredited Investor Can Invest in Texas Startups with Capital Factory and AngelList

Austin Startup

A “who’s who” list of Silicon Valley leaders moving to ATX This shift did not happen overnight?—?it While the Texas weather is preferable to New York City and the cost of living preferable to San Francisco, there are many more reasons that entrepreneurs are flocking to Texas. it has been decades in the making.

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Is This Mic On?: Capital Factory Members at #SXSW2018

Austin Startup

Don't miss @DougPepper & expert panelists as they discuss at @SXSW on March 9th: [link] #SXSW  —  @shasta Attracting VC Funding Outside Silicon Valley Panel We do a lot of things differently in Texas, including fundraising. Date: Sat March 10, 2018 Time: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Location: Capital Factory?—?1st

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