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AI, Blockchain, Web 2.0, and Self Driving Cars

View from Seed

Consequently, nearly every founder is attempting to weave an AI narrative into their ventures, regardless of its necessity or fit, which will likely lead to an unhealthy market environment and potentially drown out genuine opportunities. Is there a means of efficient distribution amidst the noise? How defensible are these businesses?

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2017 Diversity Data for Capital Factory

Austin Startup

It leads to better products, better strategy, better marketing, bigger valuations and faster growth. Talent may be evenly distributed but opportunity most definitely is not. Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio are all more diverse cities than Austin and as a result we’ve added more Black and LatinX founders to the Accelerator.

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Texas Startup Manifesto 2.0

Austin Startup

Texas is the most promising technology market in the United States. 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. Drew Houston. Twenty four are in Dallas and 22 are in Houston. Joe Lonsdale.

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9 B2B Instagram Marketing Strategies (w/ Examples)

ConversionXL

Still, Facebook (91%), Linkedin (80%), and Twitter (67%) are the most popular social media platforms among B2B marketers. That potential continues to attract more B2B marketers, with 66% active on Instagram in 2019, up from 57% in 2018. Gather market research and better understand customer expectations. That’s not a shock.

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3 Texas Cities Recognized in Inc.’s List of Best Places to Start a Business

Austin Startup

There’s a new generation of startup companies that have been transforming Austin’s market, and it’s exciting to witness founders who are developing amazing startups every day. Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston were ranked ?29 According to Inc. On top of that, we’re fourth in early-stage funding. Tom Foster for Inc.’s s “The 50 Best U.S.

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Texas Startups Roadshow Wrap-up

Austin Startup

Two robot buses full of dozens of venture capitalists and family office investors from around the world traveled for three days around the great state of Texas from Dallas to Houston to Austin. Houston is the US headquarters for about 25 oil & gas and energy companies?—?most Houston is also home to the Texas Medical Center?—?the

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Using S.L.O.W. Tech to Build Community

Austin Startup

Tech came out of my experience creating Community Renaissance Market (CRM) , a community-based micro-incubator in a former grocery store in South Austin. Additions: distributed manufacturing (e.g., and distributed energy models (solar, wind, biomass, etc.), Handcrafting Community The concept of S.L.O.W.