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Henry Nothhaft, Jr., President of EssentialDx, poses for a photo.
Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Published on March 27, 2025

EssentialDx to Launch Data-Based Business Diagnostics Platform

The company leverages artificial intelligence, analytics and a proprietary methodology to help businesses navigate changing environments.

Updated on March 27, 2025

Built In Austin’s Featured Companies of the Month

From Karros Technologies to Redgate and more, here’s the inside scoop on the local companies contributing to Austin’s thriving tech scene.

Built In Austin’s Featured Companies of the Month
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Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on March 27, 2025

Astro Rebrands to Howdy, Raises Additional $5M

The company helps tech businesses recruit talent in Latin America.

Howdy founder and CEO Jacqueline Samira speaks at an event.
Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Updated on March 27, 2025

Why TikTok Is Hiring Hundreds in Austin a Month Before Its Sale

TikTok just announced plans to hire hundreds of new employees in Austin as part of a push to ultimately increase its U.S. employee headcount to 10,000.

Why TikTok Is Hiring Hundreds in Austin a Month Before Its Sale
Brian Nordli Brian Nordli
Updated on March 27, 2025

Athena Security raises $5.5M to spot weapons with AI

Athena Security raises $5.5M to spot weapons with AI
Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on March 27, 2025

ALTR Raises $15M to Keep Sensitive Cloud Data Secure

ALTR helps companies mitigate the risk associated with storing sensitive data.

ALTR Raises $15M to Keep Sensitive Cloud Data Secure
Updated on March 27, 2025

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