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A Black Tech Ethicist Talks Next Steps for ATX’s Tech Community
Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Published on March 27, 2025

A Black Tech Ethicist Talks Next Steps for ATX’s Tech Community

Hypergiant’s Will Griffin wants tech companies and venture capitalists to do more than issuing a statement. He’s calling on tech leaders to publicly commit to hiring and funding more black entrepreneurs.

Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Updated on March 27, 2025

5 Austin tech events to get on your calendar this week

5 Austin tech events to get on your calendar this week
Brigid Hogan Brigid Hogan
Updated on March 27, 2025

Less Is More: How This Austin CTO Streamlines His Daily Routine

Invoice Home Chief Technology Officer Jiri Hradil shared the upside to his pared-down routine — and the four things he needs to unlock peak productivity.

Less Is More: How This Austin CTO Streamlines His Daily Routine
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Rose Velazquez Rose Velazquez
Updated on March 27, 2025

These Austin Tech Companies Secured January’s Highest Funding Rounds

See which Austin tech companies pulled in the most new funding last month.

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Dana Cassell Dana Cassell
Updated on March 27, 2025

Built In Austin’s Featured Company of the Month: BlackLocus

BlackLocus’ start-up culture combined with an enterprise structure makes it our featured company of the month.

Built In Austin’s Featured Company of the Month: BlackLocus
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Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Updated on March 27, 2025

Under the hood: Inside the tech stacks of 4 Austin companies

Under the hood: Inside the tech stacks of 4 Austin companies
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Updated on March 27, 2025

Hotness, humor and heart: How theCHIVE built a $6 million charity

The first time you visit theCHIVE.com, it’s pretty easy to get distracted. The Austin-based website puts a heavy emphasis on the first two parts of its unofficial motto, “hotness, humor and heart,” with an endless feed of funny slideshows and sexy selfies on its homepage.

Hotness, humor and heart: How theCHIVE built a $6 million charity
Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on March 27, 2025

A ‘No Punks, No Jerks’ Philosophy Defines Liquibase’s Remote Culture — And They’re Hiring Now

A senior software engineer at Liquibase describes the company’s dynamic culture and the benefits of being fully remote.

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Updated on March 27, 2025

50,000 customers & growing: Why Yodle is tapping the big potential of small business

For Yodle, small business is big business. The startup, which was founded in 2005, has grown to over 1200 nationwide employees and $191 million in revenue in 2014. It has done this by focusing exclusively on the little guys — small, typically local services that need help marketing to customers over the Internet.

50,000 customers & growing: Why Yodle is tapping the big potential of small business

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