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Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Updated on March 27, 2025

ActivTrak Raises $50M to Double Its Headcount Amid a Boom in Productivity Monitoring Systems

The 92-person company plans to double in size to 200 people by the end of next year, with plans to hire sales, marketing and product development professionals.

ActivTrak Raises $50M to Double Its Headcount Amid a Boom in Productivity Monitoring Systems
Updated on March 27, 2025

For TrendKite, disrupting the martech space begins and ends with data

TrendKite is all about the data, and they're one of the few companies in martech bridging the gap between brands and insights on their earned media. We spoke with three members of TrendKite’s engineering team on the kinds of technologies and software they’re developing — and how they’re upending what it means to be efficient in the world of PR. 

For TrendKite, disrupting the martech space begins and ends with data
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Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Updated 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.

A Black Tech Ethicist Talks Next Steps for ATX’s Tech Community
Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Updated on March 27, 2025

Why Mayor Adler is making tech a priority in local government

Why Mayor Adler is making tech a priority in local government
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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