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CTOs to Know: Meet Perk's Blake GardnerBrand Studio Logo
Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Published on March 27, 2025

CTOs to Know: Meet Perk's Blake Gardner

Get to know the CTO of giant reward-giving platform Perk. Blake Gardner weighs in on the qualities he looks for in new hires, how his team would describe working with him, and the technologies that continue to power Perk.

Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Updated on March 27, 2025

DISCO Raises $60M to ‘Aggressively Expand’ Go-to-Market Team

Over the next 18 months, the 300-person company plans to “aggressively expand” its go-to-market and enterprise sales teams as it looks to grow internationally.

DISCO Raises $60M to ‘Aggressively Expand’ Go-to-Market Team
Cassidy Ritter Cassidy Ritter
Updated on March 27, 2025

Austin’s Newest Tech Unicorn Abrigo Lands Investment From Carlyle

Abrigo’s software helps financial institutions manage risk and drive growth while remaining in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Austin’s Newest Tech Unicorn Abrigo Lands Investment From Carlyle
Updated on March 27, 2025

Innovation in Austin: 2 Companies to Watch Right Now

Between their innovative products, exciting announcements and passionate employees, Optimizely and Invicti are both contributing to Austin’s thriving tech scene.

Innovation in Austin: 2 Companies to Watch Right Now
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Avery Komlofske Avery Komlofske
Updated on March 27, 2025

Built In Austin’s 4 Featured Companies of the Month

Built In Austin is highlighting four tech companies with critical services on offer.

Austin, Texas skyline at sunset with reflections on Ladybird Lake
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Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Updated on March 27, 2025

This app is a visual journal of the places you’d like to go

This app is a visual journal of the places you’d like to go
Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on March 27, 2025

These 5 Austin Companies Raised a Combined $173M in October

Find out how the companies that raised last month’s largest rounds plan to invest the fresh capital.

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Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on March 27, 2025

Locale Raises $11M Series A to Turn High-End Apartments Into Hotel Suites

The hospitality startup is looking to expand to new cities, including Charleston and Denver.

Locale Raises $11M Series A to Turn High-End Apartments Into Hotel Suites

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