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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Published on December 29, 2025

How SailPoint Leads Agentic AI Security — and What It’s Like to Work Behind the Innovation

SailPoint leaders share how they’re securing the next era of AI agents, expanding identity security and creating a high-impact culture grounded in ownership, innovation and fast-moving teamwork.

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Updated on December 18, 2025

Last Energy Raises $100M Series C to Scale Microreactor Production

The nuclear technology company will use the funding to complete its pilot project and prepare for commercial reactor deployment.

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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on December 17, 2025

AI Code Company Sonar Appoints New Chief Product Officer

Ori Yitzhaki brings 15 years of experience in enterprise software to his new role.

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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on December 11, 2025

What Mission-Driven Work Looks Like at Edtech Companies Aceable and ReUp Education

Professionals from Aceable and ReUp Education share how their purposeful work matters to customers, communities and employees. 

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Updated on December 05, 2025

27 Top Austin Fintech Companies and Startups You Should Know

These Austin fintechs are pushing the finance industry forward.

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Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on December 03, 2025

60 Top Tech Companies in Texas You Should Know

Check out these Austin companies making the Lone Star State a growing tech hub.

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Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on December 02, 2025

Silicon Hills: The Hottest Scene in Texas Tech

Get to know the Silicon Hills tech ecosystem, including the companies that call the Austin area home.

The Greetings from Austin mural, Inspired by a 1940s postcard, the vibrant mural depicts Austin landmarks like the Congress Avenue Bridge, The University of Texas Tower, and Barton Springs.
Conlan Carter Conlan Carter
Updated on December 02, 2025

Acrisure Innovation Leadership: How the Company's Problem-Solvers Tackled a Website Redesign on a Tight Deadline

As a “company of entrepreneurs,” this team knows a thing or two about getting things done quickly. Inside their culture of communication, ownership and smart prioritization.

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Updated on December 02, 2025

Upside Company Culture: How the Company Transforms Everyday Purchases into Greater Change

The Washington D.C.-headquartered company has driven $300 million in savings for users and $650 million in profit for merchants since its founding in 2016, all while committing 1 percent of its revenue to sustainability initiatives.

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Kim Conway Kim Conway
Updated on December 02, 2025

Udemy Career Growth: The Place to Work For People Who Love Learning

Ever-curious and “always learning,” the team at Udemy shared details on the most impactful development initiatives they get involved in to keep their minds refreshed.

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