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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on March 27, 2025

Meet Project Venkman: The Austin Startup Behind Bill Murray’s NFT Collection

The startup helps brands give their customers a sense of ownership with its NFT offerings.

Project Venkman CEO Gavin Gillas (center) is pictured with Bill Murray’s son Jackson Murray (left) and his nephew Drew Murray (right).
Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on March 27, 2025

SXSW 2020 Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus Concerns

This is the first time SXSW has been canceled since the event began in 1987.

SXSW 2020 Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Updated on March 27, 2025

Why this Singapore-based adtech startup opened an office in Austin

A Singapore-based startup blending AI with human design for digital ads has recently moved its American office from San Francisco to Austin.

Why this Singapore-based adtech startup opened an office in Austin
Tatum Hunter Tatum Hunter
Updated on March 27, 2025

Austin Impact Accelerator Helps Startups Address Housing, Workforce Inequality

Ten Impact Hub Austin startups focused on housing affordability and workforce development will present their concepts Tuesday to the community. 

Austin Impact Accelerator Helps Startups Address Housing, Workforce Inequality
Cassidy Ritter Cassidy Ritter
Updated on March 27, 2025

Philadelphia-Based Gopuff Acquires Bandit, an App-Only Coffee Shop

Austin-based Bandit has offered contactless coffee since 2019. Now, goodies from the app-only coffee shop can be delivered to your front door thanks to the recent acquisition.

Philadelphia-Based Gopuff Acquires Bandit, an App-Only Coffee Shop
Updated on March 27, 2025

6 surprising celebrities who know how to code

Over the past few years, students and workers across the United States (and the world) have heard the battle cry to learn code...

6 surprising celebrities who know how to code

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