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

Meet the 5 Austin startups competing in this year’s SXSW Pitch

Meet the 5 Austin startups competing in this year’s SXSW Pitch
Cassidy Ritter Cassidy Ritter
Updated on March 27, 2025

Insurtech Unicorn Hippo Insurance Goes Public Through $5B SPAC Merger

Hippo’s platform allows customers to purchase insurance in five minutes or less by using data acquired from public records, thermal readings, satellite images and more. The company operates in 37 states. 

Insurtech Unicorn Hippo Insurance Goes Public Through $5B SPAC Merger
Anderson Chen Anderson Chen
Updated on March 27, 2025

As Organic Marketing Evolves, Semrush Is Staying Ahead With Fresh Talent — And Is Hiring Now

Built In Austin sat down with Semrush’s director of organic search to see how the growing team aligns new members with company ambitions.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on March 27, 2025

Bumble Acquires French Dating App Fruitz

Fruitz, which uses fruit emojis to communicate a dater’s intentions, is popular with Gen Z users across Europe.

Bumble Acquires French Dating App Fruitz
Michael Hines Michael Hines
Updated on March 27, 2025

The Tech Trends That Will Shape Austin in 2022

2022 is right around the corner, and we’re taking bets on the tech trends that will be front and center.

The Tech Trends That Will Shape Austin in 2022
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Updated on March 27, 2025

How I found my dream job in Austin tech

How I found my dream job in Austin tech
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Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Updated on March 27, 2025

Meet the startup that's feeding Austin startups

Meet the startup that's feeding Austin startups

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