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

What 7 Austin tech companies are thankful for this year

What 7 Austin tech companies are thankful for this year
Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on March 27, 2025

ThriveCart Raises $35M to Break Into the Creator Economy

ThriveCart develops tools for e-commerce businesses that sell digital products.

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Cassidy Ritter Cassidy Ritter
Updated on March 27, 2025

Cybersecurity Startup Brinqa Raises $110M to ‘Exponentially Grow’

Austin-based Brinqa is a cybersecurity risk management platform for mid-to-large size organizations. The company works with businesses in a variety of industries ranging from higher education to airlines and retailers.

Cybersecurity Startup Brinqa Raises $110M to ‘Exponentially Grow’
Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on March 27, 2025

Welcome Aboard: These Austin Companies Added New Execs in December

December was a big month for Austin’s tech industry. Check out three companies that added some new members to their teams

Welcome Aboard: These Austin Companies Added New Execs in December
Michael Hines Michael Hines
Updated on March 27, 2025

How to Issue Stretch Assignments that Won’t Snap Your Team

For Brinqa’s director of event and customer marketing, the key to stretch assignments is ensuring they align with her team’s growth goals and skill sets.

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Tatum Hunter Tatum Hunter
Updated on March 27, 2025

Austin Tech Got a New Unicorn this Month. Here’s Who Else Raised Funding.

October was an explosive month for venture funding in Austin, with two companies securing investments greater than $100 million.

Austin Tech Got a New Unicorn this Month. Here’s Who Else Raised Funding.
Updated on March 27, 2025

SnapTrends aims to aid public safety initiatives with geo-located social media data

SnapTrends, a startup that collects location-based data from social media posts to reveal “trending” topics of discussion in a particular area, as well as time-sensitive, crucial updates.

SnapTrends aims to aid public safety initiatives with geo-located social media data

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