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Meet PenPal Schools, an Austin social platform for culturally curious students
Published on March 27, 2025

Meet PenPal Schools, an Austin social platform for culturally curious students

“The world is increasingly connected, and students are graduating into an increasingly international workplace,” said Joe Troyen, founder of PenPal Schools, an edtech startup that just three months ago chose Austin as its new base. “It's more important than ever for students to learn about other cultures.”

Updated on March 27, 2025

The Unexpected Advantages of Working in Private Equity

Fridye told Built In Austin more about the unexpected benefits of working at a private equity-backed company, the future of customer engagement platform Khoros and more. 

The Unexpected Advantages of Working in Private Equity
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Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Updated on March 27, 2025

Austin Tech Neighborhood Guide: Southwest Austin

Austin Tech Neighborhood Guide: Southwest Austin
Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on March 27, 2025

These 5 Austin Tech Companies Collectively Raised Over $1B in July

The vast majority of that $1 billion was raised by just one company.

These 5 Austin Tech Companies Collectively Raised Over $1B in July
Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on March 27, 2025

‘The Heart of Our Success is the Well-Being of Our Employees’

Mental health support requires holistic care from employers, and Workrise is rising to meet that need.

‘The Heart of Our Success is the Well-Being of Our Employees’
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Tatum Hunter Tatum Hunter
Updated on March 27, 2025

AI-Driven Customer Experience Platform Cerebri AI Raises $7M

The AI-driven customer experience startup announced $7 million in fresh financing from a new investor.

AI-Driven Customer Experience Platform Cerebri AI Raises $7M
Updated on March 27, 2025

Austin grocery delivery company 360 Groceries wants to fill suburban void

Newly launched Austin startup 360 Groceries is trying to fill a very specific niche in this crowded delivery space. The model is the same as popular grocery delivery service Instacart, only 360 Groceries Founder Mike Lipsey said his pricing is lower and his clientele a market segment that’s so far untapped.

Austin grocery delivery company 360 Groceries wants to fill suburban void
Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on March 27, 2025

Firefly Aerospace Raises $75M With New Ownership

The Cedar Park startup will make a second attempt to send its Alpha launch vehicle into orbit this year.

Firefly Aerospace Raises $75M With New Ownership

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