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‘No One Goes Unheard’: How This Dispersed Engineering Team Stays ConnectedBrand Studio Logo
Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Published on March 27, 2025

‘No One Goes Unheard’: How This Dispersed Engineering Team Stays Connected

Despite the miles of separation and a noticeably larger team, Hoang said he’s felt more heard at Optimizely than at previous companies he’s worked for. “I’ve worked at companies where even though teams are located in the same building, they don’t talk to each other,” said Hoang, a senior software engineer. “Here, everyone’s involved with the communication in the beginning and people step up. No one goes unheard.”

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

New in the 512: Check out these 4 startups that recently launched

New in the 512: Check out these 4 startups that recently launched
Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on March 27, 2025

Austin’s 5 Largest Tech Funding Rounds Totaled $866M in May

Venture funding on the Austin tech scene increased over its previous total in April. These companies pulled in the highest sums last month to invest in tech for space travel, home-buying and more. Read on to discover which ATX companies raised the most funding and how they’re spending it.

Austin’s 5 Largest Tech Funding Rounds Totaled $866M in May
Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on March 27, 2025

Wise Plans to Double Austin Office From 100 to 200 Employees in 2023

The London-based fintech is increasing its U.S. headcount to meet demand from U.S. consumers and businesses.

Wise’s Austin team at an outdoor tree farm.
Jenny Lyons-Cunha Jenny Lyons-Cunha
Updated on March 27, 2025

The Best of Both Worlds: These Austinite Companies Are Harnessing the Power of Hybrid Work

Hybrid work has changed the tech landscape for the better. Learn more about how these Austin tech leaders are maximizing its power for good.

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