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Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Updated on March 27, 2025

Tesla Just Confirmed Its Austin Gigafactory. Could an HQ Move Be Next?

Tesla will be recruiting 5,000 workers for its new Austin gigafactory, making it the largest tech employer in the city and a promising candidate for the company’s new headquarters.

Tesla Just Confirmed Its Austin Gigafactory. Could an HQ Move Be Next?
Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Updated on March 27, 2025

SourceDay scores $6.5M Series A to bring on 25 new employees

SourceDay scores $6.5M Series A to bring on 25 new employees
Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on March 27, 2025

Austin Tech Leaders Speak Up Against Texas Abortion Law

About 28 local tech leaders condemned several pieces of legislation that they believe could deter top talent from the area.

Austin Tech Leaders Speak Up Against Texas Abortion Law
Adrienne Teeley Adrienne Teeley
Updated on March 27, 2025

Can Empathy Have an Impact on Business? Rapid7 Is Betting on It.

Rapid7’s Austin office is particularly special, even within the larger company: It claims representation from more teams than any other office in the company. Team members from within the Austin office tout how well the teams cross-collaborate with one another, and they attribute it to the company’s five core values: “Bring You,” “Never Done,” Be an Advocate,” “Impact Together,” and “Challenge Convention.” 

Can Empathy Have an Impact on Business? Rapid7 Is Betting on It.
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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on March 27, 2025

Deloitte’s 2023 Technology Fast 500 List Featured 14 Austin Companies

L7 Informatics, a data intelligence company, was this year’s fastest-growing Austin company after ranking second in 2022.

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

Fill up your week with these 5 Austin tech events

Fill up your week with these 5 Austin tech events

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