A first look at a local startup or entrepreneur that you’ll be hearing more about very soon.
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ATX KIT launches to boost Austin CPG startups, donate to hospitals
About a year ago, Austin entrepreneur Christa Freeland pitched the idea of an Austin packaged goods basket that could help turn newcomers to the...
Embracing Tech Without a Screen, Austin Couple Develops Music and Podcast...
Before smartphones came along and music shifted from cassettes and CDs to streaming services, setting kids up with a safe space to listen to...
Chaotic Moon Alum Launches Circuit Board Design and Print Startup
Yeah, he worked on a drone that could give you a tattoo, as well as a pair of jeans that would send you a...
ElecTrip Connects Austin, Dallas and Houston with Tesla Model X Rides
Business executives and other travelers exhausted from their daily commute to and from the Dallas-Houston-Austin triangle may find relief in a new startup company...
This Austin-Made App Lets You Control Content and Monetization
Edward Balassanian is the founder of a new social media app. But he says he really doesn't use social media -- at least the...
Spendindie Launches Independent Business Marketplace at SXSW
Thad Beversdorf is taking on Wall Street.
The former investment banker launched a new startup called Spendindie at SXSW this week. It aims to be...
This Austin Entrepreneur Wants to Bring Your Wellness Data to the...
Our bodies are churning out data every millisecond. Heartbeats, steps and hydration levels can all be recorded by today's technologies.
But are we, as a...
DesignVR Wants to Bring VR to More Architects and Builders
Doug Clark, founder and CEO of DesignVR, is looking forward to bringing architects, designers and homebuilders an end-to-end application to show clients their spaces...
How Big Wheelbarrow is Advancing the Farm-to-Table Movement
You are what you eat. At least that’s the thinking now, especially in Austin, as the farm-to-table movement continues to grow.
It’s exactly how Sam...
Joseph Kopser is Launching a New Startup with Bret Boyd
The firm provides deep insights into emerging markets
Manifest, hack/secure Get Into Austin Cybersecurity at the Ground Floor
Austin's early-stage cybersecurity sector is getting an upgrade -- two, actually.
The first, hack/secure, is a new Boston-based funding syndicate with members spread across major...
An Ex-HomeAway Exec Is Launching a Vacation Experience Booking Platform
For a lot of modern travelers, the first thing you do after picking a destination is nab a vacation rental and start scheduling some...
Living in Hostels, Spot Caller Founder Lives and Works Lean
Dave Blue is a simple man, pretty much like his name.
He can carry his possessions in a duffle bag. He bounces between Austin area...
How Far Can the Sharing Economy Go? This Startup is Testing...
Think of all the things you want to buy but can't afford. You can snag a loan, if you're lucky. But that might still...
You Want it, You Got it: This Austin Startup Aims to...
Between his junior and senior years at The University of Texas, Connor Tomkies did what so many students dream of doing. He loaded his...
This Mental Health App Could Save Lives
An Austin-based company is taking on the leading cause of disability worldwide. And it's not a biotech company.
With one in four adults experiencing mental...
This Startup Helps Families Plan When Someone Gets Very Sick
Iris Plans is selling a telehealth connection to palliative care
These 2 Engineers Are Gamifying Company Kitchen Cleanups
When Gordon Bockus and Patty Cifra (pictured) started working at Spanning Cloud Apps in Austin, it was still a tiny company making its way....
In Austin, a Company Emerges to Track Airbnb Violations
In the days following City Council's contentious ruling on TNC type 2 rentals, a new company has emerged to help enforce these rules.
Austin-based BNB...
Zync Up Wants to Take the Hassle Out of Coordinating with...
You know the drill. You want to meet up with a few friends for happy hour -- or find out where your crew is...