Startup founders and growth company entrepreneurs are not the same as they were 20 years ago… Thus our communities and tech organizations need to be different. But the connection to people matters more. So what do we do now?
Austin is not a “hopeful” tech hub. We have created a new and mature business ecosystem where tech has become the major employer and making entrepreneurs the norm. We now need to lead and show the world what a region does at the next level.
Something special is happening in Austin. It’s happened several times before. There are new ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit. But we need to make sure we create opportunities for all.
17 of Austin’s 20 largest private employers are tech companies. This is a different era of our business community. We are no longer growing a tech ecosystem- we are managing a mature tech ecosystem.
The Technology Councils of North America meeting is this week. 100 leaders from 60 regions. Fascinating what is happening in communities we do always think about. M
Leading a more mature ecosystem is different than growing a scrappy community. Who are the leaders that want to do more than the same as years past? ATC has been here 34 years- but is adapting and seeks visionary tech leaders. Who are they?
Our tech ecosystem is one thing and many things all at the same time. An ecosystem is made up of many ecosystems. How are Austin’s tech leaders ensuring more collaboration in an evolving world?
Austin was one of several gritty growing tech hubs… and the first to become an established leader along side top tier tech cities. As a mature innovation center we are like the dog that caught the car. What we do next matters. It is how the story will be written in history
ATC is part of the Technology Councils of North America. There are 60 communities engaged. This is a benefit to our members…. Let us know how we can connect you. #austintech
Austin is no longer a business community and a separate tech community. We are one big and diverse business community where tech has the influence. Time to rethink how we think of our ecosystem.