Austin Media Tech

Working at the convergence of media with tech. Exploring #music, #film, #videogames, #vr, #adtech, #content, and what makes #Austin innovative in media.

[Paul O'Brien @seobrien]

Nice #SXSW group growing on @getsaturdayapp that will show us all where everyone is while we're on the ground in Austin

https://t.co/MH7Jm304JS

[Paul O'Brien @seobrien]

Measuring effectiveness of a #startup incubator because of seed funding, size of community, or popularity is like saying the Titanic is the best ship because it left Southampton

Programs should exist to reduce the rate of failure and increase success; not merely launch volume

[Paul O'Brien @seobrien]

I just published with @MediumInvestor Matching is Bullshit; Helping Startups Means Ending the Predators https://t.co/var6BP4oHn

[Matt Largey (real) @mattlargey]

Starting a new project for @KUT, but I need some help.

What are the most interesting places in Austin that are open 24 hours a day? Send me your ideas!

[MediaTech Ventures @mediatechvent]

We are thrilled to get started with our first-ever Montenegrin cohort with@DigitalDenHub! These #startups will go through our #incubator program before meeting up with us in #Chicago and then heading to #SXSW together.

#montenegro #international #startup #founder #entrepreneurs

[Paul O'Brien @seobrien]

I just published MediaTech Ventures’ Strategic Partnership with Creat-Ed Introduces Innovative Courses Blending Art… https://t.co/n8o752xaHz

[CultureMap Austin @CultureMapATX]

Literature-loving bar crawlers hit the streets for Texas Book Festival https://t.co/IT6z4ah4l7

[Paul O'Brien @seobrien]

Unfortunately not new. The bellwether of a healthy startup ecosystem is if the Banks, Lawyers, big Agencies, and VCs, fund the ecosystem, and the ecosystem spreads that around. Alas, Austin has never had that level of support - keeping it early stage and entrepreneurial.

[Paul O'Brien @seobrien]

The incredible Autumn Manning, 2018 Austin CEO of the Year, on the air Tuesday; tune in here and jump here now to hit the Notify Me: https://t.co/wdtY1bOmmV

[KXAN News @KXAN_News]

Tens of thousands will flock to downtown Austin this weekend, with the Texas Book Festival running Saturday and Sunday and the city’s annual Veterans Day Parade planned for Saturday morning.

Road closures for Texas Book Festival, Veterans Day Parade
https://t.co/4D4WNAKGK7

[Texas Book Festival @texasbookfest]

The best after-hours literary event in Texas is back this Saturday Night! Join us on the East Side for the 13th annual Lit Crawl Austin, a night of performances, games, trivia matches, and storytelling sessions. 21+. Details at https://t.co/xVK5gRi4EV.

[KUT Austin @KUT]

“A Curious Mix of People: The Underground Scene of ’90s Austin” captures the electrifying moment in the words of people who were there. The authors share the story through over 100 interviews with ’90s scene fixtures. | via @TexasStandard
https://t.co/t7m9ia0u3l

[Texas Startups @TexasStartups]

Throughout TODAY, ReThink, hosted by Austin Urban Technology Movement (AUTMHQ) and Harlem Labs is hosting talks during AFROTECH to “rethink” the trajectory of cities and spur innovation
TUNE IN, all day, starting at 9:30, when ideal for you: https://t.co/7dlHPw60P8

[Paul O'Brien @seobrien]

Austin City Limits this weekend? #ACL

[Paramount Theatre @ParamountAustin]

Does this photo make us look old? We're celebrating our 108th birthday today! We remain so grateful to the Austin community for continuing to find a seat in our theatre for live shows and films.

🔗 Learn how to support Austin’s historic theatres: https://t.co/TWi65hmCxQ

[Austin Film Festival @austinfilmfest]

Say hello to judge Oren Uziel, writer of 22 JUMP STREET, MORTAL KOMBAT, and SHIMMER LAKE, which he also directed! He’s currently working on the next installment of FAST & FURIOUS and a SPIDER-MAN NOIR television series. He bolsters an already stunning cast of judges at #AFF30!

[TEXSAR @TEXSAR1]

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✅ Vote for TEXSAR in the Land Rover Defender Service Awards✍

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#vote #texas #search #rescue #searchandrescue #landrover #defender‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

[Paul O'Brien @seobrien]

More than making it the Comedy Capital of America, @joerogan is cementing Austin as the Creator Capital

https://t.co/uiWaWTvoBF

[Austin Film Festival @austinfilmfest]

Austin Film Festival is proud to release our full schedule! Look at the stellar lineup of film premieres, plan for the panelists you want to hear from, and see when our fantastic parties will take place. Secure your Badge today at https://t.co/mT5aNDsTNZ to come to #AFF30!

[RecognizeGood @RecognizeGood]

New Lighthouse Alert! A 1st of its kind volunteer organization for musicians, run by musicians, @atxmusicians who with city leadership brought $5mill in aid to Austin music venues, $1.5mill in aid to ATX musicians, &$3mill in aid to Austin creative workers during the pandemic.