Blog
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Productivity – and the technology that delivers it – is top of mind for CEOs
Sep 5, 2023
CEOs are hopeful that generative AI will spark big productivity gains even as they scramble to prepare for the changes needed to deliver on that promise, according to a recent IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) study, “CEO decision-making in the age of AI.”
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Virtual Reality Headsets Take Center Stage
Aug 3, 2023
We took a deep dive into virtual reality and augmented reality at an event held at Capital Factory on Wednesday, August 2. The Austin Chamber put on this event in partnership with Opportunity Austin, SXSW, Austin Technology Council, Accenture, and Capital Factory.
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Join Dell for the Austin Startup Ecosystem Summit
Jun 16, 2023
Dell for Startups invites you to join them for the Austin Startup Ecosystem Summit, an exceptional confluence of Austin's vibrant startup community. The event is designed to highlight the dynamic interactions among startups, community leaders, and city officials - a powerful trifecta vital to the thriving ecosystem of our city.
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2023 A-LIST Awards Recap
Jun 1, 2023
12 years of celebrating Austin's brightest innovators
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Meet the Trailblazing Speakers of the A-LIST Awards
May 11, 2023
Are you ready for an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, insight, and celebration? Look no further than the A-LIST Awards, where you will have the opportunity to hear from some of the most accomplished and innovative individuals in the Austin community. We are thrilled to have Bill Gurley and Dr. Van Truskett join us, two individuals who have made significant contributions to the fields of venture capital and innovation.
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Learn more about our 2023 A-LIST bootstrapped finalists
Apr 26, 2023
Get excited to learn about the ways companies are innovating at the Austin A-LIST Awards, happening on May 23rd. We are excited to introduce to you our "bootstrapped" A-LIST finalists. These companies were built from the ground up from only personal savings, luck, and cash from beginning sales. These businesses have done it all on their own without any outside funding.
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Chamber hosting Kingdom of Jordan & Austin Business Networking Event
Mar 11, 2023
Join us as we welcome the Delegation from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for an evening of networking and socializing, on Tuesday, March 14, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. We are excited to host this event at the Austin Chamber offices, located at 535 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701.
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POSTPONED: Turkey - U.S. Business Council and Austin Community Leaders Forum
Mar 3, 2023
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the ongoing response to the earthquake that occurred in Turkey, this event is being postponed. The team from Turkey will continue to focus on recovery from the disaster and will reschedule the event for a future date.
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Austin Chamber, Opportunity Austin, Dealroom.co Release Austin Startup Briefing for 2022
Jan 5, 2023
The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and Opportunity Austin, in partnership with Dealroom.co, have released a report on Austin’s startup and scaleup ecosystem. The briefing indicates that Austin-based startups raised approximately $5 billion in funding last year, the second highest amount for the Austin region. In 2021, startups raised $5.4 billion.
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Austin Among the World's Most Promising Next Generation Tech Hubs
Dec 1, 2022
Austin was just ranked on multiple lists evaluating startup ecosystems across the U.S. and the world. Austin garnered the Trailblazer city category with a ranking of 11th in the nation, 25th globally and taking the top 22nd spot as a science hub in the world. Austin also ranked 8th in U.S. for early-stage venture capital investment per resident.
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Austin Ecosystem Platform: Call to claim your profile
Nov 14, 2022
The Austin Chamber of Commerce and Opportunity Austin launched a new open access platform in August to track and measure the successful growth of our ecosystem, powered by Dealroom.
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Minero.io Brings NFT Awards to Austin’s Creative Space
Oct 13, 2022
Minero.io recently partnered with AAF Austin for the 2022 Big Wigs Awards on October 12th, 2022, successfully launching a unique and one-of-a-kind awards experience.