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What Do You Want From Austin’s Tech Ecosystem? (From Friday's ATC Newsletter)   What makes a tech community thrive? Austin's tech ecosystem is often described as vibrant, innovative, and growing. But when you dig deeper, you quickly realize that people have very different ideas about what our tech community is really about—and what they want it to be.   Longtime Austinites who’ve worked in and around tech for decades often have a different perspective than those who moved here in the last few years. That’s natural—our experiences shape how we view the world. But those varied viewpoints can make it challenging to create a cohesive sense of community and collaboration. And the truth is, Austin’s tech ecosystem will only thrive if we’re willing to have the hard conversations about what we want it to look like—and work together to make that vision a reality.   ATC is connected to tech council leaders from across North America (via our participation in Technology Councils of North America (TECNA)) and while these cities are all different, one thing is consistent: we’re all trying to figure out what our communities truly need. Some are in the early stages of building their tech scene; others are facing challenges of rapid growth. No matter the city, the struggle to align diverse perspectives is universal.   In Austin, we have a lot going for us. But the key to sustaining our success is listening—really listening—to each other. ATC has no agenda on how to shape the community. Our goal is to foster a sense of collaboration and connection. To do that, we need your help.   What is Austin to you? What do you want from this tech ecosystem? We are not asking these questions rhetorically— we want to know. Please leave a comment, send an email, or stop • Thom Singer, CSP 🌟 or one of our board members at an event, or let’s grab coffee and chat. This role of Austin Technology Council is too important—and too challenging—to go it alone. Your input and ideas are critical.   Together, we can create a tech community that reflects the best of what Austin is—and what it can become. #Austin #AustinTech #AustinTechnologyCouncil

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Yesterday evening Alan Butterworth and Jeffrey Jenner attended an event at Home Grown Club club as part of 'London Tech Week: The Great Tech Debate' on the outlook for M&A in the tech sector. Some of their key takeaways: - After a period where M&A has been on the back burner, activity is starting to pick up and this remains a positive tech centre for innovation and start-up investments. - #AI still a hot topic but there’s a real danger of it being over-hyped despite it having an important role to play in closing the productivity gap. - With the spectre of a general election, no great surprise though that the Government generally doesn’t understand what it takes to innovate and ensure that London remains a global tech hub. Thanks to all the panellists for their contributions: Nataša Williams at Cadro, Matthew Katz at Buzzacott and Dr. Paul Mattick at Mercia Asset Management. #Tech #MandA #LondonTechWeek #LTW24 #Technology #Innovation #London

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#BristolTechFestival Day 2. Join us at Evelyn Partners this morning for a panel session discussing the opportunities and challenges that technology investment brings when growing your business.

Prime Missions at London Tech Week 2024 We are excited to share that our CEO, Hammad Mehmood, recently attended London Tech Week, a leading event for the global technology community. This event brings together investors, tech giants, and innovators from around the world to showcase the latest technologies and discuss the future of the industry. Our CEO had the opportunity to meet with a number of key players in the tech industry, including investors, potential partners, and customers. He was also able to learn about the latest trends and developments in the tech sector. We believe that London Tech Week was a valuable opportunity for our company to connect with the tech community and learn about the latest trends and developments in the industry. We are confident that this will help us to continue to grow and innovate in the years to come. Key takeaways from London Tech Week: The tech industry is growing rapidly and there are a number of exciting new technologies emerging. There is a growing demand for talent in the tech sector. Investors are eager to invest in innovative new companies. We are excited to be a part of the tech community and we are committed to helping to shape the future of the industry. #PrimeMissions #LondonTechWeek24

Lots of takeaways from the National Tech Summit in Melbourne earlier this week, hosted by the Tech Council of Australia: 1️⃣ Scaling of revenue requires three key ingredients > Standardisation, Repeatability and GSD! Thank you Mark Finn for adding this new acronym to my daily vocabulary. 2️⃣ Robyn Denholm and 🐘 Nicholas Crocker highlighting the need for large corporates to share their experience in scaling globally with early-stage companies. Also, the need for corporates to spend a larger proportion of revenue on R&D to align with Australia’s contribution to global GDP, and continue to drive higher. 3️⃣ Emma Seymour on always looking to raise capital from a position of strenght. 4️⃣ Ed McManus on the fact that you never regret when you make the hard decision to let someone go. The need to be honest and make that decision for the benefit of both parties. Australia is in a strong position but the hard work starts now to maintain that position and further strengthen our positive impact on the global stage. We should have confidence in our ability to be a global leader in innovation, not a follower! Thank you to Damian Kassabgi, Chris O'Connell, Leopold L., Jacqui Murkins, and everyone who made this event a success. #australia #tech #innovation #growth

During #LondonTechWeek, as tech leaders from around the world come together, it’s important to focus on the connection between digital adoption and the UK’s economic growth. Read my piece in techUK for more.  

“Cool Things My Friends Do” (Las Vegas Tech Edition). Every Saturday I write a post, highlighting, the accomplishments of interesting people who have crossed my path. Since joining the Austin Technology Council, one of my favorite traditions when I travel—whether I’m giving a speech or just exploring on vacation —is to meet with the leadership of the local tech community. It’s incredible how much you can learn from people who are deeply invested in building vibrant ecosystems of innovation and collaboration. This week, while in Las Vegas, I had the privilege of connecting with three new friends: Ben Laifsky, founder of Tech Vegas, and two local entrepreneurs and community leaders, Gabriel Burgos and Joshua Stacy. We sat down for what turned into an energizing conversation about the Las Vegas technology scene. Their passion for their business community and their commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation was infectious. They are working tirelessly to strengthen the sense of community in their ecosystem, and their dedication is exactly what makes cities thrive as tech hubs. In my role with ATC (and as someone deeply involved with Technology Councils of North America (TECNA)), I’ve come to realize how important it is to connect with other tech communities. What it means to be a “tech hub” is evolving. Innovation is happening everywhere, and smart community leaders are working to unite the players in their regions. These conversations remind me that for my own community in Austin to grow, I need to stay curious about what’s working—and what’s next—in other parts of the country and the world. To Ben, Gabriel, and Joshua—thank you for the warm welcome and for the amazing work you’re doing to make the Las Vegas tech community thrive. I’m excited to follow your journey and see the impact you’ll have! Every week, I use this series (”Cool Things My Friends Do”) to highlight others who are making a difference in the world. Sometimes I’ve known these friends for years; other times, like this week, I’ve just met them. Either way, it’s fun to share the incredible ways people are making a difference. #Networking #CoolThingsMyFriendsDo #LasVegasTech #UncommonConnections