Accelerators

Thought leaders in the truest sense, Erin Mays and Kalyn Rozanski of Ebco are completely reenvisioning and disrupting the trend and innovation research space with unique and differentiated products and services that support global Fortune 1000 companies. Coming from design thinking and qualitative research backgrounds, Mays shares “we no longer operate in a world where

OUR STORY Back in 2014, after a 20-year career at Dell, I decided to take an early retirement and find a way to immerse myself into the startup ecosystem. I became a mentor at Capital Factory, then became an angel investor and member of the Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN). In 2015, I was appointed

BigCommerce is an online e-commerce platform that provides the technology for brands and retailers to sell products online. OUR STORY Consumers today love to shop online – so much so that e-commerce accounted for 14.3% of total US retail sales in 2018. We rely on online stores for a fast and convenient shopping experience, but

Techstars-Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed OUR STORY The Techstars Worldwide Network helps entrepreneurs succeed. Entrepreneurs make connections with other entrepreneurs, mentors, corporate partners, and investors who will help their company succeed. Large companies make connections with the best startups to futureproof their business. City governments connect with local entrepreneurs, corporations, and community leaders to grow and sustain

ELEVATOR PITCH MedAdvance Marketing is the standard for Medical related Marketing. With our combination of integrated marketing software/professional marketing services and experience, we help take Med Spas to the next level in their business evolution. , MedAdvance Marketing allows small to medium enterprise companies the opportunity to grow from design to marketing, to a platform

OUR STORY Like most founders, Steve Elliott became passionate about solving problems out of necessity; this passion drove him to create a startup that would help other companies facing similar challenges. When the journey began in 2013, AgileCraft’s vision had the potential to change the way large enterprises plan and execute work. Steve, with his

Luca Carducci is a 28-year-old entrepreneur, he started as a software developer with many projects starting from the age of 16, his first project was a similar to Netflix to watch movies in streaming, after this he created and directed an e-commerce platform; several developers tools. At the age of 20, when he had just

ELEVATOR PITCH Founded in 2011, SKU is the first and leading Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) accelerator. SKU accelerates innovation & entrepreneur success by creating a thriving CPG ecosystem. While there is a low barrier to entry, CPG entrepreneurs quickly discover that simply having a great product and funding is not all that it takes to

Austin has long been known as a hub of and for creativity. Monikers like the “Live Music Capital of the  World” and “Keep Austin Weird” are known by those far outside of Austin’s City Limits. While it might have been music that initially landed Austin on the map, it’s our entire creative ecosystem that has

Tech Ranch, a venture outfitter based in Austin, Texas, equips entrepreneurs and ecosystems with insights, proven techniques, tools, and processes that advance both the entrepreneur and the community. The tech and Impact Innovation incubator’s programs have influenced more than 6,500 entrepreneurs in 42 countries with more than 750 solutions deployed. Tech Ranch embraces a philosophy

Austin is boomingAustin is the fastest-growing city in the United States for three years straight and is frequently listed as the best place to live. When asked why Austin has seen so much prosperity over the last 15 years, there is one answer: innovation. Austin InnovationThe focus on innovation in Austin is the cornerstone of

“What does Austin Technology Council do?” Whenever I meet with prospective members I am inevitably asked this question. The conversation goes into our history as the oldest and largest tech association in Texas. Since we launched in 1992, we have been a little bit of everything to our members. I like to joke that we