Startups

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Work
The top industries and employers in the Austin metro area
Learn about the biggest industries and employers in the Austin metro area with this guide to local business.
March 20, 2024 11:00 AM
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London Gibson
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Business
Waymo launches a limited version of driverless ride-hail in Austin this week
The autonomous vehicle company expects to be able to offer driverless rides to the general public by August.
March 6, 2024
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London Gibson
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Work
Made in Austin: 20 things created in the Capital City
From brands to bands, Austin’s business scene is truly inspired.
January 25, 2024
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Laura Figi
Katie Kim and Sue Kim-Drohomyrecky standing side by side in a natural setting.
Food
Lifting local restaurateurs with the sisters-in-law behind Playground ATX
The culinary incubator opened on Airport Boulevard last year with a mission in mind: to build up local chefs and create a community space.
January 18, 2024
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London Gibson
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Culture
25 of our favorite interviews from 2023
We spent this year getting to know our city and its residents even better.
December 21, 2023
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London Gibson
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Business
14 Austin-based businesses made Deloitte Technology’s Fast 500 Awards
Austin showed its colors as a national tech hub, with more businesses on the Fast 500 Awards list than any other city in the Lone Star State.
November 8, 2023
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Laura Figi
City Editor Figi poses with an adorable goat.
City
City Editor Figi’s 3 favorite Austin news stories from 2023
Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting ATXtoday with the gift of your membership.
November 6, 2023
City Editors London and Figi with an adorable goat.
City
City Editor London’s 3 favorite Austin news stories from 2023
Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting ATXtoday with the gift of your membership.
November 6, 2023
A view of a red and white Cruise car from above.
City
Cruise suspends driverless operations nationwide, including in Austin
The autonomous vehicle company is stepping back to “rebuild public trust” after an accident involving a pedestrian in San Francisco.
October 27, 2023
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Laura Figi
A driverless Cruise car takes a trip through Downtown Austin.
Business
What to know about self-driving cars in Austin
We’re giving you the down low on which autonomous vehicle companies are driving Austin’s streets and how you can take a ride with them.
October 20, 2023
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London Gibson
Hugh Forrest onstage with colorful structures and a large screen behind him.
Business
4 reasons Austin could become the next big AI hub
Here’s why local business leaders believe Austin could become a big name in artificial intelligence.
September 20, 2023
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Business
Dozens of AI experts to speak at Austin’s Applied Intelligence Live! conference
Tech fans and employees might enjoy this two-day event devoted to all things artificial intelligence.
September 12, 2023
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London Gibson
A group of people listening to a panel at the Opportunity Austin conference.
Business
Opportunity Austin’s plan for the next five years of growth in ATX
The business and economic development group outlined their plan, called Opportunity Austin 5.0.
September 6, 2023
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London Gibson
Erica Yern holding a mixing bowl in her home kitchen.
Food
Baking it to the top with Cookie Wookie Kitchen’s Erica Yern
The local mini bakery sells Asian fusion takes American cookie classics to another level.
August 22, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Business
The top 18 fastest growing companies in Austin, according to the Inc. 5000
Meet the local companies that made the Inc. 5000 2023.
August 21, 2023
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Laura Figi
A collage-style graphic of 10 locals in the 30 Under 30 list.
Business
Get to know these 10 faces on the first-ever local Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Austin now has its own Forbes Under 30 list, showcasing 30 young locals who are changing the landscape of the city.
August 10, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Events
Inaugural Fridge Fest opens its door in Austin
“Just the essentials” meme page @dudefridges is taking the memes out of the internet and into the streets with the first-ever Fridge Fest.
July 31, 2023
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Laura Figi
A carton and a bottle of FreeWater sitting on a wooden deck with plants in the background.
Business
This Austin business gives away water for free — and plans to give much more
We spoke with FreeWater founder Josh Cliffords about how he envisions a future of free water and food.
July 31, 2023
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London Gibson
An overhead view of 3D-printed walls waiting for a roof.
Development
The world’s first 3D-printed neighborhood is taking reservations
Homes in the Wolf Ranch by Lennar neighborhood will be ready for move-in by this fall.
June 5, 2023
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Laura Figi
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