Entering into the day, I was unsure what to expect from the Lowe Foundation. I only knew what I had researched the night prior to the trip: it was a retreat/learning program foundation offered to second stage startups with a vast amount of acreage. That is only the tip of the iceberg. Almost immediately upon […]
After the spring break trip (to Boulder and Austin), I find myself back in normal life, with responsibilities, due dates, routine… I also find myself still reflecting on what I lived and learned during the trips. Talking to people and seeing them work in their own environment was a great experience that takes learning to a whole […]
There are certain phrases ingrained within our society that everyone has heard time and time again such as “there’s no place like home” and “home is where the heart is.” Personally, these phrases lost meaning for me a long time ago. Then came our trip to Boulder and Austin and I found myself thinking more […]
In our quest to find the factors making start up ecosystems in Austin and Boulder thrive, I couldn’t help but notice how ‘quality of life’ kept on being mentioned by almost everyone we visited. Almost all the entrepreneurs who had moved to these areas said that the quality of life is what attracted them there.Which […]
Austin is such a beautiful and unique city all in itself. I can understand why 150 people move to Austin everyday, even after just being there for a couple of days! Our first visit was at ATI with Mitch Jacobson. ATI is essentially an incubator for the University of Texas. There are 3 areas of […]