Beer, businesses, and beautiful people

There is never a dull moment in Austin, Texas, whether it is due to the great conversations with the locals or the energetic night life. While exploring Austin I met many wonderful people and got a taste of how fun it would be to live there. One of my first nights in Austin I attended […]

Uptown Fun(k) in Boulder and Austin

Wow. Where to begin? This class has been such a blessing beyond words. If you have been a true follower throughout our blogging, you know that we have seen and experienced many different and wonderful areas of the startup world. Not to mention, the great cities that we have been able to explore! I have […]

Austin- Keep it Weird and Challenge the Status Quo

Austin, Texas is a very fun and exciting place. During my free time I attended the South by South West (SXSW) startup crawl, chatted with the Wing Chicks in the Austin downtown area, and watched the Hands Up Hoodies down presentation at the Vortex Theater. Starting my exploration at the SXSW startup crawl was a great […]

Flextime in Austin

One of our first stops in between meetings in Austin was to Rudy’s to receive an intro course to Texas BBQ. The atmosphere of Rudy’s was fun, relaxed, outdoorsy, and friendly. Everyone enjoyed our visit, even the veggie eaters could appreciate the stellar environment at Rudy’s. In our free time, we were also able to enjoy the varied […]

How does Quality of Life Affect a Start-up Community?

A successful start-up community can be measured based on many factors. One of the factors of a thriving start-up community is the ability for that community to attract talented individuals to the area. Why do individuals locate in certain areas versus other areas? One explanation that I have gained from the course, Understanding Start-up Communities, […]