Building Cities Out of Song; the Creative Engine of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Tuesday, 14 January 2025
Music, a primary cultural cornerstone, plays a transformative role in fostering creativity, collaboration, and risk-taking — traits essential for entrepreneurship and innovation. A 2019 study by the World Economic Forum underscored the symbiotic relationship between the arts and innovation, emphasizing that creativity spurred by artistic engagement improves problem-solving and decision-making. Similarly, the National Endowment for
- Published in Austin, Economic Development, Startups
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The Hub of Entrepreneurial Artists; Making the Most of SXSW
Monday, 11 March 2019
This is my… 13th SXSW (I think). Hazy to recall. Having had so many experiences with the conference, the question of WHO excels there, why, and how to help others make the most of one of the world’s most culturally and economically important events, struck me as a worthwhile question. I like to refer to
A Giant Conversation
Friday, 05 May 2017
Why the future is now – and the secrets that could be the key to getting your next big idea funded. Whether it’s VC, sponsorship or grant, I had a chance, with Epsilon’s John Immesoete, to break down the startup ecosystem as it relates to media and technology. We discuss ever-changing role of today’s CMO, and why
- Published in Advertising, Austin, Brand Marketing, Industry, Startups
The 12 Days of Austin
Monday, 19 December 2016
On our first day in Austin my true love gave to me, a grackle in the Treaty tree. It’s the hap-happiest season of all, with those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings, when friends come to call. There are parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, and caroling out in the snow, well… cold. There is
Who is the best SEO expert in Austin?
Thursday, 22 September 2016
Who is the best SEO expert in Austin you ask? That’s a good question but one with no answer other than, it depends. Frankly, I’m posting this article about who the best SEO expert in Austin is just to make that point and show you that it isn’t hard to get the result that led
- Published in Austin, Natural Search / SEO, Search
#Austin the Musical
Wednesday, 24 August 2016
Why Austin, TX, the live music capital of the world, doesn’t yet have a bound for Broadway musical about it is beyond me. And rather than complain, what should any good entrepreneur do? Now seeking writers, producers, and cast! It’s the story of an upstart “technology entrepreneur” who packs up her Mac, guitar, and a
- Published in Austin
Recently Asked: Who are the Notable Angel Investors in Austin?
Wednesday, 17 August 2016
I’ve been frequently asked lately who are considered Austin Angel Investors and though we’ve explored later stage, institutional venture capital in Austin, Texas, I realized I hadn’t put much thought to those whom really stands out as a traditional Angel investor. The distinction matters, and the question an important one, as raising capital requires that you engage