Best Abia Podcasts (2024)

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ChatGPT Becomes Host of this Podcast 31:05

1d ago31:05

31:05

For this episode, host Thom Singer (CEO at the Austin Technology Council) simply asked ChatGPT to become the host of the podcast and interview him about the ATC and about the state of tech in Austin. He gave no other instructions, and just went with the questions that were asked. This is an interesting example of how advanced AI has become in the p…

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Spheres of Influence with Brad Englert 33:12

4d ago33:12

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Brad Englert is an author, advisor and technologist who has had a long tech career in Austin. He is a civic minded leader is now dedicated to helping others craft their success. His new book "Spheres of Influence: How to creat and nurture authentic business relationships" is now available on Amazon (or wherever you get your books). He spent 22 year…

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How To Present at SXSW and Information about the PanelPicker with Monica Sack 40:51

11d ago40:51

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The Austin Technology Council is working to help more local tech companies and industry leaders engage as speakers, panelists, workshop leaders, etc... at the 2025 SXSW Festival next March. On of the ways to get on the radar of the SXSW team is to apply for a session via the PanelPicker (which is accepting applications until July 21, 2024). This ep…

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Ad Tech Meets Web Tech with Bob Michaels from Content Access 31:23

18d ago31:23

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One of the best things about the Austin tech scene is the people and the unique problems their tech companies solve. This week's "Austin Tech Connect" episode is a chat with Bob Michaels from Content Access. Their AdFlow Plugin brings website navigation to the cloud, and changes how people engage when they come to your site from clicking ads. Bob i…

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The Second Generation of Austin Tech with Cody Treybig 28:11

25d ago28:11

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In this episode we talk to Cody Treybig, the son of Austin Tech Hall of Fame inductee, Jimmy Treybig. At the Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Cody spoke for his father, who was recovering from medical procedures. Cody shared his fathers words about his love of the Austin tech community and the people who make up our ecosystem. We invited Cody to th…

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1st Time Founder Award Winner - Ashley Rose 39:50

1M ago39:50

39:50

On this week's episode of "Austin Tech Connect" Thom Singer sits down with Mike Siegel from VeUp and Ashley Rose from Living Security. Mike is a board member for the Austin Technology Council and his company, VeUP, was the sponsor of the "First Time Founder Award" that was presented at the Austin Tech Hall of Fame event on June 4, 2024. On this epi…

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The Museum Worker: Museum Exhibition Design and Installation 46:41

1M ago46:41

46:41

The Museum Worker is a subseries of CAA Conversations about pathways to careers in museums, featuring candid conversations with professionals in the field. Museum workers share how they got where they are today, what they do, and the role of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in day-to-day work, as well as hopes for the future of the field. I…

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Engaging Employees via Sports and Social with Marc Tucci 30:04

2M ago30:04

30:04

Marc Tucci is the founder and CEO of the Austin Sports & Social Club, the market leader in adult recreational sports leagues and corporate teambuilding events. With a mission of being the part part of their customers day, they currently serve 40,000 players locally, and 110,000 among five markets. He has also expanded the brand to Austin SSC Kids, …

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The Front Porch of Austin - ABIA with Rick Belliotti 27:48

2M ago27:48

27:48

As a tech community we all rely a lot on the ease of air travel, and the first part of that is our local Austin Bergstrom International Airport. On this episode of Austin Tech Connect we hear from Rick Belliotti, the Deputy Chief Officer- Information Technology at ABIA, Rick ir relatively new to Austin, but has spent a lifetime in the tech side of …

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Moving Money Around the World with Wise 25:51

2M ago25:51

25:51

This week on the "Austin Tech Connect" podcast we chat with Balazs Barna, Head of US Engineering and Austin Site Lead for Wise. As Wise continues to grow their US presence, Austin has become a key location for the company. Since 2017 Wise has grown from 500 people worldwide to over 5500 employees. In this interview we hear about Mr Barna's career j…

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Entertainment Tech in Central Texas with Nate Strayer 31:45

2M ago31:45

31:45

As Austin continues to grow, we find more and more that we have lots of different "tech" industries operating in our region. One area that is growing is the tech used to create movies, TV, music, etc... Entertainment Tech is a coming together of many technologies that solve problems and make things easier for film makers, producers, directors, etc.…

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Community, Collaboration, and Conversations 26:01

3M ago26:01

26:01

This episode of "Austin Tech Connect" is all about the idea of continuing to build and expand the idea of "Community" in our tech ecosystem. While most episodes are interviews, this is a solo episode with the Austin Technology Council CEO, Thom Singer. For nearly two years Thom has been working with ATC to help "Celebrate the past, be present in th…

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Angel Investing and the Central Texas Angel Network 35:19

3M ago35:19

35:19

Gary Forni, the Chairman of the Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN) is focused on starting, mentoring, investing in, and growing startups in the Austin area. As an investor, his focus is innovation and disruptive technology. As a member of the business community, he works with accelerators to maximize the success of entrepreneurs at Capital Factory,…

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The Zandan Poll 2024 with Noah Zandan 42:48

3M ago42:48

42:48

In this episode of the "Austin Tech Connect" podcast we chat with Noah Zandan, Co-Founder and CEO at Quantified.ai. In this episode we talk about his journey from Austin, to Dartmouth College, to Wall Street, to the Kellogg School of Business, and back to Austin. You will want to hear all about Quantified.ai and how his growing company is using AI …

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Solar Energy and The Future with Omeed Badkoobeh 30:15

3M ago30:15

30:15

Tune into the latest episode of the Austin Tech Connect podcast to hear from Omeed Badkoobeh, Co-Founder and CEO at Yotta Energy. About Omeed Badkoobeh: Omeed Badkoobeh is a trailblazer in the energy technology sector, serving as the founder and CEO of Yotta Energy. Under his leadership, Yotta Energy has developed a cutting-edge, distributed, and d…

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Serving Community and Social Capital with Joseph Kopser 33:44

3M ago33:44

33:44

In this episode we talk to Austin's Joseph Kopser. He is a serial entrepreneur and consultant who played his military career into a successful life in business. He is one of the best networked and best connected people in the Austin tech community, and is always willing to help others. About Joseph Kopser Joseph Kopser is a lifelong problem solver …

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The Austin Tech Hall of Fame and First Time Founder Award 9:27

4M ago9:27

9:27

The Austin Technology Council is happy to announce the creation (or re-creation) of the Austin Tech Hall of Fame. ATC thinks it is important that our tech community honors the past, is present in the now, and plans for the future. We are launching the Austin Tech Hall of Fame over the next six years. Each year we will induct six "Legacy" members an…

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Pike Robotics with Connor Crawford 34:11

4M ago34:11

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In this episode of Austin Tech Connect we hear from Connor Crawford, the co-founder and CEO at Pike Robotics. This is a growing company that has launched out of the University of Texas and is working to build robots that go places that are "dull, dirty, and dangerous". In his first role as an entrepreneur/founder, Connor is doing a good job of grow…

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Interdisciplinary Pedagogy: Place, Partnership, and Practicalities 53:22

4M ago53:22

53:22

In this conversation, Alison McNulty talks with Katerie Gladdys about the vast interdisciplinary territory she navigates in her work and pedagogy to “encourage others to look more closely at what constitutes . . . everyday existence.” Gladdys’s courses in studio art and technology view creative practice from the intersection of social and ecologica…

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Is Bryan/College Station the Next Tech Hub? 29:46

4M ago29:46

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This episode of "Austin Tech Connect" is a look at the upcoming "Midway to the Future" technology conference in Bryan/College Station, and a discussion about how the Brazos Valley is growing in population and innovation. Jermey Osborne, the co-organizer of "Midway to the Future" joins the discussion about how Texas A&M University and the Brazos Val…

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BONUS EPISODE: Behind-the-Scenes Content 32:03

4M ago32:03

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In honor of the one year anniversary of Judy’s passing, this bonus episode of The Heumann Perspective features unpublished, behind-the-scenes moments. You’ll hear Judy interacting with guests before and after interviews, and the occasional voices of her podcast producers, Becca Howell and Kylie Miller. The transcript for this podcast episode is ava…

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Changing Reverse Logistics and the World with Gary Stephens 35:46

4M ago35:46

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Gary Stephens joins the conversation on "Austin Tech Connect" - the official podcast of the Austin Technology Council. He is the co-founder of Vendidit (as well as several other companies). He, along with his co-founder John Paul DeJoria (serial entrepreneur and known to many for his successful haircare line Paul Mitchell) are looking to make retur…

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Collaboration Is The Way To Succeed with Cherie Werner 35:29

5M ago35:29

35:29

The Austin Technology Council is committed to supporting all-things that help our tech community. This interview is with the founder of F.I.E.S.T.A., a local organization dedicated to helping the newcomers to Austin find their place in our tech ecosystem. Cherie Werner is a natural community builder, and in this conversation you will hear her story…

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Customer Experience with Eric Sims 29:04

5M ago29:04

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In this episode Thom Singer talks to Eric Sims from Leading Edge Connections - LEC. Eric recently moved his company from Florida to Austin and is working hard to get connected in the Austin tech community. Eric builds customer service and support models for brands all over the world. In this episode they chat about how he and his family wanted a fr…

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Austin's Fast Growing SkyFi with Luke Fischer 30:42

5M ago30:42

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About Luke Fischer: Luke Fischer is the Co-Founder and CEO of SkyFi, an industry-leading Earth Observation marketplace headquartered in Austin, Texas. Luke began his career as a US Army Special Operations aviator where he led teams in the most demanding environments. After the Army, Luke was Head of Flight Operations at Uber and later led Governmen…

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Getting Outside: Site Responsive Practices Expanding Studio Art Pedagogy 1:18:38

5M ago1:18:38

1:18:38

In this conversation, Alison McNulty and Steve Rossi touch on topics of site responsiveness, site-specificity, performance, and environmental ethics, as they relate to foundations and studio art pedagogy, as well as connections with these topics in each of their creative practices.Born into a family of makers, Steve Rossi developed an intense appre…

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The 12 Week MBA with Bjorn Billhardt 38:49

5M ago38:49

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This episode of "Austin Tech Connect" is a trip down memory lane to the early days of Austin tech. Bjorn Billhardt came to Austin as a 15 year old foreign exchange student at Pflugerville High School. He enjoyed his year here so much that he called his mom in Germany and asked to stay to finish his education. He remained in Pflugerville, then went …

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Austin Tech Trends 2023 57:46

6M ago57:46

57:46

This is a special episode that is a rebroadcast from the Austin Forum Upload podcast. In this episode Thom Singer (CEO at Austin Technology Council) sits down with Jay Boisseau (Austin Forum Upload podcast) and Jason Scharf (Austin Next podcast) to discuss technology trends facing the world in 2024, and what Austin's impact, role, and ecosystem opp…

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Design for Healing: Considering Form, Light, and Space from a Healthcare Perspective 44:54

6M ago44:54

44:54

In this conversation Steve Rossi, Assistant Professor and Sculpture Program Head at St. Joseph’s University, and Lyn Godley, Full Professor of Industrial Design at Thomas Jefferson University discuss their work developing studio art and design pedagogy informed by a healthcare context. Born into a family of makers, Steve Rossi developed an intense …

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Mentorship Unlocked with Janice Omadeke 36:39

6M ago36:39

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If you company does a good job of mentoring employees, you may have up to 25% better retention. People want to see a path toward success in your company and industry, and when you align them with leaders who can help them thrive... you and your employees win. This week's podcast guest is Janice Omadeke, the founder of The Mentor Method. She is now …

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The Museum Worker // Lisa Abia-Smith // Erica Hubbard // Nenette Luarca-Shoaf // Erica Warren 48:01

6M ago48:01

48:01

The Museum Worker is a subseries of CAA Conversations about pathways to careers in museums, featuring candid conversations with professionals in the field. Museum workers share how they got where they are today, what they do, and the role of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in day-to-day work, as well as hopes for the future of the field. I…

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Memories as Connections with Clint Davis from Capsll 36:53

6M ago36:53

36:53

Clint Davis from Capsll joins the conversation on AUSTIN TECH CONNECT. Clint has lived all over the world, but now calls Austin home. He did not come here to launch a tech business, but that is where he finds himself in 2024. His digital legacy and memory app is different from the public forum social media. This is a way to preserve and pass down y…

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Helping Companies Grow with George Bonelli 30:53

6M ago30:53

30:53

Welcome to 2024 at Austin Tech Connect. In this episode Thom Singer sits down with long-time Austinite George Bonelli. George moved to Austin 25 years ago with Motorola, and soon went out on his own to consult with companies on program and project management and growth. Along the way he started a shared asset sailboat company, and worked to help co…

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Learning from Pedagogical Art // Noni Brynjolson // Izabel Galliera // Jessica Santone 36:03

6M ago36:03

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In this roundtable dialogue, three art historians discuss pedagogical approaches in socially engaged art practices as they apply to the teaching of art history, paying critical attention to the ways these strategies intervene on and challenge neoliberal educational norms. How have contemporary artists working in various social and political context…

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Building A Startup with Tom Pace from NetRise 36:14

7M ago36:14

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In this episode we talk to an local entrepreneur and former Marine who is building a company in the CyberSecurity space. Tom Pace is the co-founder and CEO of NetRise. In this episode he talks about all the work it takes to launch a tech company, and his reasons for being here in Austin About Tom Pace Prior to founding NetRise, Thomas Pace spent 16…

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Part II: How innovative approaches to assessment help to decolonize the arts classroom 18:12

7M ago18:12

18:12

Starting from a shared need to decolonize their curricula, ceramic educators Anne Drew Potter, Brendan Tang and Tasha Lewis discuss essential changes to the classroom which can help mitigate systemic concerns. They describe how acknowledging personal and historical bias can help jumpstart an ongoing conversation with students, centering student con…

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Part I: How innovative approaches to assessment help to decolonize the arts classroom 35:54

7M ago35:54

35:54

Starting from a shared need to decolonize their curricula, ceramic educators Anne Drew Potter, Brendan Tang and Tasha Lewis discuss essential changes to the classroom which can help mitigate systemic concerns. They describe how acknowledging personal and historical bias can help jumpstart an ongoing conversation with students, centering student con…

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Teaching Studio Art to Non-Majors // Susan Altman // Erika Mahr // Steve Rossi 52:19

7M ago52:19

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Susan Altman, Professor and Assistant Chairperson in the Visual, Performing and Media Arts Department at Middlesex College, Erika Mahr an Assistant Professor of Painting and Drawing at SUNY Westchester Community College, and Steve Rossi an Assistant Professor and Sculpture Program Head at St. Joseph’s University discuss their shared experiences rel…

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Transportation and Tech Companies with Lonny Stern 38:15

7M ago38:15

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In this episode the Austin Technology Council CEO, Thom Singer, sits down with Lonnty Stern from Movability. As Austin grows we often hear people complain about traffic... but that person in the car IS THE TRAFFIC. What can we do as a community, and a tech community to help lessen the traffic, support other modes of transportation, and do our parts…

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Professional Practices Pedagogy // Steve Rossi // Lauren Whearty // Emma Wilcox 50:50

7M ago50:50

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In this conversation, Steve Rossi, Assistant Professor and Sculpture Program Head at St. Joseph's University, speaks with Lauren Whearty a co-director of Ortega y Gasset Projects and Emma Wilcox a co-director of Gallery Aferro. As non-profit gallery co-directors and artists with dedicated creative practices themselves, they each have a unique vanta…

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UN World Logic Day in Austin 31:39

7M ago31:39

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Welcome to Austin Tech Connect. Today's episode looks at the upcoming UN World Logic Day in Austin, Texas. This is an international event that will take place in 33 countries in the month of January.... and like all things Austin....our event is unique and we want the whole tech community to participate. In this episode we visit with the Austin hos…

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The Role of the CRO with Ross Meglathery 33:18

7M ago33:18

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In this episode we talk to Ross Meglathery, the CRO at Integritek. Ross moved to Austin with Integritek eighteen months ago, and is enjoying getting connected in Austin. In this conversation Thom Singer talks to Ross about his career Journey from the Marines to the CRO role in a growing tech company. They also discuss the state of tech in Austin an…

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Racism Untaught // Lisa Elzey Mercer // Terresa Moses // Cheryl Miller 1:08:32

8M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

In this episode of CAA Conversations, the authors of Racism Untaught: Revealing and Unlearning Racialized Design–and hosts of the book’s companion podcast—Lisa Elzey Mercer and Terresa Moses, speak with renowned designer Dr. Cheryl D. Miller. Antiracist design interventions can be difficult. Well-intentioned conversations can fuel tensions, activat…

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Cultivating Connected Cultures: Remote, Hybrid, and an A.I. Powered Future. from the ATC CEO/C-Suite Summit 57:49

8M ago57:49

57:49

This episode is the third panel from the Austin Technology Council "CEO/C-Suite Summit" on November 6, 2023. This panel looks at the changes in culture happening around workforce changes, and the introduction of AI into how we do business. This panel featured the following local leaders: Joyce Durst, Founder and CEO at Growth Acceleration Partners …

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Building Inclusive Employment Practices: Addressing Biases and Promoting Diversity - Audio recording from 2023 CEO/C-Suite Summit 47:09

8M ago47:09

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This episode is the recording from the 2nd panel at the ATC 2023 CEO/C-Suite Summit on November 6th. "Building Inclusive Employment Practices: Addressing Biases and Promoting Diversity". The panel was sponsored by CRUISE, and hosted / facilitated by Austin Women in Technology. Panelists include: Joy Wiggins, Founder and CEO, Equity and Inclusion Co…

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Austin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow - Audio recording from the 2023 CEO/C-Suite Summit 1:02:21

8M ago1:02:21

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This episode is the recording from the keynote panel at the 2023 CEO/C-Suite Summit on November 6, 2023: "Austin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow". This panel is a conversation between some of the legends that have helped shape the Austin tech scene over the past 30+ years. At the summit for this panel we were joined my Laura Kilcrease, Bill Bock, C…

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Working Remotely From Austin with Jake Pusch 28:42

8M ago28:42

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We hear a lot around Austin about how many people live here and work for companies with no presence in Austin. Working from home is often great, and choosing the city where you want to live is a wonderful thing for your lifestyle, but there is more to it than there seems. To thrive in a community you need to find some ways to make friends, connect …

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Teaching Color Theory // Lauren Whearty // Eric Hibit 1:14:06

9M ago1:14:06

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Lauren Whearty and Eric Hibit are artists, curators, and educators, who both think deeply about the importance of color as a subject in art, society, and in how they teach painting and design courses. Color is a vital component in foundational artistic studies, it also plays an important role in culture, technology, history, science, and more. In t…

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From Big Tech to Startup Founder with Zach Wright 35:05

9M ago35:05

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This week on Austin Tech Connect we chat with Zach Wright, co-founder of Syft. Zach spent the early days of his career in sales at a major global tech company, and is now working to make a mark in the sales tech space with his new company. The company is growing fast, and Zach has a unique perspective on making connections in the local tech scene, …

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