Austin Tech Connect is the go to podcast for all things Technology in the Austin, Texas region. The show is hosted by the CEO of Austin Technology Council, Thom Singer. Each week he sits down with leaders in technology & business from the greater Austin area to explore success stories, business advice, and visions for the future of Austin Tech. The Austin Technology Council has been bringing people together and serving the local tech ecosystem for over 30 years. If you are looking for the "W ...
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The Ohio Field Leader Podcast is a production of the Ohio Soybean Council and soybean checkoff. Podcast host, Dusty Sonnenberg, visits with agricultural leaders and researchers to discuss soybean production, best management practices, precision agricultural technology and environmental and water quality topics.
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Embark on a fascinating journey into the heart of our community and the broader realm of Web3 technology. Our podcast acts as a bridge, connecting the vibrant members of our decentralized autonomous organization in Austin and the larger Web3 ecosystem. Tune in for engaging discussions, exclusive insights into member projects, and deep dives into the latest Web3 trends. We strive to provide educational and thought-provoking content for both our DAO audience and the wider public.
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Building the Everything App: Nounspace and Decentralized Social Media with Willy Ogorzaly and Jesse Paterson
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Summary Nounspace is a website builder built on top of a social network that allows users to build customizable websites using crowdsourced building blocks called fidgets. It aims to be the future of social, website builders, browsers, search engines, and music streaming. Nounspace is designed to give people the tools to build their own Everything …
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How To Present at SXSW and Information about the PanelPicker with Monica Sack
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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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In the July episode, Dusty visits with Jeff McKanna and Robert Gray about the history of Shady Lawn Farms and the multiple generations involved today. They discuss the adoption of new technology on the farm and the financial side of growing an operation. The work of the Ohio Soybean Council is also multigenerational at Shady Lawn, as both Lyle McKa…
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Venture Capital Insights: Sky Lai of J17 Capital on Choosing Great Founders
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Summary In this episode, Sky from J17 Capital dives into how he evaluates blockchain projects and funds. He shares his criteria for selecting founders and projects, emphasizing the importance of market needs, growth potential, and product-founder fit. Sky also discusses the dynamics between LPs and GPs in venture capital, exit strategies for crypto…
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Ad Tech Meets Web Tech with Bob Michaels from Content Access
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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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Shaping the Future of Crypto Legislation with Lee Bratcher of the Texas Blockchain Council
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Summary In this episode, we sit down with Lee Bratcher, founder and President of the Texas Blockchain Council (TBC). Lee shares his journey into blockchain and discusses the critical role of digital property rights. He highlights TBC's legislative achievements, such as bills on blockchain working groups and commercial code changes, and emphasizes t…
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The Second Generation of Austin Tech with Cody Treybig
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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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The Future of Finance: Ian McAfee on Building Custom Exchanges with Shift Markets
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Summary This week, we welcome Ian McAfee from Shift Markets to the show. Our conversation touches on the evolution of the crypto industry, the challenges faced, and the potential for crypto to disrupt traditional finance. Shift Markets is a technology company that provides white-label crypto exchange solutions. They offer a web-based platform that …
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1st Time Founder Award Winner - Ashley Rose
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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 Ohio Field Leader travels to northern Wood County and Eckel Grain Farms and Cattle Company located just outside of Perrysburg, Ohio. Dusty visits with Nathan and Nick Eckel about their operation and the challenges and opportunities that present themselves when farming on the edge of suburbia and near the epicenter of the water quality issues in…
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Onboarding the Next Billion: How Entendre Finance Tackles Real Gaps to Widespread Crypto Adoption
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Summary Kareem Khattab, founder of Entendre Finance, discusses the importance of AI accounting for crypto businesses. He shares his background in fintech and how his experiences at companies like Workday and WeWork highlighted the need for efficient financial management in the crypto space. Khattab explains how Entendre Finance automates accounting…
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Engaging Employees via Sports and Social with Marc Tucci
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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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Niural's Nabin Banskota: Simplifying Payroll for Web 3 Firms
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Summary Niural is a payroll and treasury management platform that aims to make cross-border payments faster, cheaper, and easier using stablecoins. Nabin Banskota, President and Co-founder of Niural has a background in traditional finance and tech, and he and his co-founder saw the potential of blockchain and stablecoins in revolutionizing the paym…
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The Front Porch of Austin - ABIA with Rick Belliotti
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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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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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Decentralizing AI with David Johnston: A Dive into Morpheus and the MOR Token's Fair Launch
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Summary David Johnston discusses the Morpheus project, which aims to build a decentralized AI platform. He explains that the project responds to impending regulations that could restrict AI development and control. Johnston emphasizes the importance of open source and decentralization in achieving freedom and avoiding regulatory capture by big tech…
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Entertainment Tech in Central Texas with Nate Strayer
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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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5 1 24 Episode 44 Soybeans, Social Media and Succession Planning, Farmwithzoe
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The Ohio Field Leader Roadshow colides with social media influencer Farmwithzoe on Episode 44. Dusty visits with Zoe Kent to discuss soybean farming, social media and it's role in promoting production agriculture to the general public, and the importance of succession planning.By Dusty Sonnenberg
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Community, Collaboration, and Conversations
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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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Building the Quai Network: Solving the Blockchain Trilemma with Alan Orwick
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Summary In this episode, Alan Orwick, the CEO and founder of Dominant Strategies, the development company behind Quai Network, discusses the background and development of Quai, a blockchain platform. He talks about his journey in the crypto space, including his involvement in the Texas Blockchain organization at the University of Texas. Alan explai…
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Angel Investing and the Central Texas Angel Network
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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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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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Superstate Strategy: Pioneering Institutional Asset Tokenization with Jim Hiltner
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Episode Summary Jim Hiltner, Head of BD at Superstate, discusses the launch of their first product, a tokenized money market fund called USTB. The fund allows investors to tokenize shares and hold them in their own wallets, providing a more streamlined and composable experience. Hiltner explains that the fund is backed by ultra-short T-bills and of…
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Solar Energy and The Future with Omeed Badkoobeh
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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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Avalanche's Drive for Interoperability and a Flourishing Meme Coin Ecosystem with Matt Schmenk
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Summary In this conversation, Luke and Nick talk to Matt Schmenk from the Ava Labs team. Matt shares his background in crypto and web3, and how he got into the industry. They discuss the recent update to the Avalanche blockchain with the introduction of Teleporter and subnets, and how it enhances interoperability. They also explore the rise of meme…
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Serving Community and Social Capital with Joseph Kopser
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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 Ohio Field Leader is hitting the road again in 2024 and the first stop is in Hardin County at the farm of Austin Heil. Learn how this 6th generation farmer gains inspiration from his Great-Great-Great Grandfather, Nicholas, who came to America in 1828, and started the farm in 1839. The family farm they still operate today. Dusty and Austin talk…
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The Austin Tech Hall of Fame and First Time Founder Award
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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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Quantum Trades: Panoptic's Fusion of Physics and Finance with Guillaume Lambert
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Summary Guillaume Lambert, the founder of Panoptic, discusses the options protocol on Ethereum and its innovative approach to options trading. He shares his journey from academia to DeFi and how his background in physics and research led him to discover the similarities between Uniswap v3 liquidity provision and selling options. The Panoptic team a…
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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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Nick Ducoff on Solana, Innovation, and the On-Chain Revolution
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Summary Nick Ducoff, Head of Institutional Growth at Solana Foundation, discusses his journey into the tech and crypto space, Solana's vision, and the platform's future. He highlights the importance of bringing Web2 modals to crypto and the potential for tokenizing real-world assets on Solana. Nick also discusses the regulatory environment and Sola…
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Is Bryan/College Station the Next Tech Hub?
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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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Varderes Barsegyan Talks Maestro, Cardano, and the Future of Interoperability
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Summary In this engaging episode of the ATX DAO Podcast, we sit down with Varderes Barsegyan, the visionary behind Maestro, to discuss the groundbreaking work his team is accomplishing in the blockchain space. Varderes shares insights into Maestro's innovative approach to solving interoperability challenges between UTXO and EVM chains, a crucial st…
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Changing Reverse Logistics and the World with Gary Stephens
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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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3 1 2024 Episode 42 White mold Management
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In 2023 the presence of White mold in soybeans across many parts of Ohio was very concerning. The negative yield impact caused many growers to ask serious questions about research and management practices that they could implement on their farms. Dr. Horacio Lopez-Nicora, Plant Pathologist and Nematologist at The Ohio State University, and Dr. Wade…
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Erik Voorhees: Shaping a World of Open Innovation in Crypto and AI
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Summary In this conversation, Erik Voorhees discusses his journey in Bitcoin, the transition of ShapeShift to a DAO, and his current focus on AI and decentralization. He shares his perspective on the regulatory landscape for AI and the potential dangers of centralized control. Erik emphasizes the importance of open-source AI and encourages individu…
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Collaboration Is The Way To Succeed with Cherie Werner
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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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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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Startup Catalyst: Accelerating Blockchain Ventures with Steven Willinger
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Episode Summary Steve Willinger, a partner at the Blockchain Builders Fund, shares his background and journey into the crypto space. He discusses his experience working at Google on projects like Google Glass and his time at Coinbase during the bull market. He also talks about the challenges and opportunities he encountered and the lessons he learn…
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Austin's Fast Growing SkyFi with Luke Fischer
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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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Empowering Innovation: Albert Liang's Mission with Bitcoin Startup Lab
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Summary In this episode, we sit down with Albert Liang, the visionary CEO of Bitcoin Startup Lab, to explore how he’s leading the charge in supporting burgeoning Bitcoin startups. Albert shares his journey into the world of cryptocurrency, the inception of Bitcoin Startup Lab, and his passion for fostering innovation within the blockchain space. Th…
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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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2 1 2024 Episode 41 Soy Check-off Leadership
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In Episode 41 Dusty visits with Ohio farmers who are serving in leadership capacities with Soybean Check-off organizations. Steve Reinhard serves as Chairman of the United Soybean Board, Bill Bayliss is the newly elected President of the Ohio Soybean Council, and David Clark serves as Vice President of the North Central Soybean Research Program. Ea…
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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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The Future of Open Source AI with David Johnston
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Summary David Johnston discusses his early interest in Web3 and Bitcoin, the potential of Bitcoin and Web3, and his involvement in entrepreneurship and crypto. He explores the impact of AI and smart agents on crypto adoption and the threat of AI regulations. He also introduces the Morpheus project and the four pillars of contribution in the Morpheu…
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Collective Creation: The Inside Story of Building a DAO with Jon Gregis
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Welcome to the latest episode of The ATX DAO Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and all things Web3! What to Expect: The Birth of ATX DAO: Insights into the journey and challenges of building a DAO from the ground up. Blockchain Basics: A look into the foundational technology behind DAOs. Com…
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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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Crypto Trends, ETF Drama, and DAO Dynamics: A Wild Start to 2024!
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Get ready for an engaging episode that dives into a wild start to the year in the crypto world. What to Expect: Crypto Market Rollercoaster: We chat about the unexpected twists and turns in the crypto markets. Tech Advancements and Challenges: Insights into the latest developments and hurdles in blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Personal Crypto Jour…
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Memories as Connections with Clint Davis from Capsll
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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
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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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