Texas Startups

On sale now, in print with Amazon, Austin-based author @seobrien with Startup Ecosystems 📕 amazon.com/dp/B0GSJ3VX4R

I Wrote the Book I Needed to Read Twenty Years Ago seobrien.com/book-startup-e…

If you are building to solve the hardest technical problems in America send me a DM I’m looking to fund you

Last day at @sxsw and I now know why founders moves to Austin You can see, more builders, more frontier tech, more AI offices You can understand the support from the city, lower taxes, abundance of energy and affordable living This will be a huge AI, robotics and energy hub for years & no doubt entrepreneurs and rich Californians will continue to move here

Badge Pickup Locations for #SXSW Palmer Events Center  900 Barton Springs Road Downright Hotel 701 E. 11th St Fairmont Hotel (Indigo) 101 Red River St. JW Marriott 110 E 2nd st

What if the investors were the ones pitching to you? 🔄 Founders N' Funders is bringing their VC Reverse Pitch to SXSW, and it's exactly what it sounds like. Instead of founders pitching to investors, the investors pitch to you. VCs will share their investment theses, target industries, check sizes, and what they actually look for in founders. Real talk, no filter. 6:00 PM on March 12 in Austin. Spots are limited and approval is required, so don't wait on this one. We're proud to be a sponsor alongside some incredible names. If you're a Seed or Series A founder raising capital, this room is exactly where you want to be. Register at the link in the comments before spots are gone. 👇

@libven_network Hey @seobrien

Meet the judges for the Principled Business Pitch Competition at SXSW! We’re bringing together leaders across venture, law, tech, and entrepreneurship:  - Oksana Malysheva, Managing Partner, Sputnik ATX VC - Meg Charles, Co-Founder & Equity Partner, Basswood Counsel - Yagub (Jacob) Rahimov, Founder, Polygraf AI - William Steele, CEO & Co-founder, Supply Pay - Heidi Luerra, VP of Community & Partnerships, Cherub & Angel Investor They’ll be evaluating founders on vision, execution, and principled leadership to spotlight the next standout company. If you’ll be in Austin during SXSW, join us at the Liberty Ventures reception to meet the judges, watch live pitches, and connect with investors, operators, and leaders committed to principled business. 👉 Register here: luma.com/wfmm3v5y

Founders N' Funders: SXSW VC Reverse Pitch during SXSW 2026 📍Register to See Address - Austin, Texas 🗓️ March 12, 2026 6PM-8PM RSVP: 👉 luma.com/fnfxsxsw0326 Get more unofficial free events during SXSW 2026 here: ✨ rsvpatx.com/rsvp-list #SXSW2026 | #SXSW26 | #SXSW

During SXSW in Austin, the loudest rooms are rarely where the real signal lives. The Founder & VC Brunch, hosted by Entre, brings venture-backed founders and investors together for a 90-minute, invite-only conversation designed for real strategy, not stage time. With partners like @AntlerGlobal, @FidelityPrivate @Zendesk for Startups, and Kastner Gravelle, the room focuses on the mechanics of building durable companies. Because in the startup ecosystem, one table conversation can bend a company’s trajectory. #StartupEcosystem #SXSW #VentureCapital #FounderCommunity #StartupEvents

A tech company from New Zealand has made the move to Austin in the pursuit of growth. bizjournals.com/austin/news/20…

I'd love to invest in more founders building something weird in consumer. If that's you, shoot me a demo or link to the product. My DMs are open. :)

Texas doing well for startups, but we can do better @TexasEconDev @TXsecofstate @opportunity_atx @RolandPena3 @texasgov @adrianarcruz

The Houston region is adding jobs at roughly four times the national pace and is projected to add more than 30,000 jobs in 2026. Houston also ranks as the second fastest-growing economy in the U.S., helping the region remain resilient even as national unemployment rises. ⭐Learn more about the outlook for Houston’s labor market: ow.ly/aoMN50Yrit2

Investors at SXSW, this is not a PITCH event and so this isn't one of the many saying "come meet startups;" this is the event about Emerging Funds, Fund of Funds, and Syndicates, where you will want to be connected. ​​Emerging Managers have a series of advantages we keep proving over established funds: higher returns, easier access to the venture class, and unique investable viewpoints. 🗓️ FRIDAY at 11 in Austin 3 New & Emerging Managers will discuss the industry and how to get involved. Anthony Del Porto, General Partner & Founder at BetterWay Karen Sheffield, MBA, Founder & Managing Partner at Pachamama Ventures Trey Ikard, Managing Partner at WIV Ventures I'll be hosting so even if you want to just come throw tomatoes at me, this is your Friday morning! 🍅 REGISTRATION required because it's limited to investors: luma.com/25pbvriw

Roland joins the AI Startup Rodeo speaker lineup ⚡️ March 10–11 in Austin (#SXSW week) Builders, founders, developers, and real technical depth in the room. See ya there! Presenters + info: aistartuprodeo.com 🎫🎟️Grab tickets via @ZapriteApp pay.zaprite.com/pl_dUWITgma7s #AIStartupRodeo #BitcoinBuilders

@BobTroia Many have tried, some VCs, @Jason_A_Scharf @seobrien @CS_Freeland ... Austin *media* isn't terribly comprehensive in their coverage of things and a Sales orientation dominates Texas over a Marketing orientation (so people don't know how to promote) - not easy to track it all ❤️

Austin startup folks - does something similar to "Gary's Guide" (NYC/SF) exist for the ATX startup scene? A weekly email digest with funding announcements, events, interesting news items, etc.?

For the 14th consecutive year, Texas has earned the Governor’s Cup from @SiteSelection, leading the nation in economic development projects in 2025. Houston played a key role in the state’s success, climbing to No. 2 nationally with 590 projects and leading all major metros in projects per capita. ⭐Read full story: ow.ly/56k050Yolgq

Everything you need to know about Austin's surging Bio & Health ecosystem. The era of Austin as an "emerging" hub is officially over. 🤠🚀🦾🧬 @jani_tuomi and I just dropped the 3rd annual Austin Bio & Health report, and we bring the receipts. 1) Bio & Health VC funding hit a massive $1.6 billion in 2025 2) Total ecosystem value surged 45% in just one year to $77 billion. 3) Skyrocketed from 18th to 6th nationally in less than a decade 4) Only ~$100M away from overtaking legacy hubs like LA and San Diego 5) Austin is building a full stack ecosystem and creating a new model for what a healthy city can be. Full report in reply.