Austin

Demand Media closing Austin office, staff surprised to lose their jobs

Demand Media is quietly closing their Austin offices after a rough Q2 earnings report, but the Austin team tells us they had no idea this was coming.

#WhyAustin (or why not Austin) as described by a New York startup founder

We're diving deep into #WhyAustin, but to get honest feedback, we've asked outsiders what Austin lacks, what the city is known for outside of the city limits, and what improvements could be made.

Rocksauce Studios CEO, Q Manning succinctly explains #WhyAustin

As part of our ongoing series on #WhyAustin, we talk with the CEO of Rocksauce Studios to explore why his company is headquartered in Austin.

Popular Austin startup lays off 84 staffers, would have been irresponsible not to

A popular startup has raised nearly $50M, but laid off dozens of staffers, so why was their move the smartest one they could make?

Austin’s anxious optimism reflected in new poll

Allstate and the National Journal have conducted a survey of Austinites and how they feel about their city may have you itching to move to Texas.

Tiff’s Treats founder dishes out gooey goodies and honesty about #WhyAustin

Our #WhyAustin series takes an honest, uncensored look into the Austin business environment and culture, today talking to the cookie Gods of Texas about the challenges and rewards of business in Austin.

WigWag: Austin startup makes all of your smart devices play nicely together

WigWag helps connect the Internet of Things and automate your life safely without your having to learn any code or complex theory.

9 Austin startups every entrepreneur should know about

No matter where you live, there are some pretty cool Austin startups that you should know about - they will inspire you, help you grow your business, and improve our world.