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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Published on June 17, 2026

10 Austin Startups to Know

Austin startups reflect the city’s diverse economy, spanning sectors ranging from finance and healthcare to music and entertainment.

Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on June 15, 2026

97 Software Companies in Austin You Should Know

These Austin software companies are making strides in industries from artificial intelligence to cybersecurity.

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Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on June 15, 2026

Silicon Hills: The Hottest Scene in Texas Tech

Get to know the Silicon Hills tech ecosystem, including the companies that call the Austin area home.

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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on June 15, 2026

14 Companies Hiring Sales Development Representatives in Austin

Austin companies are looking for outbound sales professionals to expand the reach of their products and services.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on June 15, 2026

How Cox Automotive Leaders Used an AI Sprint to Accelerate Product Development

Inside the Cox Automotive AI sprint where teams stepped away from day-to-day work to build AI products faster and test a requirements-first, AI-assisted approach to software development.

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Brigid Hogan Brigid Hogan
Updated on June 15, 2026

19 Companies Hiring Software Engineers in Austin

Opportunities for software engineers abound at these thriving Silicon Hills companies.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on June 15, 2026

How Career Growth Works at Metropolis Technologies

Three employees explain how real-world complexity, internal mobility, leadership support and new technology help them grow their careers while shaping the future of mobility.

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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on June 11, 2026

How General Motors Engineers Build Infotainment, EV Energy and Robotics Technologies

Learn how GM’s global teams build scalable infotainment systems, use AI and automation to improve vehicle software, and develop EV technologies that can help power homes during outages.

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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on June 10, 2026

Practices That Lead to Real Employee Wellbeing at Commerce, ePayPolicy and Corporate Tools

See how flexible work, sustainable workloads, clear expectations and wellness resources support employees’ wellbeing. 

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Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on June 09, 2026

70 Top Tech Companies in Texas You Should Know

Check out these Austin companies making the Lone Star State a growing tech hub.

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