Tech Ranch Austin

Tech Ranch’s Global Bridges

One of the key values of Tech Ranch is “building global bridges” and if you’ve been around our Austin headquarters lately you will have seen evidence to prove that we are pushing hard to make connections globally and not only bring those to Austin but help Austinites connect abroad.

Since our goal is to help entrepreneurs connect, we realized the first step is to make sure the community is aware of who we are working with and subsequently how they can join our network to interact with these entrepreneurs, partners and opportunities. [Read more…]

Meet Jeremy Enright! Tech Ranch Intern from Adelaide, Australia

G’day Tech Ranch! My name is Jeremy Enright and I am from Adelaide, Australia. I am currently on an exchange program to the University of Texas as part of my Business Management (advanced leadership) degree. While on exchange I have had the incredible opportunity to be an intern at Tech Ranch since September. Moving to Austin to study at UT and work here at Tech Ranch has been an incredible experience and one I will not forget. Being a part of the Tech Ranch community I have learned a lot about business here in the United States and also about entrepreneurship, particularly in Austin. Austin is a fast paced city with a lot of up and coming business and startups. It has been a great learning experience to immerse myself in this innovation-focused culture.

Throughout my time at Tech Ranch I have been able to see a number of entrepreneurs at different stages of their startups and entrepreneurs that have come from all different industries working together to create some amazing businesses. [Read more…]

Tech Ranch Austin Bound for International Entrepreneurs – December 3-4, 2015

Over the past year, Tech Ranch has been growing…and growing…and growing. Whether it be moving into a new space last December, increasing our numbers across all Austin-based programs, or exponentially expanding our “community of practice” internationally we have been proud at what 2015 has brought our way so far.

Much of the work we’ve been doing is outside of Austin, and even outside of the United States – ranging from a joint venture in Japan to visiting delegations from Norway, Japan, France and Denmark over the past month. As we’ve reflected on this network that has been created, as well as Kevin’s most recent trip to Semana del Emprendedor in Mexico City, we realized that we need to not only travel for our international entrepreneurs but invite them to visit Austin to learn and connect. [Read more…]

#33USTour Food + Tech Pitch Competition – Austin Winners

On Tuesday, Tech Ranch hosted French Accelerator, 33entrepreneurs, for the Austin stop of their #US33Tour.  The goal? To find top technology startups focusing on food, wine/spirits and travel. Nine companies competed for the chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to either the Bon Appetech or PhoCusWright conferences, after which, the top three will win equity investments and a three-month acceleration program at the 33entrepreneurs headquarters in Bordeaux. Check out the Austin winners below and follow the tour’s next stops in Bordeaux, Los Angeles and San Francisco!

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AEM and Tech Ranch Partner to Support Entrepreneurs in Texas and Mexico

AEM and Tech Ranch Partner to Support Entrepreneurs in Texas and Mexico

AEM Austin, TX – January 26, 2015 – The mission statements of AEM and Tech Ranch highlight the following key words: opportunities, innovation, cultural values, development, entrepreneurs and community. The new partnership being launched between these groups will only serve to strengthen and enhance the execution of these missions.  Main goals include supporting Mexican entrepreneurs looking to enter the United States market and assisting U.S. companies who are looking for a bridge into the booming Mexico marketplace.

AEM and Tech Ranch are looking to build and maintain a bridge between entrepreneurs in both countries. By offering a special focus on tech-related ventures and benefits for AEM members, Tech Ranch is going to offer programs, co-working space and support for visitors and companies new to the area.  AEM will also become involved in Tech Ranch’s SXSW Global Connections programming the week of March 13 – 17th.

The kick-off event for the partnership will be taking place January 29, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the new Tech Ranch office located at 8920 Business Park Drive, Suite 250, Austin, TX 78759. The event is open to the public and there will be giveaways, drinks and food for everyone’s enjoyment!

About AEM

In June 2012, a group of Mexican entrepreneurs gathered to form a chapter of the EMP in Austin. This group, AEM, is now part of the Mexican Association of Entrepreneurs, which was founded in 1996 in San Antonio, TX and now has a presence in several cities across Mexico and the U.S. AEM’s main objective is to help business leaders become successful in both countries. Additional objectives include supporting, collaborating and influencing bilateral relations and conducting business, social and cultural events to help with integration.

About Tech Ranch

Tech Ranch is differentiated by the focus on entrepreneur education and development, international expansion and the drive to create a true community for entrepreneurs near and far. Kevin Koym, Founder and CEO, has developed this community to focus on four key values: respect, risk, community and excellence. Development programs, including Venture Forth, an 8-week boot camp, aim to help entrepreneur gain real traction, not just learn about business. With its close ties to the Austin startup scene and an open-door policy for all types of entrepreneurs, Tech Ranch positively impact the startup landscape in the coming year.