technology Archives - Tech Ranch Austin

Aug 19 2013

TECH RANCH AUSTIN AND AT&T CREATE NEW GROUND-BREAKING COLLABORATION

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August 16, 2013

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TECH RANCH AUSTIN AND AT&T CREATE NEW GROUND-BREAKING COLLABORATION

AT&T Sponsorship Gives Tech Ranch Companies a Boost

AUSTIN, Texas – Tech Ranch Austin and AT&T*announce a ground-breaking agreement to share information and work together. Both companies have committed to find opportunities to pair innovative technologies emerging from Tech Ranch Austin startups with AT&T’s resources, which include cutting-edge research, advanced technology and global mentorships.

AT&T will sponsor several public Tech Ranch Austin events over the next year, including three “lunch and learn” sessions and evening Campfire meetings.

According to Joe Gilson, founder of AnalyzIt (www.analyzit.com), a Tech Ranch Austin startup, the AT&T partnership can’t be matched. It provides him an opportunity to talk with potential customers for his online dashboard that manages fleet equipment maintenance and repair records.

“Like many small companies, I think I have a great idea and the right technology,” Gilson said. “This sponsorship gives me an opportunity that I wouldn’t otherwise have. It opens a huge door for me. Just talking with AT&T experts helps me understand the unique needs of big and small customers alike.”

Tech Ranch Austin was founded in 2008 by two entrepreneurs to make it easier for the next group of Austin-based entrepreneurs to share critical knowledge, network, and help shape ideas into commercial offerings. To date, more than 300 entrepreneurs in software, hardware, alternative energy and emerging technologies have participated in Tech Ranch Austin programs.

“AT&T is exactly the kind of partner we were hoping to find,” Tech Ranch co-founder Kevin Koym said. “It differentiates Tech Ranch Austin from other incubators. It’s the last piece of the puzzle. The access to AT&T for mentoring, industry connections and possible sales gives our clients a head start.”

AT&T South Texas Director of Sales Jason Cardwell said, “Teaming with Tech Ranch Austin is a natural fit for AT&T, as we continue to innovate and bring new technology faster forward. In Tech Ranch, Austin’s tech community has a tremendous resource right in their backyard. Their unique approach elevates start-ups to new heights and we’re thrilled to work with Kevin and his team to continue to grow and strengthen the tech community here in Austin.”

ABOUT TECH RANCH AUSTIN

Tech Ranch Austin is the place where Austin tech entrepreneurs come to get the knowledge, support and inspiration they need to launch companies that impact our most critical global challenges. Offerings include classes, consultation, office and co-working space as well as access to a collaborative, connected community. Founded in 2008, the Tech Ranch Austin community includes entrepreneurs working in software, hardware, alternative energy and emerging technologies. More than 300 entrepreneurs have participated in Tech Ranch Austin programs. Learn more at TechRanchAustin.com.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.

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Jul 01 2013

Ranch Warming & Showcase

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

– Peter Drucker

Tech Ranch Austin proud to introduce our new & expanded office space off Old Jollyville Road in Northwest Austin. Fellow entrepreneurs and community members are invited to join us for our official Ranch Warming on Thursday, July 18, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. “We are excited to take Tech Ranch to the next level both with a new & expanded office space here in Austin and new international partnerships both in Singapore and Chile.” – Kevin Koym, CEO of Tech Ranch”

Please Register to attend at:

http://techranchwarming.eventbrite.com/

Map to location

http://techranchaustin.com/map/

About TechRanch

Tech Ranch Austin is a community of vibrant tech start-ups and more than 300 entrepreneurs in software, hardware, alternative energy and emerging technologies have participated in Tech Ranch Austin programs. Joining the Tech Ranch Community means having access to classes, workshops, mentorship programs, networking events, working and co-working space and especially the shared wisdom of the experienced entrepreneurs.

For more information, visit http://techranchaustin.com/

Press Contact

Daniel Heron
Tech Ranch Austin
info@techranchaustin.com

Apr 18 2011

Introducing the Collaboration Curve

From HBR.org

There’s a classic story in economics primers illustrating the power of network effects. It tells how the first fax machine gave little value to its owner–after all, there was no one else with whom to send and receive faxes. As time went by, however, the value of that first machine increased as other people bought fax machines, and soon its owner could send faxes to the far corners of the earth, and receive them in return.

The point of the story is how the value of a node in a network rises exponentially as more nodes are added to it. These are called network effects.

Now let’s add a twist to the story. What would happen if, at the same time more fax machines joined the network, each machine rapidly improved its performance? The result would be an amplifying effect on the first level of exponential performance. One exponential effect occurs from growth in the number of nodes. A second amplifying effect arises from the improving performance of the machines themselves.

Jan 10 2011

"Why we need to teach MBA’s about modern entrepreneurship (and what Harvard Business School is doing about it)"

From StartupLessonsLearned.com:

“This week, the startup tribe from Harvard Business School is making their annual trek to Silicon Valley. They’ll hear from a variety of experts and get to see many startups firsthand. While they’re here, I’m sure they’ll be received warmly. But I don’t think they’d be too happy to hear what gets said about them when they leave the room.

It’s a common refrain around Silicon Valley to disparage the role of MBA’s in entrepreneurship. We still have some collective scar tissue: the idea conjures up the hordes of dot-com hopefuls that descended on VC’s and angel investors with little more than a business plan. Even today, I routinely hear MBA’s advised to remove the degree from their resume when applying to startup jobs. We also cavalierly lampoon the “suits” that get brought in to run startups after the founders are fired by callous VC’s. I used to call them “executioners” because their attempts to “execute” the standard general management playbook in the startup context of extreme uncertainty usually led to disaster.

But this anti-MBA bias harms the entrepreneurship ecosystem and limits opportunities even for startups that don’t employ a single MBA.”