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Austin has a rich communications infrastructure that includes one of the world's most advanced, robust and redundant telecommunications networks. The city is also home to 1.000 technical professionals that maintain a world-class network spanning... Read more
Curt Bilby, President and CEO of Terapio Corporation
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Curt Bilby, President and CEO of Terapio Corporation
Curt Bilby is the President and CEO of Terapio Corporation and has over twenty years of executive leadership experience in the biotechnology, healthcare and information technology sectors.
The Milken Institute has named Austin one of the top 12 biotech and life science centers, noting that the city has the right mix of clustered, innovative activity to support a life science industry. In addition, the Battelle Institute ranked... Read more
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Austin is a central time zone city with a low risk for natural disasters. Real estate is well priced and available. The telephony infrastructure is in place and the area’s energy providers have a reputation for working with businesses to keep... Read more
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According to the 2008 American Community Survey, Austin is composed of 57% non-Hispanic white residents, 30% Hispanic and Latino residents, 8% black residents and 5% Asian residents. It’s a diverse mix that is growing more diverse by the day.
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Austin is home to a wide range of cultures and lifestyles. Much of this diversity is celebrated in the region’s arts scene, and the community has made a careful effort to promote diversity in the arts. Visitors and residents of the... Read more
Rodney Gibbs, CEO, Ricochet Labs
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Rodney Gibbs, CEO, Ricochet Labs
A videogame developer and entrepreneur, Rodney fosters collaboration between digital and broadcast media. He founded the game development studio Fizz Factor, led it for eight years during which he shipped 17 titles, and oversaw its acquisition. More recently, he launched Ricochet Labs. Rodney chairs the Digital Media Council, serves on the advisory boards of the International Game Developers Association, the Austin Film Society, and KUT.
UT features a radio, television and film department that regularly ranks among the top 10 programs in the country. It is also home to the UT Film Institute, a collaborative testing ground for emerging film technologies that allow UT students to work... Read more
Dr. Michael Webber, Associate Director of the Center for Intl Energy and Environmental Policy
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Dr. Michael Webber, Associate Director of the Center for Intl Energy and Environmental Policy
Dr. Webber is the Associate Director of the Center for International Energy and Environmental Policy in the Jackson School of Geosciences as well as Co-Director of the Clean Energy Incubator at the Austin Technology Incubator.
The Pecan Street Project is a groundbreaking venture between the City of Austin, Austin Energy, the University of Texas, the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the Environmental Defense Fund. The goal of this innovative effort is to design the clean... Read more
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Austin has long been recognized as a diverse and tolerant community. Creative and culturally rich, Austin draws a diverse crowd due to the presence of one of the largest higher education institutions in the country - the University of Texas at... Read more
Dr. Michael Webber, Associate Director of the Center for Intl Energy and Environmental Policy
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Dr. Michael Webber, Associate Director of the Center for Intl Energy and Environmental Policy
Dr. Webber is the Associate Director of the Center for International Energy and Environmental Policy in the Jackson School of Geosciences as well as Co-Director of the Clean Energy Incubator at the Austin Technology Incubator.
Austin is home to many clean energy businesses. Active Power, CleanFUEL USA, Green Mountain Energy, HelioVolt, TECO-Westinghouse, Valence Technologies and Xtreme Power all call the greater-Austin area home. In addition, Austin Energy, a municipally... Read more
Dave Martin, Chief Financial Officer for Dimensional Fund Advisors
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Dave Martin, Chief Financial Officer for Dimensional Fund Advisors
Dave Martin is Chief Financial Officer for Dimensional Fund Advisors, an asset management firm with approximately $160 billion under management.
Compared to other major business centers Austin is well known for offering affordable living. The National Association of Realtors reports that the median home price in Austin was $188,600 in 2008 while the national median was $196,600. Combine that... Read more