Stacy Zoern, CEO of Community Cars, Inc., runs a car manufacturing business out of Pflugerville. But that’s not the most remarkable part. Zoern, who uses a wheelchair to get around, wanted to find a car that would provide independence to wheelchair users. Online, she found the Kenguru, an electric smart car. Only problem was the […]
A bulldog inspires BlackLocus founders to create startup to track online prices for retailers
February 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By SUSAN LAHEY Special contributor to Silicon HIlls News It takes a consumer, using the top price tracking tools from Shopzilla to PriceProtectr, about 15 minutes to find the best price on an item online. So if you’re an e-tailer, how could you possibly keep track of what competitors are charging for 100 or 1,000 […]
ATI helps recruit 13 new companies to Austin in 2011
January 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In 2011, 13 companies moved to Austin with the assistance of the Austin Technology Incubator’s Landing Pad Program. The companies included Amatra, BlackLocus, Convergence Wireless, Digital Harmony Games, Drivve, DXUp Close, SceneTap, Social Muse, Tactical Information Systems and V-Chain Solutions. Also, Ben Dyer, a serial entrepreneur, moved here from Atlanta with TechDrawl, and has since […]
20 Silicon Hills Technology Startups to Watch in 2012
December 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Round-up of recent tech news in Silicon Hills
November 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Are you wonder struck over the amount of money, deals and companies flowing into the Austin area? It’s exciting times in the Silicon Hills, the high-tech region of Austin and San Antonio. Not only is Austin, which is known for its start-up culture and high-technology ventures, taking off like a shotgun blast, but San Antonio’s […]
