Episode 06 - Austin Startup Roadshow

Big thanks again to the founders we spoke with on this episode: 

Amir Eligazy  - Cratejoy

Jacqueline Hughes - Austin Startup Week

Jack Holt - Mattr

 

Below are links to some of the things mentioned in the show:

-BitsBox, monthly code projects for kids https://bitsbox.com/

-Steve Spangler Science Club, http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/club/ 

-Capital Factory, Austin’s center of gravity for entrepreneurship  http://capitalfactory.com/

-Joshua Baer, Capital Factory Executive Director and Austin Startup Guru http://capitalfactory.com/mentor/joshua-baer/  

-Presentation made by Josh giving people everything they need to know about Austin startup scene http://www.slideshare.net/joshuabaer/intro-to-the-austin-startup-scene

-Battle of the Tech Bands http://austintechnologycouncil.org/event_cal/battle-of-the-tech-bands-2/ 

-Drake + Ford + Mattr = Social Media Success http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/blog/creative/2015/04/ford-drake-big-win-for-austin-marketing-startup.html

-Flat Track Coffee http://flattrackcoffee.com/ 

-Brew & Brew http://www.thebrewandbrew.com/ 

-Houndstooth Coffee http://www.houndstoothcoffee.com/ 

 

Here’s a couple of other super interesting and successful Austin startups (maybe potential companies to feature next time the podcast is in town..)

Atlas Wearables : The top of the line wearables for fitness enthusiasts 

Sparefoot - Find and Reserve Self Storage Units Online 

Fansided - The Ultimate Home for Sports Fans

Spokefly - Bike Rentals On-Demand

Main Street Hub - Helping small and local businesses embrace digital marketing 

 

LawnStarter - The easiest way to book lawn care online