Austin-based software maker Postmaster Inc. has raised $590,000 of a planned $800,000 round of financing. The company was founded in 2012 and develops technology designed to optimize small-package logistics. Jesse Lovelace is the founder and CEO of Postmaster Inc, and he also is the interim chief technology officer of Key Ingredient Corp, an Austin-based developer […]

President Obama visited Austin last Thursday, and repeatedly said that Austin’s robust tech culture could serve as a model for other U.S. cities. Obama cited our local schools, universties and entrepreneurial spirit as prime factors that drive our local tech scene. Obama specifically referenced local technology companies like Community Cars, as well as technology incubators

Austin Tenant Advisors recently represented Life Ki-do, a martial arts and life education academy in the search, selection, and negotiation of their new Austin retail lease located at 3636 Bee Caves Road.  Their former space could not accomodate their parking needs and they simply had outgrown the space.  At the new location they have plenty

Just like every other downtown city Austin transportation has always been challenging with traffic congestion, etc. Are gondolas in Austin the answer to our traffic woes? Frog Design recently presented a solution at a California conference that proposes building a cable car system (gondolas) that would transport Austinites across the city.  Not only would the creating

After surveying more than 700 CEOs across America, Chief Executive Magazine has ranked Texas as the best state for business. This is the ninth year in a row that Texas has achieved the top position. The metrics for the ranking included regulator environment, tax policy, workforce quality, educational resources, and quality of living. Rick Perry

It’s official!  Google Fiber is coming to Austin Tx!  Google’s high speed internet network known as Google Fiber is expected to be here in 2014.  Many companies and startups are excited about this because Google’s 1 gigabit broadband network is expected to be over 100 times faster than any currently available broadband internet access.  This

Plans for a 130,000 square-foot downtown office building were recently approved by Travis County officials. The seven-story building will be located at West 11th and San Antonio streets, and is estimated to cost $38.5 million. The office building will house space for Travis County officials, including offices for the district attorney and other court-related departments.