Texas Angel Networks Summit Highlights SA Startup Ecosystem
By Iris Gonzalez
Geekdom Teams With Alamo Angels to Launch a Pre-Accelerator Program in San Antonio
By lalorek
Geekdom, the tech co-working space at the heart of San Antonio’s technology district, announced recently that it has teamed up with Alamo Angels to launch a pre-accelerator program designed to nurture new startups. Read more on Silicon HIlls News >
Geekdom leaders on what to expect from new homegrown startup pre-accelerator
By Kristen Mosbrucker
A new pre-accelerator program that aims to build emerging startups plans to run for seven weeks and expects to include a demonstration day for potential investors in late May.
Alamo Angels, a network of investors interested in early stage businesses, is collaborating with Geekdom LC, the co-working space for the Geekdom Pre-Accelerator program. Read more on San Antonio Business Journal >
$25,000 at Stake as Geekdom Launches Program for Local Startups
By JJ Velassquez
Geekdom and Alamo Angels will offer $25,000 to get a local entrepreneur’s idea off the ground, the groups announced Tuesday. Read more on Rivard Report >
Geekdom and Alamo Angels Offer “Pre-Accelerator” to Local Startups
Co-working space Geekdom and angel network Alamo Angels are launching a “pre-accelerator” program that gives mentorship and advice to San Antonio startups, which the organizations hope will help position young businesses to be accepted into accelerator programs or attract early stage investments.
Startups don’t have to pay to participate in the program, which is called the Geekdom Pre-Accelerator, nor are they required to surrender equity stakes in their companies. They do have to apply online, and the deadline is April 3. Read more on Xconomy >
Geekdom and Alamo Angels team up for new pre-accelerator program
By Tricia Schwennesen
Geekdom announced Tuesday the launch of Geekdom Pre-Accelerator, a program that will help prepare local startups for accelerator applications or early stage investment through mentorship from area tech leaders and investors.
The free program is in partnership with Alamo Angels, a community of San Antonio investors and businesses, and is designed to allow startups to continue working on their product while participating. Read more on San Antonio Business Journal >
Geekdom and Alamo Angels Offer “Pre-Accelerator” to Local Startups
By David Holley
San Antonio—Co-working space Geekdom and angel network Alamo Angels are launching a “pre-accelerator” program that gives mentorship and advice to San Antonio startups, which the organizations hope will help position young businesses to be accepted into accelerator programs or attract early stage investments. Read more on Xconomy >
Preaching the Texas Startup Manifesto at SXSW
Joshua Baer, founder of Capital Factory is bullish on Texas.
He wrote the Texas Startup Manifesto last year and has worked diligently since then to bring Texas’ major cities together: Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas.
The goal is to create a statewide strong and supportive ecosystem for startup companies and entrepreneurs looking to create the next Whole Foods or Dell Technologies.
On Friday, Baer took his presentation to the stage at South by Southwest and presented a slideshow and talk on why Texas is the nation’s second-largest economy, behind California, and it’s growing stronger every year. Read more on Silicon Hills >
Year in Review: Major San Antonio tech milestones in 2017 (slideshow)
By Kristen Mosbrucker
The San Antonio technology industry has seen some major changes during the past year. Here are some of the most notable events. Read more on San Antonio Business Journal >
San Antonio angel investor group shifts gears with new name after first year
By Kristen Mosbrucker
About a year after local investors created the San Antonio Angel Network, the organization is changing its name and adding to its mission for 2018.
Now called Alamo Angels, the early-stage seed capital group has more than 100 members. Read more on San Antonio Business Journal >