Tag archive for Economy

Nov282016

Education and the “Austin Model” – Keys to Growing Austin’s Economic Success

Education and the “Austin Model” – Keys to Growing Austin’s Economic Success

   Guest post from Essential Class of 2017 participant Sameer Shah, Vice President of Marketing, Smart Flour Foods. Austin’s economic opportunities and problems came into sharp focus for me at our #BCE2017 second class. My general thinking about Austin’s economy was limited to the tech industry,…

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Dec102015

Finding Purpose in Austin’s Growing Economy

Finding Purpose in Austin’s Growing Economy

  Guest post from Essential 2016 Class participant Ben Loftsgaarden, reflecting on the November 2015 class day on the Austin Economy. Ben is a Partner at Greyhill Advisors. “Your circumstances can bend your commitment or your commitment can bend your circumstances.” -Excerpt from Essential class…

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