Joe Merrill @Austin_VC
Building the future of AI and keeping it open source Press Inquiries email [email protected] econtrepreneur.com Austin, TX Joined August 2016-
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Did you know #Texas is the largest exporting state? We're a tech outlier and global at the same time. It is always a pleasure to talk about international business and #startups, especially how #Austin can do both! Thanks Jason Scharf for having me on @austinnxpodcast
Did you know #Texas is the largest exporting state? We're a tech outlier and global at the same time. It is always a pleasure to talk about international business and #startups, especially how #Austin can do both! Thanks Jason Scharf for having me on @austinnxpodcast
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How should startups navigate the macro environment whether they be international markets, talent pools, or global events? Just a few of the topics Joe Merrill (@Austin_VC), @SputnikATX's co-founder, and I discuss on tomorrow's Austin Next.
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Congrats to @Vertalo_ for this huge customer acquisition! @davehendricks and his team getting it done and growing fast! #CryptoNews
Congrats to @Vertalo_ for this huge customer acquisition! @davehendricks and his team getting it done and growing fast! #CryptoNews
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A friend of mine, Rick Erekson, developed this communication game that founders need to be great leaders. I just backed Pro Talk - The Gamification of Communication on @Kickstarter kickstarter.com/projects/prota…
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Join us in prioritizing mental wellness as #StartupFounders!🧠 Discover practical strategies to prevent burnout, optimize performance, and nurture relationships in this eye-opening video w/@Oksana_ATX. 💪 #StartupFounder #MentalHealthAwareness youtu.be/fdizAlAA9Ec
News flash: #WFH now responsible for nuclear plant closure. What next! google.com/amp/s/amp.scmp…
The #customerjourney as seen by The Princess Bride. You're welcome! econtrepreneur.com/2023/05/16/how…
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🎉 Congrats @CognitiveViewAI (S22), for being named in the RegTech100 list! These are the top companies every financial institution needs to know about for their RegTech & digital transformation strategies. #RegTech100 #AI #CustomerExperience 🚀
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🚀 Early-stage #startup founders! Want to know the advice successful founders would give their younger selves? In this video, @Oksana_ATX shares her time machine advice! Whether you're starting or on the startup rollercoaster, her insights will inspire.📹:bit.ly/42dy2EQ
I was privileged to meet Vida at Spring Training in Phoenix. What an amazing player. Rest in peace. You challenged @Athletics management in your day like the pro you were. Sad you had to learn of their move in your final days. espn.com/mlb/story/_/id…
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