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@ACGNextGen

We are the next generation of leaders for middle market deal flow in Central Texas, connecting tomorrow's leaders, today.

 Austin, TX
Joined September 2018
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And speaking of million-dollar businesses, congrats to #trustradius on the $12.5M raise! ow.ly/27d250vd5TC via @AustinInno
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Little ol' #ATX ranks number-one for gain in #milliondollar businesses. via @MyABJ ow.ly/iPgs50vd5SR
Contrary to popular belief, #PE-backed companies outperform the broader biz community in much of the US. It's time to educate #lawmakers about the pros of private #capital. via @ACG_MMG middlemarketgrowth.org/priva…
Private Equity Creates Jobs in Districts of Key Legislators

Private Equity Creates Jobs in Districts of Key Legislators

While private equity continues to recieve negative attention in Washington, new data suggests it contributes to higher rates of sustained job growth than the broader business community nationwide.

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According to @ACG_MMG, these 6 #healthcare niches may be just what the doctor ordered. ow.ly/OKTM50vd5Qf
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Policies that support caregivers, such as affordable childcare, will advance economic equality for women. ow.ly/D8qn50vd5Rh via @Forbes
#ATX's @TurnkeyVR just raised $48M—the largest #VC haul in the Austin area since April. ow.ly/SfoS50vd5Rq via @MyABJ
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For a little Monday afternoon fun, @Pitchbook gives us a look at the animals of the #venturecapital world. ow.ly/w8EA50vd5PP
VC firms sure love naming themselves after animals - PitchBook

VC firms sure love naming themselves after animals - PitchBook

You have your lions, tigers and bears, sure. But the VC and PE world's menagerie also includes zebras, blackbirds and elephants, not to mention hummingbirds, octopus (octopi?) and okapis. Yes, okapis.

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What does your company's #paidsickleave policy look like? The TX AG just ruled that mandated #sickleave has to come from the TX Legislature, not the cities. ow.ly/wTuF50vd5Pt via @MyABJ
#ICYMI, we took a look at what #AI and the #futureofwork are really all about. medium.com/@acgctxnextgen/th…
The Future of Work: The Myth of Humans vs. AI

The Future of Work: The Myth of Humans vs. AI

When we talk about artificial in the workplace, too often our discussions are founded in fear — fear that robots will leave blue-collar…

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There's an old saying, "I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could!" So where are all our transplants coming from? bizjournals.com/austin/news/…
Congrats to #ATX communications company @Vyopta on its $7.5M raise! americaninno.com/austin/fund…
With the #2020election looming, how will @ACGGlobal's PAC support a healthy climate for #middlemarketbusiness? middlemarketgrowth.org/gaini…
Gaining Ground in Washington, D.C.

Gaining Ground in Washington, D.C.

MMG asked Tom Turmell, the chairman of ACG's PAC Committee, about the PAC’s role in supporting a healthy climate for middle-market businesses and to describe its goals for 2019.

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Unsure of the power of #mentorship & #sponsorship in #careeradvancement? Women in finance discuss, via @ACG_MMG. middlemarketgrowth.org/mento…
Mentorship Matters

Mentorship Matters

MMG asked women in the investment and financial services industries about how relationships helped them advance in their careers, and what they’re doing to pay it forward.

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In #IPO news, here are 4 #biotech startups headed toward public debuts. pitchbook.com/news/articles/…
Biotech startups chart paths toward their public debuts - PitchBook

Biotech startups chart paths toward their public debuts - PitchBook

Venture capital-backed biotech startups have made recent steps toward their upcoming IPOs.

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#ATX #venturecapitalfunding was slow in Q2, but still outpaced 2018. Details from @AustinInno. americaninno.com/austin/fund…
Welcome to #ATX, EYP Architecture & Engineering! ow.ly/z0Lh50v5qKy via @MyABJ
It seems like, these days, #Austinites can't go a block without seeing an #escooter or several piled on the sidewalk. But is the market headed for a crash? freightwaves.com/news/is-e-s…
Is E-Scooter market headed for a crash?

Is E-Scooter market headed for a crash?

Consumer enthusiasm and sky-high valuations disguise a bevy of industry challenges.

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How is @DefyVentures answering the call for the #businesscommunity to help formerly incarcerated individuals succeed in their communities? Via @ACG_MMG ow.ly/8Wn950v5qJx
Defy Ventures: ‘A Life-Changing Door’ for the Currently and Formerly Incarcerated

Defy Ventures: ‘A Life-Changing Door’ for the Currently and Formerly Incarcerated

ACG Boston's John Dvor speaks with Andrew Glazier, CEO of Defy Ventures, a nonprofit that provides entrepreneurial training to formerly incarcerated adults.

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Learn from @ACG_MMG how one #entrepreneur saw a gap in the market and filled it, with nude-colored shoes for every skintone. middlemarketgrowth.org/new-s…
New Shoe Line Makes Strides for Inclusivity

New Shoe Line Makes Strides for Inclusivity

After spotting a gap in the market, Rebecca Allen quit her job to launch a company offering skin-toned shoes for women of color.

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Does the #genderpaygap expand to #CEOs in the #tech & #biotech industires? According to @Pitchbook, you betcha. pitchbook.com/news/articles/…
An inside look at the gender pay gap for tech and biotech CEOs - PitchBook

An inside look at the gender pay gap for tech and biotech CEOs - PitchBook

How much executives are paid can vary widely from industry to industry. That rang true when we examined the gender pay gap for CEOs.

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