forming the san antonio technology ecosystem
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The San Antonio Tecosystem – An independent, locally focused,
technology council designed to be a voice and advocate for the
tech industry in San Antonio and surrounding areas.
What is a Tecosystem? ecosystem / noun, Ecology / [ek-oh-sis-tuh m] –
a system, or a group of interconnected elements, formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their environment.
tecosystem / noun, Technology / [tek-oh-sis-tuh m] –a unique technology ecosystem made up of virtual communities working together to cultivate a technology landscape – usually as it relates to a particular geographic region as in a city, county, or state.
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Goals Be an advocate for the technology industry in San Antonio
and surrounding areas
Attract new science, engineering, and technology investments
Create opportunities for members of the various communities to meet each other and develop a greater sense of community
Enhance the public understanding and appreciation of the
social and economic impact of the San Antonio tech industry
Create compelling reasons for tech talent to live and work in San Antonio and surrounding areas
Establish high-functioning virtual communities to improve collaboration within and among the tech constituencies
Link academic, business, and public policy leaders to build consensus for education, technology innovation, and robust local tech industry
Build a bridge between the San Antonio area journalism and tech
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Does SA Really Need One?
The tech world is hyper competitive and cities
all over the world are competing for the best
talent, funding, innovations, and even
infrastructure. San Antonio is the seventh
largest city in the U.S. and the only one of our
size lacking a citywide technology council. In
fact, of the ten largest cities in the U.S., San
Antonio is the only one without such a group.
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Does It Make A Difference?
Just ask …
New York, LA, Chicago, Houston,
Philadeplhia, Phoenix, San Diego,
Dallas, San Jose, Austin, or
Nashville
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Hypothetically Speaking
You are an entry level tech worker in San Antonio and
get a call from a tech company in Austin with a better
offer. Why would you stay in San Antonio?
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Hypothetically Speaking
You are a new graduate with a degree in an I.T.
related field looking for the place you will call
home and begin your career. Does San Antonio
come to mind?
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Hypothetically Speaking
You run three-year-old tech startup in the Bay
Area, with multiple rounds of funding and a
growing company, but your home city makes
growth difficult and cost of living makes recruiting
new talent even harder. You are looking for a
new HQ, you know others have made the move
to Austin, and you've heard of San
Antonio. Where do you go to learn what San
Antonio has to offer your company?
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Hypothetically Speaking
You think a new citywide regulation is hindering
tech growth in San Antonio – how do you make
sure your opinion is heard and considered?
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Hypothetically Speaking
You are a top tech leader and run part of the I.T.
department for a major corporation here in town.
You have a five year plan to introduce a new
technical platform to the enterprise but know that
skill set is in low supply. How do you get a
message to the education, seniors in local I.T.
programs, and local programming schools that
this need is coming?
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But What Is It? A Non Profit Organization Incorporated In Texas
Funded By Contributions From Sponsors – Very Common Model
Seven Virtual Communities (LinkedIn) – One Main + One For Each Constituency
One Board of Directors – Matters of Business
One Board of Advisors – One Advisor Per Community
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Six Constituencies / Seven
Virtual Communities
LinkedIn is the standard for P2P business networking
How will they grow? Media, Direct E-mail, and Event marketing + Word Of Mouth
SA-Tecosystem – Main Group
1. Tech Talent
2. Tech Entrepreneur
3. Tech Investor
4. Political and Community
5. Tech Education
6. Tech Top Leader
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Visit Website /
Click “That’s
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Complete Form
Eligibility Verified
Added to Group List
Invited To LinkedIn Group
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Tech Talent
Tech worker or student in the last two years
of an I.T. program in San Antonio or the
surrounding area
Community could reach 15,000 or more
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Tech Entrepreneur
Have started or are starting new
technology venture in San Antonio or
surrounding area
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Tech Investor
Recent investment in San Antonio tech
startup
Early Stage and Venture Investments
Strong ties to existing local groups
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Political and Community Any City or County elected official
Staff or Director of any local Chamber of
Commerce
Staff or Director of existing community non
profit organizations operating in the Tech
space
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Tech Education
Faculty, Staff, or Administrator
Universities and Colleges
Tech and Programming Schools
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Tech Top Leader
CIO, SVP, VP, or Director level manager
working for a company in San Antonio or
the surrounding area
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Establishment
Formation (Now – Aug ’15)
Organically grow communities and momentum
Comprehensive Economic Impact Study
Sponsorship Plan
Organization (Sept – Dec ’15)
Organize virtual communities
Select advisors from within
Collaboration and Engagement (2016+)
Charter the board of advisors
Craft 2016 Plan of Action
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2015 Objectives1. Reach critical mass for on-line communities
2. Charter advisory board and elect first class of delegates
3. Broad based Tech Sector economic impact study4. Community satisfaction survey and gap analysis
Key input to the community action plan One for each constituency, collected via survey engine
with connection to group membership (only members participate)
5. Publish 1st SA-Tecosystem Catalog – online listing of all tech related services by function
6. Complete round one fund raising
7. Design, build, and launch version 2.0 of the SA-Tecosystem web featuring in-site collaboration, LinkedIn integration, many new features, and an improved look and feel
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