forming the san antonio tecosystem
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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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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
Specially Nashville – they are gearing up for Google Fiber while SA was waitlisted
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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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You are part of the team from Google evaluating San Antonio as a candidate for Google Fiber. It’s down to the wire, and there is one slot left. San Antonio or Nashville, which has a more compelling tech story?
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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, 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 an 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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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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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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Goals1. Be a voice and advocate for the technology industry in San Antonio
and surrounding areas.2. Support the retention of existing technology companies and tech
talent.3. Attract new science, engineering and technology based industries
and/or companies to the San Antonio area.4. Establish high-functioning virtual communities for each of the
six constituencies that make up the San Antonio Tecosystem.5. Establish the SA-Tecosystem leadership board and community links.6. Enhance collaboration between and among the six constituencies and
facilitate conversations that lead to improvements.7. Amplify the local “tech voice” on important policy issues.8. Enhance the public understanding and appreciation of the impact of
the technology industry through public discussions of emerging and important issues.
9. Provide opportunities for members of the various communities to meet each other and develop a greater sense of community.
10. Link academic, business, and public policy leaders to build consensus for education, technology innovation, and robust knowledge-economy growth.
11. Build a bridge between the San Antonio area journalism and tech communities for increased communication and local awareness.
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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 Talent2. Tech Entrepreneur3. Tech Investor4. Political and Community5. Tech Education6. Tech Top Leader
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Visit Website /
Click “That’s
Me”
Complete Form
Eligibility Verified
Added to Group
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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
Strong ties to Geekdom, BioMed SA, Etc.
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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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