Jonas Lamis and Kevin Koym of Tech Ranch Austin Talk about Their New Incubator
What’s new with Tech Ranch these days?
Tech Ranch Austin is a newly launched incubator in Northwest Austin. We are focused on accelerating pre-seed and seed stage technology companies that can change the world. Our team has expertise that spans software, hardware, alternative energy and emerging technologies, and we currently supports start-ups like Piryx and IPX among others.
We had a great “launch” last week where we made three big announcements:
* Collaborate with Tech Ranch executives: Pre-seed and seed stage start-ups can sign up for “office hours” to discuss their start-up issues and challenges. They will learn processes for moving their venture forward and make contacts to support funding and growth initiatives. More details at http://techranchaustin.com/?p=36
* Incubator space for technology start-ups: Tech Ranch Austin is now seeking pre-seed and seed stage technology ventures in central Texas to become residents of the Tech Ranch incubator facility in North West Austin. Team rooms with collaborative work spaces and shared services are offered at favorable month to month rates. Contact: kevin@techranchaustin.com
* Join the Tech Ranch partner network: Tech Ranch invites value added service providers from the Central Texas community to join the Tech Ranch partner network. The Tech Ranch Incubator works with some of the most exciting technology start-ups in America. We connect our partners with these start-ups to provide services that help them reach their growth and funding goals. Contact: jonas@techranchaustin.com
How are you different from other incubators?
Tech Ranch Austin’s mission is to accelerate game-changing technology ventures. The Tech Ranch team is focused on rolling up their sleeves and stepping into key roles with our portfolio companies to help them get to the next critical success level – be that revenue generation, funding, or monetization. We do this for a share of equity, and generally focus on risk and reward sharing with the start-up.
What are the services you offer?
We have space so startups can bring their teams together to work and collaborate. We also bring provide hands on guidance in areas of sales, marketing, bus dev, finance and operations – depending on the needs of our portfolio.
One of the best ways to figure out if Tech Ranch is a good fit for your venture is to sign up for one of our free “Office Hours” where we can talk about challenges and potential solutions.
How many companies do you have so far?
We are currently working with three fantastic seed stage ventures. In 2009, we hope to work with about a dozen companies.
What are the criteria to get in?
There are two complementary tracks for interested companies. We offer office space, shared services and a collaborative environment for start-up teams to work out of our incubator. If companies are interested in this, they should come by and get a tour of our facility.
For companies that believe they can take advantage of our business expertise and network, we will mutually evaluate whether there is a strong match before we engage with each other.
Can you tell us about one of the companies already in the incubator?
One of the most exiting companies in Austin right now is Piryx. Tom Serres, co-founder and CEO of Piryx noted about working with Tech Ranch, “Piryx is a seed stage venture that is out to change the world of politics by empowering everyone with a cause to run for office. Jonas Lamis and the expertise of the Tech Ranch partners has provided invaluable assistance to us as we launch our beta, build our team and move towards series A funding.”
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Hall T.
