{"podcast":{"title":"Austin Tech Connect: The Podcast For The Austin Technology Ecosystem, Business Leaders, and Tech Entrepreneurs!","slug":"austin-tech-connect","podcast_index_feed_id":5893386,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/445386/rss","website_url":"https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/7/1/3/571305043495b7a2a04421dee9605cbd/Austin_Tech_Cover.png","author":"Austin Technology Council","episode_count":146,"summary":"Austin Tech Connect is the go to podcast for all things Technology in the Austin, Texas region. The show is hosted by the CEO of Austin Technology Council, Thom Singer. For over two years this show has highlighted local tech leaders who make a difference in the Austin tech ecosystem. Each week Thom sits down with leaders in technology & business from the greater Austin area to explore success stories, business advice, and visions for the future of Austin Tech. The Austin Technology Council has been bringing people together and serving the local tech ecosystem for over 32 years. If you are looking for the \"Whose Who\" of the Austin Technology Community, you need to be listening to the Austin Tech Connect Podcast. The Austin Tech Community is vibrant ecosystem of companies, non-profits, universities, and government agencies that are committed to keeping Austin as a leading technology center. Over the past three decades the city of Austin, Texas has transformed from a college town that is the State Capital, into a fast growing tech center. Homegrown startups grow into international leaders, and many other companies have opened offices in Austin or moved their headquarters. The future…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-tech-connect"},"episode":{"title":"Austin Gives and the Power of Community Philanthropy","slug":"austin-gives-and-the-power-of-community-philanthropy","published_at":"2025-06-01T17:03:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-tech-connect/austin-gives-and-the-power-of-community-philanthropy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-tech-connect","url":"https://a7b1cb29-8eb2-4801-9ccb-e0eb899497ab.libsyn.com/austin-gives-and-the-power-of-community-philanthropy","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a7b1cb29-8eb2-4801-9ccb-e0eb899497ab/ATC_Bobby_Jenkins_-_Stereo_Mix.mp3?dest-id=3729132","summary":"This episode of Austin Tech Connect dives deep into how philanthropy can be the common thread uniting all corners of our business community. Thom Singer sits down with Bobby Jenkins, President of ABC Home & Commercial Services and Chair of Austin Gives , to talk about why giving back is not just good for the soul... it's good for business. The conversation highlights how businesses of every size and sector can make a meaningful impact by committing to donate 1% of profits in time, talent, or treasure. Jenkins shares the origin story of Austin Gives , its ties to the tech community through the Entrepreneurs Foundation, and how the program is reigniting a city-wide culture of generosity. While the tech sector may seem a world apart from pest control and HVAC, this episode reminds us that we're all part of one interconnected ecosystem. Jenkins shares how the tech boom has fueled the growth of Main Street businesses like his, and Singer emphasizes the importance of mutual support between industries. The real opportunity, they agree, is for the tech sector to once again embrace its philanthropic roots... because when one part of Austin's economy gives, everyone benefits. The core message is clear: community impact doesn't belong to one industry. It's something we all have a hand in. With nominations open for the Austin Gives Awards, this episode is a call to action... especially for tech companies, to tell their stories of generosity and help fuel a movement where doing good is woven into the fabric of how Austin does business.","meta_description":"This episode of Austin Tech Connect dives deep into how philanthropy can be the common thread uniting all corners of our business community. Thom Singer s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1432,"processing_state":"failed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/austin-tech-connect/episodes/austin-gives-and-the-power-of-community-philanthropy/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-tech-connect/austin-gives-and-the-power-of-community-philanthropy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}