{"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":"What Commercial Real Estate Reveals About Austin's Tech Economy (with Taylor McHargue)","slug":"what-commercial-real-estate-reveals-about-austin-s-tech-economy-with-taylor-mchargue","published_at":"2026-04-01T12:04:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-tech-connect/what-commercial-real-estate-reveals-about-austin-s-tech-economy-with-taylor-mchargue","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-tech-connect","url":"https://a7b1cb29-8eb2-4801-9ccb-e0eb899497ab.libsyn.com/what-commercial-real-estate-reveals-about-austins-tech-economy-with-taylor-mchargue","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a7b1cb29-8eb2-4801-9ccb-e0eb899497ab/ATC_Taylor_Mc_-_Stereo_Mix.mp3?dest-id=3729132","summary":"In this episode of Austin Tech Connect , Thom Singer sits down with Taylor McHargue of Cushman & Wakefield. Taylor is a new board member at the Austin Technology Council, and is a good example of the next generation of people in the tech ecosystem that want to show up and help build the future for all. In this interview we explore what the commercial real estate market can tell us about the current state of Austin's tech economy. It is a timely conversation, because office space is no longer just about square footage. It has become a reflection of hiring, funding, culture, confidence, and where companies believe they are headed next. Taylor explains that in the boom years, especially around 2016 to 2018, tech companies often leased more space than they needed and signed longer terms because growth felt inevitable. Today, that mindset is gone. After the disruptions of the pandemic, many executives carry real caution about long leases and unused space. Companies are now trying to match their footprint closely to current needs, with far less appetite for risk. The conversation also highlights how Austin's office market has evolved since COVID. While vacancy remains high on paper, Taylor notes that activity has picked up, especially among technology firms, and especially since the start of 2026. Some of that momentum is tied to AI-related companies, while broader return-to-office trends are also playing a role. Many firms are no longer debating whether they will gather in person at all. Instead, they are figuring out what kind of office strategy best supports collaboration, flexibility, and growth. One of the biggest takeaways is that not all office space is equal. The buildings performing best are highly amenitized, well located, and often move-in ready. For many companie…","meta_description":"In this episode of Austin Tech Connect , Thom Singer sits down with Taylor McHargue of Cushman & Wakefield. 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