Veni Vidi Venture

The unlikely heroes of big business

"...Something Ventured, the seventh film from the documentary team of Dayna..."

March 11, 2011 Screens Feature by Wells Dunbar

Capitalism: A Love Story

Michael Moore wants to know where our money went.

"...Pennsylvania that turns locking up teenagers into a moneymaking venture. The film looks at a particularly odious insurance policy..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Women on Top

The risks and rewards of being a woman in Austin's high tech world

"...Things have changed since then, but not too much. Venture capitalists, only about 1.4% of whom are women, still..."

Nov. 24, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Hillbilly Elegy

Redneck rehab drama is better intentioned but more tone-deaf than the book

"...crappy jobs in small town Ohio to becoming a venture capitalist (is that really an improvement, one asks?), but..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Living Among Us

Bloodless vampire found footage should stay in the shadows

"...be the first people to interview a vampire family. Venture capitalist and head bloodsucker Andrew (late character actor Heard..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

"...80 miles from the original dino-site. According to billionaire venture capitalist John Hammond (Attenborough), this second island was used..."

May 30, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

For Love Or Money

"...is wooing Higgins, a major financial player and international venture capitalist, who may give him the money for his..."

Oct. 8, 1993 Movie Review by Louis Black

Austin At Risk

Tech leaders look for solution to Austin's growth problems

"...consider: According to John Thornton, general partner at Austin Ventures -- the largest venture-capital firm in the Southwest --..."

May 12, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

O, Brother! Where Art Thou?

Although out of the headlines, the George W. Bush siblings have been doing quite nicely for themselves.

"...almost as invisible as his apolitical brother Marvin, a venture capitalist living in northern Virginia, and his sister Dorothy..."

March 16, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Power Surge

Local company finds flywheel generated electric power is a growing niche in the current market.

"...company, Magnetic Bearing Technologies. In 1995, with encouragement from venture capitalist and former chairman of Tivoli Systems Eric Jones..."

Feb. 9, 2001 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Information Junkie

"...chance, might have been profitable, though probably not by venture-capitalist standards...."

Nov. 20, 1998 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...• Venture capitalist and leading spokesperson for Bitcoin, Blockchain, ICOs, and..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Interactive Announces First Speakers

Venture capitalists, start-up theorists, and car designers

"...The opening salvo draws heavily on venture capital and start-up culture, with the first names from..."

Aug. 4, 2014 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

It could be that the 20 reporters who showed up at the Governor's Mansion on the Sunday before Labor Day saw the only presidential debates that will occur this year; Hyde Park Baptist Church seems intent on moving "Forward Forever"; The light-rail train ride to the polls continues to build steam.

"...to the polls continued to build steam as techies, venture capitalists, elected officials, and other proponents of light-rail bonds..."

Sept. 8, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Not Your Same Old News

Politico Taps Into Latino Affairs With Critical Eye

"...be a gain for Garcia, if his new entrepreneurial venture pans out. Last September, Garcia, 38, launched Politico, a..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Column by Lee Nichols

COP28: “It Feels Like Disneyland for Climate Enthusiasts”

UT prof Michael Webber on his first time at COP

"...Webber describes himself as "A professor by day and venture capitalist by night." As a first-time COP participant, Webber..."

Dec. 10, 2023 News Post

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...fall of one of the biggest corporate flameouts and venture capitalist bubbles in recent years - the story of..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Panel Recap: Alt. Proteins: Not Just Another Tech Revolution

Reducing our traditional protein consumption is no longer a luxury

"...According to venture capitalist panelists Lisa Feria of Stray Dog Capital, Dan..."

March 13, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Devenyns

How Women Are Changing the World of Wine by Reclaiming the Vine

Wonder Women of Wine advocates for gender equality and diversity in the wine industry

"...(in a country where women only receive 2% of venture capitalist funding), and the role of accreditation in a..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Does Anybody Want the Warren Wildlife Gallery in Bouldin Creek?

Rick Warren's indoor safari brings turmoil to the South Austin neighborhood

"...lobby and it's immediate information overload. The brainchild of venture capitalist Rick Warren – former man of the year..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

SXSW Film Review: Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press

How Gawker got killed by Hulk Hogan and Peter Thiel

"...Likely to Win an ACLU Award” types, Silicon Valley venture capitalist and weirdly outspoken Republican Peter Thiel, and President..."

March 12, 2017 SXSW Post by Marc Savlov

Sanctuary Cities and the Ways We Fight for Human Rights

When community matters more than the law

"...Private citizens also sense the need. Cara, a 28-year-old venture capitalist, began renting a room to Ethiopian and Malawian..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...• Intelligent Future: Venture capitalist Bryan Johnson; Viv labs co-founder Adam Cheyer; Gingko..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Interactive: Innovation vs. Regulation in Austin

Local officials weigh in on the Uber/Lyft debate

"...no other word for it,” said Whurley, “for any venture capitalist or any other person who is in a..."

March 12, 2016 SXSW Post by Ashley Moreno

AISD: Outside Money, Mixed Results

"...including former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg and IT venture capitalist Arthur Rock – was basically operating as a..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Reform PAC Cash Floods AISD Races

Bloomberg, Silicon Valley money boosts reform candidates

"...the $40,000 received in September from Silicon Valley tech venture capitalist Arthur Rock? And now the big question: How..."

Nov. 3, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Edu's Ron Reed: 'Moving the Needle'

"...but the judges will include a tech developer, a venture capitalist, and an educator. Similarly, Reed is rolling out..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

East Austin Studio Tour

The city's autumn marathon of art covers work by some 300 artists in 175 venues

"...seconds per image – by artist Michael Ray Charles, venture capitalist Adam Dell, Charles Moore Foundation Director Kevin Keim,..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Off the Record

Where do you want it?

"...Griffin, plus Steve Earle, among others. Now the 75-year-old venture capitalist carries his own tune, having taken lessons from..."

April 16, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Steel Bluebonnet Determination

Robin Shivers, founder of HAAM, worked behind the scenes, and yet was one of the Austin music scene's most important faces

"...of privilege. John Wesley Ratliff was an investor and venture capitalist married to Robbie Harlan. Early in Shivers' life,..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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