About StartupHouston:StartupHouston exists to promote the business of technology startups in the greater Houston area and to provide access to resources that enable them to be more successful. StartupHouston focuses on those technologies which have the greatest levels of support within the Houston business and investment communities, such as:
- Information and Web 2.0 technologies
- Nanotechnology
- Biotechnology
- Energy technology
- Aerospace technology
It is also hoped that StartupHouston will enhance the communication and coordination between startup and small companies, business leaders, as well as investment firms, and become the rallying point for discussion and promotion of the great work that is occurring within Houston’s technology communities.
About the Authors:
Kurt Stoll - Kurt Stoll has been involved in technology companies and technology startups in the Houston area for over 15 years, starting as VP of Sales for Spectrum Dynamics, a startup providing Virtual Reality hardware and software to the AeroSpace industry. Kurt also has a strong background in Marketing and Product Management in previous roles as Sr. Product Marketing Manager for NetIQ, Product Manager for Schlumberger Information Security Solutions, and Director of Operations for eCommLink PrePaid Debit Solutions. Kurt is currently the Director of Marketing and Sales for VisionMonitor Software, where he helps energy companies to better manage their environmental risk through the use of industry leading technology.
Kurt can be reached at: kurt@startuphouston.com
Josh Tabin - Josh Tabin has been involved at technology companies and startups at various levels for over 15 years, from his work at SBC (now AT&T) in a variety of operational, sales and financial roles in both the corporate and subsidiary business units to his time as the head of finance for Rackspace Managed Hosting, the leader in managed web hosting. Most recently, Josh was the chief financial officer for RigNet, a local Houston startup that was a Houston Fast Tech 50 and Fast 500 company until he left to start his own strategic financial advisory firm, Mosaic CFO. Today, Josh advises startups and mature companies on their financial and corporate strategy as a virtual-CFO and assists in capital raising for business leaders from seed to growth capital.
Josh can be reached at: josh@startuphouston.com
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