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Pat Condon (left) and Pat Matthews have teamed up to form Active Capital.

San Antonio Venture Capital Firm Announces Debut Fund of $20 Million

By JJ Velasquez | January 31, 2019

Active Capital is bringing more than $20 million to entrepreneurs in traditionally unglamorous tech markets, including San Antonio.

Media

Moderator Dan Goodgame introduces the speakers on the panel at the Butterflies Without Borders Symposium.

Rackspace Executive Dan Goodgame to Take Editor’s Job at ‘National Magazine of Texas’

By JJ Velasquez | January 7, 2019

Dan Goodgame, the soon-to-be editor-in-chief of “the national magazine of Texas,” said he is honored to join Texas Monthly after nine years at Rackspace.

Commentary

(From left) Circus Picnic's Natalie Tischler and Sabra Johnson perform during Geekdom's 7th birthday celebration held Friday Oct. 26, 2018 at the Weston Center.

Geekdom: An Idea that Changed Downtown San Antonio

By Robert Rivard | October 28, 2018

It all started with Geekdom in 2011, which is why members, alumni, and newcomers gathered Friday evening to celebrate the co-working space and small business incubator’s seventh birthday.

Business & Tech

The ‘Two Pats’ Forge Bond that Powers Tech Startups

By JJ Velasquez | October 17, 2018

The two Pats – Condon and Matthews – formed a partnership that started with Matthews’ first startup venture and has now produced a tech-focused venture capital firm: Active Capital.

Business & Tech

Geekdom Co-Founders Nick Longo (left) and Graham Weston.

Geekdom Co-Founders Graham Weston, Nick Longo Weigh In on SA Tech Community

By JJ Velasquez | September 11, 2018

Geekdom’s co-founders touched on a range of subjects Monday in a “Fireside Chat” about the tech ecosystem in the city.

Business & Tech

Employees walk the corridors of the former Windsor Park Mall, now the Rackspace headquarters known as the "The Castle."

Rackspace, Turning 20, Still Evolving

By JJ Velasquez | August 12, 2018

As it gears up for a potential second offering on the public market, what does the future hold for one of the city’s startup success stories: Rackspace?

Business & Tech

Congressman Will Hurd (R-Texas) walks through the Rackspace Open Cloud Academy during a tour of the tech education bootcamp.

Rep. Will Hurd Eyes IT Workforce Programs for Military Vets

By JJ Velasquez | August 10, 2018

Military veteran unemployment is declining nationwide, but Rep. Will Hurd believes they need more pathways toward the information technology sector after their service.