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These new 3D-printed homes in Austin are going for $450K

The Verge

One of the new 3D-printed homes in the East 17th Street Residences in Austin, Texas. When it showed off its 3D-printed homes at the South by Southwest festival back in 2018, Austin-based construction technology company ICON told The Verge its Vulcan printer could create an 800-square-foot structure for about $10,000. Image: ICON.

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Austin emerges as a city of unicorns and tech giants

TechCrunch

Austin made headlines in 2021 for being “the place” for startup founders and venture capitalists alike to set up shop. That’s why TechCrunch has chosen to shine a spotlight on the city with a special episode of TechCrunch Live centered on the growing startup scene in Austin, Texas. Today, Austin is more than just the capital of Texas.

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7 Keys to an Effective Social Media Ambassador Program

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Follow the lead of organizations like the Austin Public Library who have a sign-up form for those interested in participating. Do you say homeless people or individuals experiencing homelessness?… See what your board or staff members, donors and volunteers are up to on social media. Do any of them fit the bill?

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2012 SXSW Interactive – #nptech Highlights

Amy Sample Ward

Last week I was down in Austin, TX, for the 2012 South by Southwest Interactive Festival. Hot Button Issues at SXSW: Kony and Homeless Hotspots. Throughout the conference, I posted notes from sessions and other highlights from the hallways – and you can get all of the posts from the Nonprofit Times!

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ICON raises $185M in Tiger-led round to build more homes with its 3D printing tech, now approaching $2B valuation

TechCrunch

While the Austin-based company confirmed the latest raise, it declined to comment on its valuation or provide further details. More than half of those homes have been for the homeless or those in chronic poverty. for developer 3Strands in Austin, Texas. for developer 3Strands in Austin, Texas. and Mexico.

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ICON lands $207M Series B to construct more 3D-printed homes after seeing 400% YoY revenue growth

TechCrunch

Creating single-family homes for the homeless using 3D printing robotics. These are just some of the things that Austin, Texas-based construction tech startup ICON has been working on. More than half of those homes have been for the homeless or those in chronic poverty. for developer 3Strands in Austin, Texas. and Mexico.

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Congrats Mark Horvath & Invisible People TV for Pepsi SXSW Challenge Win

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Mark Horvath, known as " HardlyNormal " on Twitter and who is a tireless advocate for the cause of homelessness, was the winner of the SXSW Pepsi Refresh Challenge. Mark uses social media to tell the story of homeless people in America. The SXSW Pepsi Fresh Challenge matched three different causes with three social media rock stars.