Brent Wistrom

4 days ago | kxan.com | Brent Wistrom

Co. has similar goal as Elon Musk's Neuralinkby: Brent Wistrom - Editor, Austin Business JournalPosted:Updated:AUSTIN ( ABJ) - An Austin-based startup developing brain-computer interfaces is moving on to its next phase of testing after completing its first human procedure. Paradromics Inc. announced June 2 that it completed its first successful surgical placement of its Connexus interface device in a patient undergoing brain surgery for epilepsy.

2 weeks ago | kxan.com | Brent Wistrom

But rest assured, it's still strong and enviable, experts sayby: Brent Wistrom - Austin Business JournalPosted:Updated:AUSTIN ( ABJ) - For decades, Austin has mostly seen itself climbing in the ranks as a startup hub and place where big tech is growing at a rapid pace. But a new report by a San Francisco-based venture firm shows that the local tech sector is cooling off.

1 month ago | kxan.com | Brent Wistrom |Sahar Chmais

by: Brent Wistrom and Sahar Chmais - Austin Business JournalPosted:Updated:AUSTIN ( ABJ) - Hugh Forrest, the president of South by Southwest - one of Austin's most consequential events - is no longer running the organization. "Leaving South by Southwest was definitely not my decision," he said. "I put my heart and soul into this event for more than 35 years, and I was looking forward to leading several more editions. To this end, I will be rooting big time for the Austin team on the go forward.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Brent Wistrom

AUSTIN (ABJ) — Hugh Forrest, the president of South by Southwest — one of Austin’s most consequential events — is no longer running the organization. “Leaving South by Southwest was definitely not my decision,” he said. “I put my heart and soul into this event for more than 35 years, and I was looking forward to leading several more editions. To this end, I will be rooting big time for the Austin team on the go forward.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Brent Wistrom |Austin Inno

An Austin-based travel tech company has renewed life after being acquired by a group of investors that includes its founder. This story explores the transaction and how the company will move forward. It also details the company's complicated background, which includes a public offering, several acquisitions and a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Included at the end of this report is ABJ's latest list of public companies with Austin-area headquarters.