San Antonio Tech Bloc Market Research Report

Company Overview

Name

Tech Bloc

Mission

Tech Bloc is dedicated to uniting government, private industry, and academia to foster growth in San Antonio's tech sector through impactful initiatives centered around networking, economic development, and advocacy.

Founded

Tech Bloc was established in the summer of 2014.

Founders

Lew Moorman and David Heard.

Key People

Ileana González: CEO

Will Conway: Board Chair, CEO Mailgun (exited)

Mariano Gonzalez: General Partner MGV Capital

Marcus Shipley: Chief Digital and Information Officer HEB

Pat Matthews: General Partner Active Capital

JD Salinas: VP of External & Legislative Affairs AT&T

Brooke Brandes Warren: VP, Banker J.P. Morgan

Travis Runty: CTO Rackspace

Juan Sebastian Garzon: Executive Director Alamo Angels

Alfonso Garcia: Co-Founder Parlevel

Joe Broschak: Professor of Management and Department Chair UTSA

Hajar Moshirsadri: Director of Technical Operations Maverick MRI

Dax Moreno: Director of Strategic Partnerships ESO Ventures

Josh Odom: Previous CTO of Mailgun

Headquarters

San Antonio, TX

Number of Employees

No information is available.

Revenue

No information is available.

Known For

Tech Bloc is known for being a significant influence in the advocacy of tech policy and networking within the San Antonio tech ecosystem. It is recognized for initiatives like the Tech Fuel $100K Pitch Competition and fostering the construction of CAST Tech, a downtown high school for technology studies.

Products

Membership Programs

Tech Bloc offers Individual, Startup, and Enterprise memberships, each designed to connect tech professionals and companies to the San Antonio tech community.

Individual Membership: Provides networking opportunities, access to exclusive resources, and events.

Startup Membership: Includes access to a comprehensive support system, mentorship, and resource curation. Offers substantial credits and discounts for tech solutions and tools.

Enterprise Membership: Aimed at large entities to support and participate in the regional tech ecosystem.

Key Features

1. Networking Events: Frequent gatherings that provide opportunities to connect with tech leaders, startups, and professionals.
2. Advocacy: Focused efforts to improve San Antonio's tech policies, working closely with local government and stakeholders.
3. Economic Development: Initiatives tailored to stimulate tech growth, including mentorship programs and collaborations with educational institutions.
4. Tech Fuel Pitch Competition: An annual event offering $100,000 in non-dilutive cash prizes to innovative startups in Bexar County.

Recent Developments

CEO Appointment

In 2023, Ileana González was appointed as the new CEO of Tech Bloc, marking a new era for the organization.

Key Events and Partnerships

Hosted the first-ever Texas Venture Crawl alongside Texas Venture Alliance in 2023.

Partnered with Bexar County to continue running the Tech Fuel Pitch Competition, one of the most significant events supporting startups in the region.

Launches and Innovations

Initiated a mentorship program with ATT for CAST Tech students.

Hosted various high-profile events including those with Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix, and Nolan Bushnell, creator of Atari.

New Partnerships

Formed a partnership with AT&T and the City of San Antonio to bridge the digital divide by improving affordable internet access in underserved areas.

Tech Bloc has regularly partnered with educational institutions to support workforce development in the tech sector.

Conclusion

Tech Bloc remains a thought leader and key player in San Antonio’s tech ecosystem, advocating for and propelling initiatives that contribute to the community’s economic and technological growth.