Shout out to our Volunteers! https://www.instagram.com/p/DKC-iAmSfqb

The video game industry is a $300 Billion Dollar Market (annual revenue) and Arizona is stepping into the spotlight as a gaming hub—and last night we explored every angle of what’s next. We kicked things off with a deep dive into AZ’s game development momentum with Jacob Taylor—data, trends, to the new game development studios opening up here in Arizona. 🎙 Voices Shaping Gaming’s Future A powerhouse panel featuring game developers Sandul G.. and Ariel Grant innovative university representative Jake Henningsen and the man attracting game developers to Phoenix Daniel B. shared unfiltered insights and opinions on talent pipelines, tech, market opportunities, and what’s next. 🧠 AI for Entrepreneurs: Taming Uncertainty: Ana Tomboulian analyzed different AI companies' go to market and product strategy and then broke down how to make smarter decisions with AI—no tech background needed. Real companies, real tools, real examples, real confidence. 📄 1:1 Mentor Hours: Resume + Career Coaching: Career branding and resume expert Sheila Castillo helped attendees refine their story and stand out in today’s job market. ⚖️ 1:1 Mentor Hours: Patents & Trademarks: Eric Prosser from ASU’s PTRC shared how to navigate IP basics, do effective searches, and protect your ideas. 📊 Business Strategy 101: Alexander McElfish taught founders how to lock in their mission, market, and model to drive success. 💡 Thanks to everyone who joined us! The future of gaming—and entrepreneurship—in Arizona is just getting started. #VentureCafePHX #AZGaming #GameDev #Entrepreneurship #Innovation https://www.instagram.com/p/DKAwSOZT6bY

Congratulations to all Spring 2025 Arizona graduates on your well-earned achievements! 🎓 https://www.instagram.com/p/DKAnFJzTRI3

Arizona is a leading destination for renewable energy manufacturers! The ACA was excited to highlight the state’s attractiveness for energy investments at #CleanPower2025. @USCleanPower https://www.instagram.com/p/DKAZvQMzNa0

Whether you’re a first-time founder or you’ve done it before, the journey is never smooth. @gabrielahersham , Co-Founder & CEO of Huckletree opens up about the emotional toll of entrepreneurship and how she’s learned to lead through it. 💬 Tag a builder you know who needs this today. https://www.instagram.com/p/DKATQvSopQd

We're excited to showcase Arizona's dynamic innovation ecosystem at the Intel Capital Event! The panel discussion and fireside chat highlighted Arizona’s leadership in industries like advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense and semiconductors @plugandplaytc #Intel #Intelcapital #Arizona #Arizonacommerceauthority #manufacturing #semiconductor #aerospaceanddefense #Space #Industry #event https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ-Nz5YuxAq

📸 What a summit! Over 200 of Arizona’s best and brightest came together for our 12th Annual Cybersecurity Summit last week. In was a full day of energy, innovation and insight 💥 Huge thank you to our amazing speakers, sponsors and attendees for making this a can’t-miss event. Let’s keep building a stronger, smarter cybersecurity future! 🔐💬 Thank you to our event partners @azcommerce & ACTRA and sponsors @gcu @dataprise @10to1pr, abnormal, arcserve, Cyber True, @uatedu and @comcastbusiness #CyberAZ #AZTechCouncil #Cybersecurity #TechCommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ9rL-tv-x0

330,000+ LinkedIn followers. 300M+ impressions. $17M+ in client revenue. @thetobioluwole cracked the LinkedIn code, and now he’s showing you how to do it too. Join Tobi on the marketing and personal branding class! https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ9m7fOoxDA

Mining has played a key role in Arizona’s past and will continue to drive innovation and economic growth through the expansion of industry leaders like Komatsu! https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ9m335BR_3

Flashback to last Thursday's Hackathon with the City of Phoenix Office of Innovation https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ73M1gMqhk

This Thursday, join experience technology leader Ana Tomboulian for an insightful conversation about turning uncertainty into action drawing from years of building AI systems for real world business challenges. This talk reveals practical strategies to reduce uncertainty in both machine and human decision making. https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ7ep7ITO-D

This Thursday join Alexander McElfish as we dive deep into defining the core aspects of your business to help provide you with the critical tools needed to be successful. Attendees will learn how to tell a compelling story about your mission, target audience, unique value proposition, operational strategies, and success drivers. Join us to refine your business story and set yourself up for success. https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ7LfTxPhIW

Congrats to our Venture Scale graduates! “Arizona has a great ecosystem of people who care about innovation.” @PlugandPlayTC https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ6-sSWvwPV

Struggling to get your team on the same page? Clear roles, smart delegation, and honest communication are the keys. @annhiatt , former Chief of Staff to @google’s CEO and Senior Business Partner to Jeff Bezos, will show you how. Ready to lead better? Start with Augment today. #leadershipskills #workculture https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ62j4MIUoc

📢 New podcast episode! We’re shining the TechFocus Member Spotlight on Vernon Bridges of @comcastbusiness. A powerhouse leader in IT & telecom, Vernon brings 20+ years of experience to the table—plus a passion for mentorship, innovation, and community. 🎙️ With host @emillerphx and sponsor @padtinc on board, this episode is not to be missed! 🎧 Tap the link in bio to listen now. #TechFocus #AZTechCouncil #ComcastBusiness #TechPodcast #ArizonaTech https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ5A3JDz6pY

Arizona continues to be the global epicenter of automated vehicle growth @Waymo #Waymo #Arizona #Mesa #futuregrowth #Economy #Economicdevelopment https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ41fOjsgw-

This Thursday join Jacob Taylor, Sandul G., Grant Creach, Daniel B., and Jake Henningsen who are actively building the future of gaming in Arizona. From a young game producer making waves in the industry, to representatives from a major gaming company and a university innovating in gaming education, this conversation will spotlight the opportunities, challenges, and vision driving growth in the region. Learn how these players are contributing to a thriving ecosystem and what they see coming next. Whether you're an aspiring developer or an industry veteran, this panel offers insights into the road ahead. https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ4qNQTyVJT

NEW: GTI Energy, a leading contract manufacturer of mission critical equipment, will invest $53 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Goodyear, creating 600 new jobs! @cityofgoodyear #Arizona #Goodyear #GTIEnergy #manufacturing #newjobs #economicdevelopment https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ4eIUMz1bx

Some partnerships aren’t just about growth. They’re about protecting your business. Caen Contee, founding executive at @lime , shares how Lime’s partnership with @uber helped them scale to 30+ countries and defend their market. Want to learn the real story behind international expansion? This class is for you. Watch it for free! #businessstrategy #entrepreneurship #expansion https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ4Sjw9Iur-

This Thursday join us for a fast-paced briefing on the current state of Arizona’s gaming industry. Led by industry expert Jacob Taylor, this session will unpack the latest developments, trends, and data shaping the local gaming landscape. Discover how Arizona is positioning itself as a hub for game development, innovation, and talent. From new studio launches to educational initiatives, we’ll explore the momentum building across the state. This session is perfect for anyone looking to get up to speed on where the industry stands—and where it’s headed. https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ2P-eXTbF_

RIBBON CUTTING: Congrats Apex Power Conversion the opening of its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Mesa! With a $60+ million investment, the facility will create up to 700 new jobs for Arizonans. #Mesa #Arizona #Apexpowerconversion #battery #Granopening #Newjobs #Economicdevelopment #manufacturing #Headquarters https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ2IZuwtKJz

📣 Welcome to the team, Cepand Alizadeh! We’re thrilled to announce Cepand has joined the Arizona Technology Council as our Government Relations Specialist. With a passion for sustainability and a strong background in law and policy, he’s ready to help lead the charge for clean energy in Arizona. ⚡🌱 Let’s give him a warm welcome! 👏 #AZTechCouncil #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #PublicPolicy https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ2B_jOPOsL

The best time to start a business was two years ago. The second best time? Today. What’s even better? You don’t have to do it alone. Learn from the founders of YouTube, Wikipedia, Waze, and more as they share their journeys and insights to help you take that first step with confidence. Enroll today and get 30% off. #entrepreneurmind #startupsuccess https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ1mw0aIJoR

PHX Innovation Ecosystem is Growing 📈 https://www.instagram.com/p/DJzoG9lzmKk

Augment — Year 3! Looking back at who we were when we started, there was so much we didn’t know. We’d never filmed a course. Never built a brand. Never hired or managed a team. We were absolutely clueless about so many things and had very little to show for it. It’s almost painful to think how obvious that must’ve been to all our mentors and investors. But I now also realize that we had two traits that made up for all of it: A spirit of enthusiasm and a profound passion for entrepreneurship. Every fiber of our being wanted to get on this journey. We were ready to learn, ready to build, and willing to do just about anything to make it work. It’s 100% energy and enthusiasm that got us there, not skills. The belief that you can just do things. This spirit of enthusiasm is what I cherish most in today’s Augment team, in our instructors, and in the thousands of entrepreneurs in the Augment community. I believe this is not only what helps great companies get started but also what keeps them going over time. So here’s my wish for Augment’s third anniversary: That we never lose this very special energy and our spirit of optimism. Happy Birthday, @augment_org !!🤩🔥😍 Let’s keep going!! https://www.instagram.com/p/DJzPWc7Itnt