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Are You a Security Tech Startup? Apply by July 5 to gener8tor’s Cybersecurity Accelerator

13Jun

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Are You a Security Tech Startup? Apply by July 5 to gener8tor’s Cybersecurity Accelerator

Are you building a security technology startup and could use some help getting your cybersecurity product or service to market?Apply to gener8tor, a San Antonio-based startup accelerator designed for early-to-growth stage security tech-focused startups. The Fall 2023 cohort starts August 17 and runs for 12 weeks ending November 10. The deadline to apply for the Fall 2023 cybersecurity accelerator cohort is July 5.The gener8tor Cybersecurity Accelerator offers a cutting-edge program in San Antonio, Texas, home to the second-largest concentration of cybersecurity experts in the United States. San Antonio is home to the largest pool of certified cybersecurity experts outside the nation’s capital region, the U.S. Air Force Cyber headquarters, NSA Texas, a massive private sector presenc...

Cybersecurity accelerator gener8tor admits 5 startups to its Spring 2023 cohort

28Apr

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Cybersecurity accelerator gener8tor admits 5 startups to its Spring 2023 cohort

gener8tor, a San Antonio-based startup accelerator, has recruited five security tech-focused startups for its Spring 2023 cybersecurity accelerator cohort.The Madison, Wisconsin-based nationally-ranked program is a member of the Global Accelerator Network. gener8tor invests in high-growth startups working on security technology solutions, supporting them via its network of experienced mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors, and venture capitalists.The program is open to startups across the U.S. Each cohort in the cybersecurity accelerator will feature five companies participating in a 12-week program. Each company will receive a $100,000 investment from gener8tor in exchange for 7.5% equity. Founders will meet with gener8tor-vetted investors during the final we...

gener8tor startup Blocmount aims to protect industrial control systems

20Mar

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gener8tor startup Blocmount aims to protect industrial control systems

It’s not your imagination – cyber breaches in industrial control systems are rising.In February 2021, a hacker gained access to the computer system at the Oldsmar water treatment plant in Florida and briefly increased the level of sodium hydroxide in the water to a dangerous level. The breach was quickly detected, and no one was harmed, but it highlighted the vulnerability of critical infrastructure systems to cyber attacks. In May of the same year, the Colonial Pipeline, which supplies fuel to much of the eastern United States, was hit by a ransomware attack that forced the company to shut down its pipeline for several days. The attack caused widespread fuel shortages and panic buying in many parts of the country.These attacks represent the growing need for an innovative solut...

Gener8tor Accelerator To Showcase Cybersecurity Startups on Oct. 20

16Oct

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Gener8tor Accelerator To Showcase Cybersecurity Startups on Oct. 20

Gener8tor, a decade-old startup accelerator focused on underserved founders across the U.S., is mentoring security tech-focused startups to succeed in its newest cybersecurity accelerator program.A member of the Global Accelerator Network, the Madison, Wisconsin-based nationally-ranked program invests in high-growth startups working on security technology solutions. Security tech covers concepts, policies, and components designed to minimize risk, identify vulnerabilities, and inform how and when to respond to potential cyber incidents.The accelerator’s first cohort features six companies. Each company participates in a 12-week program and receives an investment of $100,000 from gener8ator in exchange for 6% equity and an opportunity to pitch to gener8tor-vetted investors. Starting...

gener8tor launches new security tech accelerator for cybersecurity startups

17May

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gener8tor launches new security tech accelerator for cybersecurity startups

Gener8tor, a decade-old startup accelerator focused on underserved founders across the U.S., is setting its sights on recruiting security tech-focused startups for its newest cybersecurity accelerator program.Geekdom, a downtown San Antonio coworking community, has partnered with gener8tor to oversee the new startup program. After meeting with over 30 local stakeholders about San Antonio's needs for a new accelerator, Geekdom CEO Charles Woodin said consensus pointed to launching a new program that would be "vertical-specific." The gener8tor program will use spaces on the eighth floor of the Rand Building where Geekdom is located.Read: Geekdom Will Launch New Cybersecurity Accelerator In 2022A member of the Global Accelerator Network, the Madison, Wisconsin-based nationally-ran...

Do You Know These Latinas Making Bold Moves in San Antonio’s Tech Industry?

23Sep

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Do You Know These Latinas Making Bold Moves in San Antonio’s Tech Industry?

Amanda Keammerer is the Founder and CEO of Javilud LLC and vice president of cybersecurity at the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. DeAnne Cuellar is the Texas state director for OATS (Older Adults Technology Services). To commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month which runs September 15 through October 15 these co-authors seek to highlight the Latina thought leaders in San Antonio's tech industry. There's no debating it — by multiple measures Latina women are underrepresented in the world of tech.Minorities participate in just 26% of the cybersecurity workforce according to a 2018 study by (ISC)2. That same study shows only 17% of the cybersecurity workforce who identify as a minority are female.Looking at STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) jobs more broadly, Hi...

What You Need To Know About New Texas Cybersecurity Laws And GSA Contracting Changes

19Jul

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What You Need To Know About New Texas Cybersecurity Laws And GSA Contracting Changes

Representatives from San Antonio cybersecurity companies such as Webhead, IPSecure, and Inflow packed a standing room only room at a San Antonio Chamber of Commerce cyber networking event Thursday evening to learn about the latest cybersecurity and information technology (IT) laws and federal contracting innovation.The Chamber invited Amanda Crawford, executive director of the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) and Government Services Administration (GSA) regional administrator Robert "Bobby" Babcock to share news about the latest Texas state legislation and changes in federal government contracting. Future events will feature other state and federal experts who can help inform San Antonio's cybersecurity community about relevant developments, Chamber president and CEO Ric...

Exclusive Interview with Amanda Keammerer, New Cybersecurity VP at SA Chamber of Commerce

20Jun

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Exclusive Interview with Amanda Keammerer, New Cybersecurity VP at SA Chamber of Commerce

The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce confirmed Wednesday that Amanda Keammerer, who has served in an acting role since January, has been named as the Chamber’s permanent vice president of cybersecurity and director of the Chamber’s CyberSecurity San Antonio.“Amanda joined my team less than two years ago and has since become one of the business community’s most important cybersecurity assets," stated San Antonio Chamber president and chief executive (CEO) Richard Perez in an announcement. “From strengthening relationships to increasing our region’s global name recognition, Amanda plays an important role in elevating San Antonio’s contributions to local and national security.”Keammerer is a native San Antonian who possesses a strong background in federal cybersecurity and information ...

SaaS, Cyber Startups Land on 2019 List of Fastest Growing Companies in San Antonio

22May

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SaaS, Cyber Startups Land on 2019 List of Fastest Growing Companies in San Antonio

The first ever Growjo Industry Awards debuted its indexed list of fastest-growing companies in Texas broken down to show the ranked companies and number of jobs available in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Growjo uses an algorithm to track growth metrics such as hiring trends, funding and financial data, web traffic, and other signs of traction for companies under 1000 employees.The 100 fastest growing companies in San Antonio collectively have 1,317 job openings. Local startup Brokerage Engine landed at the top of the new list of rapidly growing companies in San Antonio, with other software as a service (SaaS) and cybersecurity startups, as well as established companies in other industries completing the group.Brokerage Engine offers a SaaS platform for real estate brok...

Brokerage Engine Tops 2019 List of Fastest Growing Companies in San Antonio

22May

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Brokerage Engine Tops 2019 List of Fastest Growing Companies in San Antonio

Local startup Brokerage Engine has landed at the top of a new list of rapidly growing companies in San Antonio.The first ever Growjo Industry Awards debuted its indexed list of fastest-growing companies in Texas broken down to show the ranked companies and number of jobs available in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Growjo uses an algorithm to track growth metrics such as hiring trends, funding and financial data, web traffic, and other signs of traction for companies under 1000 employees.The 100 fastest growing companies in San Antonio collectively have 1,317 job openings. The list includes startup companies mostly in the software as a service (SaaS) and cybersecurity sectors, as well as established companies in other industries.Brokerage Engine offers a SaaS platform...