The Notley Fellowship empowers young business and technology leaders to elevate their impact in the community — In times of crisis, purposeful leadership has proven to be a necessary and invaluable resource in creating meaningful change, and the COVID-19 pandemic has already uncovered creativity and compassion in unexpected places. …

Culturati 2020 brought together leaders from across the country to discuss the power and possibility of servant leadership —

In short — don’t lie, explore without expectation and never stop learning — In more ways than one, 2019 was a year of change for me — painful, unexpected, exhilarating change — and looking back on the books I read, it is amazing how closely they track those ups and downs. I am someone who reads primarily to learn, with a strong bias…

Wendy Davis sat down with the 2019 Notley Fellows to discuss her congressional campaign, her nonprofit work and lessons learned from her 2014 gubernatorial loss. — Nationally, Wendy Davis is best known for her pink running shoes and an unsuccessful gubernatorial bid. But in Austin, she can be found attending local debate watch parties and dining with the Notley Fellows. Before she made the decision to challenge Republican Rep. Chip Roy in Central Texas’ 21st District…

Many argue pay transparency could close the wage gap and boost employee morale, but others believe it’s not so simple — While spending more on payroll doesn’t guarantee a better company culture, it’s no secret that compensation has a big impact on employee satisfaction and retention. …

South by Southwest has been intentional about ensuring their programming features speakers from diverse backgrounds. It’s a big priority in Austin and at Capital Factory, too. Here are some of our favorite D&I events you should check out during SXSW! — 1) HBCU@SXSW Time: Thursday, March 7 — Monday, March 11 Location: Capital Factory, 701 Brazos St Register: RSVP at opportunityhub.co/sxsw From March 7–11, 250 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs) will experience all that SXSW has to offer. This year, HBCU@SXSW…

Over 500 tech executives, startup founders, investors and aspiring entrepreneurs came together for an unforgettable day of in-depth discussions, workshops and a $200,000 surprise. — On Monday, October 1 — the first day of Austin Startup Week — more than 500 women and male allies came together to celebrate, elevate and inspire one another. …

Underpaid Teachers around America see what happened in West Virginia as an opportunity to demand the resources they deserve

America still owes her a serious apology — Of course it will. But will history remember her correctly? This is a question I’ve mulled over the past 16 months as I’ve watched an administration fraught with unprecedented scandal, corruption, dishonesty and chaos continue to shock the nation with its disregard for norms and institutions, and its inability to…