ILLUMINATE

We get to know the folks behind the “myths” of Austin’s successful entrepreneurs! These are the stories behind the services and products that make up the fabric of our local community. Storytelling is at the center of everything that foundingAUSTIN does, and these portraits are vibrant and compelling, sharing the characters, conflicts, challenges, twists of fate, and triumphs that are part of the entrepreneur’s epic plight. We hope that you can identify with these stories, and they will ILLUMINATE this path less traveled.

Practicing Modern Family Law With Kirker Davis

Holly Davis and her partner, Chris Kirker, both know a thing or two about fighting…

Make the Drive to Join the Hive

About 30 miles from downtown Austin, nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country,…

Taking A Leap of Faith With Fons PR

Not every successful entrepreneur intended to end up that way. Some, like Brandy Fons who…

Building a Better Lifestyle with Jared Gossett

When Jared Gossett was in the fifth grade, a career consultant came to his school…

Crafting Your Journey: A Conversation with Tito Beveridge

Tito’s Handmade Vodka isn’t just a particularly smooth vodka. It’s a nationally-known household name, that…

The Restaurant that Defined SoCo

Have you ever come back from a vacation and wished your hometown had some of…

Birds Barbershop: A Cut Above

Michael Portman and Jayson Rapaport have known each other for their entire lives. Since their…

An Entrepreneur Worth the Buzz

A typical 7th grader has a lot to worry about. Grades, sleepovers, trends, friends, shopping.…

Nina Berenato is Fearlessly Designed

As the artistic visionary behind collections with names like Warrior, Shaman’s Trance, and Hidden Universe,…

Creating a Corporate Culture that Gives Back

Discover how Ascendant Capital CEO Jeffry Schneider is building a corporate culture of success, unlimited…