Austin RISEing!

Next week, I will be spending a lot of time at RISE 09 in Austin, Texas.

RISE - a Relationship & Information Series for Entrepreneurs - is an annual conference series "dedicated to providing a FREE forum for entrepreneurs to connect and exchange ideas that inspire the entrepreneurial spirit."

Many of Austin's brightest and best offer sessions all over town - much like the SXSW music and film events - and there are plenty of heavy hitters. Only in Austin would something like this be free.

Even better, the event caters not only to technology startups like mine, but also to social entrepreneurs who are creating projects that build a better community and nation. Check it out.