Austin Women in Technology

What Austin Women in Technology does

Austin Women in Technology (AWT) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2000 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, dedicated to connecting, educating, and advancing women in the local technology ecosystem. Its core offering is a paid membership program that grants access to an exclusive Slack workspace, monthly flagship networking events, Tactic Tuesdays job-search sessions (run in partnership with CO.LAB*x*), and an annual 6-9 month mentorship program structured around cohorts of up to 75 mentees. Programming is delivered across multiple Austin venues (SKG, Epicor, Ignite Space) and through reciprocal partnerships with Austin Tech Council, Austin AI Alliance, FIESTA, Out in Tech, Agile Austin, DivInc, Founder Institute, and the Austin Chamber, which co-host events and cross-promote audiences.

AWT operates no proprietary technology stack beyond the Wild Apricot membership platform powering its website, member database, and event registration; community interaction is centered on the Slack workspace and an email newsletter. Its business model combines four revenue streams — annual membership dues, event registration fees ($10-$85 per ticket), a five-tier corporate sponsorship program (entry at $250, plus Tier 1/2/3, Venue, and Friends of AWT levels), and donations. Proceeds from fundraisers and events are directed to community beneficiaries GirlStart and Dress for Success Austin, positioning AWT as a donor-supported community organization rather than a profit-retaining enterprise.

The organization is volunteer-led with board-level governance; Ellen Cox serves as VP of Technology. There is no external venture funding, parent company, or disclosed revenue figure, and AWT operates solely within the Austin, Texas metropolitan area. Its customer base spans individual women-in-tech members, job seekers, mentors, and local hiring partners (Austin Energy, Epicor, Dynapt, Apex Systems, TEKSystems), with media recognition from Austin Tech Connect, KXAN, The Network Podcast, and Fahrenheit Marketing reinforcing its position within the Austin tech community.

Name

Austin Women in Technology

Legal name

Austin Women in Technology

Website

http://www.awtaustin.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Austin Women in Technology is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a community of women interested in technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Community & Networking

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Mentoring, Coaching, Alumni Networking & Peer Support Platforms (EDAFAMAN)

Keywords

• Women in technology
• Professional networking
• Tech community events
• Mentorship programs
• Professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to exclusive Slack team, discounted event registration, mentoring workshops, and networking with industry leaders.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from paid events including Tactic Tuesdays ($10 non-members), mentorship program fees ($45-$85), and flagship events with varying pricing for members vs non-members.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship opportunities starting at $250 for event sponsorships, with Tier 1, 2, 3, and Venue sponsorship levels available.
4. Donations: Donations from members and supporters, with proceeds benefiting GirlStart and Dress for Success Austin.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Austin Women in Technology is a nonprofit community organization that sells an annual membership providing women in Austin's technology sector with access to monthly networking events, the multi-month AWT Mentorship Program (up to 75 mentees per cohort), Tactic Tuesdays job search support sessions, educational workshops, leadership opportunities, and an exclusive Slack workspace. The organization also generates revenue through paid event registrations and corporate sponsorships, with proceeds donated to GirlStart and Dress for Success Austin.

Product overview

Austin Women in Technology (AWT) is a professional community organization rather than a technology product company. Its core offering is a membership program that provides access to networking events, educational workshops, mentorship programs, and career development resources for women in the Austin technology sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AWT Mentorship Program: A 6-9 month mentorship program designed to foster professional growth, community, and knowledge-sharing among emerging and established professionals.
• Tactic Tuesdays
• BOSS LADIES

Products and services

• AWT Membership Paid annual membership providing women in Austin's technology sector access to networking events, educational programs, mentorship opportunities, an exclusive Slack community, discounted event registration, mentoring workshops, one-on-ones with industry leaders, and leadership development opportunities within AWT.
• AWT Mentorship Program A 6-9 month paid mentorship program designed to foster professional growth, community, and knowledge-sharing among emerging and established professionals. Each cohort supports up to 75 mentees grouped 2-3 per mentor. Mentee fee is $45 for AWT members and $85 for non-members; Women of ARMA fee is $55; mentors participate free of charge.
• Tactic Tuesdays Monthly paid gathering for job hunting, career pivots, and strategy sharpening, offered in partnership with CO.LAB*x*. Sessions focus on resume refinement, interview prep, LinkedIn optimization, and recruiter conversations. Non-members pay $10 per session.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75 mentees supported per mentorship cohort
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CO.LAB*x*coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CO.LAB*x* for Tactic Tuesdays programming. CO.LAB*x* provides job search support content and expertise for monthly sessions focused on resume refinement, interview prep, LinkedIn optimization, and recruiter conversations.
• SKGcoreOthersSKG (2010 S Lamar Blvd Suite 125, Austin) serves as primary venue for mentorship program kick-off, mid-point, and closing happy hours. Regular host for AWT flagship events and FoundHERs GatHERing co-hosted events.
• EpicorminorOthersEpicor (807 Las Cimas Pkwy Suite 400) provides venue for Tactic Tuesdays events, offering meeting space, light food and refreshments for job search support sessions.
• Foundation for Better BusinessminorOthersVenue sponsor for AI In Action event. Donated space at Ignite Space (1805 Rutherford Ln STE 100) for the partner event with Austin Tech Council and Austin AI Alliance.
• Austin Tech CouncilcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic community partner for joint programming. Collaborates on events including AI In Action discussions, ATC Roundtable Breakfasts, and Austin Tech Hall of Fame awards.
• Austin AI AlliancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partner for AI-focused events and the Summer AI Intensive. AWT participates in AI-focused career fairs and joint programming around AI trends and the future of work.
• FIESTAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosts FoundHERs GatHERing events for women founders and entrepreneurs. FIESTA is Austin's largest Meetup for Founders and Funders, serving as a key partner in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Out in TechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner organization for LGBTQ+ tech professionals. Co-promotes monthly mixers and networking events within the Austin tech community.
• Agile AustinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for agile and project management professionals. Co-promotes book clubs, end-of-summer parties, and other professional development events.
• GirlStartcoreOthersPrimary beneficiary of AWT fundraisers and events. GirlStart's mission is to increase girls' interest and engagement in STEM through innovative informal STEM education programs. AWT co-hosts events with GirlStart to raise awareness.
• Dress for Success AustincoreOthersPrimary beneficiary of AWT fundraisers and events. Dress for Success empowers women to achieve economic independence through network support, professional attire, and development tools. AWT co-hosts virtual workshops with DFSA.
• Girls Empowerment NetworkminorOthersCommunity partner organization whose mission is to ignite power in girls by teaching skills to thrive. AWT supports and promotes their events including CTX GALentines.
• Code2CollegeminorOthersNonprofit committed to increasing diverse and low-income high school students entering STEM. AWT supports their after-school college and career readiness program through visibility and community connections.
• DivInccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosted Founders After Five events and Innovation & Influence Accelerator Demo Day. DivInc supports underrepresented founders through accelerator programming.
• Founder InstituteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborated on Austin Innovation Exchange event with AWT, DivInc, and Startup Economist to bring together founders, investors, and ecosystem builders.
• Austin ChambercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partner for workforce and business development events including Game Changers sports panel, Better Tech for Flexibility, and 2026 State of Tech.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Black Girls in Tech: Nonprofit community organization supporting Black women in technology with events, mentorship, and career resources. Comparable event-and-membership model with a more specific identity focus.
• Out in Tech: Nonprofit community of LGBTQ+ tech professionals with local chapters, networking events, and mentorship. AWT already partners with Out in Tech, and the organizations share an event-led community model for an identity-defined tech audience.

Direct peers

• Athena Alliance: Nonprofit providing networking, mentorship, and leadership development programs for women in technology and business. Comparable mission and programming structure to AWT's mentorship and leadership development offerings.
• Women Who Code: Global nonprofit network supporting women in technology with local city chapters, networking events, mentorship, and career development programming — directly comparable mission and operating model to AWT, though at much larger global scale.
• Girls in Tech: Nonprofit organization focused on engaging, educating, and empowering women in technology through events, mentorship, and community programs. Closely comparable as a women-in-tech membership and events nonprofit.
• AnitaB.org: Nonprofit (formerly Anita Borg Institute) advancing women in computing through technical communities, events, and research; operates at significantly larger scale than AWT but with comparable mission and event-driven model.
• Lesbians Who Tech: Community of LGBTQ+ women and non-binary people in technology with mentorship, networking events, and a national summit. Comparable as an identity-focused women-in-tech membership and events organization.
• Tech Ladies: Membership-based community and job platform connecting women in technology with career opportunities. Directly comparable as a paid membership community targeting women in tech, though more digitally focused than AWT's event-led model.

Broad incumbents

• National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT): Nonprofit coalition working to increase women's participation in computing through programs, research, and partnerships. Broader and more research-oriented than AWT but addresses an overlapping women-in-tech audience.
• Women in Technology International (WITI): Established global membership organization for women in technology offering networking, mentorship, and professional development programs. Comparable mission, larger scale, and broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/awtaustin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/austinwomenintechnology
• Facebookfacebook.com/austinwomentech

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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