DEMO: Piryx wants to be a payments platform for politics, non-profits
Piryx says PayPal’s not enough.
The Austin-based startup is a commerce platform for non-profits and political organizations and says there needs to be a company that focuses exclusively on the space. Like PayPal, the website is integrated with online banking software: when users sign up, they’ll… Continue Reading
Rep. Joe Wilson’s web site under Attack after Obama speech
If your reaction to Rep. Joe Wilson’s now-famed “You lie!” outburst during Obama’s health care reform speech was to reach for your wallet, you may have had some problems donating to the South Carolina republican congressman last week.
Nonpartisan startup Piryx, which hosted the fundraising campaign… Continue Reading
Tech Ranch kicks off in growing Austin startup community
For years, Austin, Texas has been a hub of the semiconductor and computing industries. But the city has always been known more for its large corporations than Silicon Valley-style startup culture. The founders of a new incubator called Tech Ranch Austin say that’s a changing… Continue Reading