Tech STL

10/19/2023

"The biggest advantages of AI use reported by small business owners who use it include using technology to save time that can be devoted to other tasks, cutting down on manual mistakes, and growing faster. In addition, 28% of respondents who use AI indicated that they expect it to save them at least $5000 over the next 12 months.

Notably, just 26% of small businesses say they are already investing in AI, while 44% more say they want to start using it soon, a figure that is suggestive of a sector where AI is poised to grow. The top obstacles among those interested in using AI who are not currently doing so are having only a beginner’s understanding of the benefits of AI technologies along with data security, perceived cost, and the learning curve—all obstacles that appear to be surmountable if the business is given proper guidance."

More small businesses are using artificial intelligence effectively, especially as pertains to marketing functions.

05/10/2023

is here and we are fundraising to support diversity in with the TechSTL Scholarship Fund. Please help us reach our goal to launch the fund this summer, awarding tech scholarships to St. Louis residents who identify as black, brown, LGBTQIA+, female, foreign born, or disabled. Your $20, $50, or more can make a big difference in making innovation more inclusive across St. Louis!

https://www.givestlday.org/techstlscholarship

05/03/2023

We are committed to making innovation more inclusive in St. Louis, because diversity in STEM makes our region stronger! Help us launch our STEM Scholarships by making a donation during to the Tech STL Fund. Any contribution helps.

Help us Invest in Upward Mobility & Growing Diversity in St. Louis STEMTechSTL recently partnered with the St. Louis Community Foundation to launch a Foundation and Scholarship Fund to catalyze the innovation pipeline of the Greater St. Louis. The TechSTL Scholarship Fund will provide postsecond...

05/02/2023

Some highlights from our first STL Tech Week! Feel free to tag yourselves and share with others. We will be adding more photos throughout the week. Enjoy!

05/02/2023

04/29/2023

How do you measure the impact of something transformative? We will never know the full scope of how many new jobs, new partnerships, and new connections resulted from , but what we can measure is pretty exciting. This is a great time to be part of the tech scene!

Here's a look at the numbers behind the inaugural STL TechWeek:
- 5,128 registrations from 19 different states
- 30 events hosted by TechSTL, with even more presented by area partners like LaunchCode, STL STEM Ecosystem, Gateway To Innovation, Buzzbold, Heydays, and Girl Louie
- 26 different venues, across St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and St. Clair County
- 253 expert speakers, with 97% residents of St. Louis MSA
- 27,000 visits to the TechSTL.com website in April 2023
- 142,000 TechSTL social views in April 2023
- $7,200 raised for the TechSTL STEM Scholarship Fund (Help us reach $10,000 - https://techstl.com/stem/)

Once our team is able to catch their breath, we are starting to plan for 2024. Join TechSTL if you want to be part of making next year even better! https://techstl.com/join/

04/28/2023

Every room shared something incredible! What an inaugural - thank you to everyone who made it out this week. innovation is 🔥

04/19/2023

has 30 free events that offer something for everyone. What kind of innovation do you want to experience? 👀👇

TOURS & DEMONSTRATIONS
- Extended Reality at T-REX: https://lnkd.in/e4UMRJfd
- Geospatial Demos at TGI: https://lnkd.in/emZBAguM
- 3D Printing Tours at CAM: https://lnkd.in/eKEdmdh2

STARTUP EXPOS
- Consumer Product Innovation Expo: https://lnkd.in/ekVZDfK5
- Health Innovation Symposium: https://lnkd.in/ewx83E3K
- COLLIDE Startup Expo at Venture Café: https://lnkd.in/eiX86QYx
- Pathways to Digital Equity Resource Fair: https://lnkd.in/enuz9dF5
- Show Me the Money Business Capital Showcase: https://lnkd.in/eiqhd92Y

CAREER & BUSINESS BUILDING
- NextGen Mixer at Stereotaxis: https://lnkd.in/enwjEGkK
- Small Business Innovation Bootcamp: https://lnkd.in/ezjdWcAm
- Tech Careers 101: https://lnkd.in/eMQPWAgw
- NextGen Mixer at Claim Academy: https://lnkd.in/eRgG42GV

NETWORKING EVENTS
- TechWeek Happy Hour: https://lnkd.in/efSppiVe
- Tech on Deck at Heydays: https://lnkd.in/edt2t-6y
- STL Capital Network Gathering at The Globe: https://lnkd.in/eRprMhK4
- Bourbon Friday: https://lnkd.in/e27bNj-j

INDUSTRY CONFERENCES
- Opening Ceremony at WWT: https://lnkd.in/eZ7tAQdf
- AgTech Disruption at Danforth Center: https://lnkd.in/ekUAKGT8
- STL Data Key at T-REX: https://lnkd.in/eSCR9P_v
- Exploring the Metaverse at SLU: https://lnkd.in/eu_baH_q
- STL FinTech Summit at The Pageant: https://lnkd.in/ecpxwSee
- Full Spectrum Gala at Contemporary Arts Museum: https://lnkd.in/evJgVi_W
- STL SportsTech Conference at The Armory: https://lnkd.in/epuM4BaN
- Black Tech Conference at Harris Stowe: https://lnkd.in/eQXwra6U
- GEO+AI at Gateway Convention Center: https://lnkd.in/eYac5cKT
- Health Innovation Symposium at WashU: https://lnkd.in/ewx83E3K
- DevOps at T-REX: https://lnkd.in/enmmmWJW
- Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity: https://lnkd.in/eMf6Z4_Y
- Women in Tech Bruncheon at Spark: https://lnkd.in/ejHNiV4i
- GenerationAI at T-REX: https://lnkd.in/eunzHkkK

02/21/2023

Join us this week at Venture Café St. Louis! We will be hosting Candera Thompson, CEO of Bask And Bloom Essentials and Danielle Deavens, COO of Bold Xchange to talk about the lesson learned along the Founder Journey.

FoundHER is elevating and empowering ambitious women of St. Louis through a monthly leadership gathering hosted by TechSTL and Venture Café

02/08/2023

HEY STL!! Our planning committee is hard at work to release the official lineup for and it is INSANE 💥 5 Full Days +15 Innovation Tracks + 20 Venues + 60 Events + 100 Expert Speakers = 1 Epic TechWeek

Mark your calendars for April 24-28 for the St. Louis version of SXSW! We will have High-Tech Demos, Expert Speakers, Job Fairs, Youth STEM Programs, Ribbon Cuttings, Professional Athletes, Fashion Shows, Live Concerts, and more.

Want to be part of the action? You've got three ways to get involved:
1) Partner or Sponsor with details in our Media Kit: https://lnkd.in/eVhQP7cF
2) Apply to Speak on our website: https://lnkd.in/e2sgtSvd
3) Join our Planning Committee (Bi-Weekly Zoom Calls): https://lnkd.in/edR5NiJC