Austin Kettner is one of Bounce Innovation Hub’s Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) with a long-standing history with the organization. He co-founded The Bit Factory, the blueprint for Bounce’s accelerator program, and helped design Bounce’s website. He is also co-founder of the software consulting agency Wonderkiln and has extensive experience creating software solutions for businesses.
In developing its workshop series, Beyond Startup, Bounce knew that Austin’s expertise could provide participants with valuable insights into building a web presence for their new business. As an EIR, Austrin works with Bounce clients to leverage intelligent web design and utilize digital tools crucial to a company’s success.
Austin emphasized the importance of a strong web presence when digital platforms dominate the way business is done. “A website is more or less the only first touch point that we have anymore,” explained Austin. “Business cards are gone; people no longer do letterheads or mailers. It’s the only way out there to get databased on the global index, and you need to have your ‘face’ out there on the internet.”
He led attendees through web design platforms that are easy to use, accessible, and affordable, such as SquareSpace and Wix, providing hands-on learning about the tools entrepreneurs can utilize to build their web presence and maximize their reach to target audiences and potential clients.
Seats are still available for future workshops. The next workshop, “Sales Prospecting,” will be held on Wednesday, December 4. Gene Groys, a Bounce Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) and CSO of MedaSync will facilitate it.
You can find more information and links to register for upcoming workshops on Bounce’s website: https://bouncehub.org/events-directory/beyondstartup/.
Bounce clients, including tenants, remote tenants, and monthly Generator members, can attend for free but are still required to register. All other entrepreneurs are asked to pay a $5 fee. All participants can enjoy free coworking at Bounce for the entire day.