We didn’t just head back down to San Antonio because we remember the Alamo, but also because we are now a part of the Geekdom Fund portfolio of companies! Not only does this give us additional penetration into the institutional investor community, but also extends our network through which we will grow Abraxas.

We can’t tell you how ecstatic all of us were here when we got the word that MassChallenge had accepted us into their first ever Texas cohort! Beyond the excitement of beating hundreds of other great startups, we’re excited to join MassChallenge in Texas because it gives us the opportunity to compete for up to $500,000 in equity free cash rewards.

If you’ve never been to a rodeo, you’ve never experienced a true Texas cultural phenomenon. You probably don’t realize how similar it is to being an entrepreneur and building a company: it’s tough, bruising, and fun all at the same time. This weekend Abraxas headed down to San Antonio, Texas.