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The countdown is on—only 4 days until the 3rd Annual Tech Talent Summit + Startup World Cup AZ on May 9th, from 10 AM to 7 PM at NextSpace Scottsdale. And we're 90% to capacity, so don’t wait to grab your spot! Job seekers use COMMUNITY25 for a free ticket! Don’t miss the lineup including Engineering Fireside chat at 1:30-2p with Indu Kholsa, GEICO & Chris Chumley, PHX Ventures.

🤝  Meet our 2025 Hiring Companies:

TSMC: (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) is the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, producing advanced microchips that power everything from smartphones to AI and defense systems.

Privv: The go-to operating system for Owners and Owner’s Representatives, ensuring projects stay on budget, meet deadlines, and deliver outstanding results every time.

RevolutionParts: Helps automotive dealers maximize online OEM parts sales with powerful and user-friendly eCommerce solutions.

Benchmark: A global product realization services company with unique capabilities in aerospace, defense, complex industrials, semiconductor capital equipment, next-gen communications, advanced computing, and medical technologies.

Nuclearn: Artificial Intelligence for the nuclear industry.

…and more!

A great opportunity to build meaningful relationships towards your next chapter, while learning from tech and talent acquisition leaders around the valley!

StartupAZ Merges with PHX FWD

Why Software Exits Matter

And that’s why PHX FWD is focused on making Phoenix a top software city.

Reid’s Real Estate Corner: Sedona Grows +30% in Size

by Reid Simpson, REALTOR® & Team Lead GolfCourseHomes.com

Did you know that last week, Sedona officially added 3,422 acres? That's right. On April 24, 2025, Sedona officially graduated from a total land mass of 11,755 acres to a new combined total of 15,177 acres.

The new land mainly traces Hwy 89A to the southwest of the existing developed portion of Sedona. Each year, between 3 - 3.5 million tourists from all over the world come and visit Sedona! If residential sites get built on this land, they will be fully incorporated into Sedona and rightfully be able to vote in Sedona elections.

The existing zoning provides for 1-2 homes to be built per acre. For perspective, the Denver Airport has a total of 34,000 acres, making it twice the size of the new and larger Sedona.

This will be a long journey of new development, but it certainly provides an exciting opportunity for city planning.

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