Tech Billionaire Travis Kalanick Joins Austin’s Silicon Hills Boom
Travis Kalanick has relocated to Texas and is now based in Austin, adding another well-known technology figure to the city commonly known as Silicon Hills. The entrepreneur, widely recognized as the co-founder of Uber, confirmed that he became a Texas resident in late 2025. The move places Travis Kalanick among a group of technology executives who have established a presence in Texas during the past several years. Austin in particular has become a focal point for technology companies, venture firms, and startup founders seeking proximity to talent and a growing innovation environment. Austin’s technology sector developed steadily over decades through a




























