1st Thoughts emerged from the realization that entrepreneurs thrive when supported by their communities. When we remove the hubris and formal façades of our roles and backgrounds and focus on ideas, we can leverage the collective genius to make impossible things possible.

Founded in Austin, Texas, the team previously started the first expansion House of Genius. From there, we leveraged our experience with 100s of entrepreneurs to take community involvement in the economic well-being of our cities to the next level.