growth | Austin Short Film https://www.austinshortfilm.com sut and About in Austin TX Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:12:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.8 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/austin-short-films-65x65.png growth | Austin Short Film https://www.austinshortfilm.com 32 32 163542106 2018 Greater Austin Business Awards Winner: Growth Acceleration Partners https://www.austinshortfilm.com/business/2018-greater-austin-business-awards-winner-growth-acceleration-partners/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:12:31 +0000 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/blog/2018-greater-austin-business-awards-winner-growth-acceleration-partners/ Texas Capital Bank Company Culture Award Darryl Worsham, Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer More info on 2018 Greater Austin Business Awards Winner: Growth Acceleration Partners

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Traditionally, the way we measure economic success is by economic growth via metrics such as GDP, average income, unemployment, etc.

However, while economic growth is important to a point, wealth and growth don’t equate to personal satisfaction and happiness. That’s why I argue that traditional metrics of economic progress aren’t the most effective means to measure overall progress (at least not for the most developed economies).

We’ve experienced tremendous economic growth over the past century, yet it appears that we aren’t any happier. In fact, the U.S. is one of the wealthiest countries on the planet, yet by the standards of the UN’s World Happiness Report we certainly aren’t the happiest.

While subjective happiness is difficult to measure and compare between societies, it’s absolutely a valuable metric to compare amongst a static population over time. In the UN’s World Happiness Report, they utilized six key indicators of happiness:
1. GDP (a traditional metric of economic health)
2. Perception of corruption
3. Life expectancy
4. Generosity
5. Social support
6. Overall freedom

Again, although it’s difficult to measure the happiness of a population, I argue that it’s an important factor to consider in examining the progress of society as a whole.

Our obsession with growth means nothing if we aren’t happier as a result of this relentless pursuit. And, one could argue that a happier population, in fact, makes it more productive and is a sign of that growth we so desire.

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My 20+ years of experience in business finance, business law and entrepreneurship have led me to believe that numbers and logic are awesome tools, but understanding human nature and emotions is the first step to business success.

The Cenkus Law Firm provides services related to mergers & acquisitions, general business issues and startups, including founders’ agreements and fundraising. I also consult with entrepreneurs and have invested my own capital as an angel investor.

From 2010-2013 I served as Chief Legal Counsel of a publicly-traded international oilfield services company. From 2001 to 2006 me and a partner founded and built Paragon Residential Mortgage. Paragon was sold to Bridge Investments in 2006.

I hold a Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania.

Now, I live in Austin, TX with my wife and two kids. I enjoy reading, running, classic movies, great food and wine and some great American football.

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There may be an economic slowdown in the United States now, but some areas of the country continue to boom. One such place is the capital of the western state of Texas, Austin, which remains popular with high tech companies as well as artists, musicians and filmmakers. But, as VOA’s Greg Flakus reports from Austin, some longtime residents are worried that the rapid growth threatens a quality of life they call “weird.”

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