Iris Gonzalez

A serial entrepreneur turned art collector has built the first interactive media platform for the visual arts. Kaleido is an augmented reality (AR) marketplace for artists interested in listing their artwork for sale. The software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform allows collectors to easily and securely buy art directly from artists. Most of Kaleido’s artwork can be viewed through its mobile application (iPhone and Android), which renders content as virtual augmentations on screen.

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced Tuesday morning the opening of its new cyber facility at Port San Antonio. GDIT delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to major U.S. government, defense, and intelligence agencies. Technology partners and other stakeholders attended the Oct. 10 opening of the new facility, which has over 11,000 square feet (sq. ft.). There is 3,000 sq. ft.

Entrepreneurs, it’s time to highlight your calendar for the week of Oct. 16 – 21. San Antonio Startup Week (SASW) offers a week of pitch competitions, business-focused panels, and networking opportunities in downtown San Antonio. The schedule features 75 events, including five startup pitch competitions that will invest nearly $300,000 in startups during the week. Most SASW events will be held at Geekdom, located at 110 E. Houston St. Admission to all events is free, but registration is required.