Austinpreneur

The landscape for hardware ventures is evolving, and Texas is taking center stage. With major investments like Samsung's Semiconductor Plant in Taylor, DARPA's $800M+ award to UT Austin for an advanced manufacturing facility, and the Hayes Innovation Center for Advanced Manufacturing (HICAM), the Lone Star State is quickly becoming a hotspot for innovation and re-shoring. In this episode of Austin...

sponsored by ATI Explore the dynamic world of "Other Transaction Agreements" (OTAs) in this Austinpreneur episode, recorded live at Fed Supernova 2024. Learn how OTAs are revolutionizing collaboration between startups, big enterprises, academia, and the government, breaking down barriers and accelerating innovation. These agreements are a game-changer, empowering startups to take center stage in a...

Peel back the investing philosophy of a VC who has been on Forbes' Midas List over ten times. Joshua Baer, Founder & CEO of Capital Factory, hosts this interview for a live audience of founders, investors and other partners at Capital Factory. Mike's latest book, Pattern Breakers, takes a hard look at what it really takes to back a breakout company, expanding on his famous "Thunder Lizards" co...

Get ready for an in-depth look at the crossroads of law, AI, and business with Rich Harper, Partner-in-Charge of Baker Botts' New York office and Co-Chair of their Artificial Intelligence Practice. Visiting Austin from New York, Rich brings his extensive experience advising top technology, media, and entertainment companies like PepsiCo and Formula 1 Racing. He leads litigation teams in high-stake...

sponsored by ATI Disinformation and propaganda have reached new heights in the age of digital media. Tracking and understanding misinformation is critical to high stakes operations. While AI seemingly could provide a solution, hallucinations from generative AI models can make the problem worse. This week's guest sees this firsthand in his role as AI Advisor to US Central Command, which includes an...

sponsored by ATI Step into the future of American manufacturing with visionary entrepreneur Oluseun "Olu" Taiwo, CEO & Founder of Solideon, as he shares his mission to rebuild America’s industrial base. In this exclusive conversation, recorded live during Fed Supernova 2024, Nick and Olyu discuss into how frontier technologies—like robotics, artificial intelligence, and additive manufacturing—...

Discover how the U.S. Air Force is driving dual-use innovation in this exclusive conversation with Col Elliott Leigh, the leader of its innovation arm. Dive into the fascinating evolution of military aviation, as Col Leigh connects the past to today’s cutting-edge initiatives like the SBIR/STTR program. This live session recorded during Fed Supernova 2024 is packed with insights for founders looki...

Step into the future of health innovation in this episode, recorded in Dallas at Health Supernova 2024. Join Dr. Renee Wegrzyn, the Inaugural Director of ARPA-H, and Joshua Baer, CEO of Capital Factory, as they explore groundbreaking developments and strategic collaborations shaping the field. Discover how ARPA-H, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, is revolutionizing the field with...

In this episode of Austinpreneur, explore new, highly effective human performance technology utilized by professional athletes, the armed forces, and top wellness clinics. Join Capital Factory Venture Principal Nick Spiller as he interviews Ingrid Sanders from Shiftwave, recorded live in front of an audience of Capital Factory founders during SXSW® 2024. Shiftwave chairs send pulsed pressure waves...

Explore the mind of emerging venture capitalist Dr. Ariel Ganz, a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford's Healthcare Innovation Lab, in this insightful discussion recorded in Dallas at Health Supernova 2024. Ariel offers a unique perspective from the front lines of healthcare innovation, drawing on her investment experience with Arben Ventures and her groundbreaking research. The conversation spans a wi...

Tune into this episode, recorded in Dallas at Health Supernova 2024, to delve into the dynamic journey of Monty Kosma, Co-Founder & President of DataJoint. Monty is a true polymath with deep expertise spanning physics, neuroscience, economics, and law. His remarkable career includes designing stealth aircraft, tackling the largest-ever computational problems, litigating cases in federal court,...

Join Nick Spiller, Venture Principal at Capital Factory, as he chats with Maxwell Dordevic, a trailblazing entrepreneur and CEO and Co-Founder of NeuroX1. Max shares his journey from stem cell research to founding NeuroX1, a company using AI to tackle neurodegenerative diseases. Max discusses his transition from research to entrepreneurship, the pivotal moment that led to co-founding NeuroX1, and...

In this episode of Austinpreneur, recorded live at Capital Factory House during SXSW® 2024, Nick Spiller sits down with Lisa Besserman, Managing Director & Head of Innovation at JPMorgan Chase. Lisa's journey is a incredible story of entrepreneurship and innovation, from founding Startup Buenos Aires to spearheading corporate incubators and now leading initiatives at one of the world's largest...

Join Nick Spiller, Venture Principal at Capital Factory, as he chats with the team behind the launch of VeUp's North American headquarters, marking its debut at SXSW® 2024. Explore the reasons why Michael Siegel, VeUp's General Manager of North America and Chief Product/Services Officer, Tom Dixon, Global Head of Sales, and Chanelle Preston, Head of Global Marketing, selected Austin as the strateg...

In this episode of Austinpreneur, Joshua Baer explores the remarkable journey and career of General Daniel Hokanson, the 29th Chief of the National Guard Bureau and distinguished four-star general in the United States Army. From Happy Camp, California, and a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, General Hokanson has played pivotal roles in major operations, including Operat...

Explore the dynamic launch of Austin's innovative liberal arts and entrepreneurship college as Capital Factory's Venture Principal, Nick Spiller, sits down with Keri Waters, Chief Innovation Officer at the University of Austin (UATX). Tune in to uncover the institution's pioneering vision, curriculum, and strategic collaboration with Capital Factory. In a historic milestone, the Texas Higher Educa...

Dive into this episode, recorded for a live audience at Capital Factory House during SXSW® 2024 , for a discussion with a seasoned serial entrepreneur boasting a portfolio of 15 successful ventures, including the renowned telemedicine giant Teledoc, Michael Gorton. Join Nick Spiller, Venture Principal at Capital Factory, as he sits down with Gorton to explore the nuances of market timing, cultivat...

Uncover the dynamic convergence of the defense innovation community in the heart of Texas, where venture-funded enterprises are actively shaping the future of national security. Join Nick Spiller, Venture Principal at Capital Factory, and Joseph Kopser, Capital Factory's Special Advisor for Defense Innovation, in a discussion recorded for a live audience at Capital Factory House during SXSW® 2024,...

Discover the dynamic intersection of the U.S. Navy's influence in Texas, spanning from SXSW to ongoing initiatives. In this episode, recorded live at Capital Factory House during SXSW 2024, Nick Spiller, Venture Principal at Capital Factory, chats with Graham "Gray" Chynoweth, naval officer, operator, and investor. Together, they delve into the innovative landscape cultivated by the Department of...

Tune into this episode, recorded for a live audience of Capital Factory founders during SXSW® 2024, featuring an interview with SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman by Joshua Baer, CEO & Founder of Capital Factory. Get ready to dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship as Administrator Guzman sheds light on the pivotal role of the Small Business Administration in enabling entrepreneurs to s...

Explore societal implications of artificial intelligence with Mike Millard, Partner at Ecliptic Capital, and Nick Spiller, Venture Principal at Capital Factory, in this week's episode. With roots tracing back to his role at Dell in 1999, Mike's extensive experience in Austin's tech landscape includes notable positions at Austin Venture and the launch of MassChallenge Texas before assuming his curr...

In this episode of Austinpreneur, we chat with Melissa Blatt, Founder & CEO of indipop. Melissa's entrepreneurial journey began with a realization many can relate to—the daunting costs of health plans outside the safety net of large corporations. Determined to make a difference, she launched indipop, a platform dedicated to crafting personalized health plans, or healthshares, tailored for smal...

Dive into a conversation situated at the intersection of national security and venture capital, recorded during Fed Supernova 2023. Our guest for this episode is Chip Walter, Managing Director at Marlinspike, known for his expertise in defense innovation. With a career marked by impactful contributions to both the U.S. government and the private sector, Chip's journey began as a U.S. Navy Pilot. H...

Prepare for the era of AI with Jason Cohen, the Founder of WP Engine, as he engages in an insightful conversation with Joshua Baer, CEO & Founder of Capital Factory. This dynamic episode of Austinpreneur, recorded for a live audience of Longhorn Startup students at The University of Texas, not only explores the founding journey of WP Engine but also delves into the profound implications of AI....

One of Austin's iconic entrepreneurs, Brett Hurt, CEO & Co-founder of data.world, shares his venture's vision for artificial intelligence in society and business. Prior to founding data.world, Brett revolutionized e-commerce through online reviews at BazaarVoice. Much of the conversation dives into the implications of AI for businesses and how data.world's array of AI initiatives are facilitat...