Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMid-Management Talent with Bjorn Billhardt, CEO of Abilitie
Episode 18
Everyone we have interviewed on the podcast has mentioned talent as a key issue facing Austin as it quickly ramps up its innovation ecosystem. And a …
4 years, 4 months ago
Discussing the Austin Narrative with Amber Gunst, CEO of the Austin Technology Council
Episode 17
Over the course of this podcast, we have explored the Austin ecosystem from a variety of different angles. The sectors here, the major trends, and th…
4 years, 4 months ago
Austin Sector Deep Dive: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) with Kirstin Ross, Managing Director SKU
Episode 16
The innovation space is wider and more expansive than the traditional tech verticals. It extends to the food we eat, the health/beauty solutions we u…
4 years, 5 months ago
Austin Sector Deep Dive: Space with with Melanie Stricklan, CEO Slingshot Aerospace & Michael Ciannilli NASA's Director of the Apollo, Challenger, Columbia Lessons Learned Program
Episode 15
The space race runs through Texas now. All types of rockets, satellites, control software, and the underlying infrastructure of the industry are bein…
4 years, 5 months ago
Austin Sector Deep Dive: Manufacturing with Ed Latson, Executive Director Austin Regional Manufacturers Association
Episode 14
Austin is more than the live music capital of the world or the latest tech-wonderland. Central Texas has a notable and growing manufacturing base as …
4 years, 6 months ago
The Austin Capital Environment #3: NonVC Sources of Startup Fundraising (Angels, Debt, Crowdfunding, and More)
Episode 13
Venture capital is just one source of funding available to early-stage companies. These sources both compete with and complement VC money. They range…
4 years, 6 months ago
The Austin Capital Environment #2: New to Austin VC with Garheng Kong, Founder and Managing Partner HealthQuest Capital
Episode 12
As we continue our look at the Austin capital environment, we turn to the newcomers to the region. Over the past 18 months, we have had numerous VC f…
4 years, 6 months ago
The Austin Capital Environment #1: Homegrown Venture Capital with Brian Smith, Managing Director of S3 Ventures
Episode 11
The fuel that makes startups grow has always been capital. This is produced from revenue, debt, angels, crowdfunding, and venture capital. Austin has…
4 years, 6 months ago
Private Innovation Support Infrastructure with Amos Schwartzfarb, Managing Director of TechStars Austin
Episode 10
We interview Amos Schwartzfarb, Managing Director of TechStars Austin about how private incubators support the innovation ecosystem here in Central T…
4 years, 7 months ago