This week’s #Austinpreneur episode features Mike Maples, Jr, Co-founding Partner at Floodgate — out now! 🎙️ 👉 Hear Mike break down his investing strategy, his “Thunder Lizards” philosophy, & what it was like being an investor in Twitter, Twitch, and Lyft! 🎧 hubs.ly/Q02SxDQf0

Tune into this week's #Austinpreneur episode featuring Mica Dolan, President & COO of ATI — out now!🎙️ 👉 Get her take on navigating OTAs & learn how these agreements are breaking down barriers, creating game-changing opportunities for startups. 🎧 hubs.ly/Q02TqSYG0

The future of the U.S. Army is unfolding in Texas! 🇺🇸✨ In the latest episode of #Austinpreneur, Kimberly Newton from Army Futures Command joins Joshua Baer ⚙️ to discuss how tech is reshaping national security. Listen now 🎧 hubs.ly/Q02W18hJ0

Silicon Valley’s top VCs are moving to Austin, and we’ve got the scoop! 🚀 This week catch a live fireside chat from Austin Tech Week where @jason and Joshua Baer ⚙️ dive into why investors are choosing Austin and how it’s transforming the startup scene. 🎧 hubs.ly/Q02XbGDt0

How do you build a game-changer? 🚀 In this week’s episode, Card.io | The Cardio Turf War App CEO Destin Bell shares how he's transforming social events into interactive experiences, scaling in Austin’s tech scene, and navigating startup wins & challenges. Listen now! 🎧 hubs.ly/Q02Y5c0b0

What’s the secret to thriving as a female founder? 💡 This week, Michelle Davey, CEO of Wheel, joins Dr. Talaya Waller, of Valuables, to discuss raising $215M, breaking barriers, and driving healthcare innovation as a female leader. 🎧 hubs.ly/Q02ZmRC70

How do you build a billion-dollar company? 💡 In this week’s #Austinpreneur episode, Brett Hurt (founder of Bazaarvoice & data.world) and Joshua Baer ⚙️ (founder of Capital Factory ⚙️) share lessons on collaboration, talent, & navigating startup growth. 🎧 hubs.ly/Q02-7Z8n0

Space is the next frontier, and Firefly Aerospace is leading the charge! 🚀 On our latest episode, Jason Kim, CEO at Firefly Aerospace, shares how rapid-response launches, cutting-edge tech, and lunar missions are redefining space travel. 🌌 🎙️ hubs.ly/Q02_5gXS0

What does it take to redefine defense tech? 🚢 This week’s episode features Dino Mavrookas, CEO of Saronic. From Navy SEAL to startup leader, Dino shares how he’s breaking barriers in defense innovation with cutting-edge maritime solutions. 🎙️ hubs.ly/Q02_QvMr0

What does it take to make winning decisions in life & business? ♠️ On this week’s episode, Joshua Baer ⚙️ chats with poker champ & TED speaker Liv Boeree about strategy, Moloch Traps, & making better decisions. Tune in your favorite streaming platform! 👉 hubs.ly/Q031hm0h0

What if running a biotech experiment was as easy as writing a line of code? 🧪💻 This week, Brian Frezza, CEO of Emerald Cloud Lab, joins Joshua Baer ⚙️ to reveal how robotic labs & cloud automation are transforming the future of science. 🚀 Listen now 🎧 hubs.ly/Q032tkZS0

Texas isn’t just in the space race—it’s leading it. 🚀 This week on #Austinpreneur, Nick Spiller chats with Norman Garza, Jr., Executive Director of the Texas Space Commission, about how Texas became a space powerhouse and what’s next. Tune in now! 🎧 hubs.ly/Q036fRyl0

Ever wondered how a deep-tech startup goes from prototype to $100M defense contract? It’s all about strategy. 🎯 Col. Elliott J. Leigh & Col. Nathan Stuckey share the AFWERX Playbook—navigating DoD procurement, funding & scaling. Listen now 🎧 hubs.ly/Q03dnkwL0

TOMORROW 💥 The VC game is changing. Want to know how to win in 2025? 👀 Samantha Lewis, Partner at Mercury, shares what founders need to know about raising capital in today’s market—recorded live at Capital Factory House 2025. Tune in to #Austinpreneur tomorrow! 🎧

Fundraising in 2025 is tougher—more selective investors, harder warm intros, shifting traction expectations. So how do you stand out? 🤔 Samantha Lewis, Partner at Mercury, breaks it all down in this week’s #Austinpreneur. Listen now! 🎧 hubs.ly/Q03f5xFz0

Gene and cell therapy is evolving — and NAVAN is leading the charge. 🧬 CEO & Co-Founder Ryan Swoboda breaks down how their NanoStraw tech enables safer, more precise delivery into primary cells — and why it could change everything. Hear the full story 🎧hubs.ly/Q03ghbKQ0

ICYMI 👇 This week’s episode is all about the future of cell & gene therapy—powered by NanoStraws. 🧬 Ryan Swoboda, of NAVAN Technologies, Inc., breaks down how this groundbreaking tech is changing how we treat disease at the cellular level. Don’t miss it! 🎧 hubs.ly/Q03gNJ3h0

What does it take to automate high-value work? This week, Jesse Lozano, Co-founder & CEO of Intellectible, shares how AI is transforming workflows like RFPs, due diligence, & research—streamlining ops, cutting costs, & adding value! 💡 Tune in now! 👉 hubs.ly/Q03hcXpm0

The future of consumer tech isn’t disposable—and John Erik Metcalf is proving it. 🔁 In today’s episode, John shares how he’s building Upgraded—a company rethinking how we buy, use, and reuse technology. Listen now on your favorite streaming platform 🎧 hubs.ly/Q03jj0g30

From volcano diving to firefighting innovation, Sam Cossman, CEO of Qwake Technologies, is on a mission to save lives. 🚒 Learn how Qwake's AR helmet is changing frontline response on the latest #Austinpreneur episode. 🎧 hubs.ly/Q03khxHg0