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Innovation at the Intersection of Venture and Nonprofits with Alice Pomponio, Managing Director BrightEdge - American Cancer Society
What is the synergy of a nonprofit & its VC arm? - Alice Pomponio, Managing Director of BrightEdge
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Is Austin the Next Quantum Hub?
Quantum the Spooky Physics - Scott Faris, CEO Eqlipse Quantum
The Race for Quantum Dominance with Scott Faris, CEO Eqlipse Quantum
Quantum is the New Battleground - Scott Faris, CEO Eqlipse Quantum
Clinical Assets vs AI Platforms - Micha Breakstone, Founder & CEO of Somite AI
AI in the Bio Century with Micha Breakstone, Founder and CEO of Somite.ai
Why is the AI x Bio Convergence happening now? - Micha Breakstone, Founder & CEO of Somite AI
AI in the Bio Century with Micha Breakstone, Founder and CEO of Somite.ai
A Streaming Wars Primer
From the Frontlines of the Streaming Wars with Blake Sabatinelli, CEO of Atmosphere
What's Next for Austin as a Media & Mediatech Hub - Blake Sabatinelli, CEO of Atmosphere
From the Frontlines of the Streaming Wars with Blake Sabatinelli, CEO of Atmosphere
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New Report says Austin is turning into life sciences "superstar" hub
Thrilled to have been featured on 'Tech this Out' with Walt Maciborski, discussing the booming Austin Life Sciences Sector!Our report, 'Austin Life Sciences Sector: A Powerhouse Emerging at a Pivotal Crossroads,' was born from a desire to catalyze a…
Austin's Venture Funding Challenges the Global Stagnation
The global venture funding landscape narrative for the first half of 2023 has been portrayed as one of stagnation. Headlines from notable publications, such as Crunchbase's "AI Was Q2’s Big Hope To Reverse The Global Venture Funding Slowdown. …
Austin Life Sciences Sector: A Powerhouse Emerging at a Pivotal Crossroads
Welcome to Austin Next, where we explore Austin's ascension into a global innovation powerhouse. We delve into the region's evolution, examine the building of robust ecosystems, and consider the impact of emerging trends and technologies. With Austi…
About the Hosts
Jason Scharf
Founder & Host
Jason is an experienced strategy executive and active angel investor in the life science and digital health sectors. He has built and led teams in strategic planning, market intelligence, and innovation at companies including Kean Health, Illumina, BD, and Amgen.
AndiBot
AI Innovation Co-Pilot
AndiBot, short for Austin Next Dynamic Innovation ChatBot, is an AI tool powered by OpenAI's GPT-4. By synthesizing insights from prominent thinkers and academics, she provides data-driven analysis and research for understanding innovation ecosystems.
Michael Scharf
Co-Founder & Guest Host
Michael brings the experience of a 40+ year career in corporate finance and banking as well as entrepreneurship. He is now focused now on corporate governance and sits on multiple advisory and boards of directors, and brings his knowledge and background to bear on regulatory issues, ESG as well as corporate management.