Michael Scharf & Jason Scharf explore Austin's transformation into the next innovation powerhouse.
If you are interested in Austin, want to learn how to build ecosystems, or understand innovation trends & technologies then this is the podcast for you.
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How is AI influencing Austin's diversifying innovation scene?
May 27, 2023
A clip from "The Tech Tipping Point: A Thoughtful Exchange with Brett Hurt and William "whurley" Hurley". Check out the full episode at: YouTube: https://youtu.be/-7h40-T2fxs Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpo…
AI Divide: The Unexpected Polarization Among Tech Experts
May 26, 2023
A clip from "The Tech Tipping Point: A Thoughtful Exchange with Brett Hurt and William "whurley" Hurley". Check out the full episode at: YouTube: https://youtu.be/-7h40-T2fxs Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpo…
Is AI going to be our 3rd Brain?
May 25, 2023
A clip from "The Tech Tipping Point: A Thoughtful Exchange with Brett Hurt and William "whurley" Hurley". Check out the full episode at: YouTube: https://youtu.be/-7h40-T2fxs Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpo…
The Tech Tipping Point: A Thoughtful Exchange with Brett Hurt and William "whurley" Hurley
May 24, 2023
We welcome back tech pioneers Brett Hurt and William “whurley” Hurley for a deep dive into the transformative influence of technological convergence. Drawing from their vast experiences, Brett and Whurley shed light on the i…
AI Represents the Convergence of All Our Tech Building Blocks
May 24, 2023
A clip from "The Tech Tipping Point: A Thoughtful Exchange with Brett Hurt and William "whurley" Hurley". Check out the full episode at: Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/the-tech-tipping-point-a-thou…
Is Generative AI the Biggest Job & Startup Creation Engine in History?
May 23, 2023
A clip from "The Tech Tipping Point: A Thoughtful Exchange with Brett Hurt and William "whurley" Hurley". Check out the full episode at: Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/the-tech-tipping-point-a-thou…
The Tech Tipping Point: A Thoughtful Exchange with Brett Hurt and William "whurley" Hurley
May 23, 2023
We welcome back tech pioneers Brett Hurt and William “whurley” Hurley for a deep dive into the transformative influence of technological convergence. Drawing from their vast experiences, Brett and Whurley shed light on the i…
Will AI determine the next geopolitical superpower?
May 23, 2023
A clip from "The Tech Tipping Point: A Thoughtful Exchange with Brett Hurt and William "whurley" Hurley". Check out the full episode at: Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/the-tech-tipping-point-a-…
The Rise of the Non-Creative Creative Class
May 22, 2023
Check out the full episode of "The Tech Tipping Point: A Thoughtful Exchange with Brett Hurt and William "whurley" Hurley" on our website (https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/)
Austin Next Spotlight: Getting to the Next Funding Round with ClearCam
May 16, 2023
Doug Stoakley, co-founder and president of ClearCam, joins us for an Austin Next Spotlight. He shares the story of how ClearCam was founded and its most recent funding round. Episode Highlights: ClearCam is a revolutionary m…
🔥UT's Seed Fund puts $250K into ClearCam! Austin funding Austin 🔥
May 16, 2023
We spoke to Doug Stoakley, co-founder and president of ClearCam. He shared how ClearCam was founded and its latest funding round. Most exciting is that UT Austin's new Seed made their 2nd investment of $250K. Another …
Austin's Next Innovation Hub: The Vision Behind the University of Austin with Pano Kanelos
May 9, 2023
The University of Austin is a new and promising institution set to open its doors to full time students in just over a year. The university is the brainchild of a few individuals who believe that an institution based on a ne…
Why a new university in Austin?
May 9, 2023
A preview of our episode - Austin's Next Innovation Hub: The Vision Behind the University of Austin with Pano Kanelos You can find the full episode here: Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/86 Apple Po…
What is civil discourse?
May 8, 2023
A preview of our episode - Austin's Next Innovation Hub: The Vision Behind the University of Austin with Pano Kanelos Check out the episode this Tuesday May 9 on our website (https://www.austinnextpodcast.com), Apple, Spo…
Breaking the Boundaries between Deeptech and Traditional Tech in Austin with Andrew Busey Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Form Bio
May 2, 2023
The world of technology is expanding, and we're seeing a convergence of deep tech with traditional software and computation. Today, we're speaking with Andrew Busey, co-founder of Form Bio and Colossal Biosciences, two compa…
About the Hosts
Michael Scharf
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.
