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The Threads That Scale Innovation with Brian Hall EO Austin
Innovation does not scale on size alone. It accelerates on the connective threads of an ecosystem, from curated founder groups to open networks and through shared stories and honest champions. Brian Hall, incoming President o...
Houston Will Be the Industrial Bio Capital of the World with Veronica…
The $6 trillion chemical industry is on the verge of a revolution as biology moves from the doctor's office to the industrial zone. Veronica Breckenridge, Founder and Managing Partner of First Bight Ventures, is investing in ...
Endless Frontiers and the Future of American Innovation with Jordan B…
At a hinge point when tech leadership determines the balance of geopolitical power, deep tech investment has never been more critical to America's future. Jordan Blashek, co-founder of America's Frontier Fund , brings his per...
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Want to Shape the Future? Start with the Story
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You Can’t Just Show Up and Expect Doors to Open
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No One Owes You Access
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Ep 154: The Threads That Scale Innovation with Brian Hall EO Austin
Innovation does not scale on size alone. It accelerates on the connective threads of an ecosystem, from curated founder groups to open networks and through shared stories and honest champions. Brian Hall, incoming President of the Austin Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization, joins us to explore what actually drives trust, access, and scale in a thriving tech hub.
Episode Highlights
•Role of Ecosystem Connective Tissue
•Founder Forums and Peer Accountability
•Third Rooms…
The Threads That Scale Innovation with Brian Hall EO Austin
Innovation does not scale on size alone. It accelerates on the connective threads of an ecosystem, from curated founder groups to open networks and through shared stories and honest champions. Brian Hall, incoming President o...
How Biomanufacturing Can Leapfrog America Ahead of the World
A clip from "Houston Will Be the Industrial Bio Capital of the World with Veronica Breckenridge"
#Biomanufacturing #Reindustrialization #IndustrialBiotech #InnovationEconomy #AustinNext
Why Scaling Industrial Biotech Is Harder Than Pharma
A clip from our episode "Houston Will Be the Industrial Bio Capital of the World with Veronica Breckenridge"
#IndustrialBiotech #ScaleUp #ManufacturingChallenges #Biomanufacturing #AustinNext
Why Chemical Engineering Will Power the Industrial Bio Revolution
A clip from our episode "Houston Will Be the Industrial Bio Capital of the World with Veronica Breckenridge"
#ChemicalEngineering #IndustrialBiotech #ManufacturingInnovation #Biomanufacturing #AustinNext
Ep 153: Houston Will Be the Industrial Bio Capital of the World with Veronica Breckenridge
The $6 trillion chemical industry is on the verge of a revolution as biology moves from the doctor's office to the industrial zone. Veronica Breckenridge, founder and managing partner of First Bight Ventures, is investing in early-stage bio manufacturing companies while building the ecosystem to catalyze their growth. We discuss the tech powering the revolution, why Houston's first principles position the region to own the sector, and how Austin's innovation can help supercha…
Houston Will Be the Industrial Bio Capital of the World with Veronica Breckenridge, First Bight Ventures
The $6 trillion chemical industry is on the verge of a revolution as biology moves from the doctor's office to the industrial zone. Veronica Breckenridge, Founder and Managing Partner of First Bight Ventures, is investing in ...
Austin The Ultimate Bet for American Innovation and Reindustrialization
A clip from our episode "Endless Frontiers and the Future of American Innovation with Jordan Blashek, Managing Director America's Frontier Fund"
#EndlessFrontiers #austin #DeepTech #innovation #manufacturing
Building the Endless Frontiers Institute and Turning Talk Into Action
A clip from our episode "Endless Frontiers and the Future of American Innovation with Jordan Blashek, Managing Director America's Frontier Fund"
#EndlessFrontiers #austin #nationalsecurity #funding #DeepTech #innovation
Inspiration Drives Innovation
A clip from our episode "Endless Frontiers and the Future of American Innovation with Jordan Blashek, Managing Director America's Frontier Fund"
Ep 152: Endless Frontiers & the Future of American Innovation with Jordan Blashek
At a hinge point when tech leadership determines the balance of geopolitical power, deep tech investment has never been more critical to America's future. Jordan Blashek, co-founder of America's Frontier Fund, brings his perspective on innovation for national advantage. From investing in defense tech to the newly launched Endless Frontiers, we discuss Jordan's vision for rebuilding American strength through strategic innovation and how Austin finds itself right in the thick of…
Endless Frontiers and the Future of American Innovation with Jordan Blashek, Managing Director America's Frontier Fund
At a hinge point when tech leadership determines the balance of geopolitical power, deep tech investment has never been more critical to America's future. Jordan Blashek, co-founder of America's Frontier Fund , brings his per...
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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 Cross…
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…
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Jason Scharf
Founder & Host
Jason Scharf has spent nearly two decades pursuing his life’s mission of catalyzing innovation. As an early stage investor, he targets the bio innovation tech stack and the business of health. He has held key leadership roles in strategy and market intelligence at industry pillars such as Illumina, BD, and Amgen. Through the Austin Next podcast and Substack Ecosystem Metacognition, he explores innovation, Bio & Health, tech, ecosystems, Austin, and their convergence.