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The Tech Tipping Point: A Thoughtful Exchange with Brett Hurt and William
May 23, 2023

The Tech Tipping Point: A Thoughtful Exchange with Brett Hurt and Wil…

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 in...

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Austin Next Spotlight: Getting to the Next Funding Round with ClearCam
May 16, 2023

Austin Next Spotlight: Getting to the Next Funding Round with ClearCam

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 me...

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Austin's Next Innovation Hub: The Vision Behind the University of Austin with Pano Kanelos
May 9, 2023

Austin's Next Innovation Hub: The Vision Behind the University of Aus…

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 …

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Breaking the Boundaries between Deeptech and Traditional Tech in Austin with Andrew Busey Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Form Bio
May 2, 2023

Breaking the Boundaries between Deeptech and Traditional Tech in Aust…

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 compan...

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Why Austin and the Texas Triangle is Poised for Success: A Conversation with Cullum Clark
April 25, 2023

Why Austin and the Texas Triangle is Poised for Success: A Conversati…

Are the cities in the Texas Triangle on the right track to success? With their expansive population growth and focus on economic growth, the cities of the Texas Triangle have been on an upward trajectory in recent years. To a...

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Beyond the Hype: Understanding Generative AI and Jasper AI's Innovations with Austin Distel
April 18, 2023

Beyond the Hype: Understanding Generative AI and Jasper AI's Innovati…

Generative AI has been a hot topic in the tech world in recent years, and Austin is staking its claim with Jasper AI, a local unicorn making waves in the industry. Today, we had the pleasure of talking to Austin …

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Redesigning Healthcare with Harbor Health Co-Founder Clay Johnston
April 11, 2023

Redesigning Healthcare with Harbor Health Co-Founder Clay Johnston

Clay Johnston, CMO and Co-Founder of Harbor Health, proposed a vision of health that would give people more knowledge and control over their care options. Harbor Health was born during Dr. Johnston’s time as the inaugural Dea...

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The Evolution of Downtown Austin in a Multi-Hub Innovation Region
April 4, 2023

The Evolution of Downtown Austin in a Multi-Hub Innovation Region

This is a topic that we have had many conversations about off-air and thought it might be interesting and worthwhile to record and share with our listeners. We talk about downtown Austin's role within a multi-hub innovation r...

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SXSW 2023: The Nexus of Austin's Innovation and Creative Powerhouses
March 28, 2023

SXSW 2023: The Nexus of Austin's Innovation and Creative Powerhouses

Austin Next takes you on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes journey of SXSW 2023, showcasing the city's innovation-driven culture. Michael is the newbie this year, so we get his first-timer impressions. We had the pleasure of in...

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Cultivating Austin Talent with Workforce Solutions Capital Area CEO Tamara Atkinson
March 21, 2023

Cultivating Austin Talent with Workforce Solutions Capital Area CEO T…

Tamara Atkinson, CEO of Workforce Solutions Capital Area, delves into the role the organization plays in shaping the future of Austin's workforce. We'll explore how Workforce Solutions Capital Area supports the local workforc...

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Austin Next is at SXSW 2023
March 10, 2023

Austin Next is at SXSW 2023

Join us for an exciting week at SXSW 2023. We're going to as many panels, meetups, activations, and events as we can. While we won't have a new podcast episode, catch us on Twitter and YouTube as we explore why …

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From SXSW to the Texas Biohub: Exploring the Future of Healthcare with Melinda Richter and Stacy Feld from Johnson & Johnson Innovation
March 7, 2023

From SXSW to the Texas Biohub: Exploring the Future of Healthcare wit…

Melinda Richter and Stacy Feld of Johnson & Johnson Innovation discuss healthcare innovation and technology, including J&J's involvement in SXSW, the potential for Austin as a major biohub, and both the challenges and opportu...

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SXSW 2023: Where Creatives, Tech, and Innovation Come Together with Hugh Forrest SXSW’s Co-President & Chief Programming Officer
Feb. 28, 2023

SXSW 2023: Where Creatives, Tech, and Innovation Come Together with H…

SXSW is one of the most anticipated annual events that celebrate the convergence of music, film, and technology in Austin, Texas. We welcome Hugh Forrest, SXSW Co-President & Chief Programming Officer back to the podcast to e...

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Fostering Innovation and Technology: The Texas Legislature's Commitment with Rep. Giovanni Capriglione and Rep. John Bucy III
Feb. 21, 2023

Fostering Innovation and Technology: The Texas Legislature's Commitme…

The Texas Legislature's Innovation & Technology Caucus plays a key role in shaping the state's tech policy. In this episode, we are joined by Rep. Giovanni Capriglione and Rep. John Bucy III to discuss the role of the IT Cauc...

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Where's the Next Terawatt? Powering the Future With Bill McCamley and Christy Cardenas
Feb. 14, 2023

Where's the Next Terawatt? Powering the Future With Bill McCamley and…

The combination of a booming population and an accelerating business sector, as well as the desire to "de-carbonize" creates a real challenge. In this episode we talk with Bill McCamley, the Executive Director at Transit Forw...

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Austin Next Spotlight: Tokenizing Real Estate with OwnProp
Feb. 9, 2023

Austin Next Spotlight: Tokenizing Real Estate with OwnProp

Ethan Blumenthal is the CEO of OwnProp, a platform that enables investors–large and small–to invest in commercial and multi-family real estate. They do this by leveraging the power of the blockchain and NFTs. In this Spotligh...

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Making Quantum Computing Accessible to All with William “whurley” Hurley, Founder and CEO of Strangeworks
Feb. 7, 2023

Making Quantum Computing Accessible to All with William “whurley” Hur…

William Hurley, better known as whurley, is the founder and CEO of StrangeWorks, a quantum computing startup that makes the power of quantum computing easily accessible and available to all. He shares expertise on the topic a...

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Texas 2036: Data-Driven Solutions for a Growing Texas with AJ Rodriguez and John Hryhorchuk
Jan. 31, 2023

Texas 2036: Data-Driven Solutions for a Growing Texas with AJ Rodrigu…

With an estimated 10 million more Texans calling the state home by 2036, it's important that we address the big challenges that come with growth. Texas 2036 is focused on providing nonpartisan ideas and data-driven solutions ...

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Austin Next Spotlight: CIBC Innovation
Jan. 26, 2023

Austin Next Spotlight: CIBC Innovation

Jonathan Schupack, Executive Director & Market Lead for CIBC Innovation Banking, talks about his role in lending and serving innovation companies all over the world, including software, hardware, life sciences, and cleantech ...

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Art Meets Tech: Insights from Constance Y. White, Manager of Austin's Art and Public Places Program
Jan. 24, 2023

Art Meets Tech: Insights from Constance Y. White, Manager of Austin's…

Constance Y. White is the manager of the Art in Public Places Program for the city of Austin. In this episode, we will go over the intersection of art and technology in the city of Austin and explore how the …

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Austin Next Spotlight: Gary Hoover
Jan. 19, 2023

Austin Next Spotlight: Gary Hoover

Gary Hoover, founder of Hoover Academy and Executive Director at American Business History Center, shares his lessons for entrepreneurs and innovators today, including the importance of being curious, studying, and understand...

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There’s Always an Us in Austin with Roy Spence, Co-Founder and Chairman of GSD&M and Founder of the Make it Movement
Jan. 17, 2023

There’s Always an Us in Austin with Roy Spence, Co-Founder and Chairm…

Roy Spence is the co-founder and chairman of GSD&M, an Austin-based advertising agency. With his significant background in the advertising industry, Roy and his team have played a pivotal role in shaping Austin's reputation a...

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Austin Next 2023 Teaser
Jan. 10, 2023

Austin Next 2023 Teaser

2023 is here and so is a whole new season of Austin Next. We are back and looking at the future of Austin and our transformation from a thriving ecosystem into a superstar region. What's next Austin? Sponsors Check out …

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From the Archive - Homegrown Venture Capital with Brian Smith, Managing Director of S3 Ventures
Dec. 27, 2022

From the Archive - Homegrown Venture Capital with Brian Smith, Managi…

One of the biggest changes over the last few years in the Austin region is the influx of new venture capital firms and the raising of record funds by our homegrown firms. We spoke with long-time local VC, Brian Smith …

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