The impetus for this episode was a recent viral tweet stating that "Austin desperately needs another real pre-seed fund." This sparked fierce debate around the health and scalability of Austin's earliest-stage investing landscape. Looking to settle the controversy, I interviewed two Austin-based VCs laser-focused on pre-seed and seed - Avalanche…
A preview of the upcoming Austin Next episode "Breaking Down the State of Austin's Pre-Seed & Seed Funding with Katelyn Donnelly and Rajiv Bala" On December 19, you can find it on our website https://www.austinnextpodcast.com & on all major podcast platforms
A clip from our episode "Plug and Play's Role in Austin's Evolving Innovation Landscape with Kevin Parakkattu, Partner at Plug and Play" Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/plug-and-plays-role-in-austins-evolving-innovation-landscape-with-kevin-parakkattu-partner-at-plu/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plug-and-plays-role-in-austins-evolving-innovation/id1574213672?i=1000636762819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2yigKKGKoAFzObrD8BSKv1
A clip from our episode "Plug and Play's Role in Austin's Evolving Innovation Landscape with Kevin Parakkattu, Partner at @PlugandPlayTechCenter" Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/plug-and-plays-role-in-austins-evolving-innovation-landscape-with-kevin-parakkattu-partner-at-plu/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plug-and-plays-role-in-austins-evolving-innovation/id1574213672?i=1000636762819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2yigKKGKoAFzObrD8BSKv1
A clip from our episode "Plug and Play's Role in Austin's Evolving Innovation Landscape with Kevin Parakkattu, Partner at @PlugandPlayTechCenter" Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/plug-and-plays-role-in-austins-evolving-innovation-landscape-with-kevin-parakkattu-partner-at-plu/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plug-and-plays-role-in-austins-evolving-innovation/id1574213672?i=1000636762819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2yigKKGKoAFzObrD8BSKv1
As Austin continues to attract leading tech players and establish itself as a magnet for innovation, the role of new entrants becomes increasingly pivotal in shaping its future. In this episode, I talk with Kevin Parakkattu, Partner at Plug and Play, to explore their distinct approach to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.…
A preview of the upcoming Austin Next episode "Plug and Play's Role in Austin's Evolving Innovation Landscape with Kevin Parakkattu, Partner at Plug and Play" On November 27, you can find it on our website https://www.austinnextpodcast.com & on all major podcast platforms
A clip from our episode "Austin's Next Innovation Hub - The Vision Behind the University of Austin with Pano Kanelos" Find the full podcast at the following links and all major podcast platforms YouTube: https://youtu.be/S_pNb45cPaM?si=9T80P1xK6O49GIrD Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/from-the-archive-austins-next-innovation-hub-the-vision-behind-the-university-of-austin-with-pan/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-archive-austins-next-innovation-hub-the/id1574213672?i=1000634757158 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5DE2u6mzngmtPbIjftHAsQ
An update since our original episode aired on May 9, 2023: The University of Austin is now accepting applications for their first undergraduate class starting fall 2024. To mark this milestone, we are resharing our interview with founding president Panos Kanelos. The University of Austin is a new and promising…
A clip from our episode "There’s Always an Us in Austin with Roy Spence, Co-Founder and Chairman of GSD&M and Founder of the Make it Movement" Find the full podcast at the following links and all major podcast platforms Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/from-the-archive-theres-always-an-us-in-austin-with-roy-spence-co-founder-and-chairman-of-gsdm-a/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-archive-theres-always-an-us-in-austin/id1574213672?i=1000633980345 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/62VOM3l5IEvaksrJorDHfK
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 as a city of ideas and innovation. Roy is also the founder of Make It Movement,…
A clip from our episode "How My 10 Year Old Son Became a ChatGPTer" Find the full podcast at the following links and all major podcast platforms Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/how-my-10-year-old-son-became-a-chatgpter/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-my-10-year-old-son-became-a-chatgpter/id1574213672?i=1000633197243 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2V7TUFUX11T9iW1iN5wKlK
Today I explore how AI is reshaping learning and challenging traditional expertise. Through my own experiences with my 10-year-old son, we'll look at the potential of AI as a new educational frontier. Don't miss this intimate journey into the transformative impact of technology on the next generation. Episode Highlights •…
A clip from our episode "How Austin Can Write Its Own Innovation Roadmap" Find the full podcast at the following links and all major podcast platforms Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/how-austin-can-write-its-own-innovation-roadmap/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-austin-can-write-its-own-innovation-roadmap/id1574213672?i=1000632419881 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CcKh2oipCT6tO0PB0zRmg
In this special solo episode, I dive into what makes Austin not just another 'Silicon Something' and about how we can transform into a generational ecosystem. After defining our region’s superpowers, I introduce a new mental model that synthesizes Austin's eclectic influences, from bleeding-edge technology to advanced manufacturing to the…
A clip from our episode "Catalyzing Innovation in Austin: A Live Conversation at the Texas Venture Crawl with Kaitlyn DeBernardo and Aaron Perman" Find the full podcast at the following links and all major podcast platforms Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/catalyzing-innovation-in-austin-a-live-conversation-at-the-texas-venture-crawl-with-kaitlyn-deberna/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catalyzing-innovation-in-austin-a-live-conversation/id1574213672?i=1000631581484 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IeCf8U8ncOXTHxQ0BDZnJ
A clip from our episode "Catalyzing Innovation in Austin: A Live Conversation at the Texas Venture Crawl with Kaitlyn DeBernardo and Aaron Perman" Find the full podcast at the following links and all major podcast platforms Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/catalyzing-innovation-in-austin-a-live-conversation-at-the-texas-venture-crawl-with-kaitlyn-deberna/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catalyzing-innovation-in-austin-a-live-conversation/id1574213672?i=1000631581484 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IeCf8U8ncOXTHxQ0BDZnJ
A clip from our episode "Catalyzing Innovation in Austin: A Live Conversation at the Texas Venture Crawl with Kaitlyn DeBernardo and Aaron Perman" Find the full podcast at the following links and all major podcast platforms Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/catalyzing-innovation-in-austin-a-live-conversation-at-the-texas-venture-crawl-with-kaitlyn-deberna/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catalyzing-innovation-in-austin-a-live-conversation/id1574213672?i=1000631581484 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IeCf8U8ncOXTHxQ0BDZnJ
A clip from our episode "Catalyzing Innovation in Austin: A Live Conversation at the Texas Venture Crawl with Kaitlyn DeBernardo and Aaron Perman" Find the full podcast at the following links and all major podcast platforms Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/catalyzing-innovation-in-austin-a-live-conversation-at-the-texas-venture-crawl-with-kaitlyn-deberna/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catalyzing-innovation-in-austin-a-live-conversation/id1574213672?i=1000631581484 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IeCf8U8ncOXTHxQ0BDZnJ
In this live episode from the Texas Venture Crawl, I'm joined by Kaitlyn DeBernardo of Next Coast Ventures and Aaron Perman of S3 Ventures to delve into Austin's entrepreneurial landscape. We unpack the shifts in venture capital operating models, the essential role of community in innovation, as well as the…
A clip from our episode "How AI and Automation are Creating a New Wave of Entrepreneurs with Sameer Gulati, Chief Product Officer at ZenBusiness" Find the full podcast at the following links and all major podcast platforms Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/how-ai-and-automation-are-creating-a-new-wave-of-entrepreneurs-with-sameer-gulati-chief-product-off/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-ai-and-automation-are-creating-a-new/id1574213672?i=1000630805202 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IeCf8U8ncOXTHxQ0BDZnJ
A clip from our episode "How AI and Automation are Creating a New Wave of Entrepreneurs with Sameer Gulati, Chief Product Officer at ZenBusiness" Find the full podcast at the following links and all major podcast platforms Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/how-ai-and-automation-are-creating-a-new-wave-of-entrepreneurs-with-sameer-gulati-chief-product-off/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-ai-and-automation-are-creating-a-new/id1574213672?i=1000630805202 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IeCf8U8ncOXTHxQ0BDZnJ
In today's rapidly evolving entrepreneurial landscape, technology is the great equalizer, opening new avenues for innovation and challenging traditional notions of business scalability. We sit down with Sameer Gulati, CPO at ZenBusiness, to explore how the company is empowering startups on their business journey. We examine the impact of recent…
A clip from our upcoming episode "How AI and Automation are Creating a New Wave of Entrepreneurs with Sameer Gulati, Chief Product Officer at ZenBusiness" On October 10, you can find it on our website https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/ & on all major podcast platforms