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Aug. 22, 2023

The moment is now to rebuild on a new innovation foundation!

A clip from our episode "The Future of Innovation: Austin and the New Creative Class with Richard Florida" The full episode can be found at the links below and all major podcast platforms. Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/the-future-of-innovation-austin-and-the-new-creative-class-with-richard-florida/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-future-of-innovation-austin-and-the/id1574213672?i=1000625240090 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0lgxHqb6QLVuJRBYPsvQW7

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Aug. 22, 2023

The Future of Innovation: Austin and the New Creative Class with Richard Florida

Why is Austin leading the charge as a beacon for creative minds and how are cities like it rewriting the blueprint for our economic future? Dive into this episode with Richard Florida, the trailblazer behind the "Creative Class" theory. As we explore Austin's magnetic pull and its broader implications for…

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Aug. 21, 2023

The real inspiration for the Rise of the Creative Class?

Richard Florida clues us into the untold origin story of his theories and book "Rise of the Creative Class" Here is a preview of our upcoming episode "The Future of Innovation: Austin and the New Creative Class with Richard Florida" On August 22 you can find it our website https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/…

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Aug. 16, 2023

Startup fundraising is tough right now, but there are rays of light

Peter Walker, Head of Insights at @CartaInc talks about the macro fundraising environment so far in 2023. A clip from our episode "Analyzing Austin's Innovation Landscape: A First Half 2023 Review with Peter Walker, Carta’s Head of Insights" The full episode can be found at the links below and all…

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Aug. 15, 2023

Austin’s diversified sectors provide a resilience anchor

Peter Walker, Head of Insights at @CartaInc compares the sector variance of Austin vs other hubs like Silicon Valley, Boston, and San Diego A clip from our episode "Analyzing Austin's Innovation Landscape: A First Half 2023 Review with Peter Walker, Carta’s Head of Insights" The full episode can be found…

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Aug. 15, 2023

How does the Austin startup pipeline look from Pre-seed to Growth?

Peter Walker, Head of Insights at @CartaInc assess the health of the Austin ecosystem looking at each of the funding stages. A clip from our episode "Analyzing Austin's Innovation Landscape: A First Half 2023 Review with Peter Walker, Carta’s Head of Insights" The full episode can be found at the…

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Aug. 15, 2023

Analyzing Austin's Innovation Landscape: A First Half 2023 Review with Peter Walker, Carta’s Head...

The startup ecosystem in Austin is experiencing a dynamic transformation, influenced by an influx of talent and marked changes in fundraising trends. Carta, an equity management platform that offers a distinctive lens into private market data, holds a unique vantage point to observe these shifts and more. Peter Walker, who…

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Aug. 14, 2023

Peeling back the curtain on @CartaInc's data

Peter Walker, Head of Insights at @CartaInc shares the many different data sources that he and his team have access to. Here is a small preview of our upcoming episode "Analyzing Austin's Innovation Landscape: A First Half 2023 Review with Peter Walker, Carta’s Head of Insights" Tune in on August…

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Aug. 14, 2023

Why @CartaInc has unique insights on the startup ecosystem?

Peter Walker, Head of Insights at @CartaInc shares the data foundation for all of Carta's knowledge into the innovation landscape. Here is a small preview of our upcoming episode "Analyzing Austin's Innovation Landscape: A First Half 2023 Review with Peter Walker, Carta’s Head of Insights" Tune in on August 15…

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Aug. 9, 2023

Why is Austin attracting a growing creative/influencer/podcasting community?

​@PaulMillerd shares his thoughts on why so many podcasters, writers, influencers, and other creatives have recently come to Austin. A clip from our episode "Embracing the Pathless Path with Paul Millerd" The full episode can be found at the links below and all major podcast platforms. Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/embracing-the-pathless-path-with-paul-millerd/…

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Aug. 8, 2023

What is the Pathless Path?

​@PaulMillerd defines what is the Pathless Path and why he wrote the book. A clip from our episode "Embracing the Pathless Path with Paul Millerd" The full episode can be found at the links below and all major podcast platforms. Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/embracing-the-pathless-path-with-paul-millerd/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embracing-the-pathless-path-with-paul-millerd/id1574213672?i=1000623783690 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0tq6sW9EJGzkRNRf7lDUBK

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Aug. 8, 2023

Embracing The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd

How do defined tracks and cultural status symbols passed on from previous generations affect a person’s life choices? When we break with those paths is that being self-employed, an entrepreneur, a creative, or something else? In this episode, we challenge the traditional notions of career paths and entrepreneurial journeys, with…

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Aug. 7, 2023

Why risk the Pathless Path?

​ @PaulMillerd lays out both the risks and rewards of journeying down the Pathless Path. A clip from our episode "Embracing the Pathless Path with Paul Millerd" The full episode can be found at the links below and all major podcast platforms. Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/embracing-the-pathless-path-with-paul-millerd/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embracing-the-pathless-path-with-paul-millerd/id1574213672?i=1000623783690 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0tq6sW9EJGzkRNRf7lDUBK

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July 28, 2023

Rewriting the Austin Life Sciences Sector Narrative | 'Tech this Out' Airing Tonight at 10pm

A sneak peek of our discussion on the transformation of the Austin Life Sciences Sector, airing tonight at 10pm on CBS Austin's'Tech this Out.' Together with Austin Medtech Connect, we at Austin Next are sparking conversations about the sector's dynamic growth. Discover What's Next! #AustinNext #biotechnology #healthcare #lifescience #austin

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July 8, 2023

AI-Predicted Metrics for Tracking a Region's Innovation Boom

A preview of our upcoming episode "A New Era Begins for Austin Next and the Future of Austin's Thriving Innovation Ecosystem" The full episode can be found at the links below and all major podcast platforms. Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/a-new-era-begins-for-austin-next-and-the-future-of-austins-thriving-innovation-ecosystem/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-new-era-begins-for-austin-next-and-the/id1574213672?i=1000619512428 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pp03jJCRS9cx9oHseKnDI

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July 7, 2023

How do large corporations fit into an innovation ecosystem?

A preview of our upcoming episode "A New Era Begins for Austin Next and the Future of Austin's Thriving Innovation Ecosystem" The full episode can be found at the links below and all major podcast platforms. Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/a-new-era-begins-for-austin-next-and-the-future-of-austins-thriving-innovation-ecosystem/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-new-era-begins-for-austin-next-and-the/id1574213672?i=1000619512428 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pp03jJCRS9cx9oHseKnDI

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July 6, 2023

Why Did AI Overlook a Crucial Piece of Austin's Innovation Puzzle?

We look to dissect our interview with Andibot and why she missed one of the key elements of the Austin ecosystem - our sector diversity. A preview of our upcoming episode "A New Era Begins for Austin Next and the Future of Austin's Thriving Innovation Ecosystem" The full episode can…

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July 6, 2023

A New Era Begins for Austin Next and the Future of Austin's Thriving Innovation Ecosystem

In this culminating episode of Austin Next's first era, Jason engages with AndiBot, the AI-powered chatbot that amalgamates the insights of 19 innovation thinkers. Together, they explore AndiBot’s perspectives on how Austin can ascend to a superstar innovation hub. Later, Michael joins in for a reflective discussion on the AI's…

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July 5, 2023

How AI Identifies a World-Class Innovation Hub

A preview of our upcoming episode "A New Era Begins for Austin Next and the Future of Austin's Thriving Innovation Ecosystem" We asked our AndiBot, the Austin Next Dynamic Innovation ChatBot, how she defined an innovation superstar hub? Check out our website for all our episodes at https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/

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June 29, 2023

Meet AndiBot (Austin Next Dynamic Innovation ChatBot) the newest member of the podcast team.

AndiBot will be a guest on the next episode of Austin Next and will be partner as we dive further into understanding innovation. https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/

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June 23, 2023

2050 Climate Goals: Carbon Capture and Beyond

A preview of our episode "Patient Capital, Potent Change: Ecliptic Capital’s Quest for ClimateTech Breakthroughs with David J. Neff, Operating Partner" The full episode can be found at the links below and all major podcast platforms. Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/patient-capital-potent-change-ecliptic-capitals-quest-for-climate-tech-breakthroughs-with-david-j-neff-operating-partner/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/patient-capital-potent-change-ecliptic-capitals-quest/id1574213672?i=1000617950266 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5twBdUf4qnX5WnasJaB3Sj

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June 22, 2023

Is Austin Ready for ClimateTech?

A preview of our episode "Patient Capital, Potent Change: Ecliptic Capital’s Quest for ClimateTech Breakthroughs with David J. Neff, Operating Partner" The full episode can be found at the links below and all major podcast platforms. Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/patient-capital-potent-change-ecliptic-capitals-quest-for-climate-tech-breakthroughs-with-david-j-neff-operating-partner/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/patient-capital-potent-change-ecliptic-capitals-quest/id1574213672?i=1000617950266 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5twBdUf4qnX5WnasJaB3Sj

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June 22, 2023

Patient Capital, Potent Change: Ecliptic Capital’s Quest for Climate Tech Breakthroughs with Davi...

In this episode, we dive into the world of patient capital and its potential to bring about transformative changes in climate technology. Joining us is David J. Neff, Operating Partner at Ecliptic Capital, who sheds light on Ecliptic's forward-thinking climatetech investment strategy, how they find innovations, and Austin's future as…

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June 21, 2023

Investing in a Sustainable Future with Ecliptic Capital: What's the Strategy?

A preview of our episode "Patient Capital, Potent Change: Ecliptic Capital’s Quest for ClimateTech Breakthroughs with David J. Neff, Operating Partner" The full episode can be found at the links below and all major podcast platforms. Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/patient-capital-potent-change-ecliptic-capitals-quest-for-climate-tech-breakthroughs-with-david-j-neff-operating-partner/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/patient-capital-potent-change-ecliptic-capitals-quest/id1574213672?i=1000617950266 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5twBdUf4qnX5WnasJaB3Sj

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