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 interviewing five companies making an impact at the festival: NeuraLight, Gigaroo, EverCase, Thrive360, and Eden Data.…
A preview of our SXSW 2023 retrospective. See how Austin innovation showed up and our thoughts from this year's festival. Check out the episode this Tuesday March 28 on our website (https://www.austinnextpodcast.com), Apple, Spotify, and all other major podcast platforms.
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 workforce, what is the state of the talent market today, and how the region is balancing the constant…
A preview of our interview with Tamara Atkinson, CEO of Workforce Solutions Capital Area. We explore the talent environment in Austin and the future of our workforce. Check out the episode this Tuesday March 21 on our website (https://www.austinnextpodcast.com), Apple, Spotify, and all other major podcast platforms.
Austin companies were everywhere at SXSW on panels, in the expo, pitching, and even just wandering the halls making connections. That's where we reconnected with Taylor Hersom, Founder and CEO of Eden Data.
We caught up with Brian Lang and Ari Weinberger as they announced their new venture fund Woodlawn Health Ventures at SXSW. https://woodlawnhv.com/new-digital-health-fund-focused-on-older-adults-launched-at-sxsw-2023/
We spoke with Christy Lamka, COO and Co-Founder of Austin based Thrive 360. Thrive was exhibiting at SXSW during the creative expo and had a few announcements to make.
We followed up with our recent podcast guest Stacy Feld on her experience so far at SXSW, how its changed from previous years, and how J&J has shown up as the title sponsor of the Health and Medtech track. You can also check our podcast episode with Stacy here: Austin…
Another example of Austin's innovation ecosystem showing up at SXSW is NeuraLight, a medtech company transforming neurology with AI. They are a SXSW Innovation Award finalist and we spoke with their Co-Founder and CEO Micha Breakstone.
The Austin innovation ecosystem is representing at SXSW with local company Gigaroo being a SXSW pitch finalist.
The Austin innovation ecosystem is representing at SXSW with local company EverCase being a SXSW pitch finalist.
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 (https://twitter.com/AustinNxPodcast) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@AustinNext) as we explore why innovators choose SXSW, how the Austin ecosystem shines,…
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 opportunities the sector faces. Episode Highlights • J&J's sponsorship of the Health and MedTech track at SXSW…
A preview of our interview with Melinda Richter and Stacy Feld from Johnson & Johnson Innovation. We 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 opportunities the sector faces. Check out the episode this Tuesday…
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 explore the latest developments and insights from SXSW and learn how this dynamic event…
A preview of our interview with Hugh Forrest SXSW Co-President & Chief Programming Officer. Check out the episode this Tuesday February 28 on our website (https://www.austinnextpodcast.com), Apple, Spotify, and all other major podcast platforms.
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 Caucus, the challenges the state faces in promoting tech innovation, 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 Forward and Christy Cardenas, the Managing Partner at Grit Ventures. The discussion delves into the…
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 Spotlight episode, Ethan describes his background as a blockchain engineer and how he found his…
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 and explains what quantum computing is, how it works, and its potential impact on…
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 to break through the gridlock on issues that matter most to all Texans. In…
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 companies. In this spotlight episode, Jonathan shares how he intends to utilize Austin's robust startup ecosystem to connect…
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 program drives innovation to benefit artists, innovators, and residents. We…
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 understanding the world. In this spotlight episode, he expresses his thoughts on the difference in the level of innovation today…