Videos
Jan. 14, 2024
The Maturing Superorganism
A clip from our episode "Understanding Agora and Humanity's Future with Byron Reese and Brett Hurt" Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/understanding-agora-and-humanitys-future-with-byron-reese-and-brett-hurt/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-agora-and-humanitys-future-with-byron/id1574213672?i=1000641015380 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FGXxbgJON6hqXd6M31HKV
Jan. 14, 2024
Striving for a Better World
A clip from our episode "Understanding Agora and Humanity's Future with Byron Reese and Brett Hurt" Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/understanding-agora-and-humanitys-future-with-byron-reese-and-brett-hurt/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-agora-and-humanitys-future-with-byron/id1574213672?i=1000641015380 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FGXxbgJON6hqXd6M31HKV
Jan. 11, 2024
Bees, Free Will, and Simulation Theory
A clip from our episode "Understanding Agora and Humanity's Future with Byron Reese and Brett Hurt" Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/understanding-agora-and-humanitys-future-with-byron-reese-and-brett-hurt/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-agora-and-humanitys-future-with-byron/id1574213672?i=1000641015380 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FGXxbgJON6hqXd6M31HKV
Jan. 9, 2024
The Future of Humanity
A clip from our episode "Understanding Agora and Humanity's Future with Byron Reese and Brett Hurt" Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/understanding-agora-and-humanitys-future-with-byron-reese-and-brett-hurt/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-agora-and-humanitys-future-with-byron/id1574213672?i=1000641015380 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FGXxbgJON6hqXd6M31HKV
Jan. 9, 2024
Understanding Agora and Humanity's Future with Byron Reese and Brett Hurt
In this thought-provoking episode, we are joined by Byron Reese, author of 'We are Agora,' and Brett Hurt, serial entrepreneur, to explore the intersections of superorganisms, technology, and human potential. The ideas presented in Byron's book, serve as a springboard to discuss how evolving technologies shape our future and the…
Jan. 8, 2024
A Billion Acts of Kindness
A preview of the upcoming Austin Next episode "Understanding Agora and Humanity's Future with Byron Reese and Brett Hurt" On January 9, you can find it on our website https://www.austinnextpodcast.com & on all major podcast platforms
Jan. 6, 2024
Turning the Tables: What's the Environment for Raising a Seed Fund
A clip from our episode "Breaking Down the State of Austin's Pre-Seed & Seed Funding with Katelyn Donnelly and Rajiv Bala" Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/breaking-down-the-state-of-austins-pre-seed-seed-funding-with-katelyn-donnelly-and-rajiv-bala/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-down-the-state-of-austins-pre-seed-seed/id1574213672?i=1000639056999 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ndNTIedA22FQoSOVViIF9
Dec. 21, 2023
Why Startups Might Skip Incubators
A clip from our episode "Breaking Down the State of Austin's Pre-Seed & Seed Funding with Katelyn Donnelly and Rajiv Bala" Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/breaking-down-the-state-of-austins-pre-seed-seed-funding-with-katelyn-donnelly-and-rajiv-bala/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-down-the-state-of-austins-pre-seed-seed/id1574213672?i=1000639056999 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ndNTIedA22FQoSOVViIF9
Dec. 20, 2023
The Importance of Pre Seed Fund Managers
A clip from our episode "Breaking Down the State of Austin's Pre-Seed & Seed Funding with Katelyn Donnelly and Rajiv Bala" Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/breaking-down-the-state-of-austins-pre-seed-seed-funding-with-katelyn-donnelly-and-rajiv-bala/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-down-the-state-of-austins-pre-seed-seed/id1574213672?i=1000639056999 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ndNTIedA22FQoSOVViIF9
Dec. 19, 2023
When is the right time to connect with a Pre-Seed/Seed VC?
A clip from our episode "Breaking Down the State of Austin's Pre-Seed & Seed Funding with Katelyn Donnelly and Rajiv Bala" Austin Next Website: https://www.austinnextpodcast.com/breaking-down-the-state-of-austins-pre-seed-seed-funding-with-katelyn-donnelly-and-rajiv-bala/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-down-the-state-of-austins-pre-seed-seed/id1574213672?i=1000639056999 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ndNTIedA22FQoSOVViIF9
Dec. 19, 2023
Breaking Down the State of Austin's Pre-Seed & Seed Funding with Katelyn Donnelly and Rajiv Bala
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…
Dec. 18, 2023
The Austin Scenius Paves the Way for the Next $100 Billion Giants
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
Dec. 2, 2023
Finding Success Outside of the Central Downtown Core
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
Nov. 30, 2023
Picking the Perfect City for Tech Innovation
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
Nov. 28, 2023
How Plug and Play's Impact Transforms Regional Ecosystems
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
Nov. 28, 2023
Plug and Play's Role in Austin's Evolving Innovation Landscape with Kevin Parakkattu, Partner at ...
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.…
Nov. 27, 2023
Bridging Startups and Corporate Giants with Plug and Play's Innovative Approach
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
Nov. 15, 2023
Building a new university & bringing back civil discourse. Where else, but Austin.
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
Nov. 14, 2023
From the Archive: Austin's Next Innovation Hub - The Vision Behind the University of Austin with ...
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…
Nov. 9, 2023
Let Young People Discover What They Can Become Great At
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
Nov. 7, 2023
From the Archive: There’s Always an Us in Austin with Roy Spence, Co-Founder and Chairman of GSD&...
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,…
Nov. 1, 2023
How My 10 Year Old Son Became a ChatGPTer
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
Oct. 31, 2023
How My 10-Year-Old Son Became a ChatGPTer
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 •…
Oct. 30, 2023
Is Austin's innovation roadmap a fusion of Silicon Valley, 1950s Detroit, & 1920s Paris?
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
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