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A clip from our episode "Rekindling Humanity's Ambition Through Story with Devon Eriksen - Theft of Fire"

A clip from our episode "Rekindling Humanity's Ambition Through Story with Devon Eriksen - Theft of Fire"

Can the stories we tell shape the future we build? Devon Eriksen, author of "Theft of Fire" and now Dragon Award finalist, argues that science fiction isn't just entertainment; it's a catalyst for innovation and human progress. Our narratives can be beautiful and optimistic, inspiring us to build, or ugly…

A clip of our episode "From Building 3D Printed Houses to Funding Critical Tech with Evan Loomis, Partner at Overmatch Ventures"

A clip of our episode "From Building 3D Printed Houses to Funding Critical Tech with Evan Loomis, Partner at Overmatch Ventures

A clip of our episode "From Building 3D Printed Houses to Funding Critical Tech with Evan Loomis, Partner at Overmatch Ventures

Evan Loomis, partner at Overmatch Ventures and co-founder of ICON, exemplifies Austin's entrepreneurial spirit in tackling audacious challenges. From revolutionizing construction to investing in frontier technologies, Evan shares his journey through Austin's rapidly evolving tech landscape and why now is the moment for critical tech. We don't shy away from…

A preview of our episode "From Building 3D Printed Houses to Funding Critical Tech with Evan Loomis, Partner at Overmatch Ventures"

A clip from our episode "Connection and Innovation in the Austin Food Scene with Grace Chow Co-Founder & CEO of Lobos Hospitality"

A clip from our episode "Connection and Innovation in the Austin Food Scene with Grace Chow Co-Founder & CEO of Lobos Hospitality"

Can a city’s food scene serve as a catalyst for connection, creativity, and innovation? Grace Chow, Co-Founder & CEO of Austin-based Lobos Hospitality, joins me to share her insights from food scenes across the US, and her in-the-trenches view from building three distinctive Austin restaurants: Toasty Badger, Manny's, and the…

A clip from our episode "Connection and Innovation in the Austin Food Scene with Grace Chow Co-Founder & CEO of Lobos Hospitality"

A clip from our episode "Pattern Breakers with Mike Maples Jr, Founding Partner at Floodgate"

A clip from our episode "Pattern Breakers with Mike Maples Jr, Founding Partner at Floodgate"

A clip from our episode "Pattern Breakers with Mike Maples Jr, Founding Partner at Floodgate"

Promising startups often fail despite following best practices, while rule-breakers and those running through chaos can achieve massive success. Why? Mike Maples Jr, Founding Partner at Floodgate, tackles this paradox in his book "Pattern Breakers." We discuss his Inflection Theory, why some pivots work and others don't, unexpected inspirations like…

Preview of our upcoming episode "Pattern Breakers with Mike Maples Jr, Founding Partner at Floodgate" Tune in tomorrow on all podcast platforms

A clip from our episode "Startups Playing the International Game with Joe Merrill, Co-Founder and Partner Sputnik VC"

A clip of from our episode "Startups Playing the International Game with Joe Merrill, Co-Founder and Partner Sputnik VC"

A clip of from our episode "Startups Playing the International Game with Joe Merrill, Co-Founder and Partner Sputnik VC"

What do global trends affects on startups, the art of selling, startup accelerators, and the future lizard king all have in common? They are all just a few of the diverse and intersecting topics that I explore today with Joe Merrill, Co-Founder and Partner at Sputnik VC. Episode Highlights •…

Generative AI Summit Austin - Registration (https://world.aiacceleratorinstitute.com/location/austin/register) -------------------------------------------------------------- In honor of the The Board Walks' 100th walk this past weekend, we are rereleasing our episode with Board Walks Founder Elle Beecher. Episode Originally Aired September 12, 2023 ---------------------- Fostering connectivity within an innovation ecosystem is crucial for its ongoing vitality…

A clip of from our episode "AI, Defense, and the Future of Warfare with Charlie Burgoyne, Founder and CEO of Andromeda and Valkyrie

A clip of from our episode "AI, Defense, and the Future of Warfare with Charlie Burgoyne, Founder and CEO of Andromeda and Valkyrie