Videos

A clip from our episode "Riskgaming and Tech's Future Frontiers with Danny Crichton, Lux Capital"

A clip from our episode "Riskgaming and Tech's Future Frontiers with Danny Crichton, Lux Capital"

A clip from our episode "Riskgaming and Tech's Future Frontiers with Danny Crichton, Lux Capital"

From wargaming to Riskgaming, what can simulations and stories teach us about the future of technology and innovation? Danny Crichton, Head of Editorial and Risk Gaming at Lux Capital, brings his unique insights from his experience in both tech journalism and venture capital. What started as a conversation on the…

A clip from our episode "Evolving Venture Capital for the AI and Data Era with Gopinath Sundaramurthy, Founder & Head of Data Science, Ensemble VC

A clip from our episode "Evolving Venture Capital for the AI and Data Era with Gopinath Sundaramurthy, Founder & Head of Data Science, Ensemble VC

A clip from our episode "Evolving Venture Capital for the AI and Data Era with Gopinath Sundaramurthy, Founder & Head of Data Science, Ensemble VC"

Is venture capital on the cusp of a data-driven revolution? Gopinath Sundaramurthy, Founder & Head of Data Science at Ensemble VC, believes AI and advanced analytics are reshaping how VCs identify and support promising startups. From transforming deal pipelines to finding diamonds in the rough around the globe, we explore…

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…