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
A clip of from our episode "AI, Defense, and the Future of Warfare with Charlie Burgoyne, Founder and CEO of Andromeda and Valkyrie"
The future of defense and warfare has always been linked to technological change, from the discovery of fire to the Bronze Age to the Nuclear Age to now the AI Age. My guest today is Charlie Burgoyne, Founder and CEO of both Valkyrie and their newest spinout Andromeda, who joins…
A clip from our episode "A Texas Investment Thesis with Krishna Srinivasan, Founding Partner of LiveOak Ventures"
A clip from our episode "A Texas Investment Thesis with Krishna Srinivasan, Founding Partner of LiveOak Ventures"
A clip from our episode "A Texas Investment Thesis with Krishna Srinivasan, Founding Partner of LiveOak Ventures"
The only constant in Austin seems to be change. Whether that be the people moving here, the buildings defining our skyline, or the startups being founded and funded. Today, my guest is Krishna Srinivasan, founding Partner of LiveOak Ventures. We will explore what it means to invest in Texas startups…
In this episode, recorded at the Austin Data Science Salon, I sit down with Cheryl Sew Hoy, CEO and Founder of Tiny Health. Tiny Health is a pioneer in gut microbiome testing, providing critical health insights for moms and babies during the first 1,000 days. We dive into the current…
A clip from our Austin Next episode "Innovation at the Intersection of Venture and Nonprofits with Alice Pomponio, Managing Director BrightEdge - American Cancer Society" You can find the full episode on all major podcast platforms.
How does a nonprofit innovate and scale its mission? Joining me today is Alice Pomponio, Managing Director of BrightEdge, the venture arm of the American Cancer Society, to discuss the intersection of venture capital and nonprofit work. Is this approach a unique case, or part of a new wave of…
A clip from our Austin Next episode "The Race for Quantum Dominance with Scott Faris, CEO Eqlipse Quantum" You can find the full episode on all major podcast platforms.
A clip from our Austin Next episode "The Race for Quantum Dominance with Scott Faris, CEO Eqlipse Quantum" You can find the full episode on all major podcast platforms.
A clip from our Austin Next episode "The Race for Quantum Dominance with Scott Faris, CEO Eqlipse Quantum" You can find the full episode on all major podcast platforms.
A clip from our Austin Next episode "AI in the Bio Century with Micha Breakstone, Founder and CEO of Somite.ai" You can find the full episode on all major podcast platforms.
A clip from our Austin Next episode "AI in the Bio Century with Micha Breakstone, Founder and CEO of Somite.ai" You can find the full episode on all major podcast platforms.
As we enter the Bio Century, AI innovations are becoming pivotal in shaping the future of biology and medicine. In this episode, I am joined by Micha Breakstone, the founder and CEO of Somite.ai, who is at the forefront of integrating AI with stem cell biology. Together, we explore the…