Austinpreneur

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Disinformation and propaganda have reached new heights in the age of digital media. Tracking and understanding misinformation is critical to high stakes operations. While AI seemingly could provide a solution, hallucinations from generative AI models can make the problem worse.

This week's guest sees this firsthand in his role as AI Advisor to US Central Command, which includes annual deployments to the field. Tune in as Capital Factory Principal Nick Spiller sits down with Charlie Burgoyne, Founder & CEO of Valkyrie, for an eye-opening conversation on his relevant experience in mitigating these threats.

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Step into the future of American manufacturing with visionary entrepreneur Oluseun "Olu" Taiwo, CEO & Founder of Solideon, as he shares his mission to rebuild America’s industrial base. In this exclusive conversation, recorded live during Fed Supernova 2024, Nick and Olyu discuss into how frontier technologies—like robotics, artificial intelligence, and additive manufacturing—are shaping the supply chains of tomorrow.

Tune in as we explore the cutting-edge strategies and opportunities driving Solideon’s growth.

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Discover how the U.S. Air Force is driving dual-use innovation in this exclusive conversation with Col Elliott Leigh, the leader of its innovation arm. Dive into the fascinating evolution of military aviation, as Col Leigh connects the past to today’s cutting-edge initiatives like the SBIR/STTR program.

This live session recorded during Fed Supernova 2024 is packed with insights for founders looking to tap into military and commercial markets. Tune in to learn how the Air Force is shaping the future of innovation—and how your startup can get involved!

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Step into the future of health innovation in this episode, recorded in Dallas at Health Supernova 2024. Join Dr. Renee Wegrzyn, the Inaugural Director of ARPA-H, and Joshua Baer, CEO of Capital Factory, as they explore groundbreaking developments and strategic collaborations shaping the field.

Discover how ARPA-H, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, is revolutionizing the field with cutting-edge research and development. Learn how founders can actively engage with ARPA-H, explore the impact of the new offices in Dallas, D.C., and Boston, and understand the strategic collaboration between ARPA-H and established agencies like DARPA.

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In this episode of Austinpreneur, explore new, highly effective human performance technology utilized by professional athletes, the armed forces, and top wellness clinics. Join Capital Factory Venture Principal Nick Spiller as he interviews Ingrid Sanders from Shiftwave, recorded live in front of an audience of Capital Factory founders during SXSW® 2024.

Shiftwave chairs send pulsed pressure waves through your body, generating an effect unlike any other. Created in a psychophysiology research lab and developed for Special Operating Forces, these chairs are now utilized across professional sports and have proven effective on the frontlines in Ukraine. They improve focus, enhance sleep, and reduce pain. They are used in over 50 clinics in the U.S. and are now commercially available. This patented technology optimizes your mind and body, enabling peak performance on the field, at work, and in life.

Before joining Shiftwave, Ingrid Sanders successfully launched two ventures in the health and wellness sector. After establishing her previous startups in San Francisco, she relocated to Austin, where she discovered Shiftwave at SXSW in 2022. Ingrid's expertise spans psychology, technology, business development, and media.

Explore the mind of emerging venture capitalist Dr. Ariel Ganz, a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford's Healthcare Innovation Lab, in this insightful discussion recorded in Dallas at Health Supernova 2024. Ariel offers a unique perspective from the front lines of healthcare innovation, drawing on her investment experience with Arben Ventures and her groundbreaking research. The conversation spans a wide array of cutting-edge topics in health, including electronic drugs, breast cancer, precision medicine, and more.

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Tune into this episode, recorded in Dallas at Health Supernova 2024, to delve into the dynamic journey of Monty Kosma, Co-Founder & President of DataJoint.

Monty is a true polymath with deep expertise spanning physics, neuroscience, economics, and law. His remarkable career includes designing stealth aircraft, tackling the largest-ever computational problems, litigating cases in federal court, and reengineering complex operations.

As the Co-Founder and President of DataJoint, Monty is helping lead the “SciOps” movement, which is transforming scientific research in much the same way that DevOps revolutionized software development. DataJoint integrates and manages every aspect of data-intensive science, enhancing transparency and productivity to unprecedented levels.

Join Nick Spiller as he explores Monty’s remarkable journey, revealing how his innovative work with DataJoint is revolutionizing data operations for experimental science, and how his relocation from San Francisco to Houston has positioned him within the world’s largest hub for life sciences.

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Join Nick Spiller, Venture Principal at Capital Factory, as he chats with Maxwell Dordevic, a trailblazing entrepreneur and CEO and Co-Founder of NeuroX1. Max shares his journey from stem cell research to founding NeuroX1, a company using AI to tackle neurodegenerative diseases.

Max discusses his transition from research to entrepreneurship, the pivotal moment that led to co-founding NeuroX1, and the personal experiences driving his passion. Discover how NeuroX1 employs physics-based simulations and AI to develop new drug molecules, aiming to revolutionize treatments for MS, ALS, and Alzheimer’s.

Learn about NeuroX1’s rapid progress, key milestones, and Max’s advice for entrepreneurs navigating today’s market. This episode offers a glimpse into the future of personalized medicine and the fight against debilitating diseases.

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In this episode of Austinpreneur, recorded live at Capital Factory House during SXSW® 2024, Nick Spiller sits down with Lisa Besserman, Managing Director & Head of Innovation at JPMorgan Chase. Lisa's journey is a incredible story of entrepreneurship and innovation, from founding Startup Buenos Aires to spearheading corporate incubators and now leading initiatives at one of the world's largest banks.

Lisa shares her experiences and insights garnered from her dynamic career, emphasizing the power of collaboration between startups and big corporations, especially in leveraging emerging technologies like AI. As one of the top influencers in tech, recognized by Business Insider and the Council of the Americas, Lisa's perspective on driving innovation at scale offers invaluable lessons for entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts alike.

Join Nick and Lisa as they explore the challenges and opportunities of navigating the startup landscape, from forging impactful partnerships to the critical role of communication and honesty in building successful ventures. Discover the future of AI in combating fraud and the nuanced approach required to thrive in the fast-paced world of corporate innovation.

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Join Nick Spiller, Venture Principal at Capital Factory, as he chats with the team behind the launch of VeUp's North American headquarters, marking its debut at SXSW® 2024. Explore the reasons why Michael Siegel, VeUp's General Manager of North America and Chief Product/Services Officer, Tom Dixon, Global Head of Sales, and Chanelle Preston, Head of Global Marketing, selected Austin as the strategic base for VeUp's North American expansion. Gain insights into their strategies for startups to elevate their tech, finance, product development, and sales leveraging VeUp's expertise.

VeUp was born from the challenges faced by its founders in finding growth partners for scaling. Since then, VeUp has empowered over 50 companies to accelerate their growth and is now investing from a $100M venture fund.

This episode was recorded live recorded live at Capital Factory House during SXSW® 2024.

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