Austinpreneur

Deep Tech, Real Stakes: Building Smarter, Not Bigger with Jonathan Lacoste


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In this episode, Jonathan Lacoste, founder and General Partner of Space VC, shares why raising $90M isn’t always the golden ticket and how retaining equity, focus, and vision can outperform flashier headlines.

Recorded live at TechConnect 2025, Jonathan dives into how founders should think long-term, the pitfalls of venture capital hype, and the smart ways to scale companies in frontier tech. From spy satellites to hypersonics, Jonathan reveals how Space VC is betting big on sectors like defense, energy, and space, and what it takes for founders to capture investor conviction at the pre-seed stage.

Packed with wisdom for operators and investors alike, this episode, sponsored by ATI, is a must-listen for anyone serious about startup sustainability.

Stay updated with the latest from Austinpreneur at https://capitalfactory.com/online/

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