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March 12, 2023

SXSW Innovation Award Finalist NeuraLight Co-Founder & CEO Micha Breakstone

Another example of Austin's innovation ecosystem showing up at SXSW is NeuraLight, a medtech company transforming neurology with AI. They are a SXSW Innovation Award finalist and we spoke with their Co-Founder and CEO Micha Breakstone.

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March 12, 2023

SXSW Pitch Finalist Gigaroo Co-Founder and CEO Adir Oren

The Austin innovation ecosystem is representing at SXSW with local company Gigaroo being a SXSW pitch finalist.

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March 11, 2023

SXSW Pitch Finalist EverCase Co-Founder Paul Levins

The Austin innovation ecosystem is representing at SXSW with local company EverCase being a SXSW pitch finalist.

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March 10, 2023

Austin Next is at SXSW 2023

Join us for an exciting week at SXSW 2023. We're going to as many panels, meetups, activations, and events as we can. While we won't have a new podcast episode, catch us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/AustinNxPodcast) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@AustinNext) as we explore why innovators choose SXSW, how the Austin ecosystem shines,…

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March 7, 2023

From SXSW to the Texas Biohub: Exploring the Future of Healthcare with Melinda Richter and Stacy ...

Melinda Richter and Stacy Feld of Johnson & Johnson Innovation discuss healthcare innovation and technology, including J&J's involvement in SXSW, the potential for Austin as a major biohub, and both the challenges and opportunities the sector faces. Episode Highlights • J&J's sponsorship of the Health and MedTech track at SXSW…

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March 6, 2023

Texas isn't the next bio + health innovation hub, its already there!

A preview of our interview with Melinda Richter and Stacy Feld from Johnson & Johnson Innovation. We discuss healthcare innovation and technology, including J&J's involvement in SXSW, the potential for Austin as a major biohub, and both the challenges and opportunities the sector faces. Check out the episode this Tuesday…

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Feb. 28, 2023

SXSW 2023: Where Creatives, Tech, and Innovation Come Together with Hugh Forrest SXSW’s Co-Presid...

SXSW is one of the most anticipated annual events that celebrate the convergence of music, film, and technology in Austin, Texas. We welcome Hugh Forrest, SXSW Co-President & Chief Programming Officer back to the podcast to explore the latest developments and insights from SXSW and learn how this dynamic event…

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Feb. 27, 2023

SXSW 2023: Where Creatives, Tech, and Innovation Come Together with Hugh Forrest

A preview of our interview with Hugh Forrest SXSW Co-President & Chief Programming Officer. Check out the episode this Tuesday February 28 on our website (https://www.austinnextpodcast.com), Apple, Spotify, and all other major podcast platforms.

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Feb. 21, 2023

Fostering Innovation and Technology: The Texas Legislature's Commitment with Rep. Giovanni Caprig...

The Texas Legislature's Innovation & Technology Caucus plays a key role in shaping the state's tech policy. In this episode, we are joined by Rep. Giovanni Capriglione and Rep. John Bucy III to discuss the role of the IT Caucus, the challenges the state faces in promoting tech innovation, and…

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Feb. 14, 2023

Where's the Next Terawatt? Powering the Future With Bill McCamley and Christy Cardenas

The combination of a booming population and an accelerating business sector, as well as the desire to "de-carbonize" creates a real challenge. In this episode we talk with Bill McCamley, the Executive Director at Transit Forward and Christy Cardenas, the Managing Partner at Grit Ventures. The discussion delves into the…

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Feb. 9, 2023

Austin Next Spotlight: Tokenizing Real Estate with OwnProp

Ethan Blumenthal is the CEO of OwnProp, a platform that enables investors–large and small–to invest in commercial and multi-family real estate. They do this by leveraging the power of the blockchain and NFTs. In this Spotlight episode, Ethan describes his background as a blockchain engineer and how he found his…

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Feb. 7, 2023

Making Quantum Computing Accessible to All with William “whurley” Hurley, Founder and CEO of Stra...

William Hurley, better known as whurley, is the founder and CEO of StrangeWorks, a quantum computing startup that makes the power of quantum computing easily accessible and available to all. He shares expertise on the topic and explains what quantum computing is, how it works, and its potential impact on…

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Jan. 31, 2023

Texas 2036: Data-Driven Solutions for a Growing Texas with AJ Rodriguez and John Hryhorchuk

With an estimated 10 million more Texans calling the state home by 2036, it's important that we address the big challenges that come with growth. Texas 2036 is focused on providing nonpartisan ideas and data-driven solutions to break through the gridlock on issues that matter most to all Texans. In…

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Jan. 26, 2023

Austin Next Spotlight: CIBC Innovation

Jonathan Schupack, Executive Director & Market Lead for CIBC Innovation Banking, talks about his role in lending and serving innovation companies all over the world, including software, hardware, life sciences, and cleantech companies. In this spotlight episode, Jonathan shares how he intends to utilize Austin's robust startup ecosystem to connect…

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Jan. 24, 2023

Art Meets Tech: Insights from Constance Y. White, Manager of Austin's Art and Public Places Program

Constance Y. White is the manager of the Art in Public Places Program for the city of Austin. In this episode, we will go over the intersection of art and technology in the city of Austin and explore how the program drives innovation to benefit artists, innovators, and residents. We…

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Jan. 19, 2023

Austin Next Spotlight: Gary Hoover

Gary Hoover, founder of Hoover Academy and Executive Director at American Business History Center, shares his lessons for entrepreneurs and innovators today, including the importance of being curious, studying, and understanding the world. In this spotlight episode, he expresses his thoughts on the difference in the level of innovation today…

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Jan. 17, 2023

There’s Always an Us in Austin with Roy Spence, Co-Founder and Chairman of GSD&M and Founder of t...

Roy Spence is the co-founder and chairman of GSD&M, an Austin-based advertising agency. With his significant background in the advertising industry, Roy and his team have played a pivotal role in shaping Austin's reputation as a city of ideas and innovation. Roy is also the founder of Make It Movement,…

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Jan. 13, 2023

Austin Next Live: Where is the next terawatt coming from?

A discussion of the power situation here in Central Texas. The combination of population and business growth, as well as the desire to "de-carbonize" our generation creates a real challenge for power companies here in Austin. Michael talks with Bill McCamley, Executive Director of Transit Forward, and Christy Cardenas, Managing…

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Jan. 9, 2023

Austin Next 2023 Teaser

2023 is here and so is a whole new season of Austin Next. We are back and looking at the future of Austin and our transformation from a thriving ecosystem into a superstar region. What's next Austin? Support the show and check out our sponsors: Austin Private Wealth (https://austinprivatewealth.com/) Austin…

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Jan. 9, 2023

ANP 2023 Teaser

2023 is here and so is a whole new season of Austin Next. We are back and looking at the future of Austin and our transformation from a thriving ecosystem into a superstar region. What's next Austin?

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Jan. 9, 2023

Austin Next Live: The Austin Bio Innovation Ecosystem

What’s next for the Austin bio sector? Jason, Jawad Ali (Austin Medtech Connect), and Dennis McWilliams (Santé Ventures) had a live discussion on how we actually define the sector, what makes us unique, our challenges, and more.

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Dec. 27, 2022

From the Archive - Homegrown Venture Capital with Brian Smith, Managing Director of S3 Ventures

One of the biggest changes over the last few years in the Austin region is the influx of new venture capital firms and the raising of record funds by our homegrown firms. We spoke with long-time local VC, Brian Smith Managing Director of S3 Ventures about how the funding environment…

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Dec. 20, 2022

From the Archive - Austin is Becoming a Multi-Hub Region with John Garrett, Founder and CEO of Co...

Surprising when we started exploring the subject, but this has turned into one of our most popular episodes. The regional innovation ecosystem is more than downtown and more than just Austin. The entire metro from Bastrop to Dripping Springs and San Marcos to Temple is maturing and changing. We are…

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Dec. 13, 2022

From the Archive - History of the Austin Ecosystem with John Butler

We are traveling back to our very first episode with John Sibley Butler of UT Austin. Professor Butler has been a part of the ecosystem for decades and takes us through a journey from the beginning of the ecosystem to what it is today. We can't explore what's next before…

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