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Mike Maples, Jr, venture capital legend & Co-founding Partner at Floodgate, has been on Forbes' Midas List more than ten times, and now he’s breaking down his winning strategy on the next episode of #Austinpreneur! ??? Join Joshua Baer, Founder & CEO of Capital Factory, as he interviews Mike—the first investor in Twitter, Twitch, and Lyft—about the insights behind his new book, Pattern Breakers. Mike will share his famous "Thunder Lizards" philosophy and what it takes to spot the next industry-shaking startup. ? ?? Don’t miss out! Subscribe on your favorite platform to catch the full episode. ?? https://lnkd.in/grZcyMim

?? Bridging Continents: Resilience to Emerging Technologies in the Defense Sector. A panel organised jointly by Euro-Atlantic Resilience Centre and Political Research Group and hosted by Capital Factory. ?? Join us for an exciting panel which will bring together thought leaders and industry experts from Austin -Texas, Bucharest- Romania and the Euro-Atlantic community to discuss how innovation, startup accelerators and strategic research financing are fostering resilience in the tech industry and contributing to a stronger defence sector. ?? Our distinguished panellists will include R. Clayton McVay?– Deputy Director, Army Applications Laboratory, Army Futures Command, DoD, USA;?Gordon Daugherty?– Co-founder & Chairman, Capital Factory, Austin, Texas; Brandon Cates?– CEO, Ametrine Inc.; Emma Ryan?– Challenge Manager, DIANA – NATO. Our moderators will be Liliana Filip, PhD- Founder, Political Research Group Association and Aaron J. P.?– global strategic advisor, founder of Viking Overwatch. ?? If you would like to join us from Austin, please use the following form to register and reserve a seat: https://lnkd.in/d6QTrsdm . ?? Euro-Atlantic Resilience Forum 2024 is organised in partnership with Vodafone Romania

Last Thursday, innovation took center stage at Capital Factory for October First Look! ?? Each month our closest mentors, investors, advisors, and corporate partners gather for a "first look" at the newest Capital Factory All Access companies making waves in Texas ??. It’s the easy button to stay plugged into the best startups in the Lone Star State. Check out the 10 incredible founders that pitched ?? ?? Charles Chafer of Celestis Memorial Spaceflights ?? Liz Hocker of Frulu ?? Jacob Cordova of Bright Yeti ?? Zev Suissa of X-lumin Corporation ?? Catherine Edmonson of Demand Signal ?? Jordan Gruber of Marvin Labs ?? William Tavel of Asclepii ?? Chris Hoyt of KeifeRx ?? Alex Blum of Applied Bioplastics ?? Brad Medford of Imperium Technologies, Inc These founders are reshaping industry landscapes and driving the future of tech. Want to stay in the loop? Keep an eye out for next month's First Look recap! ??: Ben Porter Photography

#AustinTX - One of the best parts of being in the Capital Factory network is meeting with amazing founders, investors, and #PatternBreakers. Joshua Baer (founder of Capital Factory) and Mike Maples, Jr (founding partner of Floodgate and Forbes Midas List) discussed the benefits of leveraging startups when building a new future. We discussed the risk profiles of government and large enterprises. Mike shared insights about how he reviews businesses based on founders with unique industry insights. #ThunderLizards People ask me if Capital Factory is worth joining? #HellYeah - especially if you are working with the government and military! Texas Venture Fest, Oct 3rd in Austin followed. I had engaging conversations with leaders at RTX and former Boeing engineers who worked on mission-critical aerospace systems. I got to share battery lifecycle strategies and current policies on domestic assembly and manufacturing. #TestAndMeasurement #Batteries #ElectrificationOfEverything ALLOSENSE Capital Factory Texas Venture Fest, Oct 3rd Antler S3 Ventures Dux Capital LiveOak Ventures Next Coast Ventures Roger Pecina Dave Slader Andres Morin Luis Martinez Lyndon Lay

Gear up for Austin Tech Week on Friday, October 25th with Capital Factory All Access 2022 portfolio company, Card.io! ?? ?? Don't miss this epic watch party featuring a pioneering startup harnessing the power of exercise, gamification, and community ?? https://lnkd.in/gXtPeFHy?

Whether you're new to town or a lifetime Austinite, you're bound to meet a new face at #AustinTechWeek. From daily happy hours to coffee networking mixers and more, learn how you can supercharge your connections later this month! ??? ? CUP OF CAPITAL Each day of Austin Tech Week kicks off with Cup of Capital in the Innovation Lounge (plus Bubbles & Brunch on Monday to toast to Women in Tech!). Grab a coffee and get networking with fellow founders, change-makers, and partners from groups like Vacaré Group, Zoho, and Hollocraft. ??? GA+ ticketholders only! ?? HAPPY HOUR There's plenty of time for networking after programming (or work), too! Head to one of four offsite happy hours, or end the week with us at #AustinStartupCrawl over at Capital Factory. Monday: Women in Tech Happy Hour @ Inn Cahoots Tuesday: Happy Hour @ Rivian's Austin Showroom Wednesday: Happy Hour @ Fareground Thursday: "Tech or Treat" Happy Hour @ Speakeasy, sponsored by PROCOLOMBIA Friday: Austin Startup Crawl @ Capital Factory ?? INNOVATION LOUNGE Step into a hub where conversations spark new possibilities and partnerships take flight. Whether you're a startup on the hunt for your next game-changing collaborator or a seasoned pro eager to broaden your network, the Innovation Lounge is your exclusive space to interact, exchange ideas, and ignite innovation. ??? GA+ ticketholders only! ??? SESSIONS & OFFSITES Whether you’re here to master your Tech Week game plan or dive into the latest innovations, Austin Tech Week delivers. From recharging at the Swift Fit Events Recovery Lounge to connecting with global innovators at "Campfire Networking: International Track Edition", there’s something for every trailblazer. Get insider access at Founders Night with VCs & Angels, dive into game-changing insights at the Sports Tech Meetup, or explore solutions at the Dell for Startups Lounge. It’s all happening here, and we’ve got you covered. Learn more ?? https://hubs.ly/Q02S3djP0

ICYMI ???? Tune in to this week's episode of #Austinpreneur feat. Rich Harper, Partner-in-Charge at Baker Botts New York, and Co-Chair of their Artificial Intelligence practice. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to harness AI’s potential in business. ?? Subscribe today and double click on the stories that made Austin a global startup hub! ??? https://hubs.ly/Q02S1KF-0

Whether you're a local Austinite or just in town for #ACL or #F1, there's plenty of events happening right downtown at Capital Factory this month! ?? Here's your October lineup ?????? ?? The FIRST EVER Austin Tech Week is touching down at Capital Factory October 28 - November 1. This five day celebration is uniting the brightest minds in Austin’s tech ecosystem, from first-time founders to seasoned executives. Whether you're interested in attending a panel, networking at happy hour, or exhibiting at #StartupCrawl, grab a badge today and join us later this month! ??? https://hubs.ly/Q02RLB7G0 ? Cup of Capital — our most famous coffee networking event — is headed to Austin at the end of the month. Catch up with local innovators on October 25, or kick off Austin Tech Week programming with Cup of Capital Monday-Thursday that week! ?? ??? https://hubs.ly/Q02RLLXh0 (or grab an Austin Tech Week badge by clicking the link above!) ?? Capital Factory Member Salon brings together CF members, staff, and ecosystem partners for an evening of mingling and connecting. Member Salon takes place on the 3rd Thursday of each month, and we hope you'll join us on October 17! ??? https://hubs.ly/Q02RLzbP0 ?? Open Coworking gives prospective members a taste of what it's like to #cowork at the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas — for FREE. Join us in Austin any Tuesday this month! Cowork in Austin ??? https://hubs.ly/Q02RLC2y0 ?? Join us on Tuesday October 15 during San Antonio Startup Week for our 7th Annual Latinx in Tech summit. This half-day track is packed with high-impact content, networking opportunities, and a focus on uplifting Latinx founders and celebrating an inclusive tech ecosystem. ??? https://hubs.ly/Q02RLv030 View all upcoming events — including meetups! — on our website at https://hubs.ly/Q02RLz9W0

AI is reshaping industries, but navigating its legal and strategic challenges is no small feat. ?? On this week’s episode of #Austinpreneur, we sit down with Rich Harper, Partner-in-Charge at Baker Botts New York and Co-Chair of their AI Practice, to dive into the intersection of AI, law, and business. From guiding giants like PepsiCo and Formula 1 to tackling AI regulations and litigation, Rich offers a rare glimpse into how top execs are preparing for the future. ?? ?? Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite streaming platform so you never miss an episode! ?? https://hubs.ly/Q02RJ7wk0

Ready to turn the mic on VCs? ?? Watch as investors from Moneta Ventures, Mercury, and more take the stage for 3-minute elevator pitches showcasing their funds and revealing their unique value. ?? This session will help you grasp how the role of a “strategic investor” evolves as your company grows! Learn more ?? https://hubs.ly/Q02Rp-vf0