Capital Factory

AI isn’t built in isolation 🤝 it’s built in community. Join builders, researchers, and operators as we dive into live prompting workshops, candid conversations on risk, and the next wave of #AI innovation at during the AI Track at #AustinTechWeek. This isn’t about buzzwords—it’s about what’s actually working today, and what’s next. ⚡ Be part of the real conversation. Grab your spot 🎟️ https://hubs.ly/Q03NH_Nt0

Ideas pitched. Insights delivered. Deals sparked. ⚡️ The Morrison Foerster Pitch Day, during #AustinTechWeek, is your front-row seat to high-growth startups stepping into the light. Watch them pitch to VCs 🎤 get feedback, and connect with the players during the post-pitch reception & happy hour. Want to see what’s trending before it trends? 👀 Join the signature pitch event on October 23 🎟️ https://hubs.ly/Q03M8fWh0

#AustinTechWeek takes over the city NEXT WEEK 🔥 Founders, investors, and innovators from across Texas (and beyond) are coming together for five days of connection, collaboration, and big ideas. This is where Austin’s startup energy shines brightest. 💥 💡 From panels to pitch days, workshops to happy hours — every moment is built to spark what’s next. Plus, don’t miss these featured satellite events: 📝 10/20 — How Postman Unlocks the Power of Their Customers 💰 10/22 — From Startups to Scaleups: Mastering Capital & Growth Get ready for ☕️ Cup of Capital mornings, 🤝 Connector+ Lounge collabs, and 🎶 Nightly Happy Hours keep the energy flowing all week long. Then, cap it off with the Austin Startup Crawl 🚀 with top companies, activations, and an after-party celebrating the city’s unstoppable innovation. Grab your spot, check out the agenda and be part of the ideas shaping the future 🎟️ https://hubs.ly/Q03Nyf4M0

Looking to scale your startup faster? Your next big partner might be Made in Colombia. During #AustinTechWeek, join us October 21 for From Idea to Scale: Colombian Tech Talent for Startups, sponsored by PROCOLOMBIA and Ministerio de Tecnologías de la Información y las Comunicaciones — where top Colombian software companies, endorsed by the Ministry of Information and Communications Technologies of Colombia and ProColombia, showcase how they help startups grow. These elite dev teams bring: 🌎 Nearshore solutions with time-zone alignment 🌟 Proven reliability and innovation 🤝 Cultural synergy that makes collaboration seamless Seats are limited — don’t miss your chance to connect with Colombia’s best tech talent. 🎟️ https://hubs.ly/Q03NsJfY0

Last week, #Austinpreneur went to space and back 🚀 live at Capital Factory! Friday, Joshua Baer sat down with astronaut and Voyager Technologies Chief Human Exploration Officer Tim Kopra to talk about the future of human spaceflight — and what it takes to lead a startup at the frontier of innovation. From spacewalks to startups, Tim shared how NASA training prepared him to lead Starlab 🧑🚀 a next-generation commercial space station being built by Voyager Technologies, Airbus Defence and Space, and Palantir Technologies. For founders and investors, this conversation reveals what it takes to build a capital-intensive, multi-national startup that merges aerospace, venture capital, and government contracting into one bold vision for the future. Catch the full conversation on #Austinpreneur — streaming everywhere & on YouTube 🎧 https://hubs.ly/Q03NvQpH0

ICYMI 🚨 Startups are shaping the future of national security — and the United States Space Force is leading the charge. In case you missed it, Director Arthur Grijalva joined Nick Spiller on #Austinpreneur to discuss how founders are turning cutting-edge ideas into operational technologies for space. Don’t miss this masterclass on how federal and private capital are funding the next frontier. 🚀 Catch the full episode 🎧 https://hubs.ly/Q03N7bHg0

🔥 Start. Safeguard. Scale & Succeed. The Entrepreneurship Track, sponsored by Cole Schotz P.C., a leading law firm offering a legal perspective for founders, future founders, and side-hustlers, is where big ideas meet practical advice at #AustinTechWeek. From launching your first product to hiring your tenth employee, this is raw guidance, rapid insights, and stories straight from the trenches. Get ready to hear from a powerhouse lineup 🎤 : Kumar Vinnakota (Cole Schotz), Jay Smithweck (360Booth Photo Studio), Samantha Epstein (Cole Schotz), David Borsack (Cole Schotz), Joseph Armenti (Cole Schotz), Jeffrey Cash (Cole Schotz), and Brian King (Cole Schotz) Come with ideas. Leave with next steps 💡 and a few new allies for the journey. 👉 Join us October 21 🎟️ https://hubs.ly/Q03M9tqb0

Step into the heart of collaboration during #AustinTechWeek 💫 Join MathWorks on Thursday, October 23, at the Connector+ Lounge — your hub to connect with peers, recharge between sessions, and explore new opportunities in Austin’s dynamic startup community. Here’s why you’ll want to stop by: 🤝 Network with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders 🔋 Recharge and reset while staying close to the action 📝 Discover tools, talent, and partners to accelerate your growth 💡 Explore how MathWorks is accelerating the pace of engineering and science. Grab your Connector+ Badge now to secure access — spots are limited! 🎟️ https://hubs.ly/Q03M9L4p0 MATLAB and Simulink for Startups

Austin is about to become the epicenter of innovation 💥 and these trailblazers are leading the charge. From venture capital and deep tech to leadership and influence, our featured speakers are shaping what’s next in tech and entrepreneurship. Join us for #AustinTechWeek, October 20–24, where founders and investors who’ve raised millions, built movements, and scaled globally share their insights on building the future. Get a sneak peek at some of the changemakers and their sessions you won’t want to miss: 🔥 Jesse Draper, Founding Partner, Halogen Ventures Big Vision, Local Edge: Scaling from Texas to Everywhere → A powerhouse in venture and media, Jesse has made 70+ early-stage investments and just closed a $30M Fund III focused on the future of family. 🤖 David Zakariaie, CEO & Founder, Senseye, Inc. Deep Tech in the Heart of Texas: Fundraising for Hard Problems → Building in AI, aerospace, or deep tech? David’s raised tens of millions and knows how to turn hard science into backable traction. 💼 Tycely Williams, CEO, Liberty Fellowship Ready, Set, Seal the Deal → With over $600M raised and managed, Tycely shares her proven framework for building trust, inspiring action, and closing deals that last. This isn’t just another event — it’s your front-row seat to tomorrow’s biggest breakthroughs. Secure your spot 🎟️ https://hubs.ly/Q03M-g740