These key change-makers are taking the big stage next month. 🔑 Have you heard? #FedSupernova 2024's Day 1 keynote addresses will be shared from the Paramount Theatre just two blocks away on Congress Ave! With more expected attendees than ever, we're making sure your seat is saved at this year's Fed Supernova kickoff. 🪑 Here's just some of the speakers you can expect to hear from August 21 & 22: AUGUST 21 | Paramount Theatre GEN James E. Rainey, Army Futures Command Doug Beck, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) AUGUST 22 | Capital Factory, Voltron Dr. John Beieler, Office of the Director of National Intelligence Melissa Johnson, USSOCOM Trey Treadwell, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Michael J. Frank, US Navy Hear from these incredible voice and more at Fed Supernova, presented by ATI | Advanced Technology International, next month 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02H77P_0
Capital Factory
Investment Banking
Austin, TX 35,659 followers
The Center of Gravity for Entrepreneurs in Texas.
About us
Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas, the number one startup state in the U.S. Thousands of entrepreneurs, programmers and designers gather day and night, in-person and online for meetups, classes and coworking. With boots on the ground in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, we meet the best entrepreneurs in Texas and introduce them to their first investors, employees, mentors and customers. According to Pitchbook, Capital Factory has been the most active investor in Texas since 2010.
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http://capitalfactory.com
External link for Capital Factory
- Industry
- Investment Banking
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, TX
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- Incubator, Coworking, Accelerator, Funding, Events, and Mentorship
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701 Brazos Street
Austin, TX 78701, US
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3102 Oak Lawn Ave
Dallas, Texas 75219, US
Employees at Capital Factory
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Marc Nathan
Professional 'Super Connector' for Tech & CPG companies
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Sam Decker
Founder in SaaS, Immersive, & Agencies | Advisor | Investor
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David Evans
Seasoned Technologist and Serial Entrepreneur | AI Strategist | Seed Investor | CTO | Championing Growth in AI-Enabled Startups
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Brett A. Hurt
CEO and Co-founder at data.world
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Station DC is launching with a $2M government grant from the DC Council. The project, set to open in the Union Market District next year, aims to link policymakers, entrepreneurs and tech leaders, according to Meg Vrabel, COO of Capital Factory. Here’s what you should know about DC’s new tech hub. https://lnkd.in/geCPY6p3 #DC #TechHub #GovernmentFunding #Grant
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Our AFWERX and SpaceWERX teams will be attending the Capital Factory Dual-Use Startup Crawl to kick off Fed Supernova! The expo brings together investors, corporations, government agencies, academia, and the next wave of dual-use entrepreneurs for an evening dialed in on defense innovation. Our representatives will be networking with attendees and meeting with exhibitors to learn more about their emerging technologies and cutting edge innovations ready to support the United States Department of the Air Force and its warfighters. This event will take place Tuesday, August 20 from 5 - 8pm at the Capital Factory Atrium in Austin, Texas. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/eofr50SAqiS . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #FedSupernova2024 #entrepreneur #government #smallbusiness #technology #innovation #space #nationaldefense #DOD
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Last week, DIU Deputy Director, Strategy, Policy & National Security Partnerships, Aditi Kumar, sat down with Foreign Policy which recently hosted at the Security Forum for a discussion focused on ‘Strengthening Alliances Amid Evolving Threats’ with NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) Managing Partner, Andrea Traversone, Co-founder & President of Shield AI, Brandon Tseng. During the Capital Factory launch of STATION DC, in partnership with the City of Washington, DC, creating a tech hub designed to foster collaboration between innovators and policymakers in the heart of the nation’s capital, Kumar also participated in a NATO to the Future fireside chat to discuss accelerating innovation to strengthen the Alliance.
NATO Celebrates Growing Partnership With U.S. Defense Innovation Ecosystem
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Join our SpaceWERX team for a night of networking and mingling at the Capital Factory Dual-Use Startup Crawl to kick off Fed Supernova - Tuesday, August 20. Details and link to more information below. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #FedSupernova2024 #entrepreneur #government #smallbusiness #technology #innovation #space #nationaldefense #DOD
Our AFWERX and SpaceWERX teams will be attending the Capital Factory Dual-Use Startup Crawl to kick off Fed Supernova! The expo brings together investors, corporations, government agencies, academia, and the next wave of dual-use entrepreneurs for an evening dialed in on defense innovation. Our representatives will be networking with attendees and meeting with exhibitors to learn more about their emerging technologies and cutting edge innovations ready to support the United States Department of the Air Force and its warfighters. This event will take place Tuesday, August 20 from 5 - 8pm at the Capital Factory Atrium in Austin, Texas. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/eofr50SAqiS . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #FedSupernova2024 #entrepreneur #government #smallbusiness #technology #innovation #space #nationaldefense #DOD
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YEEHAW! 🤠 Registration for the first ever #AustinTechWeek is LIVE!🔥 Austin and the startup ecosystem have grown A LOT since Austin Startup Week’s inception in 2011. As Austin evolves and attracts a broader ecosystem, this annual celebration is growing, too. We've got more to share, but here's the TL;DR 👇 📆 October 28-November 1 📍 Capital Factory (and select venues around downtown ATX) 🎤 Austin's best and brightest businesses, from startups → unicorns 🎟️ Early Bird pricing now through September 5 (or until tickets run out!) Let's come together and show why business is bigger in Austin 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02GNlZg0
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Uncover the pivotal impact of international defense partnerships on the future of space exploration during the Space Track, sponsored by Bank of America, during Fed Supernova, presented by ATI | Advanced Technology International — the ultimate defense innovation event! 🚀🌌 Dive into the latest advancements and collaborative projects in space tech 🛰️ and defense alongside industry leaders and Texas entrepreneurs on August 21. 🤝💫 Don't miss out — register today and help shape the future of space. 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02GLTRV0 #FedSupernova #defenseinnovation #dualuse
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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED 🚀 Tuesday marked the launch of Station DC at Union Market District with a crowd of people who believe in this city as a home for frontier tech. We would not be here today without the support of DC Council members Phil Mendelson, Kenyan McDuffie and Zachary Parker (and special thanks to Kenyan for welcoming and introducing us to our future home!). ✨ cc: EDENS, Capital Factory, Washington Office
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Ready to ride the next wave of #defenseinnovation? 🌊 #FedSupernova 2024 is diving deep into five dynamic tracks, each filled with sessions led by top experts from government, academia, and industry. From cutting-edge tech developments to strategic policy discussions, you'll walk away bursting with new insights on the hottest topics and emerging trends in defense. 💥 Here are the focus areas you'll explore in each track 👇 SPACE, sponsored by Bank of America🚀 • The DoD's commercial space integration strategy • Space technology's intersection with national security initiatives • Increasing our situational awareness in space • Accelerating PNT data using space technology ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 🤖 • Using AI in military command & control (C2) systems • Ensuring AI security in the intelligence community • Integrating AI and robotics • How SBIR funding can catalyze AI innovation FUNDING 💰 • The ins and outs of government contracting • Monetizing equity (without relying on a traditional IPO) • Commercial banking opportunities for dual-use startups • Understanding the National Defense Authorization Act 2026 SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS 📦 • Optimizing C2 capabilities for seamless supply chain management • Safeguarding our data supply chain • The current state of America's semiconductor supply chain (and what's on the horizon) AUDIENCE SUBMISSIONS 👥 • Government technology transfer programs • Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) • Mental health and performance of our armed forces • Collaboration between government partners Explore these topics — and more — August 20-22. Grab a General Admission or Backstage badge today 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02FSmvX0
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Some pretty exciting news for Capital Factory’s presence and reputation for being a super connector for #dualuse startups.
Capital Factory + Washington DC + Defense Tech Startups 🚀 Joshua Baer Meg Vrabel Lawton Cummings Eric Stober Gordon Daugherty Miles Taylor Evan Burfield Nina Shelat Mary Gwinn Jamie Serio, CFA Caroline Davis Drew Rice
Joshua Baer starts DC government relations firm to help startups get into defense tech - Austin Business Journal
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