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The Beat: Austin's tech and startup podcast
Austin Business Journal
10 episodes
1 week ago
Humanoid robots aren’t science fiction anymore—they’re being built right here in Austin. Join us for a conversation with Apptronik co-founder and CEO Jeff Cardenas, whose team is on the front lines of one of the biggest technological races of our time. Apptronik has raised hundreds of millions from venture investors, established global partners and several of its Apollo humanoid robots already in pilot programs. Learn about the robotics race, Apptronik’s approach and what the future may hold ...
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Humanoid robots aren’t science fiction anymore—they’re being built right here in Austin. Join us for a conversation with Apptronik co-founder and CEO Jeff Cardenas, whose team is on the front lines of one of the biggest technological races of our time. Apptronik has raised hundreds of millions from venture investors, established global partners and several of its Apollo humanoid robots already in pilot programs. Learn about the robotics race, Apptronik’s approach and what the future may hold ...
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Episodes (10/10)
The Beat: Austin's tech and startup podcast
Inside the Humanoid Robotics Race with Apptronik CEO Jeff Cardenas
Humanoid robots aren’t science fiction anymore—they’re being built right here in Austin. Join us for a conversation with Apptronik co-founder and CEO Jeff Cardenas, whose team is on the front lines of one of the biggest technological races of our time. Apptronik has raised hundreds of millions from venture investors, established global partners and several of its Apollo humanoid robots already in pilot programs. Learn about the robotics race, Apptronik’s approach and what the future may hold ...
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1 week ago
28 minutes

The Beat: Austin's tech and startup podcast
Revolutionizing Sports Nutrition: Doss Cunningham's Journey
In this episode of The Beat podcast, Doss Cunningham, CEO and chairman of NutriBolt, shares his journey into the sports nutrition industry, the evolution of NutriBolt's product lineup, and his investment strategies through LiveWell Ventures. He discusses the importance of addressing food insecurity through the GiveJoy Foundation and shares insights on the vibrant CPG scene in Austin. News Round Up Stories: Base Power Raises $1 Billion QuoteWell Raises Millions for Insurtech Fire...
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1 month ago
27 minutes

The Beat: Austin's tech and startup podcast
How Lucas Martell turned a fun idea into a hit VR game
Lucas Martell was a music major in school, but he taught himself animation, which led to a career in film that later ignited an interest in gaming. Now Martell is at the helm of Mighty Coconut, creator of hit VR game Walkabout Mini Golf. In this episode of the Beat Podcast, we talk with Martell about his pathway to the popular game, as well as why the gaming studio hasn’t leaned heavily into AI tools.
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2 months ago
31 minutes

The Beat: Austin's tech and startup podcast
Why Nasdaq’s Rachel Racz is all in on Texas
With about 600 publicly traded companies in Texas, the Southern U.S. and Latin America, Rachel Racz has a lot to keep track of. As head of listings for Nasdaq’s southern markets, she’s constantly working with high velocity companies and touching base with the startups that may have an IPO in their future. In our conversation on the Beat Podcast, Racz shares her views on how startups can prep for an IPO and how Nasdaq competes with other exchanges.
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3 months ago
16 minutes

The Beat: Austin's tech and startup podcast
Inside Austin’s CPG scene with ABJ reporter Sahar Chmais
Austin is known as a tech town, but some of its most recognizable brands come from the world of consumer packaged goods. In our latest episode, we take a deep dive into the people and companies shaping the city’s CPG ecosystem with Austin Business Journal reporter Sahar Chmais. We discuss some of the most active investors and founders, as well as some of the Austin-made drinks, snacks and sweets that we might want to try out.
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4 months ago
22 minutes

The Beat: Austin's tech and startup podcast
The Beat Podcast: Matt Stephenson on internships, workforce development and AI
In this month’s installment of the Beat podcast, we sit down with Code2College co-founder and CEO Matt Stephenson to discuss how paid tech company internships can be transformative for high school students. Our conversation digs into Code2College’s efforts to recruit volunteers to mentor students, as well as how the organization hopes to expand geographically and inspire others to launch similar programs.
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5 months ago
30 minutes

The Beat: Austin's tech and startup podcast
Ups and downs: How Austin’s startup scene is changing
In the latest episode of the Beat Podcast, we take a deep dive into Austin’s evolving startup and venture ecosystems with one of the metro’s top venture capitalists. We explore recent changes in funding levels, the impact of tariffs and strategies founders can use to help lay the groundwork for future success.
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6 months ago
29 minutes

The Beat: Austin's tech and startup podcast
Xebec's Alex Levine on navigating huge tariff bills
Xebec co-founder Alex Levine tells the detailed story of how his company navigated an ever-changing set of tariffs on products being shipped from China. The startup, which makes laptop monitors and other computer hardware, was able to beat the clock on the steepest trade bills. But the unexpected expenses are having a ripple effect. Get the full story, as well as an update on the top Austin tech news of the month in our latest episode!
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7 months ago
34 minutes

The Beat: Austin's tech and startup podcast
Firefly’s Jason Kim on our lunar future, plus Austin’s next tech IPO and mammoth mice
On this episode of The Beat, we chat with Firefly Aerospace CEO Jason Kim to learn more about the company’s recent lunar mission and how it might set the stage for more frequent visits to the Moon. We’ll also explore an upcoming IPO, new investments to advance robotics at the University of Texas and a company that has used gene editing to produce mice with woolly mammoth-like fur coats.
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8 months ago
24 minutes

The Beat: Austin's tech and startup podcast
Introducing: The Beat
Stay on top of Austin’s booming startup and tech scene with The Beat podcast. Host Brent Wistrom, editor of Austin Inno and The Beat, leverages his deep local roots and connections in the Austin startup and tech scene to bring you the top stories and conversations around who’s innovating, funding and launching new ventures. Each month, we’ll bring you insightful and fun conversations with local founders and investors, as well as a download on the city’s top tech news and what we’re hea...
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8 months ago

The Beat: Austin's tech and startup podcast
Humanoid robots aren’t science fiction anymore—they’re being built right here in Austin. Join us for a conversation with Apptronik co-founder and CEO Jeff Cardenas, whose team is on the front lines of one of the biggest technological races of our time. Apptronik has raised hundreds of millions from venture investors, established global partners and several of its Apollo humanoid robots already in pilot programs. Learn about the robotics race, Apptronik’s approach and what the future may hold ...