{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Chuck Yates Got A Job","title":"The Hard Truth About Houston's Ecosystem","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/12a95a02\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4009,"description":"Houston’s energy scene isn’t just about oil and gas, it’s a wild world of startups, big ideas, and the uphill battle of getting funding in an industry built on tradition. Jason and Nada from Energy Tech Nexus join Chuck to talk about what it really takes to build an energy tech company in this city, from wrangling investors to breaking through the old-school mindset. They’re on a mission to turn Houston into a true innovation hub, connecting founders with the right people and resources to make things happen. Whether it’s venture capital hurdles, customer adoption headaches, or the hidden advantages of Houston’s energy infrastructure, they lay it all out, no sugarcoating, just real talk on what it takes to win in the energy startup game.\nClick here to watch a video of this episode.\n00:00 - Intro\n01:19 - Energy Tech Startups, Innovation\n03:42 - Energy Industry’s Adoption of New Technology\n06:45 - Innovation vs Invention in Energy\n10:35 - Finding Your Initial Customer in Tech\n12:41 - Overview of Energy Tech Nexus\n15:00 - Revenue Model of Energy Tech Nexus\n17:25 - Real Life Example of Energy Tech Nexus\n22:30 - Houston’s Seed Ecosystem for Startups\n26:20 - Funding Real Assets vs Intellectual Property\n28:50 - Resources for Securing Funding\n32:41 - Requirements for Series A Funding\n35:29 - Coastal Investment in Houston Companies\n37:38 - Insights on C3.ai\n39:43 - Advice for CEOs in Energy Tech\n41:54 - Impact of Colin’s A Round Funding\n45:50 - Managing Culture During Growth\n51:35 - Potential for a16z or Sequoia in Houston\n54:00 - Rice University’s Entrepreneurial Spirit\n1:00:33 - Colin Finally Gets a Job in Tech\n1:02:55 - How to Connect with Energy Tech Nexus\n1:04:09 - Chuck Yates Arm Wrestle Fund\n1:06:20 - Herb Keller's Arm Wrestling Story...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/c5WQufo5wbt5DUoayihGmjPfi-6mpIXlFv-B8NwxUXk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81ODIw/NmQyYjMwOTI3MTcw/NjU3ZTI2NDViYTlk/M2NkNi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}