Backing Extraordinary Leaders to Build Austin Moonshots with Craig Cummings, Co-Founder and General Partner Moonshots Capital

Building companies that can 10x humanity requires extraordinary leadership. Craig Cummings of Moonshots Capital has made finding and backing these leaders his mission. Craig shares his insights on building the next generation of mission-driven companies and the future of the Austin ecosystem.

Episode Highlights

• What is a Moonshot?
• Finding the %$^* Yes: Moonshots Capital's Investment Philosophy
• Austin's Open Networks and Culture of Help 
• Building the Nation's Defense Tech Hub
• Dancing with the Stars Austin
• What's Next Austin?
  • "How do we get bigger and smaller at the same time...Don't try to change it, help us maintain it."

Craig Cummings
Moonshots Capital:  Website, LinkedIn, X/Twitter
Dancing with Starts Austin
Center for Child Protection: Website, Instagram

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What is Austin Next?

Austin's evolution into a global innovation superstar is at the heart of Austin Next. We uncover insights into the region's transformation and what it means for ecosystem building.

Our exploration extends to emerging trends, technologies, and their convergence. Using Austin as our real-world case study and experts from around the world, we aim to understand the true nature and mechanics of innovation.