Capital Factory Josh Baer on making Austin a startup hub & beacon for talent @ at SXSW 2017 | E720

In this episode, Jason Calacanis speaks with Josh Baer, founder of Capital Factory. They dive into Capital Factory's operations and investment strategies, discuss Austin as a growing tech hub, and highlight recent successes and failures in investment. They also explore angel investing, corporate deal making, and answer audience questions about the future of startups and funding.

Speakers

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Jason Calacanis

Host • 44%

Josh Baer

Guest • 50%

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Chapters

0:00	Introduction and Sponsor: Cisco Spark
0:35	Guest Introduction: Josh Baer, founder of Capital Factory
1:04	Deep Dive: Capital Factory's operations and investment strategies
9:42	Austin as a Tech Hub: Cost of living, migration trends, and potential for a major tech company
14:04	Growth and Challenges: Austin's growth, South by Southwest, and Uber's issues in Austin
17:39	Investment Stories: Successes, failures, and missed opportunities
27:04	Angel Investing: Accepting uncertainty and qualities of a great investor
32:26	Corporate Deal Making: Bad behaviors, bad bridge rounds, and maintaining relationships
40:45	Audience Q&A: The climate for startups, the future of funding, and technology's role in immigration
52:36	Closing Remarks and Sponsor: Cisco Spark

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