Episode notes
The landscape for hardware ventures is evolving, and Texas is taking center stage. With major investments like Samsung's Semiconductor Plant in Taylor, DARPA's $800M+ award to UT Austin for an advanced manufacturing facility, and the Hayes Innovation Center for Advanced Manufacturing (HICAM), the Lone Star State is quickly becoming a hotspot for innovation and re-shoring.
In this episode of Austinpreneur, recorded live from Fed Supernova 2024 at Capital Factory, we sit down with Marcus Metzger, Executive Director of HICAM. Marcus brings a unique perspective, having previously built creative tech incubators like FutureSpace in NYC, and now leading efforts to boost advanced manufacturing here in Texas.
We dive into Marcus's journey from art installations to reshaping the future of American manufacturing. The conversation explores new op ...