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From Building 3D-Printed Houses to Funding Critical Tech with Evan Loomis, Partner at Overmatch Ventures
Episode 131

From Building 3D-Printed Houses to Funding Critical Tech with Evan Loomis, Partner at Overmatch Ventures

Austin Next

August 7, 20241h 2m

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Show Notes

Evan Loomis, partner at Overmatch Ventures and co-founder of ICON, exemplifies Austin's entrepreneurial spirit in tackling audacious challenges. From revolutionizing construction to investing in frontier technologies, Evan shares his journey through Austin's rapidly evolving tech landscape and why now is the moment for critical tech. We don't shy away from some of the contentious issues arising from Austin's transformation. 

Episode Highlights

  • Introduction and Background of ICON
  • Difference Between 3D Printing and Construction Robotics
  • Cultural Dynamics of Innovation in Austin and Texas
  • Investment Thesis of Overmatch Ventures
  • Surge of Deep Tech and Critical Tech
  • Technoeconomic Competition and World Order
  • Contrarian Investing and Venture Capital
  • The Pain Threshold of Founders
  • Current Austin Ecosystem Vibe
  • What's Next Austin?
    • "I think Austin is going to be the center of America for working on the hardest problems, period."

Evan Loomis, Overmatch Ventures, Icon


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