Muriel Foster, Director at gBETA Houston, joins Forging the Future in a conversation about equipping entrepreneurs with skills, networks, and mentors for the challenges of the future. gBETA is a part of a growing community of accelerators under the brand gener8tor, a platform that empowers programs like gBETA to provide incredible opportunities for local entrepreneurs and industry-specific founders. In this insightful interview, Muriel and Chris discuss the implementation of gBETA’s cost-free 7-week cohort in Houston, the importance of mentorship and network-building for startup founders, and the impact of keeping an open mind to new opportunities in the startup ecosystem.

Forging the Future heads to Austin for the Texas Venture Forum & Gala to discuss community-driven innovation happening across the state and the impacts of the Texas triangle on the global economy. From Austin’s own backyard to Latin America, Chris talks with directors, CEOs, and futurists in this mashup episode about their respective projects and their hopeful aspirations for the future of venture capital. Talking points include pebble funds, curated networks, global portfolios, exponential technologies, and more.

Denny Chared, Founder of DC Finance, joins Chris at the Texas Venture Gala & Forum in Austin to discuss the current trends and future potential of family office investments in tech and venture. With origins in Israel and a base in New York, DC Finance builds an international network of high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and investors for mutual growth and support through first-tier events worldwide. Talking points include building community amongst family offices and investors, encouraging family offices to become less risk-averse and more tech-oriented, and the future of family investments and upcoming trends.