Houston Will Be the Industrial Bio Capital of the World with Veronica Breckenridge, First Bight Ventures

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Austin Next

Jason Scharf

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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.

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Houston Will Be the Industrial Bio Capital of the World with Veronica Breckenridge, First Bight Ventures

Austin Next

59 minutes

6 months ago

Houston Will Be the Industrial Bio Capital of the World with Veronica Breckenridge, First Bight Ventures

The $6 trillion chemical industry is on the verge of a revolution as biology moves from the doctor's office to the industrial zone. Veronica Breckenridge, Founder and Managing Partner of First Bight Ventures, is investing in early-stage bio manufacturing companies while building the ecosystem to catalyze their growth. We discuss the tech powering the revolution, why Houston's first principles position the region to own the sector, and how Austin's innovation can help supercharge it.

Episode Highlights

First Bight Ventures: Investing in Industrial Bio
Disrupting a $6 Trillion Chemical Industry
Scaling Platform Molecules for Real-World Impact
Crossing Industrial Bio’s "Valley of Death"
Houston’s Chemical Engineering Advantage
Capital Efficiency and Scale-Up Strategies
How AI Is Accelerating Biotech Discovery
Building Pilot Facilities and Collaborative Ecosystems
Unlocking a Texas Bio Manufacturing Hub
What's Next Austin & Houston?
- "Texas should create a consortium...we're going to own bio-manufacturing"

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Veronica Breckenridge
First Bight Ventures

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