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See More Ecosystem Guides. See More Deep Dives. See More Houston Innovators. Upcoming Events More Nov. Economic Forecast TBJ. Send me a copy. He's seen Houston's innovation ecosystem evolve. One is the funding and getting the funds directed to Houston companies — with the idea that the company stays in Houston. The other side of the coin is really finding the talent to come in and run the companies, take on leadership positions.

Reinstein shares more details on what's next for Saranas, as well as his advice for med tech entrepreneurs and observations on Houston's innovation ecosystem on the show. Listen to the full interview below — or wherever you stream your podcasts — and subscribe for weekly episodes. A company that supports entrepreneurship and startups across the Lone Star State with mentorship and funding has announced its new homebase in Houston. Capital Factory has revealed a new programming partnership with The Ion.

Through the collaboration, Capital Factory will host programming, events, and resources within the innovation hub to grow, educate, and support Houston-based startups and entrepreneurs. Capital Factory was founded in Austin in and boosts on being the most active investor in Texas, deploying smaller investments to a multitude of early-stage startups.

According to Crunchbase's data, the entity has invested in over companies with 20 exits. Capital Factory was founded in Austin in and boosts on being the most active investor in Texas, deploying smaller investments to a multitude of early-stage startups.

According to Crunchbase's data, the entity has invested in over companies with 20 exits. Capital Factory officially entered the Houston market in and doubled down its presence last year when it merged with Station Houston. Now, with its Houston headquarters moving into The Ion, the two innovation partners will take an inclusive approach to creating connections between innovators, mentors, investors, and markets, per the release.

Odegard, executive director of The Ion, in the release. Capital Factory brings a proven track record for providing entrepreneurs with services and investments that brings great value not only to The Ion ecosystem, but also to the entire Houston innovation ecosystem.

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