# Backing Extraordinary Leaders to Build Austin Moonshots with Craig Cummings, Co-Founder and General Partner Moonshots Capital

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Podcast: [Austin Next](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-next)
Published: 2024-11-06T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/576ada21
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## Resource

Building companies that can 10x humanity requires extraordinary leadership. Craig Cummings of Moonshots Capital has made finding and backing these leaders his mission. Craig shares his insights on building the next generation of mission-driven companies and the future of the Austin ecosystem. Episode Highlights What is a Moonshot? Finding the %$^* Yes: Moonshots Capital's Investment Philosophy Austin's Open Networks and Culture of Help Building the Nation's Defense Tech Hub Dancing with the Stars Austin What's Next Austin? "How do we get bigger and smaller at the same time...Don't try to change it, help us maintain it." Craig Cummings Moonshots Capital: Website , LinkedIn , X/Twitter Dancing with Starts Austin Center for Child Protection: Website , Instagram ------------------- Austin Next Links: Website , X/Twitter , YouTube , LinkedIn Ecosystem Metacognition Substack

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