Post by Techstars

We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Joshua Baer, a visionary leader, champion for entrepreneurs, and a valued member of our community. As the founder of Capital Factory and a long-time supporter and friend of Techstars, Josh dedicated his career to backing unstoppable founders and shaping the Texas startup community into a powerhouse. His mentorship, energy, and relentless belief in early-stage startups changed countless trajectories. Our thoughts are with his family, the Capital Factory team, and the entire Austin and global startup community navigating this loss. Josh's legacy will live on in every founder who dares to build.