Captvr3d, a 3D video startup for events and retail space, landed the Griggs Innovators Nexus as a demo customer. Founder Charise Smith tells the 4thEst8 that the deal came as a result of her July pitch at 1 Million Cups – Columbia when she met University of Missouri Executive Director of Entrepreneurship Programs, Greg Bier.
Paul Riat is just this guy, trying to figure things out. A fan of Max Weber, he generally gets a kick out of the triangle between economy, society and liberty. His focus on technology startups and venture capital fits because early stage tech startups are the most dynamic and impactful elements of local economies -- improving liberty and society like a rising tide.
