All ACRES events are for members and their guests only.
Craig Cummings, co-founder and general partner at Moonshots Capital, will provide an insightful look into how military and defense-related companies are shaping the economic and development landscape in Austin. Drawing from his direct experience working with these organizations, he will explore the rapid growth of the sector, the factors driving its expansion, and what the future holds for the region. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how defense and national security initiatives are influencing innovation, investment, and long-term opportunities in Central Texas.
About Craig: Craig is Co-Founder and General Partner of Moonshots Capital, an Austin-based venture firm investing in early-stage startups, often led by military veterans or focused on national security technologies. He previously co-founded and exited BTS (defense) and RideScout (mobility).
A former U.S. Army Intelligence Officer with 17 years of service, Craig deployed to Afghanistan with JSOC, earned the Bronze Star, and later taught at West Point. He is a Special Advisor at Capital Factory and advises UT Austin’s Brumlee Institute.
Craig holds degrees from the U.S. Military Academy and Columbia University (Ph.D.). He has been recognized by HillVets, Inc. Magazine, and the Texas Business Hall of Fame. He lives in Austin with his wife and two children.
Please register no later than Monday, May 11 @ 12pm. Guarantees to the venue necessitate this policy. If you have trouble registering online, please email atxACRES@gmail.com.
SAVE THE DATE!
Please register no later than Monday, June 8 @ 12pm. Guarantees to the venue necessitate this policy. If you have trouble registering online, please email atxACRES@gmail.com.
Please register no later than Monday, July 6 @ 12pm. Guarantees to the venue necessitate this policy. If you have trouble registering online, please email atxACRES@gmail.com.
Please register no later than Monday, September 7 @ 12pm. Guarantees to the venue necessitate this policy. If you have trouble registering online, please email atxACRES@gmail.com.
For Past President's and current board members only.
Deadline to RSVP is Friday, September 18 @ 12pm.
If you have trouble registering online, please email atxACRES@gmail.com.
Please register no later than Monday, October 12 @ 12pm. Guarantees to the venue necessitate this policy. If you have trouble registering online, please email atxACRES@gmail.com.
Please register no later than Monday, November 9 @ 12pm. Guarantees to the venue necessitate this policy. If you have trouble registering online, please email atxACRES@gmail.com.
Join us just before the holidays as we give thanks to our ACRES members! This event will be in lieu of our Holiday Party.
This event is for members and a spouse or significant other only.
Deadline to RSVP or register a guest(s) to join you is Friday, November 13 @ 5pm.
Austin Commercial Real Estate Society
P.O. Box 91028, Austin, TX 78709 | atxACRES@gmail.com | www.austin-acres.com
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