2024 Fed Supernova | Fireside Chat with Douglas Beck & Evan Loomis

Texas Space Commission Board Director Evan Loomis joined Doug Beck for a fireside chat during Fed Supernova 2024, discussing the future of technology and defense and how innovations are shaping both terrestrial and extraterrestrial frontiers. 

Evan Loomis, an early-stage venture investor at Overmatch, specializes in critical technologies, space, and defense. As the co-founder of ICON, an Austin-based company revolutionizing human shelter through robotics, AI, and 3D-printing, Evan has been instrumental in pioneering groundbreaking advancements, including the first 3D-printed home in the U.S. and a historic partnership with NASA for lunar habitat construction.

Doug Beck, the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit, brings extensive experience in accelerating the Department of Defense's adoption of commercial technologies. With a background in leadership roles at Apple, Charles Schwab, and McKinsey & Company, and over 26 years of service as a Captain in the U.S. Navy Reserve, Doug is a key advisor on technology innovation and strategic impact. 

About Fed Supernova
Fed Supernova connects entrepreneurs, government, and industry together to collaborate on dual-use solutions that put commercial technology in the hands of the DoD. This 3-day event accelerates defense innovation by creating a unique, once-a-year opportunity for the entire ecosystem to converge with a shared mission in the hottest innovation hub in the country. Learn more