Gordon Daugherty is a bestselling author, seasoned business executive, startup advisor, and investor. As a venture fund manager and angel investor, he has made more than 500 investments. He also co-founded Capital Factory, an Austin, Texas-based co-working space, early-stage venture fund, and tech accelerator, where he serves as co-founder and chairman. Additionally, he founded Shockwave Innovations, a content creation and advisory practice for tech startups and entrepreneurs.