Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin’s technology boom
Summary
Aircraft Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: Joshua Baer, 50, founder of Austin-based venture capital firm Capital Factory, died when a small business jet crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, after the pilots reported mechanical problems and requested to make an emergency landing at an airport. The crash occurred on Tuesday. Baer was a prominent figure in Austin's technology startup community.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Baer | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin’s technology boom