Capital Factory CEO Joshua Baer killed in plane crash near Laredo, Texas - KEYE
Joshua Baer, CEO of the startup accelerator Capital Factory, died in a plane crash near Laredo, Texas, after the aircraft reported mechanical issues. Five other passengers survived the crash, which occurred while the jet was attempting to divert to a local airport.
Why it matters
The death of a prominent figure in the Texas startup ecosystem is a significant loss for the regional business and technology community.
0 Comment Share story Share topics: Joshua Baer Capital Factory Plane crash Laredo Texas NetJets Cessna Citation Latitude National Transportation Safety Board Federal Aviation Administration Capital Factory co-founder and CEO Joshua Baer was killed Tuesday night when a small business jet crashed onto a highway near Laredo, Texas , according to the Austin-based startup accelerator.
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