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Austin tech leader Joshua Baer, founder of Capital Factory, dies in plane crash in Laredo

The plane crashed on Loop 20 in Laredo on its way to Austin from Los Cabos, Mexico. Six people were inside the plane, according to police.

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Josh Baer, Founder & CEO Capital Factory, speaks at the Austin’s AI Gamble panel at the KUT Festival on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Josh Baer, Founder & CEO Capital Factory, speaks at the Austin’s AI Gamble panel at the KUT Festival on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

The plane crashed on Loop 20 in Laredo on its way to Austin from Los Cabos, Mexico. Six people were inside the plane, according to police.