RIFFAT MANASIA

Exec & 2XFounder | Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Impact | Globally minded, locally rooted | Mother of Men.

[RIFFAT MANASIA @RIFFAT_MANASIA]

Been quiet here for a year. A lot has happened. Heads down building.
Coming back with a simple standard: post things worth reading. Not more noise.

Slower, more intentional.
More at https://t.co/sshcTZNnN1

[RIFFAT MANASIA @RIFFAT_MANASIA]

Most people only optimize for hustle.
But the real ROI is in the reset.
Your nervous system has a built-in performance protocol:
> fight
> flight
> freeze
> recover

When you skip recovery, you kill your longevity.
What your body really needs is: https://t.co/R54h2YtXV2

[Austin American-Statesman @statesman]

Austin-area rocket maker Firefly Aerospace files to go public as FLY https://t.co/VmsjNJYuQs

[Fred Grier @fredmgrier]

NEW: Saronic Technologies (@Saronic) has signed a 80,000 SFT lease in Downtown San Diego.

The Austin-based defense tech startup, valued at $4B, is the latest unicorn startup to expand locally.

Full details now live.

h/t @Jason_A_Scharf for the early scoop.

[RIFFAT MANASIA @RIFFAT_MANASIA]

#TechConnectWorld reception today in #Austin. Great showcase of innovation industries and government partners. Got caught up with- @federallabs @sbirgov @NIH @NASA @SBAgov @DARPA @USSOCOM.
Looking forward to connecting more tomorrow.

[RIFFAT MANASIA @RIFFAT_MANASIA]

Thank you @BrentWistrom for reaching out to share my story and how it collides with @STATIONTEXAS launch, powered by @CapitalFactory. It's the first time I've shared past chapters - grateful to @MyABJ for it. https://t.co/hs7YMD26am
#STATIONTEXAS #Texas #Afghanistan #Innovation

[RIFFAT MANASIA @RIFFAT_MANASIA]

@MyABJ Thank you @BrentWistrom for reaching out to share my story and how it collides with @STATIONTEXAS launch, powered by @CapitalFactory. It's the first time I've shared past chapters - grateful to @MyABJ and Brent for it.
#STATIONTEXAS #Texas #Afghanistan #innovation #FortWorth

[Austin Business Journal @MyABJ]

At its core, Station Texas is designed to encourage and support innovation and entrepreneurship statewide. Get to know its new leader in this article. https://t.co/2FL93dZHlo

[RIFFAT MANASIA @RIFFAT_MANASIA]

@STATIONTEXAS is coming to your neck of the woods this summer!
TEXAS accelerators, startups, campus innovation hubs, VCs- invite us to join, support, promote.
DFW, Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, Midland/Odessa, College Station, Waco...
#Texas #Innovation #accelerator #startup

[RIFFAT MANASIA @RIFFAT_MANASIA]

@STATIONTEXAS is coming to your neck of the woods this summer. TEXAS accelerators, startups, campus innovation hubs, VCs-- invite us to join, partner, visit!
DFW, Houston, SanAntonio, El Paso, Midland/Odessa ... and other hubs planned.
#texasinnovation #Texasentrepreneurship

[RIFFAT MANASIA @RIFFAT_MANASIA]

@STATIONTEXAS is coming to your neck of the woods this summer! TEXAS accelerators, university innovation hubs, coworking spaces, VCs, startups-- invite us to join you! We want to include all regions as a true statewide nonprofit.
#texasinnovation #Texas #STATIONTEXAS

[RIFFAT MANASIA @RIFFAT_MANASIA]

Honoring friends and family who have sacrificed their lives for service. Remembering my dear friend Paula Loyd whom I lived with while we worked in #Afghanistan.

[RIFFAT MANASIA @RIFFAT_MANASIA]

Great way to end the week - with a glass of sweet ice tea and catching up on economic data- Texas Dominates Business Growth: 2025 Economic Outlook. TX economy remains one of the most resilient & high-performing in US. Why: Energy, Innovation, Industry!
https://t.co/LjXemterPm

[RIFFAT MANASIA @RIFFAT_MANASIA]

Texas is the most complete space ecosystem in the U.S.—from Starbase to SpaceCom, AI to aerospace defense.
Our role at Station Texas? Neutral convener. Statewide connector. Mission accelerator.
Let’s go further, faster—together.🚀
#StationTexas #SpaceLeadership

[RIFFAT MANASIA @RIFFAT_MANASIA]

@JoshuaBaer Thank you @JoshuaBaer for the vision, trust, and support in launching this truly statewide nonprofit for exponential amplification of our ecosystem! #texasinnovation #texaseconomicdevelopment #STATIONTEXAS #Innovation #Texas

[RIFFAT MANASIA @RIFFAT_MANASIA]

Exciting news- I’ve joined as Exec Dir of @StationTexas , a new nonprofit powered by @CapitalFactory to make Texas the premier destination & launchpad for innovation across AI, biotech, defense, space & more.
A rising tide lifts all boats.
#STATIONTEXAS #Innovation #Texas

[RIFFAT MANASIA @RIFFAT_MANASIA]

Texas rises on annual report of most innovative states in the US. 2 factors: human capital & innovation environment. "Texas is America’s jobs engine, adding more new jobs in the last year than any other state." - TX Gov
#texasinnovation #texas #Innovation https://t.co/o495gpw3dE

[RIFFAT MANASIA @RIFFAT_MANASIA]

Congratulations to my friend Dr. Wen Song for getting tenured @UTAustin @CockrellSchool! Her work pushes innovation in #GeologicHydrogen, #CriticalMinerals Recovery, and #Geologic #CarbonStorage.
#UTAustin #Innovation #UTResearch @UTexasResearch

[RIFFAT MANASIA @RIFFAT_MANASIA]

A photon checks into a hotel. When asked if they need help with their bags, it responds, "No, I'm travelling light".

Told my son this joke just now. He does not think it's funny ... but I do!
#wearenotthatold #sciencejokes

[RIFFAT MANASIA @RIFFAT_MANASIA]

Meeting great alumns at @MIT SXSW Reunion *and* crashing @Cornell 's Reunion in one night! SX in Austin is fantastic. #MITReunion #SXSW #Austin #MIT2000