E70: Boxing Meets Austin Tech at White Collar Fight Night

SummaryStep into the world of White Collar Fight Night with the Texas Fight Collective, where Austin’s professionals trade laptops for gloves and enter the boxing ring. In this episode of the ATX DAO Podcast, Seth and Ben share how they are building a one-of-a-kind event that blends the glitz of professional boxing with the energy of Austin’s tech and startup scene. Alongside them, Jesse, both a DAO member and first-time fighter, opens up about the training journey, the discipline of cardio, and what it takes to prepare for three rounds under the lights.From the culture of boxing gyms to the camaraderie forming between fighters, this conversation dives deep into why White Collar Fight Night Austin is more than just an event. It is a showcase of community, ambition, and pushing limits. Whether you are curious about how founders and engineers get fight-ready or just want a behind-the-scenes look at Austin’s next big night out, this episode delivers stories, laughs, and insights that bring the ring to life.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Texas Fight Collective00:37 Training and Preparation for Fighters03:58 The Experience of Amateur Boxing09:35 Event Production and Atmosphere15:02 Creating a Unique Event Experience21:45 Sponsorship and Marketing Strategies24:57 Training and Preparation Insights32:18 The Intersection of Work and Boxing38:13 Building Camaraderie Among Fighters42:42 Event Details and Final ThoughtsConnect with Texas Fight Collective :Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitecollarfightnight/X (Twitter): ⁠⁠https://x.com/WCFightNightWebsite: https://www.texasfightcollective.comCheck out our friends at Tequila 512:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tequila512.com⁠⁠Socials: ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠To learn more about ATX DAO:Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠websiteFollow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter)Subscribe to our newsletterConnect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter):Ash:  ⁠@ashinthewild⁠Luke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Luke152⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web3.