Joshua Baer, the CEO of Capital Factory, dies following a private jet crash in Texas, according to multiple reports. The company confirms that Baer is among the passengers aboard the aircraft, and that the crash occurs on a highway. One report describes Baer as a prominent figure in the Texas technology and startup ecosystem, noting his role as a mentor and supporter of local tech initiatives. Another outlet similarly reports that Baer is killed when the private plane comes down on a Texas roadway. Both accounts state that there are six people on board in total. Details about the circumstances of the crash, including the aircraft’s origin, flight path, and the cause, are not provided in the excerpts. The reports focus on Baer’s position as Capital Factory’s chief executive and the confirmation that he and other onboard passengers die in the crash. Authorities are not identified in the supplied text, and no information is included about survivors or investigations’ outcomes.