Deep Tech Catalyst
Deep Tech Catalyst is a weekly podcast that helps scientists and researchers turn their discoveries into investable deep tech startups. Each episode features interviews with global investors and experts who share insights on connecting science, capital, and industrial execution. The show is produced by The Scenarionist, a platform that tracks patterns and market shifts in deep tech. Listeners can also subscribe to a free newsletter and access additional resources like Help Me Build.
Episodes
Semiconductors from Lab to Market: The Movidius Journey. A chat with Sean Mitchell, Co-Founder and Former CEO of Movidius
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Sean Mitchell, Co-Founder and Former CEO of Movidius👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for more: https://www.thescenarionist.com----------#Chiplets #Semiconductors #AICompute #DeepTech #DeepTechStartups #VentureCapital #VentureBuilding #Entrepreneurship #Startups #HardTech #Strategy #VCs #TheScenarionist----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for
Venturing into Advanced Packaging: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Isaac Sigron, Managing Director at Koch Disruptive Technologies
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Isaac Sigron, Managing Director at Koch Disruptive Technologies👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for more: https://www.thescenarionist.com----------#AdvancedPackaging #Chiplets #Semiconductors #AICompute #DeepTech #DeepTechStartups #VentureCapital #VentureBuilding #AIInfrastructure #SemiconductorStartups #DataCenterInfrastructure #HardTech #StartupStrategy #Dee
Advanced Materials from Lab to Commercialization: Strategy, Sales, and Adoption. A chat with Steve van Zutphen, exited founder (Magpie Polymers)
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Steve van Zutphen, exited founder (Magpie Polymers)👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for more: https://www.thescenarionist.com----------#DeepTech #AdvancedMaterials #SpecialtyChemicals #VentureBuilding #ScaleUp #CustomerDiscovery #ValueBasedPricing #CapitalAllocation #ExitStrategy #StartupAcquisition #FounderJourney #TheScenarionist #DeepTechCatalyst ----------D
Venturing into Batteries: Challenges, Manufacturing, and Scale. A chat with Anil Achyuta, Partner @ Energy Impact Partners
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Anil Achyuta, Partner @ Energy Impact Partners👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for more: https://www.thescenarionist.com----------#Battery #EnergyStorage #GridStorage #ElectricVehicles #EVBatteries #BatteryManufacturing #Gigafactory #DeepTech #DeepTechStartups #VentureCapital #HardTech #Industrial #AdvancedManufacturing #Materials #LithiumIon #OEMQualification #
From Molecule to Exit: The Sirrus Journey. A chat with Jeff Uhrig, former CEO of Sirrus (acquired by Nippon Shokubai)
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Jeff Uhrig, former CEO of Sirrus (acquired by Nippon Shokubai)👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for more: https://www.thescenarionist.com----------#DeepTech #AdvancedMaterials #SpecialtyChemicals #VentureBuilding #ScaleUp #CustomerDiscovery #ValueBasedPricing #CapitalAllocation #ExitStrategy #StartupAcquisition #FounderJourney #TheScenarionist #DeepTechCatalyst---
From Orbit to Venture Scale: Satellites, Startups, and Capital Efficiency. A chat with Alan Yu, Senior Associate @ Space Capital
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Alan Yu, Senior Associate @ Space Capital 👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for more: https://www.thescenarionist.com----------#DeepTech#SpaceTech#SpaceEconomy#SatelliteEconomy#Satellites#SatelliteData#GeospatialIntelligence#SpaceInfrastructure#NewSpace#VentureCapital#StartupStrategy#VentureBuilding#HardTech#CapitalEfficiency#FounderLessons#SpaceStartups#DeepTechSt
Quantum Computing from Lab to Commercialization: The D-Wave Journey. A chat with Haig Farris, co-Founder of D-Wave
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Haig Farris, co-Founder of D-Wave#DeepTech #Startups #Founders #Quantum #QuantumComputing #VentureCapital👉 Discover Help Me Build: https://www.thescenarionist.com/p/introducing-help-me-build 👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thescenarionist.com----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for e
Introducing Help Me Build – A new open Q&A space for founders building Deep Tech companies.
Host: Nicola Marchese#DeepTech #Startups #Founders #VentureCapital👉 Discover Help Me Build: https://www.thescenarionist.com/p/introducing-help-me-build 👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thescenarionist.com----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted
Deep Tech Scale-Up Design: Pilots, Operations, and Strategy. A chat with Roman Wolff, Industry Expert in Manufacturing Scale-Up.
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Roman Wolff, Industry Expert in Manufacturing Scale-Up#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thescenarionist.com----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the c
From Lab to Exit: The NBD Nano Journey. A chat with Miguel Galvez, Co-Founder and Former CEO @ NBD Nano (acquired by Henkel)
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Miguel Galvez, Co-Founder and Former CEO @ NBD Nano (acquired by Henkel)#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thescenarionist.com----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal ad
ISRU and Beyond: Venturing Into the New Space Race. A chat with Taylor Sargent, Partner @ Industrious Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Taylor Sargent, Partner @ Industrious Ventures#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thescenarionist.com----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity
Manufacturing at Scale: Speed, Execution, and Pricing Strategy. A chat with Nicholas Brathwaite, Founder and Managing Partner @ Celesta Capital
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Nicholas Brathwaite, Founder and Managing Partner @ Celesta Capital#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thescenarionist.com----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Gi
From Lab to Exit: The Tearlab Journey. A chat with Eric Donsky, Founder and Former CEO of TearLab
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Eric Donsky, Founder and Former CEO of TearLab#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thescenarionist.com/----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity an
From Lab to Exit: The Cuberg Journey. A chat with Richard Wang, Founder and Former CEO of Cuberg (acquired by Northvolt)
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Richard Wang, Founder and Former CEO of Cuberg (acquired by Northvolt)#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thescenarionist.com----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. G
MedTech Fundraising Strategy: De-Risking the Path to Scale. A chat with Jon Bergsteinsson, Founder & Managing Partner at LIFA Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Jon Bergsteinsson, Founder & Managing Partner at LIFA Ventures#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thescenarionist.com----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given
Neuromorphic Computing: Market, Bottlenecks, and Use Cases. A chat with Peter Olcott, Principal @ First Spark Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Peter Olcott, Principal at First Spark Ventures #DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. See clearly, decide with discipline, and move first in Deep Tech—subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thescenarionist.com/ ----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be
Advanced Materials Go-to-Market Strategy: Adoption, Capacity, and Deals. A chat with Michael Bartholomeusz, Advanced Materials Industry Expert
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Michael Bartholomeusz, Advanced Materials Industry Expert#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. See clearly, decide with discipline, and move first in Deep Tech—subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thescenarionist.com/ ----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and shou
Venturing Into Orbital Data Centers: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Jasper Wigley, Investment Associate at Systemiq Capital
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Jasper Wigley, Investment Associate at Systemiq Capital#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. See clearly, decide with discipline, and move first in Deep Tech—subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thescenarionist.com/ ----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should
Advanced Materials at Venture Scale: Business Models, Pricing, and Margins. A chat with Tony Sun, Director of Corporate Venture Capital at GC Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Tony Sun, Director of Corporate Venture Capital at GC Ventures#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. See clearly, decide with discipline, and move first in Deep Tech—subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thescenarionist.com/ ----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and
Scaling Energy Startups: Customers, Cost Curves, and Exits. A chat with Mitch Worden, VP of Corporate Development – Energy at S2G Investments
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Mitch Worden, VP of Corporate Development – Energy at S2G Investments#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. See clearly, decide with discipline, and move first in Deep Tech—subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thescenarionist.com/ ----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purpo
Early-Stage Fundraising in Life Sciences: Differentiation, Storytelling, and Economics. A chat with Alexander Schubert, Partner at SciFounders
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Alexander Schubert, Partner at SciFounders#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. See clearly, decide with discipline, and move first in Deep Tech—subscribe to our newsletter:https://www.thescenarionist.com/ ----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interp
Critical Minerals at Venture Scale: What Makes Mining Tech Companies VC-Backable. A chat with Jun Qu, Principal at Main Sequence.
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Jun Qu, Principal at Main Sequence#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. See clearly, decide with discipline, and move first in Deep Tech—subscribe to our newsletter:https://www.thescenarionist.com/ ----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as
Mining Tech from Lab to Exit: Focus, ROI, and Capital Efficiency. A chat with Alexandre Cervinka, Exited Founder (Newtrax Technologies) and Angel Investor.
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Alexandre Cervinka, Exited Founder (Newtrax Technologies) and Angel Investor.#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. See clearly, decide with discipline, and move first in Deep Tech—subscribe to our newsletter:https://www.thescenarionist.com/ Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes
Deep Tech IPO Roadmap: Investors, Metrics, Roadshow. A chat with Adam Bergman, Managing Director @ EcoTech Capital
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Adam Bergman, Managing Director @ EcoTech Capital#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. See clearly, decide with discipline, and move first in Deep Tech—subscribe to our newsletter:https://www.thescenarionist.com/ Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpret
The Autonomous Driving Stack: Opportunities, Bottlenecks, and Business Models. A chat with Ivy Nguyen, Investor @ GFT Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Ivy Nguyen, Investor @ GFT Ventures#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. See clearly, decide with discipline, and move first in Deep Tech—subscribe to our newsletter:https://www.thescenarionist.com/ Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financia
Venturing into Gen IV Nuclear Reactors: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Will Dufton, Partner @ Giant Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Will Dufton, Partner @ Giant Ventures#DeepTechCatalyst👉 Deep Dive + Exclusive Interview: https://www.thescenarionist.com/p/venturing-into-gen-iv-nuclear-reactors-startups👉 Our Handbook will be released soon… Get it before everyone else: https://tally.so/r/BzEZE1 👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions for our community—subscribe to our free newsletter: http
From Family Offices to Foundations: The Role of Patient Capital Behind Healthcare Innovation. A chat with Everett Kamin, Healthcare Investment Director @ Gemini Capital Partners
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Everett Kamin, Healthcare Investment Director @ Gemini Capital Partners#DeepTechCatalyst👉 Deep Dive + Exclusive Interview: https://www.thescenarionist.com/p/family-offices-healthcare-ai-startups👉 Our Handbook will be released soon… Get it before everyone else: https://tally.so/r/BzEZE1 👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions for our community—subscribe to o
Series A Is for Demand, Not Steel: How to De-Risk Your First Factory. A chat with Vincent Prêtet, Venture Partner @ Aster Capital
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Vincent Prêtet, Venture Partner @ Aster Capital#DeepTechCatalyst👉 Deep Dive + Exclusive Interview: https://www.thescenarionist.com/p/series-a-is-for-deeptech-scaleups👉 Our Handbook will be released soon… Get it before everyone else: https://tally.so/r/BzEZE1 👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions for our community—subscribe to our free newsletter: https
Scaling Deep Tech in Automotive: What CVCs Look for. A chat with Shobhit Gupta, Investor @ GM Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Shobhit Gupta, Investor @ GM Ventures#DeepTechCatalyst👉 Deep Dive + Exclusive Interview: https://www.thescenarionist.com/p/automotive-deep-tech-startups-cvcs-scaleups👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions for our community—subscribe to our free newsletter: https://thescenarionist.comDisclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informatio
From Copper to Light: How to Venture into Optical Interconnect. A chat with Henry Huang, Investment Director @ Micron Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Henry Huang, Investment Director @ Micron Ventures#DeepTechCatalyst👉 Deep Dive + Exclusive Interview: https://www.thescenarionist.com/p/optical-interconnect-startups-deeptech👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions for our community—subscribe to our free newsletter: https://thescenarionist.comDisclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and in
Venturing into Grid Technology: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Brad Jones, Principal @ SE Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Brad Jones, Principal @ SE Ventures#DeepTechCatalystRead our article and watch the full interview:https://www.thescenarionist.com/p/grid-tech-vc-insights-deep-tech-startups👉 Don’t miss our next piece and a special edition for our community—subscribe to our free newsletter: https://thescenarionist.comDisclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informa
From Bench to Margin: Startup Economics for Industrial Biotech. A chat with Nima Ronaghi, Principal @ Breakout Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Nima Ronaghi, Principal @ Breakout Ventures#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as
Scaling Deep Tech in Food: What Investors Look for. A chat with Steve Molino, Principal @ Synthesis Capital
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Steve Molino, Principal @ Synthesis Capital#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as f
Commercializing Quantum Computing: How to Design Sustainable Roadmaps Across the Quantum Stack. A chat with Dave Grimm, Partner @ AlbionVC
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Dave Grimm, Partner @ AlbionVC#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or l
Venturing into Distributed Energy Infrastructure: Bankability, Margins, and Moats. A chat with Moritz Jungmann, Partner at Future Energy Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Moritz Jungmann, Partner @ Future Energy Ventures#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted
Hardware for AI: The Data Center Math Investors Care About. A chat with Daniel Franke, Executive Director at M Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Daniel Franke, Executive Director at M Ventures#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as f
Venturing into Plastics: From Materials Chemistry to Scalable Industrial Companies. A chat with Joshua Speros, Investment Manager at BASF Venture Capital
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Joshua Speros, Investment Manager at BASF Venture Capital#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpre
Deep Tech Bridge Rounds, Decoded: Strategy, Data, and VC Insights. A chat with Helen Lin, Partner @ At One Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Helen Lin, Partner @ At One Ventures#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or leg
Food Tech from Lab to Market: Strategy, Roadmap, and Traction. A chat with Amira Khatib, Vice President @ Bluestein Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Amira Khatib, Vice President @ Bluestein Ventures#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as finan
Go-to-Market in Construction: How to Win Your First B2B Deal. A chat with Burak Gursel, Acquisition & Integration Manager @ Simpson Strong-Tie
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Burak Gursel, Acquisition & Integration Manager @ Simpson Strong-Tie#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be
Inside Limited Partners: How Deep Tech Gets Funded from the Top of the Capital Stack. A chat with Béla Hanratty, Co-founder and Managing Partner @ Keeling Capital
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Béla Hanratty, Co-founder and Managing Partner @ Keeling Capital#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpret
AgTech From Lab to Scale: Moats, Markets, and Strategy. A chat with Ana Ward, Venture Capitalist @ Yanmar Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Ana Ward, Venture Capitalist @ Yanmar Ventures#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or l
What VCs Look For in Early‑Stage Diagnostics. A chat with Tom Miller, Founder and Managing Partner at GreyBird Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Tom Miller, Founder and Managing Partner @ GreyBird Ventures#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as fi
Private Equity Meets Mining Tech: How to Scale Innovation From Site to Strategic Exits. A chat with Charles Gillies, Managing Director @ RCF Innovation
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Charles Gillies, Managing Director @ RCF Innovation#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or
Forestry x Carbon Credits: Building Investable Models at the Frontier of Nature Tech. A chat with Chloë Payne, Principal @ Ponderosa Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Chloë Payne, Principal @ Ponderosa Ventures#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advi
Crop Protection From Lab to Scalable Ventures: Strategy, Regulation, and Market Fit. A chat with Sara Olson, Senior Director of Crop Science Venture Investments at Leaps by Bayer
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Sara Olson, Senior Director of Crop Science Venture Investments at Leaps by Bayer#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be in
Venturing Into Nuclear Fusion: Milestones, Capital, and the Path to Commercialization. A chat with Julien Barber, Principal at Emerson Collective
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Julien Barber, Principal @ Emerson Collective#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice
From Series A to Series B in Energy: Milestones and Strategies for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Michel de Lempdes, Managing Partner @ Omnes Capital
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Michel de Lempdes, Managing Partner @ Omnes Capital#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal ad
Water Tech from Lab to Market: Pilots, Contracts, and Exit Strategies. A chat with Peter Yolles, Managing Partner @ Echo River Capital
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Peter Yolles, Managing Partner @ Echo River Capital#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advi
From Molecule to Market: What VCs Look for in Early-Stage Biotech Startups. A chat with Ingrid Kelly, Partner @ xista science ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Ingrid Kelly, Partner @ xista science ventures#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Giv
Private Equity Meets Deep Tech: What It Takes to Raise and Scale Beyond VC – Part 2. A chat with Jean Schmitt, Managing Partner @ Jolt Capital
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Jean Schmitt, Managing Partner @ Jolt Capital#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given
From Lab to Fab: Scaling Semiconductor Startups Through CVC Partnerships. A chat with Yvonne Lutsch, Investment Director @ Lam Capital
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Yvonne Lutsch, Investment Director @ Lam Capital#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given
From Science to Deep Tech Companies: Building the Foundations of Industrial Startups. A chat with Colin Greenspon, Co-Founder and Partner @ Narya
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Colin Greenspon, Co-Founder and Partner @ Narya#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given th
Mastering MedTech Business Models: Strategies, Milestones, and Insights – Part 2. A chat with Peter Olcott, Deep Tech Principal @ First Spark Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Peter Olcott, Deep Tech Principal at First Spark Ventures#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice.
Mastering MedTech Business Models: Strategies, Milestones, and Insights – Part 1. A chat with Peter Olcott, Deep Tech Principal at First Spark Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Peter Olcott, Deep Tech Principal at First Spark Ventures#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Gi
Green Steel from Lab to Market: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Leonardo Banchik, Investment Director @ Voyager Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Leonardo Banchik, Investment Director @ Voyager Ventures#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given
AI Hardware and Beyond: Strategies and Milestones for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Henry Huang, Investment Director at Micron Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Henry Huang, Investment Director @ Micron Ventures#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the com
Securing Your First Check in Deep Tech: Networking, Strategy, and Economics. A chat with Armine Galstyan, Principal at SmartGateVC
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Armine Galstyan, Principal @ SmartGateVC#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and
Venturing into TechBio: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Shelby Newsad, Partner @ Compound
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Shelby Newsad, Partner @ Compound#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential
From Prototype to DoD: Strategic Product Design for Defense Startups. A chat with Dan Ward, Senior Principal System Engineer @ MITRE
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Dan Ward, Senior Principal System Engineer @ MITRE#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexit
Fundraising Strategies for Industrial Ventures: From Prototype to VC-Backed. A chat with Aidan Madigan-Curtis, Partner at Eclipse Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Aidan Madigan-Curtis, Partner at Eclipse Ventures#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity a
Private Equity Meets Deep Tech: What It Takes to Raise and Scale Beyond VC. A chat with Jean Schmitt, Managing Partner at Jolt Capital
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Jean Schmitt, Managing Partner at Jolt Capital#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and po
Venturing into Space Health: Strategies, Insights, and Regulations for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Erik Antonsen, SPEAR Medicine Division @ Massachusetts General Hospital
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Erik Antonsen, Associate Physician and Member of the SPEAR Medicine Division in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informat
How Corporate Development Teams Assess the Potential Acquisitions of Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Jun Kim, Corporate Development Director @ Zebra Technologies
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Jun Kim, Corporate Development Director @ Zebra Technologies#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complex
Venturing into AI for the Energy Sector: Strategies & Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Felix Krause, Managing Partner @ Vireo Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Felix Krause, Managing Partner at Vireo Ventures#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potent
Desalination and Beyond: Venturing into Water Tech. A chat with Tom Ferguson, Managing Partner @ Burnt Island Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Tom Ferguson, Managing Partner at Burnt Island Ventures#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full conversation on our platform!Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and p
From Lab to Market: Scaling AI and Hardware in Consumer Health. A chat with Kesar Varma, Principal @ Upfront Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Kesar Varma, Principal at Upfront Ventures#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full video on our platform!Today, we’re joined by Kesar Varma, Principal at Upfront Ventures, to explore the evolving landscape of consumer healthcare, AI, and IoT. With a decade of innovation shaping biomedical devices, w
How to Break into Defense: Funding Strategies for Dual-Use Startups. A chat with Drew Busbee, Chief Operations Officer @ DTI
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Drew Busbee, Chief Operations Officer at DTI#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full video on our platform! In this episode, we break down the critical strategies for building a successful dual-use startup—from securing venture capital and government funding to navigating customer discovery in both de
How a Fund-of-Funds Invests: Decoding the Upstream of Venture Capital. A chat with Oscar Farres, Head of Tech VC Unit @ European Investment Fund (EIF)
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Oscar Farres, Head of Tech VC Unit @ European Investment Fund (EIF)#DeepTechCatalystWatch the full video on our platform!QUICK FACTS:🚀 €3.5 Billion Deployed Annually – The EIF invests in 85-90 VC funds each year, fueling deep tech, life sciences, and climate startups across Europe.📊 The ‘Magic
In-Space Manufacturing: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Fathi Karouia, Senior Research Scientist @ NASA
Host: Nicola Marchese
Guest: Fathi Karouia, Senior Research Scientist @ NASA
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QUICK FACTS:
🚀 The Space Economy is Booming – The World Economic Forum projects the space economy could reach $1.8 trillion by 2035, with in-space manufacturing playing a major role.
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Construction Tech From Lab to Market: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Adarsh Sowcar, Venture Investment Manager @ Saint-Gobain NOVA
Host: Nicola Marchese
Guest: Adarsh Sowcar, Venture Investment Manager @ Saint-Gobain NOVA
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1. By 2050, 70% of the global population will live in urban areas, driving the need for advanced construction technologies and innovative materials. People spend
Edge Computing and Beyond: Venturing into Industrial Tech. A chat with Aidan Madigan-Curtis, Partner at Eclipse Ventures
Host: Nicola Marchese
Guest: Aidan Madigan-Curtis, Partner at Eclipse Ventures
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1. Global conflicts, the semiconductor race, and defense innovations are driving companies to develop new technologies to stay competitive. Additionally, technology plays a cru
From Lab to Launch: Strategies for Building a Successful Deep Tech Startup. A chat with Leonardo Massa, Investment Director @ MITO Technology
Host: Nicola Marchese
Guest: Leonardo Massa, Investment Director @ MITO Technology
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1. Transitioning from the lab to the market requires more than just exceptional technology. Founders must focus on financial planning, creating a unique selling proposition (
How to Get Acquired: M&A Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Kyung Kang, Director, Corporate Investment at Delta Electronics Americas
Host: Nicola Marchese
Guest: Kyung Kang, Director, Corporate Investment at Delta Electronics Americas
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1. M&A is complex and differs from corporate venture capital (CVC) investments, involving a strategic buyer who integrates the acquired company while pre
Mining Technology from Lab to Market: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Jason Holt, Partner @ Orion Industrial Ventures
Host: Nicola Marchese
Guest: Jason Holt, Partner at Orion Industrial Ventures
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1. The mining industry faces significant challenges in exploration, energy-intensive comminution, and waste management. However, these bottlenecks also present opportunities for innov
HealthTech 101: Strategic VC Insights to Approach the Healthcare Industry. A chat with Andrew Rubenstein, Founding Partner @ Shorewind Capital
Host: Nicola Marchese
Guest: Andrew Rubenstein, Founding Partner at Shorewind Capital
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1. HealthTech companies can often bypass traditional healthcare systems and regulations, allowing them to reach consumers more quickly, whereas MedTech typically requires regula
B2B Sales Strategies for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Vik Li, Investment Director @ Ericsson Ventures
Host: Nicola Marchese
Guest: Vik Li, Investment Director, Ericsson Ventures
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1. The Deep Tech sales cycle stands apart from traditional B2B sales due to its complexity and the novelty of the technology. It often begins with educating potential customers about the t
Venturing into AI Infrastructure: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Michael Stewart, Managing Partner @ M12, Microsoft's Venture Capital Fund
Host: Nicola Marchese
Guest: Michael Stewart, Managing Partner @ M12, Microsoft's Venture Capital Fund
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1. The AI ecosystem is shifting from isolated hardware and software components to integrated global systems, emphasizing Systems Technology Co-Optimizations (STCOs)
How to Manage HR Plans and Board Dynamics in Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Anil Achyuta, Managing Director @ TDK Ventures
Host: Nicola Marchese
Guest: Anil Achyuta, Managing Director @ TDK Ventures
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1. An effective early-stage HR plan centers around three critical elements: establishing company KPIs, defining KPIs for C-level executives, and establishing core values and culture. These elem
Dilutive vs. Non-Dilutive Funding: 101 for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Dave Anderson, Founding General Partner @ Beat Ventures
Host: Nicola Marchese
Guest: Dave Anderson, Founding General Partner @ Beat Ventures
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1. Founders must weigh the trade-offs between dilutive funding, which involves giving up equity, and non-dilutive funding, which allows them to secure capital without sacrificing ownersh
