Deep Tech Catalyst
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Learn every week from global investors and experts how to turn your scientific discoveries into investable Deep Tech startups.
At The Scenarionist, we connect the dots across science, capital, and industrial execution by tracking the patterns, inflection points, and market shifts that matter most, every week.
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Deep Tech Scale-Up Design: Pilots, Operations, and Strategy. A chat with Roman Wolff, Industry Expert in Manufacturing Scale-Up.
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May 08, 2026 |
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From Lab to Exit: The NBD Nano Journey. A chat with Miguel Galvez, Co-Founder and Former CEO @ NBD Nano (acquired by Henkel)
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May 01, 2026 |
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ISRU and Beyond: Venturing Into the New Space Race. A chat with Taylor Sargent, Partner @ Industrious Ventures
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Manufacturing at Scale: Speed, Execution, and Pricing Strategy. A chat with Nicholas Brathwaite, Founder and Managing Partner @ Celesta Capital
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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From Lab to Exit: The Tearlab Journey. A chat with Eric Donsky, Founder and Former CEO of TearLab
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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From Lab to Exit: The Cuberg Journey. A chat with Richard Wang, Founder and Former CEO of Cuberg (acquired by Northvolt)
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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MedTech Fundraising Strategy: De-Risking the Path to Scale. A chat with Jon Bergsteinsson, Founder & Managing Partner at LIFA Ventures
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Neuromorphic Computing: Market, Bottlenecks, and Use Cases. A chat with Peter Olcott, Principal @ First Spark Ventures
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Advanced Materials Go-to-Market Strategy: Adoption, Capacity, and Deals. A chat with Michael Bartholomeusz, Advanced Materials Industry Expert
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Venturing Into Orbital Data Centers: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Jasper Wigley, Investment Associate at Systemiq Capital
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Advanced Materials at Venture Scale: Business Models, Pricing, and Margins. A chat with Tony Sun, Director of Corporate Venture Capital at GC Ventures
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Scaling Energy Startups: Customers, Cost Curves, and Exits. A chat with Mitch Worden, VP of Corporate Development – Energy at S2G Investments
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Early-Stage Fundraising in Life Sciences: Differentiation, Storytelling, and Economics. A chat with Alexander Schubert, Partner at SciFounders
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Critical Minerals at Venture Scale: What Makes Mining Tech Companies VC-Backable. A chat with Jun Qu, Principal at Main Sequence.
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Mining Tech from Lab to Exit: Focus, ROI, and Capital Efficiency. A chat with Alexandre Cervinka, Exited Founder (Newtrax Technologies) and Angel Investor.
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Deep Tech IPO Roadmap: Investors, Metrics, Roadshow. A chat with Adam Bergman, Managing Director @ EcoTech Capital
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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The Autonomous Driving Stack: Opportunities, Bottlenecks, and Business Models. A chat with Ivy Nguyen, Investor @ GFT Ventures
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Venturing into Gen IV Nuclear Reactors: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Will Dufton, Partner @ Giant Ventures
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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From Family Offices to Foundations: The Role of Patient Capital Behind Healthcare Innovation. A chat with Everett Kamin, Healthcare Investment Director @ Gemini Capital Partners
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Series A Is for Demand, Not Steel: How to De-Risk Your First Factory. A chat with Vincent Prêtet, Venture Partner @ Aster Capital
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Scaling Deep Tech in Automotive: What CVCs Look for. A chat with Shobhit Gupta, Investor @ GM Ventures
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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From Copper to Light: How to Venture into Optical Interconnect. A chat with Henry Huang, Investment Director @ Micron Ventures
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Venturing into Grid Technology: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Brad Jones, Principal @ SE Ventures
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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From Bench to Margin: Startup Economics for Industrial Biotech. A chat with Nima Ronaghi, Principal @ Breakout Ventures
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Scaling Deep Tech in Food: What Investors Look for. A chat with Steve Molino, Principal @ Synthesis Capital
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Commercializing Quantum Computing: How to Design Sustainable Roadmaps Across the Quantum Stack. A chat with Dave Grimm, Partner @ AlbionVC
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Venturing into Distributed Energy Infrastructure: Bankability, Margins, and Moats. A chat with Moritz Jungmann, Partner at Future Energy Ventures
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Hardware for AI: The Data Center Math Investors Care About. A chat with Daniel Franke, Executive Director at M Ventures
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Venturing into Plastics: From Materials Chemistry to Scalable Industrial Companies. A chat with Joshua Speros, Investment Manager at BASF Venture Capital
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Deep Tech Bridge Rounds, Decoded: Strategy, Data, and VC Insights. A chat with Helen Lin, Partner @ At One Ventures
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Food Tech from Lab to Market: Strategy, Roadmap, and Traction. A chat with Amira Khatib, Vice President @ Bluestein Ventures
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Go-to-Market in Construction: How to Win Your First B2B Deal. A chat with Burak Gursel, Acquisition & Integration Manager @ Simpson Strong-Tie
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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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
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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AgTech From Lab to Scale: Moats, Markets, and Strategy. A chat with Ana Ward, Venture Capitalist @ Yanmar Ventures
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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What VCs Look For in Early‑Stage Diagnostics. A chat with Tom Miller, Founder and Managing Partner at GreyBird Ventures
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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Private Equity Meets Mining Tech: How to Scale Innovation From Site to Strategic Exits. A chat with Charles Gillies, Managing Director @ RCF Innovation
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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Forestry x Carbon Credits: Building Investable Models at the Frontier of Nature Tech. A chat with Chloë Payne, Principal @ Ponderosa Ventures
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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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
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Venturing Into Nuclear Fusion: Milestones, Capital, and the Path to Commercialization. A chat with Julien Barber, Principal at Emerson Collective
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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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
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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Water Tech from Lab to Market: Pilots, Contracts, and Exit Strategies. A chat with Peter Yolles, Managing Partner @ Echo River Capital
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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From Molecule to Market: What VCs Look for in Early-Stage Biotech Startups. A chat with Ingrid Kelly, Partner @ xista science ventures
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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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
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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From Lab to Fab: Scaling Semiconductor Startups Through CVC Partnerships. A chat with Yvonne Lutsch, Investment Director @ Lam Capital
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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From Science to Deep Tech Companies: Building the Foundations of Industrial Startups. A chat with Colin Greenspon, Co-Founder and Partner @ Narya
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May 30, 2025 |
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Mastering MedTech Business Models: Strategies, Milestones, and Insights – Part 2. A chat with Peter Olcott, Deep Tech Principal @ First Spark Ventures
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May 23, 2025 |
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Mastering MedTech Business Models: Strategies, Milestones, and Insights – Part 1. A chat with Peter Olcott, Deep Tech Principal at First Spark Ventures
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May 16, 2025 |
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Green Steel from Lab to Market: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Leonardo Banchik, Investment Director @ Voyager Ventures
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May 09, 2025 |
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AI Hardware and Beyond: Strategies and Milestones for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Henry Huang, Investment Director at Micron Ventures
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May 02, 2025 |
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Securing Your First Check in Deep Tech: Networking, Strategy, and Economics. A chat with Armine Galstyan, Principal at SmartGateVC
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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Venturing into TechBio: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Shelby Newsad, Partner @ Compound
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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From Prototype to DoD: Strategic Product Design for Defense Startups. A chat with Dan Ward, Senior Principal System Engineer @ MITRE
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Fundraising Strategies for Industrial Ventures: From Prototype to VC-Backed. A chat with Aidan Madigan-Curtis, Partner at Eclipse Ventures
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Private Equity Meets Deep Tech: What It Takes to Raise and Scale Beyond VC. A chat with Jean Schmitt, Managing Partner at Jolt Capital
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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Venturing into Space Health: Strategies, Insights, and Regulations for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Erik Antonsen, SPEAR Medicine Division @ Massachusetts General Hospital
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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How Corporate Development Teams Assess the Potential Acquisitions of Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Jun Kim, Corporate Development Director @ Zebra Technologies
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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Venturing into AI for the Energy Sector: Strategies & Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Felix Krause, Managing Partner @ Vireo Ventures
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Desalination and Beyond: Venturing into Water Tech. A chat with Tom Ferguson, Managing Partner @ Burnt Island Ventures
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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From Lab to Market: Scaling AI and Hardware in Consumer Health. A chat with Kesar Varma, Principal @ Upfront Ventures
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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How to Break into Defense: Funding Strategies for Dual-Use Startups. A chat with Drew Busbee, Chief Operations Officer @ DTI
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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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)
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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In-Space Manufacturing: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Fathi Karouia, Senior Research Scientist @ NASA
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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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
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Edge Computing and Beyond: Venturing into Industrial Tech. A chat with Aidan Madigan-Curtis, Partner at Eclipse Ventures
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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From Lab to Launch: Strategies for Building a Successful Deep Tech Startup. A chat with Leonardo Massa, Investment Director @ MITO Technology
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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How to Get Acquired: M&A Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Kyung Kang, Director, Corporate Investment at Delta Electronics Americas
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Mining Technology from Lab to Market: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Jason Holt, Partner @ Orion Industrial Ventures
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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HealthTech 101: Strategic VC Insights to Approach the Healthcare Industry. A chat with Andrew Rubenstein, Founding Partner @ Shorewind Capital
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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B2B Sales Strategies for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Vik Li, Investment Director @ Ericsson Ventures
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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Venturing into AI Infrastructure: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Michael Stewart, Managing Partner @ M12, Microsoft's Venture Capital Fund
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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How to Manage HR Plans and Board Dynamics in Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Anil Achyuta, Managing Director @ TDK Ventures
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Dilutive vs. Non-Dilutive Funding: 101 for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Dave Anderson, Founding General Partner @ Beat Ventures
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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Dual-Use Technologies from Lab to Market: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Sherman Williams, Managing Partner, and Forrest Underwood, Venture Partner, at AIN Ventures
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Robotics from Lab to Market: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Karthee Madasamy, Founder and Managing Partner @ MFV Partners.
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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From Lab to Moonshot: Strategies for Building a Scalable Startup in Advanced Materials. A chat with Tony Sun, Director of Corporate Venture Capital at GC Ventures
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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SynBio from Lab to Market: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Chloë Payne, Principal @ Ponderosa Ventures
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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How to Approach the Semiconductor Industry: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Robert Ashcraft, Investment Director @ Samsung Ventures
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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From Pre-seed to Seed: Decoding Early Deep Tech Funding Stages. A chat with Dee Zheng, Managing Director @ Orca Climate Fund
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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Financing and Scaling Deep Tech Startups in the Renewable Energy Sector. A chat with Roee Furman, Managing Director @ Doral Energy-Tech Ventures
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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How to Navigate Corporate Partnerships in Deep Tech. A chat with Dennis Clark, Investment Director @ Zeon Ventures
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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From Startups to LPs: Understanding the Venture Capital Value Chain in Deep Tech. A chat with Tülin Tokatli, CEO @ Pitch Me First - Former LP at EIF
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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Term Sheet Basics for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Samantha Huang, Principal @ BMW i Ventures
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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Corporate Venturing 101: Connecting DeepTech Startups with Corporate Resources. Julien Fredonie, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Venturing Europe & Africa @ Honda Xcelerator Ventures
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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What Makes a Team Investable? Essential VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Anil Achyuta, Managing Director @ TDK Ventures
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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Space Tech from Lab to Market: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Quentin Calleja, Senior Associate @ Atlantic Labs
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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What Makes Successful a Deep Tech Entrepreneur? A chat with Calvin A. Cupini, Director of Investments @ Activate
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Jul 19, 2024 |
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Building Corporate Synergies: Tips for Deep Tech Startups in Advanced Materials. A chat with Sunil Varghese, Head of Sustainability - Innovation & Ventures @ Plug and Play Tech Center
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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From Lab to Venture: Pitch Deck Essentials for DeepTech Startups. A chat with Carlotta Ficorella, Investment Analyst @ Matterwave Ventures
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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From Exponential Challenges to Deep-Tech Unicorns. A chat with Tom Baruch, Founder @ Baruch Future Ventures
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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How to Approach the Water Industry: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Peter Ullrich, COO at EverBlue Ventures
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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Customer Development Basics for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Pedro Lopez Sela, Partner @ FrissOn Capital
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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What is an Exit Waterfall? Decoding Liquidation Preferences for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Daniel Franke, Investment Director @ M Ventures
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May 31, 2024 |
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Quantum Technologies from Lab to Market: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Chiara Decaroli, Quantum Fund Investment Manager @ Redstone
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May 24, 2024 |
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How to Structure a Scalable Deep Tech Startup from Early TRL Stages. A chat with Eugenio Cantuarias, Partner @ AceleraLatam
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May 17, 2024 |
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From Lab to FOAK: Decoding the Road Ahead for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Carlota Ochoa Neven Du Mont, Principal @ Extantia
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May 10, 2024 |
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Techno-Economic Analysis for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Chris Burk, Techno-economics Specialist.
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May 03, 2024 |
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How to Establish Initial Customer Relationships in Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Ryan Lewis, Partner @ SRI Ventures
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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Who is Your Customer? Value Proposition Design for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Gayathri Radhakrishnan, Partner @ Hitachi Ventures
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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Venture Science: How to Build Investable Startups with Science at the Core. A chat with Phil Morle, Partner @ Main Sequence Ventures
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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Patents, Claims, and Prior Art: IP Basics for Deep Tech Startups | Deep Tech Catalyst
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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How to Approach the Carbon Removal Industry: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Benjamin Schulz, Founding Partner @ Carbon Removal Partners
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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How to Avoid Common Pitfalls in Deep Tech Startups: Tips for Pre-Seed & Seed Stages. A chat with Dave Grimm, Partner @ AlbionVC
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Cap Table Math for Early Stage Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Daniel Franke, Investment Director @ M Ventures
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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Understanding the FDA's Drug Approval Process: A primer for Deep Tech startups. A chat with Daniela Drago, Regulatory Expert, Partner @ NDA Partners
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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Essential Tips to Set Up a Spin-Out in the AgriFood Sector. A chat with J. Matthew Pryor, Co-Founder @ Tenacious Ventures
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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How to prepare for a pre-seed round in Deep Tech? Getting ready for the first VC interview. A chat with Arkady Kulik, Founding Partner @ rpv.
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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From Lab to Market: Commercializing Deep Tech Innovation. A chat with Marc Perron, Deep Tech Commercialization Expert @Alizem
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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From Idea to Investment: Decoding Due Diligence for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Moien Giashi, Principal @ GreenSky Ventures
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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Decoding Corporate Venture Capital: Insights for Scientific Entrepreneurs. A chat with Yvonne Lutsch, Investment Principal @ Bosch Ventures
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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The Role of IP in Deep Tech Startups: Behind the Scenes with a VC. A chat with Peter Olcott, Deeptech Principal @ First Spark Ventures
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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Pitch Deck Tips and VC Finance for Deep Tech Founders. A chat with David Charbonneau, Managing Partner @ Boreal Ventures.
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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Fundraising Insights: 5 Practical Tips to Raise Initial Funding For your Deep Tech Startup. A chat with William Krut, Investment Partner @ Reinforced Ventures.
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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Capital Intensity and Financial Plan Basics for Deep Tech Founders. A chat with Gijs van der Hulst, Founding Partner @ Positron Ventures
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Dec 08, 2023 |
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Understanding the VC Game in Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Thomas Park, Partner, Lead at BDC Deep Tech Fund.
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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Are You Ready to Build a Factory? How to Scale Deep Tech Ventures. A chat with DC Palter, Angel investor, Mentor Lead at the CAN, and Executive Committee member at Tech Coast Angels.
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Nov 24, 2023 |
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Scientist to CEO: Mastering VC Engagement & Team Dynamics in Deep Tech. A chat with Colin Webster, Co-Founder at RiSC Capital.
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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Market Traction & Company Shares 101 for Scientists. A VC's perspective from the Nuclear Tech Sector. A chat with Guerric De Crombrugghe, Founding partner @Nuketech
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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From Science to Success: Crafting The Investable Deep Tech Startup. A chat with Swati Chaturvedi, Co-founder and CEO @Propel(x).
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Nov 03, 2023 |