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A Vision for Robotic 3D Printing at Scale with Francesco De Stefano
6 oktober 2026 · 46 min
In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Christian Noske sits down with Francesco De Stefano, co-founder and CEO of Caracol. Founded in Italy, Caracol is a pioneer in Large Format Additive Manufacturing (LFAM). By combining robotic arms, sophisticated software, and circular materials, Caracol prints massive industrial parts for demanding sectors including aerospace, maritime, automotive, and energy. Lees meer
Francesco shares how a non-engineering “business guy” from management consulting partnered with design engineers to build an international deep tech company. He details Caracol’s journey through its recent $40 million Series B fundraising round, its strategic expansion into the US and Middle East, and its unconventional acquisition of a century-old German business unit. The conversation explores the mechanics of scaling hardware globally, leading cross-cultural teams, and why embedding AI and intelligence into physical machines represents the next frontier for industrial production.
What you will learn in this episode:
Breaking the Box of 3D Printing: How combining multi-axis robotics with pellet-based raw materials unlocks large-scale, cost-effective additive manufacturing for parts over one metre.
A Strategic Approach to Fundraising: How non-technical founders can align investor drivers, navigate board dynamics, and turn fundraising into a driver for corporate maturity.
Playbook for International Expansion: The critical balance between maintaining local “boots on the ground” in key growth markets and retaining a central R&D and engineering core.
Targeted M&A in Deep Tech: When and why an early-stage startup should acquire established industrial assets to accelerate technological roadmaps and market penetration.
The Future of Smart Machines: How embedding software, machine learning, and AI layers into physical manufacturing hardware reduces waste and solves complex industrial challenges.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to DeepTech Unleashed and Francesco De St…
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Saving Lives in Hazardous Spaces: The Flyability Story with Adrien Briod
8 september 2026 · 40 min
In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Christian Noske sits down with Adrien Briod, co-founder and CTO of Flyability. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, Flyability is a global pioneer in indoor inspection robotics. Their collision-tolerant drones allow heavy industries—ranging from power generation and mining to chemical refining—to inspect hazardous, confined spaces without putting human lives at risk. Lees meer
Adrien reflects on Flyability’s 12-year journey from an initial research breakthrough inspired by insects to a thriving company of 140 people servicing 1,500 clients worldwide. The conversation explores the technical choices behind building hardware that can withstand extreme environments, the integration of 3D mapping and LiDAR to create digital twins, and how emerging Physical AI will shift drones from manual teleoperation to prompt-driven assistants. Adrien also shares his perspectives on leadership, explaining how cultivating a culture of purpose, ownership, and constructive feedback enables deep tech teams to compete at the highest level.
What you will learn in this episode:
Mechanical Intelligence vs. Software: How drawing inspiration from nature led to collision-tolerant hardware, proving intelligence begins with physical design.
The Evolution of Indoor Inspection: Combining LiDAR measurements with computer vision to create 3D mapping and digital twins for risk-based maintenance.
The Impact of Physical AI: Moving beyond joystick control to prompt-driven assistants capable of understanding complex environments.
Building a High-Performance Culture: Shifting from top-down management to a culture grounded in purpose, transparent micro-decisions, and team alignment.
Leadership and Constructive Feedback: Practical strategies for preserving team cohesion and encouraging fast learning from mistakes.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to DeepTech Unleashed and Adrien Briod
01:50 The Flyability Mission: Safeguarding Infrastructur…
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Tackling the Last Metre: Ultrafast Charging and Physical AI Infrastructure with Sai Shivareddy
21 juli 2026 · 44 min
In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Christian Noske sits down with Sai Shivareddy, the CEO and co-founder of Nyobolt. Born out of a decade of cutting-edge research at the University of Cambridge, Nyobolt is a battery scale-up tackling the all-important last metre of energy storage. Their revolutionary technology enables ultrafast charging, reaching an 80% charge in under five minutes, without the typical degradation associated with conventional lithium-ion batteries. Lees meer
Sai shares his 15-year journey across the battery value chain, reflecting on how early research funded by Dyson sparked his entrepreneurial drive. The conversation dives deep into the strategic choices that have driven Nyobolt's success, including a deliberate choice to focus on application-layer solutions and power density to uniquely solve industrial pain points. Sai also details the reality of navigating multiple hype cycles, building commercial credibility, and the milestone achievements that have validated their hardware stack—from a groundbreaking sports car demonstration to capturing massive automation contracts with reference customers like Symbotic.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to DeepTech Unleashed and Sai Shivareddy
01:17 Sai's Background: From Cambridge Research to Dyson
06:03 The Trade-Offs of Physics: Energy Density vs. Power Density
09:03 Owning the Supply Chain and Navigating the Application Layer
12:51 Fast Charging vs. Battery Swapping in Robotics
16:04 Empowering the Physical AI Cake and Data Centre Architecture
23:42 Juggling Hype Cycles and Managing an Experienced Team
28:13 Advice for the Next Generation: Capital Efficiency and Niche Markets
37:51 Moments of Magic: The 4-Minute EV Charge and the Symbotic Deal
42:54 Personal Insights: Technology's Impact on Society and Farming Hobbies
About the Guest: Sai Shivareddy
Sai has dedicated his career to the mission of finding seamless solutions for energy storage and retrieval. His passion lies in clean energy and m…
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From SpaceX to Reinventing GPS: Solving the ‘Solved Problem’ with Brian Manning
1 juli 2026 · 53 min
In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host and partner at NGP Capital, Upal Basu, sits down with Brian Manning, Co-Founder and CEO of Xona, to explore the future of satellite navigation. Xona is pioneering a secure, high-performance navigation system from low Earth orbit (LEO) designed to meet the demands of modern automation, providing accuracy down to the centimetre level. Lees meer
Key topics discussed:
The Entrepreneurial Spark: From tinkering in a family plumbing business to working at SpaceX on the Falcon rocket thrust structure, and how those formative experiences shaped Brian’s journey.
The Limitations of GPS: Why traditional GPS is no longer sufficient for the era of 'hands-off' machine control, autonomous vehicles, and automated infrastructure.
Validating Deep Tech: The parallel approach required to prove complex satellite technology and market demand simultaneously, avoiding the pitfalls of building in a vacuum.
Overcoming the Doubters: Navigating early fundraising hurdles, managing runway through volatile periods like COVID-19, and the ultimate validation of launching Xona’s first satellite.
The Launch Bottleneck: The current state of the space industry where satellite manufacturing capacity heavily outstrips available commercial launch supply.
A Vision of Ubiquitous Precision: Looking ahead to a future where high-precision positioning transforms precision agriculture, critical infrastructure, and consumer applications.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Pulsar-0 and Market Opportunity
02:57 Brian Manning's Journey to Entrepreneurship
05:57 Inspiration from SpaceX and the Apollo Era
09:04 The Transition from Automotive to Space Tech
11:52 Identifying the Gaps in GPS Technology
14:47 Commercial vs. Defense Applications of Navigation Systems
17:47 Overcoming Investor Skepticism
21:12 Parallel Validation of Technology and Market Needs
24:06 Building a Strong Founding Team
27:24 The Early Struggles of Fundraising
34:05 The Launch of Pulsar-0 and Its …
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From Sligo to Space: Reinventing acoustic materials with Rhona Togher
9 juni 2026 · 47 min
In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Christian Noske sits down with Rhona Togher, the CEO and co-founder of Lios. Based in Dublin, Lios is on a mission to reduce noise pollution and prevent hearing damage through advanced material science. Rhona and her co-founder, Eimear O'Carroll, have developed SoundBounce, an award-winning acoustic material that is thinner, lighter, and significantly more effective at dampening low-frequency noise than traditional solutions. From its origins as a school science project to winning the European Patent Office’s Invention of the Year 2023, Rhona shares the remarkable story of Lios’s growth. The conversation explores the challenges of building a hardware powerhouse in a risk-averse industry, the importance of long-term customer relationships, and the unique dynamics of a co-founder partnership that began in high school. Lees meer
What you’ll learn in this episode:
The Founder’s Journey: How Lios evolved from a high school science project in Sligo into an advanced materials company operating across the automotive, aviation, and construction sectors, and even in space.
A Unique Co-Founder Partnership: Insights into building a long-term, successful co-founder relationship, and how constant, transparent communication serves as the foundation for overcoming the challenges of a deep tech startup.
Overcoming Industry Resistance: Strategies for convincing veteran, risk-averse industries to adopt new, breakthrough materials through multi-phase processes and long-term engagement.
Supporting Women in Tech: Why visibility and community are vital for encouraging more women to pursue careers and leadership roles in deep tech.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Deep Tech Unleashed and Rhona Togher
01:22 Lios’s Mission and SoundBounce Technology
05:04 Origin Story: From High School Project to Business
11:50 Building the Team and Scaling
14:23 Managing Funding and Capital Efficiency
18:56 Navigating Early Investor and Supplier Challenges
23:0…
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Revolutionizing Communications with Satellite Connectivity - with Parth Trivedi
27 mei 2026 · 54 min
In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Debjit Mukerji sits down with Parth Trivedi, CEO and Co-Founder of Skylo Technologies, to explore the future of satellite-based communication. Based in Mountain View, Skylo is pioneering the world’s largest standards-based non-terrestrial network (NTN), enabling everyday mobile and enterprise devices to connect seamlessly via satellite without the need for proprietary hardware. Lees meer
Key topics discussed:
The Founding Journey: How a background in aerospace engineering and a frustration with cumbersome satellite protocols at Stanford led to a mission to solve global connectivity.
The Market Opportunity: Leveraging cellular standards and existing orbital infrastructure to create a network that already supports over 16 million devices across five continents.
The Human Element: Real-world stories of how direct-to-device connectivity is saving lives, including a recent pilot rescue made possible by satellite-enabled mobile messaging.
Technical Innovation: The development of a multi-orbit, orbit-agnostic technology stack that integrates with standard consumer devices like smartphones and smartwatches.
Building Deep Tech Teams: The importance of "T-shaped" individuals who possess both broad cross-functional malleability and deep technical expertise.
A "Standardised Sky": Moving towards a future where continuous global coverage is a utility that users can simply take for granted.
Chapters:
00:00 Revolutionizing Connectivity: The Skylo Approach
03:02 The Journey of a Deep Tech Founder
05:47 The Genesis of Skylo Technologies
09:10 Impactful Use Cases and Real-World Applications
11:52 User Experience as a Differentiator
14:47 The Future of Satellite and Cellular Convergence
26:46 Technical Challenges in Satellite Communication
29:10 Skylo's Unique Positioning and Ecosystem
32:06 The Future of Connectivity in the AI Era
36:29 Investment Insights and Market Opportunities
37:36 Navigating Competition in Space Tech
42:45 B…
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Reinventing Manufacturing with Generalized Robotic Intelligence with Ariyan Kabir
29 april 2026 · 57 min
In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Debjit Mukerji sits down with Ariyan Kabir, Co-Founder and CEO of GrayMatter Robotics, to explore the future of autonomous manufacturing and how to build manufacturing resilience. Based in Los Angeles, GrayMatter Robotics is pioneering generalised robotic intelligence designed to handle the 90% of manufacturing tasks that are still performed manually today. Lees meer
Key topics discussed:
The Founding Journey: How a natural disaster in Bangladesh and a PhD at the University of Southern California (USC) led to Ariyan’s interest in bridging the gap between AI and the physical world.
The Market Opportunity: Why robotics is a “medicine, not a vitamin” for global production and how solving the challenges presented by the projected 3.8 million unfilled manufacturing vacancies by 2033 is a multi-trillion global market opportunity.
The Technical Challenge: Delivering "true AI-powered robotics" and overcoming challenges like real-time adaptation to complex materials and the intricate physics of sanding, painting, and finishing.
The Human Element: Improving the quality of life for workers by removing them from tedious and hazardous work.
Use case versatility: Addressing the rigorous demands of both commercial manufacturing and national security, including applications for fighter jets and submarines.
Research to Reality: Insights into the transition from academic research to scaling a market leading startup including fundraising, teambuilding and product development.
Chapters:
00:00 Building the Foundation of Robotics
02:48 The Journey from Research to Entrepreneurship
06:01 Market Opportunities and Labor Shortages
09:13 The Human Element in Manufacturing
11:46 Technological Challenges in Robotics
15:06 Data-Driven Robotics and AI
18:11 The Future of Humanoids in Robotics
31:33 Shifting Inefficiencies in Manufacturing
32:31 The Evolution of Grammeter Robotics
37:31 Navigating National Security and Defense
41:40 The Power o…
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Building A European Global Champion with Hélène Huby
9 april 2026 · 45 min
In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Christian Noske sits down with Hélène Huby, the co-founder and CEO of The Exploration Company. Founded in 2021, the company is on a mission to democratise access to space by developing Nyx, a reusable and in-orbit refillable cargo spacecraft designed to fly to any space station. Lees meer
Hélène shares her remarkable journey from serving as a top executive at Airbus and ArianeGroup—where she led the Orion European Service Module programme—to declining a promotion to start her own venture from scratch with just four people and €50,000. Now, with over €300 million raised and a team of 450, the company is positioned as the European answer to SpaceX and is the first European firm to sign a Space Act agreement with NASA. The conversation explores the strategic development of a global company with European roots, the vital importance of international collaboration, and the unique challenges of scaling a hardware powerhouse in the space industry.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
The Alternative to SpaceX: Why the global space industry requires competition and diversity beyond a single dominant player to ensure sovereignty and choice.
Strategic Regional Excellence: How Hélène’s team leverages specific engineering strengths across Germany (avionics/software), France (re-entry/engines), and Italy (life support/mechanisms).
From Corporate to Startup: The risks and mental shift involved in leaving an executive role at a global giant to "write space history" independently.
The Power of Collaboration: Insights into the landmark NASA Space Act agreement and the vision for a universal vehicle that serves humanity globally.
Hiring for Innovation: How to integrate the expertise of veterans from SpaceX and Airbus with the agile mindset of new talent to avoid recreating old corporate structures.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to DeepTech Unleashed and The Exploration Company
01:13 The Vision Behind The Exploration Company
04:28 Building a G…
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Winning at Physical AI: A Founder’s Playbook with Igor Marinelli
18 maart 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Debjit Mukerji sits down with Igor Marinelli, founder and CEO of Tractian. Tractian is a category leader in Physical AI, providing an end-to-end industrial monitoring platform that helps maintenance teams avoid unplanned downtime and operate with greater precision. Lees meer
Igor shares his vision for the future of physical AI and the playbook that has fueled Tractian’s rapid growth and its ability to solve critical “pain” for some of the world’s largest manufacturers.
Episode Chapters:
02:15 Introduction to DeepTech Unleashed
04:33 Origin Story of Tractian
08:05 Ignorance as an Innovation Advantage
08:43 Decoding the Customer’s Pain—and not Product—Drives Sales
12:46 Iterate and Focus for Killer Product Development
16:52 Physical AI: Data and the Human Dimension
22:24 Managing Data at Scale and the Physical Testing Edge
33:04 A Zero-Complacency Culture and Setting Your Own Benchmarks
37:55 The Ultrasound Revolution: SmartTrac UG2
41:59 Empower Great Product Ideas Decisively and Directly (No Layers)
46:21 Sales Execution Is About Knowing How to Hire
55:18 When Fundraising, Focus on People—not Terms
1:01:28 With Great Capital Comes Great Responsibility
About the Host: Debjit Mukerji:
Debjit Mukerji is a Partner at NGP Capital, based in Palo Alto, California. A technologist at heart and engineer by training, Debjit partners with founders creating new categories or redefining existing ones with cutting-edge technology to help them navigate the complexities of global scaling. He has been a partner to Tractian since its seed round, supporting the company’s expansion across the US and international markets.
Follow Debjit Mukerji https://www.linkedin.com/in/debjit-mukerji-9884502
Find out more about NGP Capital at ngpcap.com
About the Guest: Igor Marinelli:
Igor Marinelli is founder and CEO of Tractian. A mechanical engineer by training, Igor has a deep-rooted passion for the industrial sector, having witnessed the im…
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Unlocking the Logical Era of Quantum Computing with Peter Leek
5 maart 2026 · 53 min
In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Christian Noske sits down with Peter Leek, founder and chief scientific officer of Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC). OQC is a pioneer in the quantum space, having developed three generations of quantum computers that are currently deployed in data centres across the UK, Japan, Spain, and New York City. Lees meer
Peter shares his 20-year journey as a scientist and “dreamer” who turned complex physics research into a commercial reality. The conversation explores the technical breakthroughs that make OQC’s hardware unique, the challenges of navigating the intense “hype cycle” of quantum technology, and the company’s ambitious goal to enable the first useful quantum applications by the end of the decade through its new OQC TITAN system.
The discussion dives deep into the philosophy of “bold innovation,” the engineering hurdles of 3D circuit integration, and the evolving leadership dynamics within a high-growth deep tech startup.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
The Scalability Breakthrough: How OQC uses a simple, innovative approach to 3D circuit integration to overcome the “wiring bottleneck” that limits traditional 2D quantum processors.
Hype vs. Reality: Why quantum computing is both the most consequential and over-hyped technology of our time, and how to balance scientific excitement with pragmatic expectations.
Bold Innovation: The importance of taking “calculated risks” on technical ideas that experts in the field might initially question.
The Logical Era: What it means to move beyond experimental quantum systems into hardware purpose-built for real-world commercial impact.
From Founder to CSO: Peter’s personal evolution from a career scientist to a founder, and the importance of building a leadership team with complementary skills.
About the Guest: Peter Leek
Peter Leek is the Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC). A career scientist with over 20 years of experience in quantum computing r…
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Revolutionising Semiconductor Metrology with Hamed Sadeghian
17 februari 2026 · 41 min
Episode Title: Revolutionising Semiconductor Metrology with Hamed Sadeghian Lees meer
In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Christian Noske sits down with Hamed Sadeghian, the co-founder and CEO of Nearfield Instruments. Based in the Netherlands, Nearfield is a semiconductor metrology powerhouse that is solving one of the industry’s most critical bottlenecks: the ability to inspect microchips at the atomic scale without destroying them.
Hamed shares his unique journey, from founding his first company at age 19 in Iran to leading Nearfield through a massive €135 million Series C round in 2024 to meet the global demand for AI-ready chips. The conversation dives deep into the “reverse origin story” of a technical founder, the philosophy of “customer obsession”, and the reality of scaling a complex hardware startup in a conservative, consolidated industry.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
The Metrology Gap: How Nearfield identified a critical need in the industry as Moore’s Law pushed chips to the atomic scale.
Customer Obsession: Why deep tech success depends on solving a customer’s specific “pain” rather than just promoting great technology.
Building an Ecosystem: How a small startup can play with industry “gorillas” by leveraging a high-tech supply chain and strategic partnerships.
Scaling Challenges: Navigating the transition from CTO to CEO and building a global team that takes end-to-end ownership.
Future Trends: Hamed’s excitement for the transition towards quantum innovations and hybrid silicon-photonics solutions.
Memorable Moments:
The First “Aha!” Moment: A chief engineer seeing data from a proof-of-concept that no other tool could provide.
The COVID Sacrifice: Shipping the first systems in the middle of a global pandemic, with engineers spending weeks in quarantine to ensure customer delivery.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to Nearfield Instruments and Hamed’s Journey
02:49 – The Evolution of Semiconductor Metrology
05:43 – Challenges in the Se…
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70/30 Decision Making and Successful Exits with Theodor Nielsen
3 februari 2026 · 46 min
In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Christian Noske sits down with Theodor Nielsen, founder and CEO of NIL Technology (NILT). From a 2006 “school project” at the Technical University of Denmark to becoming a global leader in meta-optics, Theodor shares the raw, 19-year journey of building a company that achieved one of the largest European deep tech exits to date. Lees meer
Beyond the breakthrough nanostructures and flat optics, Theodor dives into the “softer side” of leadership. He reveals his framework for high-speed decision-making, how he manages the “constant companion” of CEO doubt by trusting his team, and why he focused on building a “real company” rather than an exit strategy.
Key Takeaways:
The 70/30 Decision Rule: Why 70% of decisions don’t actually matter—and why speed is more valuable than perfection for the majority of a CEO’s choices.
Doubt as a Leadership Tool: How to distinguish between healthy “positive paranoia” and paralyzing doubt, and why sharing your insecurities with your team fosters a more powerful executional force.
The “Lab to Fab” Strategy: The strategic pivot from being a technology provider to a manufacturing leader in meta-optics, and why NILT chose to build its own fabs.
Building a “Real Company”: Why focusing on unique technology and real value naturally leads to successful acquisitions, even when you aren’t actively looking to sell.
Moments of Magic: From the thrill of the first profitable budget to hitting the “impossible” 92% efficiency record for meta-lenses that proved their technology was ready for the world.
Chapters:
00:00 – The Journey of NIL Technology: From University to Global Leader
10:48 – Decision-Making in Deep Tech Leadership: Speed vs. Accuracy
27:00 – Building Trust: Why it's important to trust your team with your doubt
30:59 – Navigating the Exit: The story behind the landmark acquisition
37:56 – Lessons on Owning Your Vision and Storyline
41:15 – Moments of Magic: Breaking efficiency records in the …
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A new era of nuclear innovation with Jimmy Co-Founder Antoine Guyot
20 januari 2026 · 41 min
This episode of DeepTech Unleashed, hosted by Christian Noske, Partner at NGP Capital, explores the “new age of nuclear innovation” with Antoine Guyot, co-founder and CEO of Jimmy, a French company that designs and operates micro-nuclear reactors to provide industrial clients with decarbonized process heat at a lower cost than fossil fuels. Lees meer
While Germany has historically been skeptical of nuclear energy, France is leading a shift toward a new generation of decentralised, micro-nuclear reactors. Antoine shares how Jimmy is decarbonising industrial process heat—a massive, often overlooked source of emissions—by designing and operating micro-reactors that provide low-cost, carbon-free energy directly to industrial sites.
Key topics discussed in this episode include:
The Nuclear Stigma: Why moving toward nuclear systems requires a “jump of faith” for a society that often only sees nuclear through the lens of cinema.
Decarbonising Industry: The challenge of replacing fossil fuels in industrial heating, which Jimmy addresses by providing carbon-free heat at a lower cost than traditional methods.
Nuclear as a Product: Jimmy’s innovative approach to making nuclear technology “simpler” and more accessible for industrial clients by treating it as a standard industrial tool rather than a massive infrastructure project.
Overcoming Deep Tech Challenges: Insights into the “moments of magic” and the hard-won breakthroughs necessary to scale a high-stakes energy startup.
The Future of Engineering: Why Antoine believes the fusion of nuclear physics and artificial intelligence will define the next decade of engineering breakthroughs.
Chapters:
00:00 The Dawn of Nuclear Innovation
09:54 Navigating Regulatory Challenges
20:05 Market Dynamics and Opportunities
30:14 Building Trust and Education
39:58 The Future of Nuclear and Beyond
About the Guest:
Antoine Guyot is the co-founder and CEO of Jimmy, a French company at the forefront of the new nuclear era. Backed by over …
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Europe’s AI-Driven Re-Industrialisation Revolution with Daedalus Founder Jonas Schneider
3 december 2025 · 55 min
In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Christian Noske sits down with Jonas Schneider, founder of Daedalus and one of Europe’s most visionary deep-tech builders. From being the first engineer at OpenAI to now spearheading Europe’s AI-powered manufacturing renaissance, Jonas shares an insider’s perspective on how software, robotics, and human craftsmanship will reshape the continent’s industrial backbone. Lees meer
Jonas unpacks why Europe’s strength in complex, high-precision industrial parts is both its biggest advantage and its biggest bottleneck — and how Daedalus is using AI-driven, asset-light factories to preserve artisan-level quality while massively scaling production. He explains why every high-end industrial part is “a mini-project”, why the real bottleneck is human cognitive load rather than machines, and how software can capture decades of tacit manufacturing knowledge before it’s lost.
Together, Christian and Jonas explore:
Europe’s unique opportunity to lead in high-complexity manufacturing, not mass production
The clash — and fusion — between Silicon Valley’s “move fast” culture and German precision craftsmanship
Why CNC shops often run at only 15–20% machine utilization, and how Daedalus is already doubling that
The demographic time bomb threatening Europe’s industrial ecosystem
How AI co-pilots, automation, and integrated digital factories unlock new productivity
What Europe still lacks to build globally dominant deep-tech companies — and how to fix it
Jonas’s take on AI hype vs. reality, and the long-term technologies he’s personally most excited about
This episode is a rare deep dive into the future of European industry from someone who helped build the future of AI.
Chapters:
00:00 The Challenge of Manufacturing Innovation
06:03 Silicon Valley vs. Traditional Manufacturing
11:58 The Concept of Asset-Light Manufacturing
18:11 Software's Role in Modern Manufacturing
23:59 Building Resilience in European Manufacturing
27:31 The Hidden C…
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Beyond Rockets: The Business of Earth Observation with LiveEO Co-Founder Sven Przywarra
14 oktober 2025 · 45 min
In this episode of Deep Tech Unleashed, host Christian Noske speaks with Sven Przywarra, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of LiveEO, a pioneering earth observation company. They discuss the journey of LiveEO from its humble beginnings with just 200 euros to becoming a leader in satellite data analytics. Sven shares insights on the potential of satellite data, the importance of understanding customer needs, and the challenges of scaling in conservative industries. The conversation also touches on the future of satellite technology, the value of data, and the unique approach LiveEO takes in the market. Lees meer
Topics include:
The simple observation on which LiveEO was founded and the journey from starting with €200 in their bank account to becoming an industry leader
How rockets may get all the attention but they are chiefly a delivery mechanism for satellites
How Hollywood has done a great job introducing satellites to public consciousness but overhyped what they can currently do
How earth observation has the potential to change every industry on the planet
What a Trump tweet revealed about the relative capabilities of government and commercial satellites
That refining the raw material of data can be more profitable than collecting it and Sven’s 3 steps for creating value out of data
How the role of AI in refining data is often misunderstood
Chapters:
00:00 The Rise of Satellite Data in Various Industries
02:20 Founding LiveEO: A Journey from Idea to Reality
03:52 Understanding Satellite Data: Types and Applications
06:40 The Evolution of Satellite Data and Its Ecosystem
12:05 Scaling Operations: Merging Satellite and Drone Data
14:26 Navigating Conservative Industries: Challenges and Strategies
18:56 Future Opportunities: Expanding the Reach of Satellite Data
20:13 Building a Global Team: Challenges and Insights
23:03 Cultural Differences in Team Dynamics
25:14 The Unique Approach of LiveEO in the Space Tech Industry
30:08 The Value of Data: Understanding Customer N…
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The Future of the Human/AI Partnership with Protex AI Co-Founder Ciarán O'Mara
24 juli 2025 · 40 min
How is AI Revolutionising Workplace Safety? We talk to Ciarán O'Mara, CTPO and co-founder of Protex AI, a platform which aims to shift safety from a reactive to a proactive approach using computer vision and machine learning. Ciarán highlights the technical challenges of implementing AI in industrial settings, the importance of building a diverse technical team, and the evolving perceptions of AI in the workplace. He also reflects on the cultural dynamics of hiring in Ireland and the US, and shares success stories that demonstrate the impact of Protex's technology in reducing safety incidents. Lees meer
Topics include
How Protex AI aims to shift safety from reactive to proactive.
Using computer vision to monitor unsafe behaviours.
Building AI for industrial clients presents unique challenges.
Cultural dynamics play a significant role in hiring and team building.
How AI can augment human roles rather than replace them.
How Protex AI has reduced safety incidents by 62% within 90 days.
How the perception of AI is evolving positively in the workplace.
Why a diverse technical team is essential for innovation.
The future of AI in industry is promising and full of opportunities.
Success stories highlight the real-world impact of technology.
Chapters
00:00 The Human Element in AI and Safety
02:30 Protex AI: Origin and Mission
04:37 Innovative Safety Solutions through Technology
06:50 Technical Challenges in AI for Industry
10:12 The Evolution of Computer Vision
12:34 Future of AI in Safety and Operations
15:06 Building a Diverse Technical Team
17:01 Changing Perceptions of AI in the Workplace
19:35 Augmenting Human Roles with AI
22:07 Protex AI vs. Traditional Safety Oversight
24:16 Cultural Dynamics in Hiring and Team Building
29:24 Navigating US Market Challenges
30:57 Moments of Magic: Success Stories
37:11 The Future of AI in Industry
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The Crisis/Expansion Duality with Benoit Lemaignan, CEO and Co-Founder of Verkor
17 juni 2025 · 39 min
In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Christian Noske talks to Benoit Lemaignan, a key player in Europe’s battery industry who, as CEO and Co-Founder of @Verkor, has raised €2bn to support Verkor’s mission to fast-track low‑carbon battery production. Their discussion centres on the two critical yet contrasting phases every founder must face, crisis and expansion, through the prism of the battery industry. Lees meer
Topics include:
The importance of European strategic autonomy
The investments Europe needs to make in fusion and hydrogen
Why Benoit is excited about SMRs and decarbonisation
What Europe has ‘forgotten’ about manufacturing in the age of outsourcing
The European mindset v the US mindset
The role of management boards in crisis spotting
Managing risk through doing things ‘one step at a time’
Revisiting traditional concepts of risk
The urge to push during an expansion phase
Changing speed during expansion can be as difficult as managing a crisis
The vision skill set vs the execution skill set
How humility and letting go are important to both phases
Chapters
00:00 Navigating Expansion and Crisis in Startups
02:39 The Vision Behind Vercor
05:42 The Importance of Electrification and Decarbonization
08:58 The European Startup Mindset and Innovation
12:15 Governance and Execution in New Ventures
14:50 Balancing Expansion and Crisis Management
18:49 The Role of Leadership in Crisis and Growth
23:32 Risk Management and Strategic Planning
27:24 Recruitment Challenges and Team Dynamics
30:34 The Rewards of Overcoming Challenges
34:53 Future Trends in Battery Technology and Decarbonization
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The Quantum State of Possibility with Jan Goetz, CEO & Co-Founder of IQM
13 maart 2025 · 41 min
In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Christian Noske speaks with Jan Goetz, CEO and co-founder of IQM, a Finnish company at the cutting edge of the global quantum revolution about the uncertainty principles of deep tech entrepreneurship, building trust with different audiences, and the current state of the quantum industry. Lees meer
Topics covered include:
Adopting a founders’ mentality to living with uncertainty
The current state of possibility in the quantum industry in Europe compared to the US and China
The certainty of how high-potential new tech will always develop in unexpected directions
Why ‘sexy ideas’ aren’t enough
Why superconducting will be the ‘winning tech’ in quantum
‘Creating facts’ through repeating patterns of delivery
How changing your language, not your story builds trust across different audiences
How IQM’s Nordic culture affects how they do business
Why Jan rejects the ‘we’ll let you know when it’s ready’ approach to delivery
Jan’s prediction for the most exciting technology of the next 10 years
Chapters
00:00 Navigating Uncertainty in Deep Tech Entrepreneurship
09:59 The Current State of the Quantum Industry
19:52 Team Building, Communication & Company Culture
29:53 The Future of Quantum and Other Technologies
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Business Models of the Future with EGYM Founder & CEO, Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer
13 februari 2025 · 45 min
In this episode of Deep Tech Unleashed, host Christian Noske speaks with Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer, CEO and founder of eGym, a company bringing health and fitness into the digital age about one of the biggest questions deep tech founders face: choosing a business model that delivers real, long-term value to customers and investors. Lees meer
Topics covered include:
What the ‘rock star’ companies of the future will look like
Why AI makes hardware more important than ever
Hardware as your ‘moat’ and key to defensibility, even if it isn’t the majority of your revenue
Operational rigor and the dangers of being overly fluid just because you’re growing fast
The real meaning of ‘efficiency’ and ‘accountability’
How to know when when you’re creating value rather than just making money
When to work in parallel and when to work sequentially
Why ‘no’ doesn’t necessarily mean you’re wrong, it might just mean you’re talking to the wrong people
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Deep Tech Unleashed
01:00 The Vision Behind eGym
06:12 Hardware vs. Software: eGym's Approach
10:49 Navigating Complexity in Deep Tech
14:03 Business Models and Value Creation
21:59 Operational Resilience and Investor Relations
28:02 The Importance of Focus in Growth
35:51 AI and the Future of Deep Tech
47:13 Looking Ahead: The Future of Deep Tech
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Hub Building & Growth Hacks with Paebbl Co-CEO & Co-Founder Marta Sjögren
16 januari 2025 · 1 uur 4 min
In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed (recorded in late 2024), host Christian Noske speaks with Marta Sjögren, co-CEO and co-founder of Paebbl, a deep tech startup focused on turning CO2 into solid, sustainable building materials, about building a world-class team and growth hacking for deep tech startups. Lees meer
Topics covered include:
Marta's filters for evaluating climate tech opportunities
The ‘humbling experience’ of transitioning from investor to operator
Aligning expectations between operators and VCs
Creating honest board dynamics
How Marta’s hub building model allows for talent optimization
Hiring for a growth mindset
Testing for culture fit to reduce mismatches in hiring
Deep tech growth hacking strategies
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Deep Tech Unleashed
01:13 Building a World-Class Team
02:12 Marta's Journey to Founding Paebbl
05:54 Filters for Climate Tech Investment
10:11 Transitioning from Investor to Operator
13:59 Expectations Between Operators and VCs
18:09 Hub Building in Europe
21:56 Hiring for Hub Culture
26:12 Cultural Cohesion in Diverse Teams
32:23 Building Team Culture and Communication
44:06 Growth Hacking in Deep Tech
50:44 Personal Recharge and Family Support
53:34 Moments of Magic in Leadership
01:00:07 Future Technologies and Climate Solutions
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Selling to Governments with Cyrille Kabbara, Founder & CEO Shark Robotics
12 november 2024 · 44 min
In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Christian Noske speaks with Cyrille Kabbara, CEO and founder of Shark Robotics, about building successful partnerships between Deep Tech startups and governments/public bodies. Lees meer
Topics covered include:
Cyrille’s unique journey from military intelligence to founding a robotics company focused on saving lives
The ‘Chess game’ of selling to governments
Transitioning from being project-based to product-driven
The importance of thinking in terms of Op Ex v Cap Ex
Overcoming the cultural differences between startups and governments
Magic moments from Cyrille’s Deep Tech journey
The potential of AI to revolutionise robotics
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Deep Tech and Shark Robotics
02:12 Cyril's Unique Background and Journey
05:22 The Evolution of Shark Robotics
11:44 The Role of Robotics in Firefighting
13:38 Selling to Governments: Challenges and Strategies
20:14 Navigating the Public Sector Sales Process
23:30 Future Innovations in Robotics
29:21 Personal Insights and Moments of Magic
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Enterprise Sales with ANYbotics CEO Péter Fankhauser
8 oktober 2024 · 40 min
In the first episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Christian Noske talks to Péter Fankhauser, Co-Founder and CEO of ANYbotics about an area of founder life that is as vital as it is challenging: enterprise sales. Lees meer
Founded in 2016, Péter and his fellow founders have turned ANYbotics into a spectacular European DeepTech success story. Trusted by hundreds of industry leaders and recognised as the Next Global Hot Thing at the Digital Economy Awards 2023, ANYbotics connects the physical and digital worlds by teaming up humans and autonomous robots.
Topics covered include:
How AI is revolutionizing the field of robotics
Understanding customer needs on an individual level even when dealing with large companies
Shifting from a research to a customer focus
When to start selling
Enjoying the journey and ‘falling in love with the problem’
The importance of storytelling
Recognizing the right moment for scaling
Magic moments from across Peter’s DeepTech journey
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to DeepTech Unleashed
02:07 The Journey of ANYbotics
05:54 AI and Robotics: A Paradigm Shift
09:50 Challenges in Enterprise Sales
14:07 Building Relationships in B2B Sales
17:54 The Importance of Storytelling
22:14 Customer-Centric Approach in Robotics
26:00 Balancing Life as a Deep Tech Founder
29:47 Moments of Magic in the Journey
34:05 Future of Robotics and AI
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Introducing DeepTech Unleashed
1 oktober 2024 · 1 min
A preview of DeepTech Unleashed, a podcast journey through the challenges and opportunities of being a DeepTech Founder hosted by NGP Capital. Lees meer
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