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Petra Söderling, the author of 'Governments and Innovation - the Economic Developer's Guide to Our Future', discusses the role governments play in creating new innovations, and innovation based industries. Intended audience: Economic Development and Foreign Direct Investment Professionals, Policy Makers, Civil Servants, CEOs, CFOs, R&D folks and tech enthusiasts. To subscribe to more free content go to https://petrasoderling.com/ Nothing in the show should be taken as investment advise.

  1. Inside EQTC 2025: Europe’s Quantum Moment

    NOV 16

    Inside EQTC 2025: Europe’s Quantum Moment

    The European Quantum Technologies Conference - EQTC - 2025 was buzzing! From policy and industry to startups and unicorns, Europe’s quantum ecosystem faces a high-stakes moment. Listen in for interviews, insights, and why this is the moment to hop into quantum.  Joining me on this episode are guests from across the quantum ecosystem, sharing their insights on Europe’s high-stakes moment: Oscar Diez, Head of Sector for Quantum Computing at European CommissionCecile M. Perrault, Vice President at the European Quantum Industry Consortium QuICYasser Omar, President of PQI – Portuguese Quantum InstituteSalil Gunashekar, Deputy Director and Senior Research Leader, Science and Emerging Technology, RAND EuropeRoman Pašek, R&D Project Conception & Management, Quantum Technology, AmiresSamira Nik, Programme Manager for Quantum Tech and Electronics, EICJan Goetz, CEO & Co-Founder, IQM Quantum ComputersMichael Baczyk, VC at HeartcoreTommi Hakulinen, Product Manager, VexlumCorban Tillemann-Dick, Founder & CEO of Maybell Quantum IndustriesSupport the show

    28 min
  2. Standards, Spyware, and $10 per iPhone: A Cybersecurity Pioneer's Inside Story

    OCT 2

    Standards, Spyware, and $10 per iPhone: A Cybersecurity Pioneer's Inside Story

    "Complexity is the biggest enemy of security." Janne Uusilehto, a veteran who has led security and privacy engineering at Nokia, Microsoft, and Google, joins the podcast to peel back the curtain on the hidden world of cybersecurity standards. He reveals why industry rivals, like the original mobile phone giants, agreed to rules that ultimately generated massive passive income to intellectual property owners, and how this collaboration actually accelerates innovation. We discuss the emerging threats that keep security leaders up at night, including AI-driven polymorphic attacks and the risks hidden in the code supply chain. Finally, Uusilehto offers his candid take on geopolitics and tech policy, arguing that over-regulation in places like the EU risks stifling necessary innovation. Tune in to understand why investing in people is more critical than investing in tools, and how the rules you never see are securing the digital world you live in. Support the show

    33 min
  3. The Moral Weight of Trust — With Chris McCLean

    AUG 14

    The Moral Weight of Trust — With Chris McCLean

    In this episode of Deep Pockets, Petra sits down with Chris McClean, Global Lead for Digital Ethics at Avanade, to explore the delicate balance between trust, power, and technology. Chris unpacks his research on the risks and benefits of trusting relationships, and the moral obligations that come with endorsing others. The conversation ranges from the global “grievance” mood captured by the Edelman Trust Barometer to the complexities of AI governance and responsible tech. Chris shares why organizational culture is key to ethical AI, how incentives shape behavior, and why trust isn’t always the goal; sometimes warranted distrust is healthier. It’s a thoughtful deep dive into ethics, responsibility, and hope for a more accountable digital future. Find Chris on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-mcclean/ Find the Edelman Trust barometer 2025 https://www.edelman.com/trust/2025/trust-barometer Podcast homepage https://petrasoderling.com/podcast Support the show

    30 min
  4. Sparks of Genius: Creativity, Polymaths, and the Human Edge

    JUN 6

    Sparks of Genius: Creativity, Polymaths, and the Human Edge

    What does it mean to be truly creative in an age of AI? Inspired by the Robert and Michele Root-Bernstein's book 'Sparks of Genius - the 13 thinking tools of the world's most creative people', this episode explores the artistry of interdisciplinary thinking with Jesús Sánchez Herrero. From abstraction and modeling to analogizing and empathizing, we delve into the 13 tools that polymaths use to blend science and art—and ask what makes human imagination so uniquely powerful. Support the show

    43 min
  5. Engineering Empathy: On Purpose and Progress in Tech

    APR 13

    Engineering Empathy: On Purpose and Progress in Tech

    What does it mean to belong in complex and cutting-edge tech fields? In this episode, we sit down with Juliette De La Rie, CEO of Colorful Matter, to explore how identity, intuition, and inclusion shape the future of deep tech. Juliette shares her personal journey from feeling like an outsider in tech to becoming a powerful advocate for culture-driven innovation. We talk about bridging the gap between hard science and human needs, building community in emerging industries, and why belonging is more than a buzzword—it’s a blueprint for better technology.Also ... hear what happened when I took the unconscious bias test.  Juliette de la Rie https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliettedelarie/ Colorful Matter https://www.colorfulmatter.eu/ Support the show

    28 min
  6. Fusion Energy: The Next Frontier in Clean Power

    APR 9

    Fusion Energy: The Next Frontier in Clean Power

    We’ve spoken about the energy industry a few times in this podcast, most recently about innovation in our current nuclear energy power plants. These are the fission based plants. Today, we’re going to learn about the future of nuclear, that is the fusion based nuclear power plants.  My guest is Laura Thomas, Chief Strategy Officer at Fuse, a fusion energy company building toward a clean and near-limitless energy source.  About Fuse https://www.f.energy/ Laura Thomas https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-thomas123/ Deep Pocket podcast https://petrasoderling.com/podcast Newsletter https://petrasoderling.substack.com/about Support the show

    15 min
  7. Tech, Talent and Tolerance: How U.S. Companies Can Tap into Global Expertise

    MAR 11

    Tech, Talent and Tolerance: How U.S. Companies Can Tap into Global Expertise

    In his book The Rise of the Creative Class, Richard Florida argues that creativity is the nourishment of new economic growth, and introduces the three T's; Technology as a platform, talent to do the creative process, and tolerance from the surrounding society to allow this talent to shine.  My guest Ceridwen 'Ceri' Koski, Partner at Denver, CO based law firm WR Immigration lays out the strategies and practical steps for U.S. companies to make the most of creative international talent.  Resources: Ceri Koski LinkedIn posts https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceridwenkoski/ WR Immigration https://wolfsdorf.com/ Richard Florida https://creativeclass.com/richard_florida/ Support the show

    28 min

  8. MAR 7

    Introduction to Season 5

    It's March 2025. The U.S. administration is turning on its allies south, north and east, the EU is amplifying its defense capabilities, Ukraine is being let down, science is under attack, and tech bros keep demand more and more. I'm taking Deep Pockets closer to policy, as now is not the time to be silent. Season 5 will discuss innovation policy in the U.S. and Europe. I will invite guests who bring forward thoughts and ideas on how to build our future on the right side of history.  Support the show

    8 min
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Petra Söderling, the author of 'Governments and Innovation - the Economic Developer's Guide to Our Future', discusses the role governments play in creating new innovations, and innovation based industries. Intended audience: Economic Development and Foreign Direct Investment Professionals, Policy Makers, Civil Servants, CEOs, CFOs, R&D folks and tech enthusiasts. To subscribe to more free content go to https://petrasoderling.com/ Nothing in the show should be taken as investment advise.

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  • Creator
    Petra Soderling
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Deep Pockets
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    Deep Pockets