DeepTech Unleashed

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DeepTech Unleashed

DeepTech Unleashed is a podcast for DeepTech founders, from DeepTech founders hosted by NGP Capital. Inspired by the ‘great convergence’ and a new wave of European entrepreneurs transforming the fields of robotics, AI, space tech, quantum, and more, DeepTech Unleashed explores the challenges and opportunities of building a DeepTech company. Host Christian Noske talks candidly to some of Europe’s most inspiring founders as they share their insights into every aspect of founder life, from enterprise sales to navigating complex regulation to international expansion, and their personal moments of DeepTech magic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. FEB 13

    Business Models of the Future with EGYM Founder & CEO, Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer

    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.  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  2. JAN 16

    Hub Building & Growth Hacks with Paebbl Co-CEO & Co-Founder Marta Sjögren

    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.  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m

  3. 11/12/2024

    Selling to Governments with Cyrille Kabbara, Founder & CEO Shark Robotics

    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. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  4. 10/08/2024

    Enterprise Sales with ANYbotics CEO Péter Fankhauser

    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. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  5. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Introducing DeepTech Unleashed

    A preview of DeepTech Unleashed, a podcast journey through the challenges and opportunities of being a DeepTech Founder hosted by NGP Capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min

Trailer

About

DeepTech Unleashed is a podcast for DeepTech founders, from DeepTech founders hosted by NGP Capital. Inspired by the ‘great convergence’ and a new wave of European entrepreneurs transforming the fields of robotics, AI, space tech, quantum, and more, DeepTech Unleashed explores the challenges and opportunities of building a DeepTech company. Host Christian Noske talks candidly to some of Europe’s most inspiring founders as they share their insights into every aspect of founder life, from enterprise sales to navigating complex regulation to international expansion, and their personal moments of DeepTech magic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    NGP Capital
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © NGP Capital
  • Show Website
    DeepTech Unleashed

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