Science on a Mission

Activate
  • 4.7 (3)
  • SCIENCE

Science on a Mission intends to demystify the path to commercialization for deep tech innovation. Whether you're a scientist looking to bring your discovery to market, an investor seeking the next big thing, or simply a tech enthusiast eager to stay on the cutting edge, Science on a Mission is your guide to the future of technology. Join us as we explore the stories, strategies, and successes that define the journey of deep tech innovation.

Episodes

  1. 07/23/2024

    Episode Three: Flex Factor: Adaptive VC Strategy Fuels Future Climate Tech (live at SXSW)

    In this live-recorded podcast taped at SXSW 2024, Activate Senior Investment Manager Calvin A. Cupini moderates a conversation with Everybody In the Pool and Molly Wood Media’s Molly Wood, Matthew Norton from Azolla Ventures, and Craig Lawrence from Energy Transition Ventures on how venture capital can accelerate innovation.  In this episode, panelists discuss the evolution of funding strategies in response to the climate tech sector and tackle topics like derisking, shortening timelines, keeping climate investments in play, preventing the climate tech ecosystem from collapsing and increasing the time to commercialization.

    30 min

  2. 05/29/2024

    Episode Two: Catalyzing Change with Philanthropy (live at SXSW)

    In this live-recorded podcast episode taped at SXSW 2024, Cortney Newell, Senior Director of Development at Activate, moderates a conversation with Olivia Strader of LH Capital/Lyda Hill Philanthropies, Margaret Lee from Prime Coalition, and Pat McGrath from the Schmidt Family Foundation about how philanthropic organizations can uniquely contribute to the advancement of climate tech by leveraging their resources, convening power, and innovative funding strategies. This episode underscores the hope and dedication driving the climate tech space, encouraging continued innovation, risk-taking, and collaboration to build a sustainable future.

    30 min

  3. 04/30/2024

    Episode One: Mountains of Opportunity (live at SXSW)

    In this live-recorded podcast episode taped at SXSW 2024, host Molly Wood, founder and CEO of Molly Wood Media, talks to Activate CEO Cyrus Wadia, Opera Bioscience Chief Science Officer and co-founder Julie Ming Liang (Cohort 2023), and Terra Watts co-founder and CEO Kaitlyn Suarez (Cohort 2023) about how the urgent need for climate solutions has ignited a surge in innovation, pushing the boundaries of environmental technology and sustainability. This conversation aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities for science founders, the drivers of growth in climate tech startups, inspiring areas of innovation, and the role of investors.

    31 min
  • 3 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
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About

Science on a Mission intends to demystify the path to commercialization for deep tech innovation. Whether you're a scientist looking to bring your discovery to market, an investor seeking the next big thing, or simply a tech enthusiast eager to stay on the cutting edge, Science on a Mission is your guide to the future of technology. Join us as we explore the stories, strategies, and successes that define the journey of deep tech innovation.

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