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Pleasure for us to produce this episode which brings together top European VC and founder talent (Christian Noske & Marta Sjögren) to look at how to build worldclass teams in Europe. The podcast is for deep tech founders (‘for the founders, from the founders’ as we say in the show), but also has many lessons for anyone involved in running a Europe based business looking to build a team which can compete globally. For example, a lot of my HR leader and employment lawyer contacts might be interested in the discussion about hiring for cultural fit and growth mindset including use of TED weeks.

"If this podcast helps spur any kind of company to say, "I should really consider supporting defense," it's a little corny and cheesy, but you know, we helped make the world a little better of a place." 🌍 Thank you, Tim Winkler for sharing this snippet of VIA's CEO Colin Gounden explaining just why our #mission means so much to us at VIA. 💙 Watch the clip 👇 (and check out the full podcast here: https://lnkd.in/egyjYz-P) #missiondriven #solvewithvia #USNavy

As their Advisor, I am blown away by Regascold‘s approach to sustainability for a while now! And I am very happy, that they share their story now publicly. It’s inspiring to see how cutting-edge engineering is driving environmental impact with real economic efficiency. This isn’t just about reducing emissions – it’s a win-win for everyone: 💡 The Environment 🌱 benefits from reduced energy consumption. 💰 Customers save on energy and costs. 🎯 Regascold’s visionary team gets to live out their dream of successful entrepreneurship. What makes me truly optimistic is the power of innovation – we don’t need to wait for governments or altruistic nonprofits alone to solve the pressing challenges of our time. There are brilliant, driven minds right here in our country developing solutions that are not only sustainable but also profitable. Congrats Carolin Krieweth Philipp Ketteniß Sven Hudy to your inspiring story! If you’re curious about how businesses can thrive while making the world a better place, I highly recommend checking out Regascold and their journey. Start with listening to their pitch below. #Sustainability #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #GreenTech #EnergyEfficiency #ProfitWithPurpose #StartupGrowth #StrategicAdvisory

🚀 Why does mission matter? In a compelling segment from our podcast, Colin Gounden, CEO of VIA, shares why aligning with the Navy's mission is crucial even for commercial companies. 🌊⚓ Colin's insights highlight how mission-driven approaches not only advance technological innovations but also contribute to making the world a better place. At hatch I.T., we're proud to partner with startups like VIA, empowering them to fulfill their ambitious missions. 🤝 Proud to support VIA and inspired to help more mission-driven teams succeed. Check out the clip to hear Colin's full thoughts! #MissionMatters #TechForGood #StartupGrowth #dualuse

For you novel #chemistry #entrepreneurs out there, this one is for you. This week on the Lab to Market Leadership podcast, I talk to Tim Cesarek, CEO of Synata Bio. Tim’s experience has covered waste-to-energy, sustainable aviation fuels, specialty chemicals and advanced materials. He talks with me this week about what it takes to deliver novel chemistry-based platforms from lab to market. In this week’s episode, we touch on: 1. The importance and challenge of identifying the minimum technical solution required, that on a risk-adjusted basis has the best chance of delivering the path to value your company seeks. 2. How time 🕰️ is not your friend - especially if you’re building a chemistry or chemical engineering-based platform. Everyone in your organisation needs to know the daily burn 🔥 rate - they need to feel what’s at stake - so that you’re not just feeding more money 💰into a neverending spiral. 3. Why it’s critical to know your ‘why’ (thanks Simon Sinek) - especially in a #deeptech company, where the Lab to market journey is going to be long. And this isn’t just at a personal level - the entire organisation needs to feel the ‘why’. There are loads of golden nuggets in this episode. Enjoy!

New Episode Alert: The Medtech Innovation Podcast 🎙️ "Quality Without Compromise: Accelerating Medtech Innovation and Exits" In this episode, I’m joined by Kyle Rose, CEO of Rook Quality Systems, to unpack the critical role of quality management in medtech startup success. In this episode, we dive deep into: →Turning quality into your competitive edge  →Scaling QMS for cash-strapped startups  →Leveraging quality to nail that big exit  →Creating a quality-first culture that actually works Kyle Rose: "We don't want to slow down development or engineering... let us handle the quality side and not slow you down." Whether you're a medtech founder, engineer, or investor, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can't afford to miss. 🎧 Listen now: link to full episode in comments

Wanna save time and money on product development? Have a quality mindset.  I asked Kyle Rose how small teams should handle quality work. Without hesitation, he said it should be a team effort.  Everyone pitching in, sharing the load, with a mindset focused on quality. Don't just assign quality work to your engineer and have them "handle it".  Take an all hands approach if you want fewer "how did we miss that" moments. Rook Quality Systems has a winning strategy designed for medtech startups.  To see what elite quality is all about, hit them up for a strategy session.  Many thanks to Rook for being an XO Medtech Founding Sponsor! #medtech #quality #productdevelopment #qualitymindset #meddevice

Trend-chasing is tempting. It’s flashy, It’s popular, it gets the headlines. But in venture capital, playing the hype is the fastest way to become irrelevant — so it’s never been our thing. Real innovation doesn’t come from chasing the next buzzword; it comes from building meaningful tech that solves real problems. That’s why we back founders with the courage to think differently and the grit to build lasting companies, not just fleeting hype. This mindset is at the core of Breega’s purpose-driven approach, and I had a great time diving into it on The Difference Engine podcast with Paul Maher and Jonathan Simnett, Categorical. 🙏 We covered this and more—check it out here 👇 Full episode: https://lnkd.in/eU8RedE6

Co-founder of European VC Breega Ben Marrel arguing on The Difference Engine tech strategy podcast that `real innovation doesn’t come from chasing the next buzzword; it comes from building meaningful tech that solves real problems`. To find out how Ben and his colleagues are walking the talk in tech click the link in the comments to listen to Episode 37 of The Difference Engine and all previous episodes 👇 #vc #venturecapital #tech #investment #fintech #category #categorydesign #africa #saas #mobility #quantumcomputing #climatetech #europe #diversity #london #paris #barcelona #purpose #africa #founders #ESG #profitability #ethics #podcast #technology #earlystage #purpose #insuretech #robotics #startup #earlystage

What does it take to commercialise and scale novel chemistry platforms?  That’s what this week’s Lab to Market Leadership episode is all about. Join Chris Reichhelm as he talks to Tim Cesarek, CEO of Synata Bio, who shares his insights gained from decades in specialty chemicals, waste-to-energy, and sustainable aviation fuels. He reveals the critical steps to overcoming obstacles, building a high-performing team, and navigating the complex path to commercialisation. This episode is packed with actionable advice that can make a difference in your deep tech journey. Whether you're scaling your tech startup or leading innovation in a larger company, Tim’s experience and strategies will give you something to think about. Don’t miss out on these essential lessons for deep tech success! Watch now on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dnQbCN-9 #DeepTech #IndustrialTech #Entrepreneurship #LabToMarket #TechLeadership #Innovation #SynataBio #TimCesarek #TechPodcast #ScalingStartups #L2ML #DeepTechLeaders #TechLeadership