Deep Tech Catalyst

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  1,000 Days. 130 Episodes. And It’s Just Getting Started. Deep Tech Catalyst is preparing for its next chapter. 14.08.2026 1min

  Dear friends,A few days ago, Deep Tech Catalyst marked an important milestone: 1,000 days since I released the very first one.1,000 days. 130 episodes. More than 2,500 minutes of conversations, ideas, and lessons from across the Deep Tech ecosystem.To mark this milestone, I wrote a more personal post about how Deep Tech Catalyst started, what I learned along the way, how the ecosystem has changed since 2023, and where we are heading next.I also share some behind-the-scenes reflections, the questions that originally pushed me to start this project, and why I believe it is now time for the podcast to evolve.✍️ Read the full post here: https://www.thescenarionist.com/p/1000-days-130-episodes-deeptech-catalystDeep Tech Catalyst will take a short break for a few weeks while I work on its next chapter.In the meantime, The Scenarionist will continue at full speed with new Deep Tech Briefings, strategic deep dives, case studies, and analyses every week.👉 You can subscribe to our newsletter here: thescenarionist.com/welcomeAnd if you have questions, thoughts, or curiosities, leave them in the comments below.This is not a goodbye. Just a short pause before the next chapter.Talk soon,Nicola----------#Founders #Startups #DeepTech #VentureCapital #HardTech #TheScenarionist----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential impact of these terms, it is crucial to consult with an attorney. Legal expertise is invaluable in navigating these technical aspects and ensuring that the terms are in your best interests before finalizing any agreements.
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  Advanced Materials for Photonics: Market Validation, Foundry Strategy, and Scale. A chat with Tobias Egle, Senior Associate at Fine Structure Ventures 31.07.2026 25min

  Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Tobias Egle, Senior Associate at Fine Structure Ventures----------👉 Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠thescenarionist.com/welcome⁠----------#Founders #Startups #AdvancedMaterials #Semiconductors #DeepTech #VentureCapital #AI----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential impact of these terms, it is crucial to consult with an attorney. Legal expertise is invaluable in navigating these technical aspects and ensuring that the terms are in your best interests before finalizing any agreements.
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  Venturing into Industrial Cybersecurity: AI, Adoption, and Scale. A chat with Vincent Berk, Partner at Apprentis Ventures 24.07.2026 32min

  Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Vincent Berk, Partner at Apprentis Ventures----------👉 Subscribe to our newsletter: thescenarionist.com/welcome----------#PhysicalAI #Founders #Startups #Cybersecurity #AI#DeepTech #VentureCapital #B2BSoftware----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential impact of these terms, it is crucial to consult with an attorney. Legal expertise is invaluable in navigating these technical aspects and ensuring that the terms are in your best interests before finalizing any agreements.
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  Deep Tech for Manufacturing: From Prototype to International Markets. A chat with Sabrina Sasaki Partner at Monozukuri Ventures 17.07.2026 27min

  Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Sabrina Sasaki, Partner at Monozukuri Ventures----------👉 Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thescenarionist.com⁠⁠----------#PhysicalAI #DeepTech #Founders #IndustrialAutomation #Robotics #HardwareStartups #VentureCapital #DeepTechInvesting #Manufacturing #Innovation #Commercialization #Startups----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential impact of these terms, it is crucial to consult with an attorney. Legal expertise is invaluable in navigating these technical aspects and ensuring that the terms are in your best interests before finalizing any agreements.
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  Semiconductors from Lab to Market: The Movidius Journey. A chat with Sean Mitchell, Co-Founder and Former CEO of Movidius 03.07.2026 30min

  Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Sean Mitchell, Co-Founder and Former CEO of Movidius👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thescenarionist.com⁠----------#Chiplets #Semiconductors #AICompute #DeepTech #DeepTechStartups #VentureCapital #VentureBuilding #Entrepreneurship #Startups #HardTech #Strategy #VCs #TheScenarionist----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential impact of these terms, it is crucial to consult with an attorney. Legal expertise is invaluable in navigating these technical aspects and ensuring that the terms are in your best interests before finalizing any agreements.
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  Venturing into Advanced Packaging: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Isaac Sigron, Managing Director at Koch Disruptive Technologies 26.06.2026 30min

  Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Isaac Sigron, Managing Director at Koch Disruptive Technologies👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thescenarionist.com----------#AdvancedPackaging #Chiplets #Semiconductors #AICompute #DeepTech #DeepTechStartups #VentureCapital #VentureBuilding #AIInfrastructure #SemiconductorStartups #DataCenterInfrastructure #HardTech #StartupStrategy #DeepTechVC #TheScenarionist----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential impact of these terms, it is crucial to consult with an attorney. Legal expertise is invaluable in navigating these technical aspects and ensuring that the terms are in your best interests before finalizing any agreements.
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  Advanced Materials from Lab to Commercialization: Strategy, Sales, and Adoption. A chat with Steve van Zutphen, exited founder (Magpie Polymers) 19.06.2026 29min

  Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Steve van Zutphen, exited founder (Magpie Polymers)👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thescenarionist.com----------#DeepTech #AdvancedMaterials #SpecialtyChemicals #VentureBuilding #ScaleUp #CustomerDiscovery #ValueBasedPricing #CapitalAllocation #ExitStrategy #StartupAcquisition #FounderJourney #TheScenarionist #DeepTechCatalyst ----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential impact of these terms, it is crucial to consult with an attorney. Legal expertise is invaluable in navigating these technical aspects and ensuring that the terms are in your best interests before finalizing any agreements.
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  Venturing into Batteries: Challenges, Manufacturing, and Scale. A chat with Anil Achyuta, Partner @ Energy Impact Partners 12.06.2026 25min

  Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Anil Achyuta, Partner @ Energy Impact Partners👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thescenarionist.com----------#Battery #EnergyStorage #GridStorage #ElectricVehicles #EVBatteries #BatteryManufacturing #Gigafactory #DeepTech #DeepTechStartups #VentureCapital #HardTech #Industrial #AdvancedManufacturing #Materials #LithiumIon #OEMQualification #ScaleUp #Startups #Energy #Robotics ----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential impact of these terms, it is crucial to consult with an attorney. Legal expertise is invaluable in navigating these technical aspects and ensuring that the terms are in your best interests before finalizing any agreements.
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  From Molecule to Exit: The Sirrus Journey. A chat with Jeff Uhrig, former CEO of Sirrus (acquired by Nippon Shokubai) 05.06.2026 29min

  Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Jeff Uhrig, former CEO of Sirrus (acquired by Nippon Shokubai)👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thescenarionist.com----------#DeepTech #AdvancedMaterials #SpecialtyChemicals #VentureBuilding #ScaleUp #CustomerDiscovery #ValueBasedPricing #CapitalAllocation #ExitStrategy #StartupAcquisition #FounderJourney #TheScenarionist #DeepTechCatalyst----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential impact of these terms, it is crucial to consult with an attorney. Legal expertise is invaluable in navigating these technical aspects and ensuring that the terms are in your best interests before finalizing any agreements.
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  From Orbit to Venture Scale: Satellites, Startups, and Capital Efficiency. A chat with Alan Yu, Senior Associate @ Space Capital 29.05.2026 30min

  Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Alan Yu, Senior Associate @ Space Capital 👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thescenarionist.com----------#DeepTech#SpaceTech#SpaceEconomy#SatelliteEconomy#Satellites#SatelliteData#GeospatialIntelligence#SpaceInfrastructure#NewSpace#VentureCapital#StartupStrategy#VentureBuilding#HardTech#CapitalEfficiency#FounderLessons#SpaceStartups#DeepTechStartups#SpaceLogistics#OrbitalInfrastructure#DataInfrastructure#AIInfrastructure#TheScenarionist#DeepTechCatalyst----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential impact of these terms, it is crucial to consult with an attorney. Legal expertise is invaluable in navigating these technical aspects and ensuring that the terms are in your best interests before finalizing any agreements.
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  Quantum Computing from Lab to Commercialization: The D-Wave Journey. A chat with Haig Farris, co-Founder of D-Wave 22.05.2026 20min

  Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Haig Farris, co-Founder of D-Wave#DeepTech #Startups #Founders #Quantum #QuantumComputing #VentureCapital👉 Discover Help Me Build: https://www.thescenarionist.com/p/introducing-help-me-build 👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thescenarionist.com----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential impact of these terms, it is crucial to consult with an attorney. Legal expertise is invaluable in navigating these technical aspects and ensuring that the terms are in your best interests before finalizing any agreements.
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  Introducing Help Me Build – A new open Q&A space for founders building Deep Tech companies. 19.05.2026 4min

  Host: Nicola Marchese#DeepTech #Startups #Founders #VentureCapital👉 Discover Help Me Build: https://www.thescenarionist.com/p/introducing-help-me-build 👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions.Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thescenarionist.com----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential impact of these terms, it is crucial to consult with an attorney. Legal expertise is invaluable in navigating these technical aspects and ensuring that the terms are in your best interests before finalizing any agreements.
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  Deep Tech Scale-Up Design: Pilots, Operations, and Strategy. A chat with Roman Wolff, Industry Expert in Manufacturing Scale-Up. 08.05.2026 24min

  Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Roman Wolff, Industry Expert in Manufacturing Scale-Up#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thescenarionist.com----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential impact of these terms, it is crucial to consult with an attorney. Legal expertise is invaluable in navigating these technical aspects and ensuring that the terms are in your best interests before finalizing any agreements.
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  From Lab to Exit: The NBD Nano Journey. A chat with Miguel Galvez, Co-Founder and Former CEO @ NBD Nano (acquired by Henkel) 01.05.2026 32min

  Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Miguel Galvez, Co-Founder and Former CEO @ NBD Nano (acquired by Henkel)#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thescenarionist.com----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential impact of these terms, it is crucial to consult with an attorney. Legal expertise is invaluable in navigating these technical aspects and ensuring that the terms are in your best interests before finalizing any agreements.
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  ISRU and Beyond: Venturing Into the New Space Race. A chat with Taylor Sargent, Partner @ Industrious Ventures 24.04.2026 30min

  Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Taylor Sargent, Partner @ Industrious Ventures#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thescenarionist.com----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential impact of these terms, it is crucial to consult with an attorney. Legal expertise is invaluable in navigating these technical aspects and ensuring that the terms are in your best interests before finalizing any agreements.
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  Manufacturing at Scale: Speed, Execution, and Pricing Strategy. A chat with Nicholas Brathwaite, Founder and Managing Partner @ Celesta Capital 17.04.2026 27min

  Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Nicholas Brathwaite, Founder and Managing Partner @ Celesta Capital#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thescenarionist.com----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential impact of these terms, it is crucial to consult with an attorney. Legal expertise is invaluable in navigating these technical aspects and ensuring that the terms are in your best interests before finalizing any agreements.
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  From Lab to Exit: The Tearlab Journey. A chat with Eric Donsky, Founder and Former CEO of TearLab 03.04.2026 29min

  Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Eric Donsky, Founder and Former CEO of TearLab#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠⁠https://www.thescenarionist.com/----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential impact of these terms, it is crucial to consult with an attorney. Legal expertise is invaluable in navigating these technical aspects and ensuring that the terms are in your best interests before finalizing any agreements.
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  From Lab to Exit: The Cuberg Journey. A chat with Richard Wang, Founder and Former CEO of Cuberg (acquired by Northvolt) 27.03.2026 34min

  Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Richard Wang, Founder and Former CEO of Cuberg (acquired by Northvolt)#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠https://www.thescenarionist.com----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential impact of these terms, it is crucial to consult with an attorney. Legal expertise is invaluable in navigating these technical aspects and ensuring that the terms are in your best interests before finalizing any agreements.
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  MedTech Fundraising Strategy: De-Risking the Path to Scale. A chat with Jon Bergsteinsson, Founder & Managing Partner at LIFA Ventures 20.03.2026 27min

  Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Jon Bergsteinsson, Founder & Managing Partner at LIFA Ventures#DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thescenarionist.com----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential impact of these terms, it is crucial to consult with an attorney. Legal expertise is invaluable in navigating these technical aspects and ensuring that the terms are in your best interests before finalizing any agreements.
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  Neuromorphic Computing: Market, Bottlenecks, and Use Cases. A chat with Peter Olcott, Principal @ First Spark Ventures 13.03.2026 28min

  Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Peter Olcott, Principal at First Spark Ventures #DeepTech #Startups #Founders👉 Don’t miss our curated pieces and special editions. See clearly, decide with discipline, and move first in Deep Tech—subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thescenarionist.com/ ----------Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as financial or legal advice. Given the complexity and potential impact of these terms, it is crucial to consult with an attorney. Legal expertise is invaluable in navigating these technical aspects and ensuring that the terms are in your best interests before finalizing any agreements.