DeepTech Unleashed

In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Christian Noske speaks with Jan Goetz, CEO and co-founder of IQM, a Finnish company at the cutting edge of the global quantum revolution about the uncertainty principles of deep tech entrepreneurship, building trust with different audiences, and the current state of the quantum industry. Topics covered include: Adopting a founders’ mentality to living with uncertaintyThe current state of possibility in the quantum industry in Europe compared to the US and ChinaThe certainty of how high-potential new tech will always develop in unexpected directions Why ‘sexy ideas’ aren’t enough Why superconducting will be the ‘winning tech’ in quantum‘Creating facts’ through repeating patterns of delivery How changing your language, not your story builds trust across different audiencesHow IQM’s Nordic culture affects how they do business Why Jan rejects the ‘we’ll let you know when it’s ready’ approach to deliveryJan’s prediction for the most exciting technology of the next 10 years Chapters00:00 Navigating Uncertainty in Deep Tech Entrepreneurship09:59 The Current State of the Quantum Industry 19:52 Team Building, Communication & Company Culture29:53 The Future of Quantum and Other Technologies

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 revenueOperational rigor and the dangers of being overly fluid just because you’re growing fastThe real meaning of ‘efficiency’ and ‘accountability’ How to know when when you’re creating value rather than just making moneyWhen 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 peopleChapters00:00 Introduction to Deep Tech Unleashed01:00 The Vision Behind eGym06:12 Hardware vs. Software: eGym's Approach10:49 Navigating Complexity in Deep Tech14:03 Business Models and Value Creation21:59 Operational Resilience and Investor Relations28:02 The Importance of Focus in Growth35:51 AI and the Future of Deep Tech47:13 Looking Ahead: The Future of Deep Tech

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 opportunitiesThe ‘humbling experience’ of transitioning from investor to operatorAligning expectations between operators and VCsCreating honest board dynamics How Marta’s hub building model allows for talent optimizationHiring for a growth mindset Testing for culture fit to reduce mismatches in hiringDeep tech growth hacking strategies Chapters00:00 Introduction to Deep Tech Unleashed01:13 Building a World-Class Team02:12 Marta's Journey to Founding Paebbl05:54 Filters for Climate Tech Investment10:11 Transitioning from Investor to Operator13:59 Expectations Between Operators and VCs18:09 Hub Building in Europe21:56 Hiring for Hub Culture26:12 Cultural Cohesion in Diverse Teams32:23 Building Team Culture and Communication44:06 Growth Hacking in Deep Tech50:44 Personal Recharge and Family Support53:34 Moments of Magic in Leadership01:00:07 Future Technologies and Climate Solutions

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 roboticsUnderstanding customer needs on an individual level even when dealing with large companiesShifting from a research to a customer focusWhen to start sellingEnjoying the journey and ‘falling in love with the problem’The importance of storytellingRecognizing the right moment for scalingMagic moments from across Peter’s DeepTech journeyChapters00:00 Introduction to DeepTech Unleashed02:07 The Journey of ANYbotics05:54 AI and Robotics: A Paradigm Shift09:50 Challenges in Enterprise Sales14:07 Building Relationships in B2B Sales17:54 The Importance of Storytelling22:14 Customer-Centric Approach in Robotics26:00 Balancing Life as a Deep Tech Founder29:47 Moments of Magic in the Journey34:05 Future of Robotics and AI

A preview of DeepTech Unleashed, a podcast journey through the challenges and opportunities of being a DeepTech Founder hosted by NGP Capital.