))
The TechSurge: Deep Tech VC Podcast explores the frontiers of emerging tech, venture capital, and business trends, with conversations tailored for entrepreneurs, technologists, and investment professionals. Presented by Celesta Capital, and hosted by Founding Partners Nic Brathwaite, Michael Marks, and Sriram Viswanathan. Email feedback and show ideas to [email protected]. Join us as we examine the next major tech cycle, uncover emerging global tech hubs, and analyze where VC investment d ...
…
continue reading
1
China, Funding Cuts, & Campus Controversy: Is U.S. Tech Leadership Falling Behind?
42:07
42:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:07
MIT President Emeritus Dr. Rafael Reif joins host Michael Marks for a discussion about the state of U.S. competitiveness in technology, university research funding, current immigration policy, and more. Reif explains why universities remain the innovation engines of economies, educating top talent and generating the foundational research that power…
…
continue reading
1
Inside Microsoft's Trillion Dollar Playbook with Chief Strategy Officer Bobby Yerramilli-Rao
47:32
47:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:32
Bobby Yerramilli-Rao, Chief Strategy Officer at Microsoft, joins TechSurge host Sriram Viswanathan to offer a rare glimpse into the strategic playbook of one of the world’s most powerful tech companies. Bobby shares how the company navigates today’s biggest technology paradigm shifts, placing bets with trillion-dollar implications. Touching on Micr…
…
continue reading
1
Scaling the AI Era: Next-Gen Data Storage Solutions with Pure Storage CEO Charlie Giancarlo
59:05
59:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:05
In this episode of TechSurge, host Sriram Viswanathan sits down with Charlie Giancarlo, Chairman and CEO of Pure Storage, to discuss the evolution and future of data storage in the digital age. Charlie shares insights from his career spanning his pivotal role in Cisco's success as a networking pioneer, to his leadership in transforming Pure Storage…
…
continue reading
Many in venture capital and biopharma are anointing artificial intelligence the savior of drug discovery—but what can AI actually do? In this eye-opening episode, Michael Marks sits down with Mike Nohaile, CEO of Prellis Biologics, to explore the hype versus reality in AI-enabled drug discovery. Mike details why, despite significant breakthroughs l…
…
continue reading
1
Understanding the Elegant Math Behind Modern Machine Learning
1:14:43
1:14:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:14:43
Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI. Ani…
…
continue reading
1
21st Century Warfare: The Nexus of Technology, Economy, & National Security
45:22
45:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:22
With global economic alliances shifting and new threats emerging, will the U.S. maintain its dominance in an increasingly complex world? From chips to cyberterrorist threats to cryptocurrency, battles for global dominance are no longer only fought on the battlefield—they're playing out in markets, boardrooms, and cyberspace. In this episode, we sit…
…
continue reading
1
Adapting to AI & Geopolitical Disruption with Global Head of McKinsey Bob Sternfels
50:37
50:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:37
The world is evolving faster than ever – how will we keep up? From AI breakthroughs to global supply chain disruptions, the forces shaping business and technology today are relentless. In this episode of the TechSurge Deep Tech VC Podcast, we sit down with Bob Sternfels, Global Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company, the global consulting firm who …
…
continue reading
1
The Future of Wireless, Academia, & Intel: A Conversation With Dr. Andrea Goldsmith
53:16
53:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:16
The future of wireless technology is unfolding, are you ready for what's next? How can Intel regain market dominance? How will AI and IOT shape the next generation of wireless? What are the challenges in transitioning to 5G, NextG, and beyond? How will academia and the startup world intersect in the 21st century economy? We explore these questions …
…
continue reading
1
How AI Is Fueling the Transformation of Medical Imaging
46:20
46:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:20
In this episode, host Michael Marks dives into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Michael is joined by Dr. Alex Sardiña of WhiteRabbit.ai and Kalyan Sivasilam of 5C Network, two early adopters bringing AI to medicine through sharply contrasting market models in the U.S. and India, respectively. The discussion unpacks …
…
continue reading
1
The Tech CEO Playbook: Strategies for Success
45:11
45:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:11
Host Sriram Viswanathan sits down with Qualcomm Chairman Mark McLaughlin, the former CEO of Palo Alto Networks and Verisign and a trailblazer in technology and cybersecurity. Mark shares his remarkable transition from West Point to the heights of the tech industry, drawing on the many powerful leadership lessons developed throughout his career. Mar…
…
continue reading
1
Customer Experience x AI: Industries at the Intersection Series
45:11
45:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:11
Host Sriram Viswanathan speaks with Andy Lee and Anand Chandrasekaran from Crescendo AI about the transformative impact of AI on the customer service and call center industry. The conversation covers Crescendo's unique approach to integrating AI in business process outsourcing, the dynamics of the sector, and the potential future of human-AI collab…
…
continue reading
1
Construction Technology: Industries at the Intersection Series
45:08
45:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:08
Join host Michael Marks as he discusses the transformative potential of technology in the construction industry with leaders from three innovative companies: Ash Bhardwaj, CEO and co-founder of Onx Homes; Trevor Schick, CEO of Slate.ai; and Camilo Restrepo, CEO of Biomason. The conversation delves into the challenges of disrupting the construction …
…
continue reading
1
FinTech & InsurTech: Industries at the Intersection Series
35:10
35:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:10
In this episode of TechSurge: The Deep Tech Podcast, host Nicholas Brathwaite of Celesta Capital speaks with Christian Mitchell, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Northwestern Mutual, about the profound digital transformation happening in the financial services and insurance sectors. The discussion covers how legacy systems are being moderni…
…
continue reading
1
Zoox CEO Aicha Evans: AI Robotaxis & the Future of Autonomous Driving
55:48
55:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:48
In this episode, we explore the future of mobility and AI with Aicha Evans, CEO of Zoox, a leading developer of autonomous robotaxis and an Amazon company. Joining Celesta Capital’s founding partner Sriram Viswanathan, Aicha shares her journey from Senegal to Silicon Valley, where she led groundbreaking innovations at Intel before taking the helm a…
…
continue reading
1
Busting Technology Myths: AI, Jobs, Politics, & Privacy
52:00
52:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:00
Will AI will take away all of our jobs? Is technology eroding privacy? Is the pace of technology advancement too fast? We address these questions and more topics around global science and technology policy with Rob Atkinson, founder and president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. Speaking with Celesta Capital founding partner…
…
continue reading
1
MARA CEO Fred Thiel: The Future of Blockchain & Crypto
1:01:25
1:01:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:25
Fred Thiel, Chairman and CEO of MARA Holdings, dives us into the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency mining. Fred discusses the technological advancements in Bitcoin mining, including significant improvements in energy efficiency, and provides insights into the future of Bitcoin, predicting substantial growth in its value and its linkages with A…
…
continue reading
1
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra: The AI Data Center Transformation
37:59
37:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:59
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra discusses his journey in the semiconductor industry and the growing strategic importance of the memory industry in the age of AI. He highlights innovation in high bandwidth memory (HBM), which enables faster data access and lower power consumption. Sanjay also discusses Micron’s plans to build new U.S. semiconductor facto…
…
continue reading
1
Indra Nooyi's CEO Secrets: Tackling Tech, Tariffs, & How to Walk Away on Top
39:22
39:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:22
Former CEO of PepsiCo and New York Times bestselling author Indra Nooyi joins host Michael Marks for a wide-ranging conversation to share her insights on the growth of big tech companies, the impact of AI, CEO-board relationships, and much more. Indra currently serves on the boards of Amazon, Phillips, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the Na…
…
continue reading
1
The Bio-Intelligence Revolution: Exploring the Intersection of High Tech & Biotech
50:03
50:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:03
Driven both by surging demand and rapid technology advancements, an emerging area of health innovation called “bioconvergence” is driving improvements in human health and sustained interest from investors. This episode will explore these new applications merging engineered technologies with scientific disciplines, including in diagnostics, therapeu…
…
continue reading
1
Vinod Khosla: What's Ahead in the Age of AI
37:47
37:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:47
Legendary technology founder and venture capital investor Vinod Khosla joins host Michael Marks for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of Artificial Intelligence, major tech cycles, and much more. Vinod shares his predictions for the next 25 years of technology advancement and how we should be assessing the risks and benefits as the adoption o…
…
continue reading
The TechSurge Podcast explores topics at the intersection of emerging tech, market forces, and entrepreneurial discovery. Hear directly from Silicon Valley leaders, the next generation of daring founders, and other brilliant minds shaping the future of deep tech. Episodes releasing every two weeks.By Celesta Capital | Deep Tech Venture Capital Firm
…
continue reading
