Each year, academic institutions file tens of thousands of patent applications and sign thousands of out-licenses on innovations created at universities. What separates the failures from trailblazers such as Google, Genentech, and Akamai? How are universities and other players making strides in translating these opportunities out of their ivory towers and into startup companies? In this podcast, Kirsten Leute speaks with a rotating group of leaders who are advancing cutting edge academic sci ...
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With over 25 years of experience in recruiting leadership teams and boards for advanced science and engineering companies, Chris Reichhelm, CEO of Deep Tech Leaders, offers an insider’s perspective on the pivotal decisions and strategies that shape the success of startups embarking on the lab-to-market journey. This podcast doesn’t just celebrate innovation for its own sake; instead, it highlights what it truly takes to build, scale, and sustain a successful deep tech company. Through conver ...
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How to Scale Chemical Engineering Startups | Peter J. Nieuwenhuizen PhD
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53:48The road from lab to market for chemical engineering startups is anything but smooth. In this episode of Lab to Market Leadership, Chris Reichhelm talks to Peter J. Nieuwenhuizen PhD, a chemical industry veteran and former CTO of AkzoNobel and Enerkem, and Board chair of Itaconix Plc., about the brutal realities of scaling chemical engineering tech…
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The State of UK Deep Tech | Dr David Cleevely CBE FREng FIET
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52:04In this episode, host Chris Reichhelm is joined by Dr. David Cleevely CBE FREng FIET, co-founder of Cambridge Angels and a leading figure in UK science and technology. Together, they explore the intricate process of scaling Deep Tech companies, the importance of talent and vision, and the systemic challenges facing the UK’s innovation ecosystem. Da…
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University Spinouts and Deep Tech Investing | Marc Singer | Osage University Partners (OUP)
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51:40In this episode of Lab to Market Leadership, Marc Singer, Managing Partner at Osage University Partners, joins host Chris Reichhelm to discuss the transformative role of university spinouts in Deep Tech. With decades of venture capital experience, Marc offers valuable insights into what makes a successful Deep Tech entrepreneur and shares lessons l…
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Engineering Deep Tech: Scaling Plastic Recycling Technology | James Finlayson | Impact Recycling
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1:00:18In this episode of the Lab to Market Leadership podcast, host Chris Reichhelm speaks with James Finlayson, CTO and Co-Founder of Impact Recycling, to explore the journey of scaling their recycling technology from lab prototype to market-ready solution. Over the past decade, James has led the development of BOSS, an innovative technology that uses f…
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The Most Undervalued Skill in Deep Tech - Management | Chris Perkins PhD
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46:39In The Deep Tech Leaders Podcast, serial entrepreneur Chris Perkins discusses the most undervalued skill in Deep Tech – management. Listen as he reveals lessons from his journey through two successful exits, sharing insights on market alignment, team culture, and effective leadership. Perfect for Deep Tech founders looking to scale their innovation…
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Lab to £30m+ in revenue and a $310m exit | Eric Mayes | CEO of Endomag
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1:15:35In this episode of Lab to Market Leadership, Chris Reichhelm sits down with Eric Mayes, CEO of Endomag, to explore the rare journey of building a medtech startup from the ground up. Eric discusses the strategies that propelled Endomag to the forefront of cancer detection technology and culminated in a $310 million acquisition by Hologic. Perfect fo…
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Scaling Battery Technology | Rob Davies | 6K Energy
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48:58In this episode of Lab to Market Leadership, Chris Reichhelm interviews Rob Davies, Chief Operating Officer, at 6K Energy, discusses what it takes to scale novel battery technology. Rob, who has background in both corporate and startup environments, offers valuable insights on the hurdles and strategies involved in progressing advanced materials fr…
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Deep Tech Start-Ups & Industrial Giants | Paul Mascarenas OBE, Ex-CTO of Ford Motor Company
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54:31In this episode, Lab to Market Leadership host Chris Reichhelm interviews the former CTO of the Ford Motor Company, Paul Mascarenas OBE. Paul discusses his experiences driving innovation at one of the world’s largest automakers and shares his insights into the complex relationship between startups and large industrial players. Join us to learn abou…
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Funding the Semiconductor Future | Kevin Chen
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56:30On this episode of ‘Lab to Market Leadership’, Chris Reichhelm talks with Kevin Chen, Managing Director of Lam Capital, about securing funding and scaling in the semiconductor space. Kevin, with his extensive experience that spans MIT, founding startups, and leading teams at Applied Materials, is now responsible for strategic investments at Lam Cap…
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Lab to Market Leadership Reflections: Does the Starting Point of a Deep Tech Company Matter?
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16:53On this week’s bite-sized Reflections episode of the Lab to Market Leadership podcast, Deep Tech Leaders CEO Chris Reichhelm explores a vital question: ‘Does the starting point of a deep tech company matter?’ Through lessons learned from previous podcast guests like Peter Collins (Permasense) and Henrik Hagemann (Puraffinity), Chris reflects on the…
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Commercialising Novel Chemistry | Tim Cesarek
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59:36Join us on this episode of Lab to Market Leadership as Chris Reichhelm interviews Tim Cesarek, CEO of Synata Bio. Tim draws from his vast experience to discuss how to successfully bring novel chemistry innovations from the lab to the market. Learn about the common obstacles that trip up leadership teams, the importance of commercial discovery, and …
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Doing Business with the Automotive Industry | Dr Andy Palmer, CMG
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46:57In this episode of Lab to Market Leadership, Chris Reichhelm interviews Dr Andy Palmer, CMG, the ‘godfather’ of electric vehicles. Andy's extensive experience as COO of Nissan and CEO of Aston Martin provides a unique perspective on how advanced tech companies can navigate the automotive industry. Discover the secrets to engaging with OEMs, alignin…
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Academia versus Startup | Dr Priya Perumal
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48:05In this episode of ‘Lab to Market Leadership,’ Dr. Priya Perumal, a leading expert in construction materials and Chief Scientific Officer at C2CA, discusses the contrasts between university labs and startup environments. Learn about the unique challenges and opportunities that come with moving from academia to the commercial sector. Dr. Perumal pro…
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Zero to £22m in Licensing Revenue: Tony Cochrane's Ceres Power Journey
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58:35Generating revenue from the licensing of IP sounds great in principle but is notoriously difficult to pull off – especially for start-ups. On this week’s episode, Chris interviews Tony Cochrane, Chief Commercial Officer of Ceres Power, the UK-based fuel cell company. Tony talks about how he and his team were able to grow from £0 - £22m in licensing…
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A New Type of Semiconductor Company | Scott White
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51:50In this week’s podcast, Chris Reichhelm speaks with Scott White, the co-founder and former CEO of Pragmatic Semiconductor, one of the UK’s most exciting advanced materials companies. Scott talks us through the 14-year journey, diving into everything from the dynamics of the founding team, technology and scale-up approach, engagement with potential …
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Why Start-ups Fail to Engage Corporates | Steve Cook
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46:52In this episode of Lab to Market Leadership, Chris sits down with Steve Cook, a 22-year BP veteran who helped launch Launchpad, BP’s growth-stage accelerator. Steve talks with Chris about where most advanced science and engineering start-ups go wrong when they’re approaching corporates, and what entrepreneurs and executives can do to improve their …
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The Role of CFO in a Deep Tech Company | Michael Black
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1:00:21In this episode of Lab to Market Leadership, we delve into the crucial role of a deep tech Chief Financial Officer with our expert guest, Michael Black, CFO of ieso Digital Health. With extensive experience across various deep tech sectors, Michael provides a comprehensive look at the CFO's responsibilities, the necessity of understanding advanced …
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Graphene Commercialisation: Scaling Advanced Materials | Tony Pearce
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57:28Dive into this insightful episode where Chris Reichhelm interviews Tony Pearce, COO of Paragraf, to discuss the journey of bringing groundbreaking innovations in the advanced materials sector from the lab to the market. Tony explores the critical aspects of scaling up graphene technology, focusing on the importance of early-stage market credibility…
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Selecting the Right Deep Tech Startup: A Job Seeker’s Guide | Chris Reichhelm
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19:59Job Seekers! Are you looking to get into the Deep Tech industry? Deep tech recruitment expert Chris Reichhelm talks about what you can do to give yourself the best chance of finding the right role. He delves into the critical steps for aligning your career ambitions with the appropriate phase of startup growth. In this episode, you'll learn: Sector…
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Defining the Right Problem | Henrik Hagemann from Puraffinity
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56:55Welcome to the Lab to Market Leadership podcast, where we explore the journey of turning advanced science and engineering into market-ready innovations. Join Chris Reichhelm, founder and CEO of Deep Tech Leaders, as he speaks with Henrik Hagemann, CEO of Puraffinity and a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree in 2019. In this episode, Henrik shares insights o…
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Lab to Market – Bootstrapped | Peter Collins
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56:55In this episode of the Lab to Market Leadership podcast, host Chris Reichhelm talks to Peter Collins, the former CEO of Permasense, an Imperial College spin-out focused on industrial IoT solutions for the oil and gas industry. Peter shares his unique journey of bootstrapping Permasense from its early days in the lab to a successful $50 million exit…
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Lab-to-Market Journey: A Blueprint for Success | Chris Reichhelm
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30:12In this episode of Lab to Market Leadership, host Chris Reichhelm shares Deep Tech Leaders’ blueprint for the Lab-to-Market journey. Chris outlines the three critical phases of the lab to market journey: Solution Definition, Scaling, and Commercialisation. He explains the five key stages—Research, Prototype, Pilot, First of a Kind, and Market Deplo…
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Spotlight on Spinouts 2024 Insights | Chris Reichhelm
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13:31Join us for the debut episode of ‘Lab to Market Leadership with Chris Reichhelm, CEO of Deep Tech Leaders, as we dissect the data from the Royal Academy of Engineering’s 'Spotlight on Spinouts 2024' report. Discover our unique analysis shedding light on why UK startups encounter commercialisation challenges despite their innovative ideas. In this e…
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A Conversation with Steve Albers of CSU Ventures
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33:32Steve Albers is the Associate Director for Launchpad, the startup program at CSU Ventures, which is the technology transfer office for Colorado State University. Steve leads all the startup programming for Launchpad, and engages daily with CSUV startup companies to ensure the best chance of success. Steve is also the co-director of the ambassador p…
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An Interview with Helge Seetzen of TandemLaunch
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34:36Helge Seetzen is an award-winning technologist, entrepreneur, and a recognized global authority on technology transfer and display technologies. As General Partner of TandemLaunch Accelerator in Montreal, Helge works with inventors and entrepreneurs to build high growth technology companies. His past successes include the transformation of raw univ…
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A Conversation with Nichole Mercier of WUSTL
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36:37Today I'm speaking with Dr. Nichole Mercier, Managing Director for the Office of Technology Management at Washington University in Saint Louis. During her time at Washington University, as well as through her work with AUTM (Association of University Technology Managers), Nichole has been a leader in analyzing the disparities between male and femal…
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A Conversation with Rubén Flores, Director of Commercialization at UCSD
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23:04In this episode of Research Realized, Kirsten Leute speaks with Rubén D. Flores, Director of Commercialization at UC San Diego's Office of Innovation and Commercialization. As Director of Commercialization, Rubén oversees UCSD's efforts to bring their cutting-edge inventions to their ultimate goal of positively impacting our world.Prior to joining …
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A Conversation with Namratha Vedire of Georgia Tech
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32:20In this episode of Research Realized, Kirsten Leute speaks with Namratha Vedire, Associate Director for the Center for Deliberate Innovation at Georgia Tech. The center's main focus is to make reliable innovation practices based on the principles of behavioral economics, social psychology, and business frameworks accessible to faculty and students …
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