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Apr 3, 2026 • 30min
From Lab to Exit: The Tearlab Journey. A chat with Eric Donsky, Founder and Former CEO of TearLab
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/p/what-is-the-scenarionist ----------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.
Mar 27, 2026 • 34min
From Lab to Exit: The Cuberg Journey. A chat with Richard Wang, Founder and Former CEO of Cuberg (acquired by Northvolt)
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/p/what-is-the-scenarionist ----------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.
Mar 20, 2026 • 28min
MedTech Fundraising Strategy: De-Risking the Path to Scale. A chat with Jon Bergsteinsson, Founder & Managing Partner at LIFA Ventures
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/p/what-is-the-scenarionist ----------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.
Mar 13, 2026 • 29min
Neuromorphic Computing: Market, Bottlenecks, and Use Cases. A chat with Peter Olcott, Principal @ First Spark Ventures
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.
Mar 6, 2026 • 32min
Advanced Materials Go-to-Market Strategy: Adoption, Capacity, and Deals. A chat with Michael Bartholomeusz, Advanced Materials Industry Expert
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Michael Bartholomeusz, Advanced Materials Industry Expert#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.
Feb 27, 2026 • 25min
Venturing Into Orbital Data Centers: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups. A chat with Jasper Wigley, Investment Associate at Systemiq Capital
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Jasper Wigley, Investment Associate at Systemiq Capital#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.
Feb 20, 2026 • 27min
Advanced Materials at Venture Scale: Business Models, Pricing, and Margins. A chat with Tony Sun, Director of Corporate Venture Capital at GC Ventures
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Tony Sun, Director of Corporate Venture Capital at GC 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.
Feb 12, 2026 • 28min
Scaling Energy Startups: Customers, Cost Curves, and Exits. A chat with Mitch Worden, VP of Corporate Development – Energy at S2G Investments
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Mitch Worden, VP of Corporate Development – Energy at S2G Investments#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.
Feb 6, 2026 • 28min
Early-Stage Fundraising in Life Sciences: Differentiation, Storytelling, and Economics. A chat with Alexander Schubert, Partner at SciFounders
Alexander Schubert, Partner and co-founder at SciFounders with operator experience in deep tech and biotech. He digs into how founders prove true technological differentiation. He stresses clear storytelling for nontechnical audiences and simple, order-of-magnitude market models. He covers commercialization risks, early clinician and payer outreach, and realistic valuation and hiring strategies.
Jan 30, 2026 • 33min
Critical Minerals at Venture Scale: What Makes Mining Tech Companies VC-Backable. A chat with Jun Qu, Principal at Main Sequence.
Host: Nicola MarcheseGuest: Jun Qu, Principal at Main Sequence#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.
