Science VC
Science VC explores the intersection of deeptech startups and venture capital. Each episode features conversations with startup founders, venture capitalists, and industry experts. Discover their stories, lessons learned, and predictions for the future. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities of fundraising for venture-backed startups innovating in agtech, biotech, energy, foodtech, healthtech, and sustainability.
Episodes
Biodiversity as an Advantage
Galit is a Managing Partner at Danta Fund, a VC firm that backs early-stage agritech startups in Latin America. Danta Fund has the mission of filling three main voids in Latin America: funding in early-stage agri-tech startups, mentorship to guide their founders, and connection with larger markets to help them grow.
Topics in this episode
0:00 Intro
0:57 Galit’s Path From ...
Why not Tulsa?
Michael is the Founder, CEO, and General Partner of Atento Capital, a pre-seed and seed-stage VC firm focused on partnering with founders to build technology around healthcare, climate-tech, and business services.
Topics in this episode
0:00 Intro
1:13 Michael’s Career Journey: From Founder to VC
4:07 The Origin Story of Atento Capital
5:04 Backing from the George Kaiser Family ...
Are there unique ideas anymore?
Khoa Ma is an Associate Director at Endless Frontier Labs, a program at NYU Stern School of Business for early-stage science and technology startups.
Topics in this episode
0:00 Intro
1:07 Khoa’s Career Path
3:22 How Endless Frontier Labs Evaluates Startups
8:45 What Gets Startups Into Endless Frontier Labs
11:22 Most Impressive Startup Pitch
14:49 Maxi...
Can a single innovation unlock multiple billion-dollar markets?
Larissa is the CEO of APEXzymes, a Brazilian biotech startup that produces cost-effective enzymes for sustainable industrial applications. During our conversation, Larissa shares her journey from chemical engineering to venture capital and entrepreneurship.
Topics in this episode
0:00 Intro
1:06 From Chemical Engineer to VC to Founder
Is it possible to transform carbon emissions into everyday products?
Alex is the CEO of CERT Systems, a Canadian climatetech startup that converts CO2 emissions into high-value chemicals. In this episode, Alex shares his journey from the lab bench to raising non-dilutive capital.
Topics in this episode
0:00 Intro
1:16 Founding CERT Systems
3:14 Why Now for CO2 Conversion?
5:33 Unlocking...
There is a lot of stigma around psychedelics.
Vicky is the CEO of EYWA, a biotech startup that produces molecules for mental health treatments. In this episode, we discussed the fundraising process for a startup working with psychedelics and the stigma surrounding the industry.
Topics in this episode
0:00 Intro
1:07 Founding EYWA
3:53 Advice for Startup Founders in LATAM
8:51 What is Bio...
Investors don’t care how fancy your tech is.
Diego is the CEO of Qnity, a pharmatech startup that uses quantum electrochemistry to develop devices for drug discovery and screening. In this episode, we discuss his lessons as a second-time founder and his insights on fundraising in the deeptech space.
Topics in this episode
0:00 Intro
1:26 How Was Qnity Founded?
3:58 What Is Krilltech?
7:39 What...
Why do founders have to be very picky about what VCs they approach?
Gerardo Bluske is the Chief Business Officer of ByBug, a biotech startup that creates therapeutics for animals using black soldier flies. In this episode, Gerardo shares his insights about business development and fundraising.
Topics in this episode
0:00 Intro
1:27 Who Is Gerardo Bluske?
2:13 How Was ByBug Founded?
6:47 What D...
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