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What if Europe had its own DARPA? André Loesekrug-Pietri, co-founder of JEDI, explains how a privately funded agency runs moonshots on rare-earth refining, laser communication and antibiotics, who…

From corporate law to humanitarian innovation Cohen practiced corporate law in Tel Aviv, advising startups on founders' agreements, term sheets, and due diligence for venture capital firms and…

Mathematical Forecast Modeling and the Food Valley Roots  Antonio’s background is rooted in applied econometrics and mathematical forecast models designed to help food brands optimize retail assortments and…

Bridging the Academic Gap to Solve a Massive Engineering Problem  Maxime's expertise lies in the structural design of offshore lattice steel frames. During his PhD, he recognized that…

Bridging the Gap from Academic Labs to Marketable Products  Alina identifies fundamentally as a scientist who is deeply motivated by seeing advanced technology packed and commercialized to solve…

The Surfing Trip Epiphany and Shifting Focus  Shaun traces the origin of Mushroom Material to a 2018 surfing trip to Indonesia. Expecting pristine ocean waters, he was instead…

Operational Grit and the Massive VC Boom in China  Claude-Sébastien began his career with manufacturing giant Saint-Gobain, spending nine years navigating operations and running a fast growing abrasive…

The Behavioral Lens of Sociology in Startup Building  Rather than taking a traditional business track, Nina shifted her academic focus to sociology, politics, and economics. She firmly believes…

Key highlightsHow Backed grew from a $30M first fund to a newly closed $100M Fund III, with top-quartile returns and 5 unicorns across 100 investments.The founder traits they…

Meeting in the Space Cafe and a Pact on a Napkin  Sarah’s path to battery recycling began in the unique tech hub of Luxembourg, where she worked for…