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Living Through Three Distinct Eras of Tech Sacha began his tech career in the 1990s, recalling a time when he had to explain what an email was to…

From Early Computer Vision to the Commoditization of AI Ramzi traces his tech roots back to co-founding the mobile photography platform EyeEm in 2010. To scale the curation…

Henrietta’s Journey from FMCG to FoodTech VCHenrietta Hearth’s path to venture capital began with a deep interest in nutrition and public health. After realizing the limitations of public…

A Mission Born from the AmazonNicolas’s journey began with a first-hand experience in Bolivia, where he witnessed the environmental impact of industrial meat production and deforestation. This planted…

Building Ask Mona Before the AI BoomMarion co-founded Ask Mona in 2017 with the goal of making culture more interactive and accessible by enabling conversations with artworks. Back…

From Startup Founder to Ecosystem Bridge-BuilderIlias Benjelloun’s journey began with identifying untapped talent in Canada’s tech scene and helping create community among builders. He transitioned from launching startups…

From Michelin Stars to Mission-Driven ImpactYannick Alléno is best known for revolutionizing French cuisine. But in recent years, he’s stepped into an entirely different arena—road safety advocacy. After…

SOSV: Deep Tech Before It Was CoolSOSV wasn’t always a billion-dollar fund—it began as a scrappy experiment. Ten years ago, the team was writing $50K checks. Today, it’s…

Strong by Form: From Radical Idea to JEC Sustainability WinnerWhat started as a niche academic research project has become a deep tech startup operating across Europe and Latin…

From Business Research to Particle PhysicsLinn’s path into deep tech began in business and innovation management, including time at Vienna University of Economics and Business. Her initial exposure…