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From Surfboards to Sustainable CompositesWhat started as a DIY surfboard made from recycled cardboard quickly turned into a deep-tech material startup. François initially entered-and won-an innovation competition in…

From Utilities to Venture Capital: A Career at the Crossroads of InnovationMatt’s career began in the energy sector during a pivotal time of deregulation in California. This early…

From Defense to Deep Tech: A Mission-Driven PivotSam’s professional path began in defense and humanitarian operations, where she witnessed firsthand the enormous waste created by high-tech, mission-critical gear-aircraft…

From Textiles to Tech: Michiel’s Unconventional PathMichiel Scheffer’s roots lie in the textile industry, but his career has always been at the crossroads of manufacturing, innovation, and public…

From Consulting to Climate Investment: The Birth of SlateSébastien Léger's path to venture capital began with nearly two decades at McKinsey, advising on cleantech and building decarbonization scenarios.…

Revolutionizing Sustainability in Deep Tech: Ben Saada of FAIRMATIn this episode of the Selected podcast, host Ben Costantini interviews Ben Saada, the founder and CEO of FAIRMAT, live…

From Journalism to PR: An Unplanned PathJulija’s journey into PR wasn’t intentional-she originally planned to become an investigative journalist. A chance conversation with a top journalist led her…

Encouraging New Startups in the BalticsOne of TechChill’s main goals is to inspire and support new startup founders in the Baltic region. With over €60 million in new…

The birth Of PlanA: turning science into business actionPlanA was created to bridge the gap between climate science and actionable business strategies. In 2017, few businesses understood the…

From investment to climate-tech entrepreneurshipAfter years as a venture capitalist, Marta Sjögren transitioned into climate tech to make a direct, positive impact on the environment. She used her…