Powering the Energy Transition, with Shell Ventures and Ionomr
Into the Deep End
The next generation energy technologies are imperative to keep us powered while ensuring we are one with nature. In this episode, where we talk with both the founder and the funder, we unpack the magic of Ionomr’s technology and dig into what inspired Benjamin Britton to found a company and what attracted Phoebe Wang who leads Shell Ventures into investing in it. In so doing, we learn more about Ionomr’s technology, whose ion-exchange membranes and polymers can be leveraged fuel cells, hydrogen production, carbon utilization, and advanced energy storage.
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“Operator’s Perspective” with Syndicate708’s Doug Hegebarth
Into the Deep End
Longer sales cycles and more costly development timelines have created hesitancy surrounding deep tech investing, however the specific solutions that deep tech companies bring to a small set of customers creates tremendous value for the few investors in the space. A way to further diminish investing hesitancy is to distill deep tech into the process of applying science to a difficult problem and eventually a product or service. Together, Wharton Aerospace’s Ellen Chang and ’s discuss the state of deep tech and agree on the benefits of having an “operator's perspective”...
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Autonomy on the Seas with Seasat’s Mike Flanigan
Into the Deep End
Wharton Aerospace’s Ellen Chang interviews , the CEO of autonomous surface vehicle (ASV) company . Mike has a background in both the world of software and hardware and conceived of Seasat after spending multiple years of his career observing inefficiencies in the maritime industry at the cross section of the technical realm and business strategy. He discusses the factors that led to the recent rise of “Bluetech”, how ASV’s are leveraged by both the public and private sectors to scale maritime operations, and reveals Seasats’ thesis for navigating the inherent trade-offs of working...
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Dual Use with Harpoon's Chris O'Connor
Into the Deep End
In this episode, Wharton Aerospace’s Ellen Chang talks with Partner about his career, his time at Harpoon, and tips for emerging technology startups. Chris also discusses what he looks for in a perspective investment – a dual use company that captures growth and bring value in both commercial and federal markets. Harpoon Ventures is an early stage VC that invests in companies with both commercial and federal market applications to help bridge the gap between Silicon Valley and Washington D.C. Harpoon’s backers include Lightspeed and Andreessen Horowitz.
info_outlineIn this episode, Wharton Aerospace’s Ellen Chang talks with Harpoon Ventures Partner Chris O'Connor about his career, his time at Harpoon, and tips for emerging technology startups. Chris also discusses what he looks for in a perspective investment – a dual use company that captures growth and bring value in both commercial and federal markets. Harpoon Ventures is an early stage VC that invests in companies with both commercial and federal market applications to help bridge the gap between Silicon Valley and Washington D.C. Harpoon’s backers include Lightspeed and Andreessen Horowitz.