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Investing in Impact | Impact InvestingHow SOSV Turns Breakthrough Science Into Investable CompaniesThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------In this solo episode of Investing in Impact, host Grant Trahant spotlights SOSV, a global venture capital firm backing deep-tech founders at the earliest stages of company creation.SOSV invests in technologies designed to improve human and planetary health, including climate technology, biotechnology, advanced materials, robotics, diagnostics, therapeutics, energy, food systems, and sustainable manufacturing.What makes the firm particularly interesting is...
2026-10-2707 min
SOSV Deep Tech LIVEThe Energy Transition Deferred: Dr. Jesse Jenkins On The Race For More PowerThe AI buildout has a bottleneck, and it isn't chips. It's power. Interconnection queues stretch for years, deals get signed under NDAs, and roughly 70% of Americans now oppose data centers in their own communities, with opposition crossing party lines. The energy transition everyone was promised keeps getting deferred by the race to feed the models.Yet new Princeton research points to an escape hatch. A 500-megawatt data center able to flex its grid demand for less than 1% of the year can reach full operation three to five years sooner than one that canโt. Jesse Jenkins floated ex...
2026-09-2856 min
SOSV Deep Tech LIVEWhy Is the Brain So Fast and What AI Can Learn, with Nobel Laureate Dr. Jim Rothman | SOSV Deep Tech LIVWhat makes the brain so fast? And could the answer help us build more energy-efficient AI?Nobel laureate Dr. Jim Rothman joins SOSVโs Sean OโSullivan to explore the molecular machinery behind neurotransmitter release, a surprising role for pressure inside synaptic vesicles, and what it takes to turn fundamental discoveries into technologies.Rothmanโs foundational research revealed how SNARE proteins help cells transport and release substances. But it left a puzzle: How can the same basic machinery work thousands of times faster at a nerve ending than elsewhere in the body?After a decade spent building an artificial synaps...
2026-09-101h 30
SOSV Deep Tech LIVE1Q From Bankruptcy to 400B Market Cap: Lam Research - How'd They Do It? | Dr. Rick Gottscho on SOSV Deep Tech LIVE๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐ $๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ซ?๐According to Dr. Rick Gottscho, it wasnโt a breakthrough technology. It was a set of core values that everyone lived by.After Lam Researchโs leadership reset, the company built its culture around principles like:โข Achievementโข Honesty & integrityโข Open communicationโข Continuous improvement & innovationโข Teamwork, mutual trust & respectBut one idea stood above the rest:๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ซ. ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฒ. ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ.When making tough decisions, Gottscho says the question was always asked in that order:Whatโs best for the customer?Whatโs best for the company?Whatโs best for the individual?Even more importantly, those values werenโt framed and forgotten. They were reinforced for years until they became part of how the company operated every day - including e...
2026-07-3102 min
SOSV Deep Tech LIVEGovernance in the Age of AI: Eric Ries on a Radical Blueprint for Radical Tech | SOSV Deep Tech LiveIn this episode of SOSV Deep Tech Live, we sit down with tech visionary and investor Eric Ries, bestselling author of The Lean Startup, to tackle a problem that is quietly ticking beneath the surface of the entire innovation ecosystem.ย ย Fifteen years ago, Eric rewired how the world builds startups. Today, heโs back with a new book, Incorruptible, targeting an entirely different kind of broken system: modern capitalism itself. The central dilemma? While leading frontier AI labs like Anthropic have raced to establish alternative governance guardrails, the vast majority of early-stage deep tech and AI startups are...
2026-06-261h 04
SOSV Deep Tech LIVEThe Atomic Architect: Rick Gottscho on Plasmaโs Role in Semiconductor Fabrication & Physical AI Infrastructure๐ฅย Mooreโs Law isn't dyingโitโs changing.In this episode of SOSV Deep Tech Live, we sit down with semiconductor legendย Dr. Rick Gottscho, Retired Head of Products and CTO ofย Lam Research, to unpack the past, present, and highly disruptive future of chip manufacturing.Without plasma, Moore's Law would have stalled decades sooner. It remains the foundational technology enabling the etching, deposition, and cleaning of transistors at the atomic scale. Now, as silicon hits its physical limits and AI pushes compute demand to historic highs, plasma is becoming more critical than ever.Rick spent...
2026-06-1553 min
WHY DESIGN?The SOSV Partner Who Says the Best Persuaders Are Introverts (And Why He Backs Them First) | Bill LiaoWhat if the science works, the market is ready, and your company still dies?In this episode of Why Design, Bill Liao shares the belief that sits at the heart of his work: that the stories we co-believe in are our civilisation, and that the words you choose, the values you name, and the futures you speak aloud determine not just what you build, but whether it survives.Rather than following a conventional path from engineer to executive, Bill built a career at the intersection of technology, persuasion, and purpose. From co-founding WeForest to investing...
2026-06-031h 24
Climate CEOsWhat Top Energy Tech Investors Want Founders to Know | Voyager, SOSV + More (#304)The discussion draws on insights from leading climate investors, including Voyager Ventures, Decarbonization Partners, MassMutual Ventures, SOSV, SJF Ventures, Energy Impact Partners, Spring Lane Capital, Climate Insiders, and Tailwind.Examples of what we discussed:Clarity beats complexity โ If a non-expert cannot explain your differentiation after one conversation, your positioning still needs workLead with the risks โ Founders who proactively surface weaknesses build trust faster than those who hide themDesperation is visible โ Targeted fundraising and calm execution outperform broad outreach and forced urgencyAnd also...The $1T Industrial Heat Problem Most Startups Undere...
2026-05-2907 min
SOSV Deep Tech LIVEPlasma Beyond Fusion: Powering Next-Gen Semiconductor Fabrication & Materials | SOSV Deep Tech LIVEAt our latestย SOSV Deep Tech Live, we sat down with a panel of world leaders in plasma to explore โhow plasma is quickly becoming one of the most importantโฆand misunderstood..forces shaping the future of semiconductors, clean manufacturing, advanced materials, and of course, clean energy.While much of todayโs AI conversation centers on LLMs that help us write and design, the truly transformative frontier isย Physical AI. To bring intelligence into the physical world, we require a new generation of semiconductors โ the โpicks and shovelsโ that provide the necessary compute power and advanced s...
2026-04-2945 min
SOSV Deep Tech LIVEThe 100-Year Quest for Fusion Energy with Sir Steven Cowley (PPPL) | SOSV Deep Tech LIVEFusion energy has long been called the โholy grailโ of clean power because in theory itโs cheap, abundant, clean, and safe. Yet despite 100+ years of scientific research and billions in investment, the profound engineering challenges associated with fusion-based power are far from settled.๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ข๐ซ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ฅ๐๐ฒ, ๐๐ข๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐.๐. ๐๐๐โ๐ฌ Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL).Sir Steven is widely regarded as one of the worldโs leading authorities on nuclear fusion, having spent decades at the forefront of fusion energy. Since 2018, he has been the Director of PPPL, one of the U.S.โs flagship fusion energy research centers, after having been CEO of the UK Atomic Energy Authority and head of the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, where he led the UKโs national fusion research program. Sir Steven has shaped not only the science of plasma, but al...
2026-04-2348 min
SOSV Deep Tech LIVEHeat Beneath Our Feet: Unlocking Superhot Geothermal | SOSV Deep Tech LIVEGeothermal energy is one of the most promising solutions to the surging energy. โ๏ธ But drilling to the super hot rock many miles down is a vexing technical challenge and is one reason why geothermal provides
2026-04-1646 min
SOSV Deep Tech LIVEHeat Beneath Our Feet: Unlocking Superhot Geothermal | Quaise CEO Carlos Araque on Deep Tech LIVETune in April 9th for a fascinating live conversation between Quaise Energy's CEO Carlos Araque and SOSV GP Duncan Turner - livestreaming on YouTube and LinkedIn (details below)Geothermal energy is one of the most promising solutions to the surging energy. โ๏ธ But drilling to the super hot rock many miles down is a vexing technical challenge and is one reason why geothermal provides less than 1% of global electricity.๐ฝ๏ธ Our next ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐ will feature Carlos Araque (CEO, Quaise Energy) and Duncan Turner (General Partner, SOSV & Managing Director, SOSV HAX), exploring:โก๏ธ Why conventional geothermal stalledโก๏ธ The cost & resource realities of drilling into superhot rockโก๏ธ Lessons learned partnering with oil & gas incumbe...
2026-04-0300 min
SOSV Deep Tech LIVEThe Industrial Sherpa and the Sandbox: How Deep Tech Actually Scales (Featuring Energy's "Godmother of Investing," Dr. Barbara Burger)If your only customer is "humanity," you don't have a business. And if youโre working with a global energy incumbent, you need more than great tech. On this episode of SOSV Deep Tech LIVE, weโre talking about how industrial systems actually work. This is the practical, behind-the-scenes path from promising science to full-scale deployment.Tune in for this fireside chat with Dr. Susan Schofer (SOSV / HAX Partner) and Dr. Barbara Burger (the โGodmother of Energy Investing,โ Caltech PhD, Berkeley MBA, and former Chevron executive).Dr. Burger has spent decades serving as an โindustrial sherpaโ...
2026-03-1351 min
Innovators + EntrepreneursSucceed despite chaos and uncertainty with SOSV's Sean O'SullivanSOSV managing general partner Sean OโSullivan joins Jim Barrood to trace his path from MapInfo pioneer to global deep-tech investor. He explains SOSVโs studio model (HAX, IndieBio), Newark and Princeton plasma initiatives, and billion-plus AUM. Despite chaotic markets, he urges founders to prove revenue, persist for years, and communicate transparently, openly.
2025-09-3036 min
SOSV Deep Tech LIVEFracking For Heat: Fervo's Moment - with CEO and Founder Tim Latimer | SOSV Deep Tech LIVEAs part of New York Climate Week, this SOSV Deep Tech Live features Fervo Energy founder Tim Latimer in conversation with Duncan Turner, General Partner at SOSV and Managing Director of HAX.Join us for an in-depth discussion about Latimerโsย Fervoย and the remarkable advances in geothermal energy that promise to enhance much-needed, carbon-free baseload power on the grid.๐๐๏ธ Broadcast live from our IndieBio NY event space in Manhattan, this is next installment of ๐บ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ ๐ซ๐๐๐ ๐ป๐๐๐ ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฝ๐ฌ, our video podcast series, where we explore the frontiers of Deep Tech with the worldโs leading technologists, founders, and researchers.All episodes are available on Youtube, Appl...
2025-09-2348 min
The Investor With Joel PalathinkalOscar Ramos: SOSV ChinaIn this episode, Oscar Ramos shares his journey to China and his diverse background leading to his role at SOSV. He discusses his early career in R&D, challenges in China, and the evolving startup community there. The conversation compares tech ecosystems in Europe and China, touching on entrepreneurship and risk perception. Oscar explores adapting to the Chinese market, regional tech ecosystems, and UI/UX differences. He offers insights into data-driven design and customer engagement. The episode concludes with SOSV's investment strategies and thoughts on emerging fund managers and future plans.
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2025-08-261h 01
SOSV Deep Tech LIVEBitter Truths and Sweet Lies: Navigating the Metabolic Minefield with Dr. Robert Lustig | SOSV Deep Tech LIVE๐งฌ Deep tech isnโt just AI and quantum computing โ it includes ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ง๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ, ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐ข๐๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ, ๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐ฅ๐๐-๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐๐จ๐จ๐, and more. These technologies are reshaping the inputs and outputs of both our ๐ฑ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐ฌ and ๐ฅ ๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐ฌ.๐ฅ Get ready for a ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก-๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง with Robert Lustig, M.D., M.S.L., one of the worldโs most ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐ฏ๐จ๐ข๐๐๐ฌ on ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก, ๐ง๐ฎ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฌ๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐, and ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฒ. In this one-on-one ๐๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ญ brought to you by ๐๐๐๐, Dr. Lustig joins Mohan Iyer (๐๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ, ๐๐๐๐ & ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ, IndieBio) to unpack:๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ซ๐-๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐ก๐๐ฏ๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ฃ๐๐๐ค๐๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ โ ๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ง ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ฌ โ ๐๐๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ, ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐๐ฌ๐โ๏ธ ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง, ๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐ง, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐จ๐๐ก๐จ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐-๐: ๐๐๐ง ๐ญ๐๐๐ก ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฉ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ?๐ข ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ง ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ, ๐ญ๐๐๐ก, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐๐ฌ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐?๐ A professor emeritus of pediatrics at UCSF and ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ซ (Fat Chance, The Hacking of the American Mind, Metabolical), Dr. Lustigโs work bridges ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ -๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐, ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก, and ๐๐๐ฏ๐จ๐๐๐๐ฒ. His viral lecture โ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ซ: ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ญ๐กโ is one of the most viewed non-music videos ever released on YouTube โ ๐๐๐+ ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐ก Donโt miss this ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ into the ๐ฌ๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐, ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฒ, and ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง that could help ๐ซ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ฆ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก โ and ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐. ๐๐๐๏ธ Broadcast live from our IndieBio NY event space in Manhattan, this is next installment of ๐บ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ ๐ซ๐๐๐ ๐ป๐๐๐ ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฝ๐ฌ, our video podcast series, where we explore the frontiers of Deep Tech with the worldโs leading technologists, founders, and researchers.All episodes are available on Youtube, Apple, Spotify and wherever else you get your content. And if you're getting ready to launch a deep tech startup, get in touch!๐ https://sosv.com/programs/
2025-08-061h 07
SOSV Deep Tech LIVECommercializing Deep Tech for Industrial Resilience with Dr. Vanessa Chan and Dr. Susan Schofer - SOSV Deep Tech LIVEIn this episode of Deep Tech LIVE, SOSV and Women Moving Markets present: โCommercializing Deep Tech for Industrial Resilience.โ SOSV General Partner Katie Hoffman sits down with Dr. Vanessa Chan, former Chief Commercialization Officer at the U.S. Department of Energy and now Vice Dean of Innovation at Penn Engineering, and Dr. Susan Schofer, Chief Science Officer at HAX and Partner at SOSV.The conversation dives into the real-world roadmap for deep tech startups, from lab to market, and all the things you shouldโve learned in your PhD program, but didnโt.ย Tune in for insig...
2025-04-1641 min
SOSV Deep Tech LIVEStartups, Space, and Boundless Frontiers - with Steve Isakowitz, CEO of the Aerospace Corporation | SOSV Deep Tech LIVECheck out this fascinating conversation between SOSV General Partner Pae Wu and Steve Isakowitz, CEO of the Aerospace Corporation, a leading architect for the nationโs space programs, operating in the civil, national security and commercial realms.ย In this episode, Pae Wu talks with Isakowitz about his illustrious career, which spans ๐๐๐๐, where he helped open the door to the commercialization of space, to ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐, where he raised $๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐ง, to government jobs at the OMB and DOE, to his current role helming Aerospace.ย Isakowitz shares unique perspectives on:- The unparalleled demands of space tech- The rapid evolution in the category, where startups are breakin...
2025-04-0250 min
SOSV Deep Tech LIVE๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฌ, ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ & ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐
๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ซ๐ฌ - Trailer - ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ญ๐๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐๐ค๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ณ (President & CEO, The Aerospace Corporation)Coming up on the next episode of SOSV Deep Tech LIVE...Thereโs no deep tech tougher than space techโand no commercialization frontier more vast than what lies beyond the Kรกrmรกn line. In a one-on-one conversation, ๐๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐๐ค๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ณ joins ๐๐ซ. ๐๐๐ ๐ช๐ฎ (SOSV GP & IndieBio CTO) to explore:โจ ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ช๐ฎ๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐๐๐ก โ tackling extreme radiation, zero gravity, and mind-boggling speeds ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ โ where startups are breaking barriers ๐๐ค ๐๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐โ๐ฌ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฌ โ bridging the gap between private innovation & government needs ๐ฐ๏ธThis promises to be a fascinating conversation! ๐๐ฌ๐๐ค๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ณโ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐, where he helped open the door to the commercialization of space, to ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐, where he raised $๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐ง and positioned the private space venture as a leader in space tourism and micro-gravity research.At ๐๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐, a leading architect for the nationโs space programs, Isakowitz leads a team of more than ๐,๐๐๐ as they work alongside government and industry partners to ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฉ๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ while nurturing the innovative technologies needed to further a new era of ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง. This includes a strong focus on ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ง๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ and helping drive ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ coming out of the ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฆ.๐ก With ๐ฉ๐๐ฒ๐ฅ๐จ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐๐๐ฑ,
2025-03-2101 min
SOSV Deep Tech LIVEWhat Now? From the IRA to "Drill Baby Drill." with Dr. Jesse Jenkins on SOSV Deep Tech LIVEWelcome to SOSV Deep Tech Live, where we explore the frontiers of Deep Tech with the worldโs top technologists, founders, and researchers. Our moderators are the general partners of SOSV, โthe First Check in Deep Tech,โ a venture dedicated to human and planetary health. In this premiere episode - โFrom the IRA to 'Drill Baby Drill.' What Now?โ - we dive deep into the policies and politics of the energy transition with Dr. Jesse Jenkins, a world-renowned expert in energy systems modeling, grid decarbonization, and U.S. climate policy. A professor at Princeton University...
2025-02-2657 minSOSV Deep Tech LIVESOSV Deep Tech Live - Episode 1 TeaserTune in for the premiere episode of SOSV Deep Tech LIVE: โFrom the IRA to 'Drill Baby Drill.' What Now?โ featuring Princetonโs Dr. Jesse Jenkins on the energy transitionModerating the conversation, Katie Hoffman, SOSV General Partner and member of our HAX program team along with Duncan Turner, SOSV GP and Managing Director of our HAX Programย The conversation with Dr. Jenkins could not come at a more critical moment. The Trump administration is overturning most of the Biden renewable energy agenda and promising to โdrill baby drill.โ A...
2025-02-1801 min
Leaders on a MissionFrom Poverty to Building Industries that Transform HumanityFrom growing up in poverty in upstate New York to coining the term "cloud computing" and revolutionising venture capital, Sean OโSullivanโs story is nothing short of remarkable.ย As Founder and Managing Partner of SOSV, Sean has backed over 1,000 startups through world-renowned programs like IndieBio and HAX, driving breakthroughs in synthetic biology, climate tech, and more.ย In this episode, Simon Leich dives into Seanโs journey, exploring his passion for empowering entrepreneurs, tackling humanityโs toughest challenges, and scaling innovations in human and planetary health.ย Whether youโre an entrepreneur, investor, or changemaker...
2025-02-0449 min
SOSV Climate Tech Podcasts04e07 - Nuclear SMR - Has the technologyโs moment finally arrived?In this discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024), Bret Kugelmass, the CEO and co-founder of the nuclear fission startup Last Energy, which focuses on developing small nuclear reactors, talks about:The potential of nuclear power to provide abundant, inexpensive energy with minimal environmental impact.Kugelmass emphasizes nuclear energy's efficiency and reduced environmental cost compared to traditional energy sources. He addresses common criticisms of nuclear energy, particularly focusing on the exaggerated concerns about radiation and the real challenges of cost and time to delivery.The conversation also touches on regulatory hurdles and the...
2024-05-0255 min
SOSV Climate Tech Podcasts04e06 - CVCs Doubling Down on Climate, with Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, GS Ventures and Honda InnovationsIn this panel discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024) moderated by Dr. Pae Wu of IndieBio and SOSV, corporate venture capitalists Brandon Middaugh from Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund, Taehong Huh from GS Futures, and Aditya Sharma from Honda Innovations discussed their strategies for investing in climate tech startups.They emphasize the importance of early engagement with startups, strategic alignment with corporate goals, and the necessity for startups to understand their market and competition.They highlight the challenges of scaling up technology in the climate sector, particularly the capital intensity and longer timelines associated with...
2024-05-011h 00
SOSV Climate Tech Podcasts04e05 - Should VCs Measure and Attribute Climate Impact, with Norrsken VC, Planet A, AENU, World Fund and Pale Blue DotIn this panel discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024) focused on measuring and attributing climate impact and moderated by Hampus Jakobsson of Pale Blue Dot, investors from various climate tech-focused funds discussed the importance of impact measurement in startups and investment decisions.The challenges and methodologies of impact assessment.The role of legislation in EuropeThe correlation between high impact and high returns.Perspectives on setting impact KPIs.The influence of investors on startups.The complexities of attributing impact across the value chain.The...
2024-05-011h 04
SOSV Climate Tech Podcasts04e04 - After the Tumble: Climate VC In 2024 With Breakthrough Energy, Lowercarbon and SOSVIn this panel discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024) moderated by Tim De Chant, Senior Climate Reporter at TechCrunch, panelists Christina Karapataki from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Shuo Yang from Lowercarbon Capital, and Duncan Turner from HAX and SOSV discussed the current state and future of climate tech venture capital.The challenges and opportunities in the sector, noting a decrease in deal counts but robust fundraising, with venture capital and private equity firms holding significant "dry powder."The scrutiny in Series B and C funding rounds, the faster pace of seed and pre-seed investments, and...
2024-05-0153 min
SOSV Climate Tech Podcasts04e03 - Keeping the Heat On: Antora Energyโs Thermal Batteries Plan to Solve For Industrial HeatIn this discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024), Andrew Ponec, Co-founder and CEO of Antora Energy, discusses with Casey Crownhart, Climate Reporter at MIT Technology Review, the challenges and innovations in industrial heating.Antora Energy is electrifying heavy industry with thermal energy storage and raised over 200 million dollars in funding.Ponec explains that industrial heat accounts for a significant portion of global emissions, primarily from fossil fuels.Antora Energy initially explored various energy storage solutions before developing thermal batteries, leveraging cheap and abundant renewable energy sources.These batteries efficiently store...
2024-05-0157 min
SOSV Climate Tech Podcasts04e02 - Dressing for Climate Success: Three Startups Decarbonizing Fashion, with unspun, Smartex and GozenIn this panel discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024) moderated by Dr. Sabriya Stukes, Chief Scientific Officer at SOSV's IndieBio New York program, founders Beth Esponnette of unspun, Gilberto Loureiro of SMARTEX, and Onur Eren of GOZEN discussed innovative approaches to sustainable fashion.The conversation focused on leveraging technology to reduce waste and emissions in the fashion industry.Beth highlighted unspun's on-demand manufacturing model that minimizes fabric waste and promotes efficient production.Gilberto discussed SMARTEX's use of advanced technology to enhance quality control and reduce defects...
2024-05-011h 00
SOSV Climate Tech Podcasts04e01 - Can Form Energy meet the rapidly growing demand of grid-level, long-duration energy storage?In this discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024), the CEO and co-founder of Form Energy, Mateo Jaramillo, talks about:Form Energy's advancements in energy storage, with their unique iron-air battery technology designed for multi-day energy storage, which is more cost-effective and durable than traditional lithium-ion batteries.How this technology supports the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid, enhancing reliability and reducing costs.How Form Energy, which has raised close to a billion dollars, is shifting from R&D to manufacturing and preparing for large-scale production and deployment, with plans to...
2024-05-011h 01
Climate CEOsClimate VC: $1B+ Under Management + 100M Trees โ Bill Liao of SOSV on Startup Survival & Scaling Deep TechSOSVโs Bill Liao shares lessons from managing $1B+ in climate & deep tech ventures, why he planted 100M trees before flying again, & his startup mantra: donโt die, donโt quit, donโt suck.โญ My guest today is Bill Liao, General Partner at SOSV and Chairman at Ki Tua Fund.Bill is a rare kind of guy, in the best way. Heโs a thoughtful and prolific investor, recognized as one of the Top 100 minority ethnic leaders in technology by the Financial Times, as well as the kind of person who refused to fly in an...
2024-04-0455 min
InevitableExploring Material Science Startups with SOSVOn this episode of My Climate Journey, we have two guests: Susan Schofer and Po Bronson.Susan is partner at SOSV and Chief Science Officer at Hax, which is SOSV's initiative around hard tech. She has a PhD in chemistry from Caltech, and most recently spent eight years at Modern Meadow, a growth stage startup in the bio leather space.Po is general partner at SOSV, and managing director of IndieBio, which is SOSV's initiative around biotech. Po has written seven New York Times bestsellers, and has won nine national awards for science journalism.
2024-02-2254 min
Sesame Asie(Rediffusion) Asie: Benjamin Joffe [SOSV] Investissement, Hardware Startup, Thought LeadershipPasser 18 ans en Asie et rejoindre un fond d'investissement US avec 750M en management
Dans cet รฉpisode, Benjamin Joffe nous raconte ses presque 20 ans passรฉs dans pas moins de cinq pays dโAsie: Japon, Corรฉe, Chine, Hong Kong et Singapore.ย
Il nous explique comment profiter aux mieux de son expatriation,ย sโintรฉgrer dans la vie locale, se faire des amis, pratiquer des activitรฉs (en lโoccurence les arts martiaux).ย
Nous discutons aussi de son apprentissage des langues asiatiques (Japonais, Corรฉen, Chinois).ย
Mais aussi de so...
2023-10-241h 28
SOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e23 - Our New Relationship With Electricity at Home with Span and QuiltIn this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), the founders of Span and Quilt talk about the electrification of homes.
Span has developed a smart panel that helps homeowners integrate new devices and manage their electricity use.
Quilt is building an aesthetically pleasing residential electric heating and cooling system.
They discuss the challenges of expanding the grid and the confusion homeowners face when transitioning to electrification. They also mention the importance of building relationships with contractors and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, which provides subsidies for electrification. Both speakers express their excitement...
2023-10-1927 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e22 - Taking Climate's Measure: Fire, Emissions and Sequestration withIn this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three startup founders discuss the importance of climate data and measurement.
Pano AI developed a solution for active wildfire detection using cameras and satellite feeds.
Kayrros use of satellite imagery to provide independent data for financial institutions, insurance companies, and government regulatory bodies.
Gaia AI uses satellite technology to measure greenhouse gas emissions, biomass, and biodiversity. He also mentions their focus on timber companies and connecting them to the carbon market.
The conversation touches on the challenges and opportunities in their respective industries. It is moderated...
2023-10-1933 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e21 - Scientists at Venture Funds with Breakthrough Energy, Lowercarbon Capital and SOSV's HAXIn this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three scientists working at notable venture funds: Clea Kolster, Partner and Head of Science at Lowercarbon, Ken Caldeira, Senior Scientist at Breakthrough Energy and Susan Schofer, Partner and Chief Science Officer at SOSVโs HAX program, discuss the importance of having Phd scientists on venture capital teams and how they play a role in translating technical research into marketable solutions.
They also touch on the relationship between science and investment in their respective firms, the need for diverse expertise, and the transition from academia to investing. Ov...
2023-10-1931 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e20 - Better Call the Specialist: VCs in Climate Verticals with AgFunder, Fifth Wall and S2G Ventures Ocean FIn this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), we feature three speakers: Rob Leclerc, Founding Partner at AgFunder, Kate Danaher, Managing Director at S2G Ventures Ocean Fund, and Greg Smithies, Partner at Fifth Wall.
They discuss the benefits and challenges of raising funds from category-specific climate tech firms. They also talk about the most exciting spaces in agriculture, buildings, and oceans, as well as the state of the climate tech funding market. The speakers emphasize the importance of specialized underwriting, pattern recognition, and the need for realistic valuations in the climate tech sector...
2023-10-1931 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e19 - Climate Tech Analysts: Taking the Temperature with Bloomberg NEF, CTVC and Voyager VCIn this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), two analysts and an analyst-turned-VC discuss the need for innovative solutions in sectors such as renewable power, transportation, and hard-to-abate industries. They also discuss the potential for growth in climate tech and the importance of research and funding in driving progress. They highlight emerging segments such as sustainable mining, geothermal energy, and energy storage. Overall, they emphasize the ongoing need for climate solutions and the opportunities for career growth in the field.
This conversation is moderated by Sierra Peterson, Founding Partner, Voyager VC. The video of...
2023-10-1921 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e18 - Iceland: Ice, Fire, and Climate Tech with Iceland's Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation and Climate InvestorIn this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), we feature Icelandโs Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, and David Helgason, co-founder and former CEO of software unicorn Unity, and the founder of a climate-focused venture capital firm called Transition and an initiative called Transition Labs.
They discuss Iceland's potential as a hub for carbon removal technologies and climate tech. They highlight Iceland's commitment to renewable energy sources and its strong government support for global climate solutions. They also discuss the advantages of Iceland's agile innovation ecosystem and its willingness to pilot and de...
2023-10-1926 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e17 - First Checks for Big Ideas with AtOne Ventures, E2JDJ, Material Impact and SOSV / IndieBioIn this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), four investors discuss the importance of early stage funding and the need for startups to show traction and progress. They also highlight the potential of untapped sectors such as cement and agriculture in driving climate tech innovation. The conversation touches on the role of government regulation and incentives in supporting the growth of the climate tech industry.
This conversation is moderated by Alex Wilhelm, Editor in Chief at TechCrunch. The video of this episode and more can be found online at sosvclimatetech.com.
2023-10-1936 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e16 - Heat-Proof Ag: How Will We Grow Food On A Hotter Planet with Avalo AI, Puna Bio and Drip AIIn this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023),ย
Three founders of AgTech startups discuss their innovative solutions in the fields of climate resilient crops, bio fertilizer, and water harvesting.
Brendan from Avalo explains how machine learning is used to identify desirable traits in plant genomes. Franco from Puna Bio discusses the use of extreme microbes to create bio fertilizer. Dr. Ramadan Borayek from Drip AI explains the passive technology behind their hydro panel that harvests water from the air. The founders also discuss the challenges of raising funds and the importance of i...
2023-10-1927 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e15 - Solugen: Reinventing The Means Of Production, With EnzymesIn this interview from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), Dr. Gaurab Chakrabarti, Co-founder and CEO of Solugen, a company specializing in sustainable chemicals, is interviewed by Dr. John Cumbers, Founder and CEO of SynBioBeta.
They discuss Solugenโs progress in fundraising and building infrastructure, as well as its focus on developing climate-neutral and climate-negative chemicals. They talk about the industrial uses of Solugenโs products, such as disinfecting water in agriculture and industrial water treatment. They also discuss the climate impact of its chemicals and their goal to replace 30% of US chemical demand with domestically bio...
2023-10-1924 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e14 - Science, Scale, Markets, and Big Meat: The Future of Alt Proteins with UPSIDE Foods, Prolific and OSI GroupIn this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three experts discuss the future of meat and the challenges faced by the cultivated meat industry.
Eric from Upside Foods emphasizes the need for access to public funds and international harmonization of regulatory policies. Deniz from Prolific talks about the importance of reducing costs and increasing yields in order to compete with factory farming. Last, Philip from OSI Group mentions the role of traditional meat companies in providing sustainable options and the importance of clear and accurate labeling. They also discuss the need for transparency and...
2023-10-1933 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e13 - How Corporate VCs Invest In Climate Tech with Toyota Ventures, Solvay Ventures and ADM VentureIn this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three corporate investors, from Toyota Ventures, Solvay Ventures and ADM Ventures discuss their mandates as investors in the climate space and how they prioritize investments. Toyota Ventures looks at technologies and solutions for emissions reduction, removal, and adaptation to support Toyota's efforts in achieving carbon neutrality. Solvay Ventures focuses on sustainability goals and investing in companies that leverage chemicals and materials to solve climate issues. Finally, ADM Ventures focus on investing in agriculture-related startups to achieve corporate sustainability goals.
This conversation is moderated by Jonathan...
2023-10-1930 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e12 - Climate Tech Investing In The Global South with Wavemaker, Africa Climate Ventures, Avaana Capital and GriIn this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), four investors based in emerging markets discuss the importance of the global south in addressing climate change and the opportunities for climate tech in their respective regions.
Marie from Wavemaker emphasizes the need for startups to drive adoption and change behavior, while James from Africa Climate Ventures highlights Africa's potential for leapfrogging to non-emitting technologies and carbon removal. Anjali from Avaana Capital discusses India's young population and high rate of technology adoption as key factors in driving climate tech solutions. Last, Matias from...
2023-10-1935 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e11 - The Earth is Hiring: Tackling the Talent Transition with Drawdown Labs, Work On Climate and Terra.doIn this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three founders of platforms promoting careers in climate discuss the misconception that climate jobs are only for scientists and activists and emphasize that climate jobs can be found in various industries. They also highlight the need for more skilled workers in the clean economy and the importance of building a talent pipeline. They encourage individuals to take action and contribute to the climate movement in their respective fields.
This conversation is moderated by Matt Myers, Founder & General Partner of Climate Tech Circle. The video ย of this e...
2023-10-1831 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e10 - Making The Hydrogen Value Chain Work with Electric Hydrogen, Amogy and Ayrton EnergyIn this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), the founders of three startups discuss the challenges and potential of the hydrogen value chain, particularly in terms of green hydrogen production. They highlight the importance of renewable electricity in producing truly green hydrogen and the need for collaboration and support from governments and policymakers. They also discuss the existing infrastructure for hydrogen and the potential for expansion. The panelists finally express cautious optimism about the future of the hydrogen industry and emphasize the importance of clarity and stability in legislative and incentive structures.
This...
2023-10-1830 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e09 - The Missing Link: Grid-level Energy Storage with Malta, Energy Dome and RenewellIn this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three founders of startups involved in long-duration energy storage discuss the importance of such technologies in the changing grid and the need for new ways to store energy. Each speaker explains their company's technology and how it fits into the energy system. They also discuss the challenges they have faced in funding their projects and the importance of proving the business case for their technologies. Finally, they highlight the cost competitiveness of renewable energy and the role of energy storage in enabling the transition to a greener future.
2023-10-1836 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e08 - Re-inventing The Means Of Production for the Chemical Industry, Materials and Industrial HeatIn this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three startup founders discuss the industrial sector's focus on reducing carbon emissions and the challenges they face. Their technologies cover alternatives to various materials, and approaches to reduce energy consumption in the chemical industry and for the production of industrial heat. They also discuss the investment landscape and the role of strategic investors in the industry.
This conversation is moderated by Duncan Turner, SOSV General Partner and HAX Managing Director. The video of this episode and more can be found online at sosvclimatetech...
2023-10-1729 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e07 - The Age of Small Nuclear Reactors with Last Energy, Core Power and NewCleoIn this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three founders of startups building small nuclear reactors discuss the development of advanced nuclear technologies and their potential in the energy landscape.
They highlight the shift in business models, the need for private investment, and the importance of addressing safety concerns. The speakers express optimism about the future of nuclear energy and emphasize the importance of collaboration in achieving clean and sustainable energy systems.
This conversation is moderated by Shannon Bragg-Sitton, Director of the Integrated Energy and Storage...
2023-10-1732 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e06 - Greener Mining For Critical Minerals with Lilac Solutions, Impossible Metals and Still BrightIn this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three startup founders discuss the importance of critical minerals in the energy transition and how their companies are working to secure access to these minerals. One focuses on lithium extraction from brine, another on refining copper ore with electricity, and the last one on extracting minerals from the ocean floor. They also discuss the challenges of the current supply chain and the need for innovative and sustainable solutions.
This conversation is moderated by Andy Gollach, Principal at HAX, SOSVโs startup program focused on...
2023-10-1730 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e05 - FDA and USDA-approved. When Will Upside's Cultivated Meat Reach Your Table?In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), Dr. Uma Valeti, founder of UPSIDE Foods, a pioneer in cultivated meat is in conversation with Po Bronson. Dr. Valeti trained as a cardiologist before turning his attention to sustainable meat production. Po Bronson is a general partner at SOSV and managing director of Indie Bio, who wrote the first investment check in Upside Foods back in 2015.
They discuss the recent FDA approval of Upside Foods and their expansion into Illinois. They talk about the significance of Chicago as the birthplace of meat...
2023-10-1719 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e04 - Vinod Khosla and SOSV's Sean O'Sullivan On Climate InvestmentIn this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), Vinod Khosla, Founder of Khosla Ventures and Sean O'Sullivan, Managing General Partner and Founder of SOSV discuss the time it takes for climate tech investments to mature and the potential for exponential growth in the future.
Vinod Khosla emphasizes the importance of focusing on major areas of carbon reduction and advises founders and investors to tackle large problems in the climate space and be patient. They also discuss various technologies and approaches, including fusion, geothermal, and AI, and express optimism about the potential...
2023-10-1732 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e03 - The IRA One Year In, With Professor Jesse Jenkins from Princeton ZERO LabIn this conversation from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), Professor Jesse Jenkins, director of the zero lab at Princeton University is interviewed by Robinson Meyer, Founding Executive Editor of Heatmap. They discuss the progress of the Inflation Reduction Act one year after its passing. They talk about the implementation of the act, the flow of money, and the rules that need to be written and implemented by federal agencies. They also discuss the impact of the act on clean energy, particularly in the areas of electric vehicles, manufacturing, wind and solar deployment, and the need for further...
2023-10-1727 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e02 - Funding First-of-a-Kind Projects with the DoE's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, Generate and Prime CoalitionIn this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three experts discuss the topic of funding first-of-a-kind projects and the challenges and risks associated with it. They emphasize the importance of defining such projects and the need for different types of capital, such as government funding, venture capital, and philanthropic funding. They also highlight the significance of selecting the right partners and considering equity issues and community engagement for impactful climate solutions.
This conversation is moderated by Kim Zou, Co-Founder of the climate tech media and research company CTVC. The video of...
2023-10-1732 minSOSV Climate Tech Podcasts03e01 - Carbon Removal with Charm Industrial, Heirloom and VerdoxIn this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three founders of carbon removal startups discuss the importance of carbon removal in achieving sustainable goals and the challenges of scaling up carbon removal technologies. They also touch on the need for community engagement, permitting, and the creation of a market for carbon removal.
The panelists emphasize the need for innovation, cost reduction, and long-term commitments to drive the growth of the carbon removal industry. Finally, they highlight the potential of advanced market commitments and the importance of workforce development in this field.
2023-10-1732 min
Levantando Podcast066 | Oscar Ramos - SOSV | Inversiones en mercados emergentes desde ChinaOscar Ramos, General Partner en SOSV, nos cuenta por quรฉ se fue a China para invertir en tecnologรญa, las diferencias entre algunos mercados emergentes, manejar mรกs de 1,000 startups en el portafolio. Ademรกs, nos platica por quรฉ el M&A estรก aumentando.
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2023-10-0337 min
The European VCEUVC #221 Sean O'Sullivan, SOSV on building a 1.5 bn behemoth to back planetary & human health with a global studio modelFrom serving as a janitor to embracing his passions as a musician, filmmaker, and even running a humanitarian organization in Iraq, Sean OโSullivanโs multifaceted nature reveals a remarkable tapestry of life experiences. Among the intriguing anecdotes is his encounter with a rare viral infection that affected his eye, providing a testament to resilience and adaptability. His ventures extended to the world of television, where he enjoyed a stint as a TV star in Ireland, further exemplifying his versatility.In conclusion, Sean O'Sullivan's venture journey offers a tapestry of experiences, showcasing the significance of perseverance, long-term comm...
2023-09-1952 min
EUVCEUVC #221 Sean O'Sullivan, SOSV on building a 1.5 bn behemoth to back planetary & human health with a global studio modelToday we have Sean O'Sullivan with us. Sean is a Managing General Partner at SOSV, a global, multi-stage venture capital firm that operates early stage startup development programs, notably HAX, IndieBio, and Orbit Startups. They are the first check in deep tech, starting at pre-seed.SOSV have a $1.5 Billion in AUM and an established portfolio of 1000+ companies including Upside Foods, Perfect Day, Opentrons, and Formlabs. Sean is on the board of Khan Academy, the Tyndall Institute, the Autism Impact Alliance, the Brain Foundation, and a number of private companies.From serving as a janitor to embracing...
2023-09-1952 min
Investing In AsiaSOSVโs Portfolio StrategyWilliam Bao Bean is Managing Director of Orbit Startups the first and longest-running startup program in Asia and General Partner of SOSV the #2 most active venture capital investor in the world and #5 Asia/ROW with US$1.5bn in assets under management. William joined Orbit and SOSV from SingTel Innov8 Ventures where he was a founding Managing Director. Prior to that, William was a Partner at Softbank China & India Holdings, a VC backed by Softbank and Cisco, leading investments in China and South East Asia. William started his career in equity research most recently with Deutsche Bank where...
2023-05-2643 min
The Post-Quantum WorldInvesting in Quantum โ with Bill Liao of SOSVQuantum computing has been surrounded by hype from the beginning. While these machines may exceed our most ambitious imaginings in the future, investing in them today brings some challenges to venture capitalists. How do VCs vet companies in the field, and how does the so-called Quantum Winter affect all this? Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Bill Liao of SOSV about investing in quantum and other emerging technologies.For more on SOSV, visit https://sosv.com/.Visit Protiviti atโฏwww.protiviti.com/postquantumโฏto learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.โฏโฏโฏโฏ โฏโฏโฏ Follow host Konsta...
2023-05-0337 min
Climate InsidersSOSV - Building the World's Most Active Climate Tech VC (feat. partner Benjamin Joffe)Benjamin Joffe is a Partner at SOSV, a global deep tech fund with 1000 portfolio companies and $1.3B AUM. They focus on early-stage planetary and human health.ย They invest the very first checks at pre-seed via the startup programs HAX (hard tech), IndieBio (biology), Orbit (frontier markets), and dlab (blockchain).ย Benjamin started in an investing role in the HAX program in Shenzhen (invested in Opentrons, now a unicorn), and later chose to work in a non-investing role across the portfolio.He's been an active angel investor, super speaker, and moderator in hundreds of events gl...
2022-10-1137 min
The Startup Tank Climate Investor Pitch Show and Climate Techies Sustainability SeriesFast Deploy EV Infrastracture, Carbon Capture to Biopolymers and Simplifying Climate Investing: The Startup Tank Aug 4th with Zero Carbon Capital and SOSV / Orbit StartupsWelcome to The Startup Tank Climate Investor Pitch Show presented by 4WARD.VC in partnership with the Zero Carbon Capital and SOSV / Orbit Startups, the ultimate climate tech pitch show where top cleantech and sustainability startups pitch their project to a panel of top climatetech and impact focused VCs looking to fund world-changing climate companies.
https://thestartuptank.com/apply
Presenting Companies:
Dara Scientific: Natural, plant-based insect repellents
Climatize: Facilitating simpler, passive investment into meaningful climate companies
We Do Solar: Residential balcony solar for faster consumer renewable adoption
CO2 Bioclean: Capturing CO2 and turning it...
2022-08-042h 11The Startup Tank Climate Investor Pitch Show and Climate Techies Sustainability SeriesFast Deploy EV Infrastracture, Carbon Capture to Biopolymers and Simplifying Climate Investing: The Startup Tank Aug 4th with Zero Carbon Capital and SOSV / Orbit StartupsWelcome to The Startup Tank Climate Investor Pitch Show presented by 4WARD.VC in partnership with the Zero Carbon Capital and SOSV / Orbit Startups, the ultimate climate tech pitch show where top cleantech and sustainability startups pitch their project to a panel of top climatetech and impact focused VCs looking to fund world-changing climate companies.
https://thestartuptank.com/apply
Presenting Companies:
Dara Scientific: Natural, plant-based insect repellents
Climatize: Facilitating simpler, passive investment into meaningful climate companies
We Do Solar: Residential balcony solar for faster consumer renewable adoption
CO2 Bioclean: Capturing CO2 and turning it...
2022-08-042h 11
InevitableEp. 199: Sean O'Sullivan, Managing Director & Founder of SOSVToday's guest is Sean O'Sullivan, Managing Partner & Founder ofย SOSV.SOSV is a venture capital firm with more than $1.2B in assets under management. SOSV pioneers & runs world-leading startup development programs.ย Sean O'Sullivan is Managing Partner & Founder of SOSV, a venture capital firm with over $1 Billion in assets under management. SOSV specializes in programs for very early stage, deep-tech startups and is one of the most active venture investors in the world, with more than 1,000 companies in its portfolio. O'Sullivan's first company, MapInfo, popularized street mapping on computers. Credited with co-creating the term "cloud computing," Se...
2022-03-0750 min
Capital Allocators โ Inside the Institutional Investment IndustrySean O'Sullivan โ Start-up Development at SOSV, Venture is Eating the Investment World 3Sean O'Sullivan is the founder of SOSV, a $1 billion global venture capital firm that seeds 150 companies a year through start-up development programs that support entrepreneurs across hardware, bioengineering, China, mobile apps, and the blockchain. Sean has pretty much done it all. He grew up on welfare, found his way to technology in the 1970s, and started his first company in his early 20s. That company, called MapInfo, was the original street map technology well before the days of the internet. Sean formed more companies and began angel investing with the proceeds. Along the way, he created twenty patents...
2022-01-1749 min
SOSV Climate Tech Podcasts01e02 - How to capture and use carbon dioxide emissions with Lowercarbon Capital, Noya and NovoNutrientsIn this discussion from the 2021 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Oct. 20-21, 2021), two startup founders join a climate investor to discuss the importance of carbon capture and utilization in climate mitigation. They cover:The need to remove trillions of tons of CO2 from the atmosphere and the potential for large-scale carbon removal.The role of different technologies and markets in carbon utilization, such as the production of alternative proteins and other valuable products.The importance of partnerships with corporate players and the challenges of scaling up their technologies.Their hope for a...
2021-10-2233 min
SOSV Climate Tech Podcasts01e01 - Bill Gates: Creating the Next Tech Giants and Avoiding a Climate DisasterIn this discussion from the 2021 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Oct. 20-21, 2021), Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft and Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and Author of the best-selling book โHow to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Needโ, talks about climate tech investments and the challenges they pose compared to other areas. Gates mentions the need for patience and the potential for high returns in climate tech investments.He also emphasizes the need for government involvement and the importance of investing in hard-to-abate sectors.The conversation ends with Gates expressing exci...
2021-10-2224 min
The Investor With Joel PalathinkalChat with Oscar Ramos, Partner at SOSVJoin Joel Palathinkal and Oscar Ramos as they explore Oscar's journey to SOSV and his move to China. Discover how he adapted to the culture and language, and gain insights into the evolving startup ecosystems in China and Europe. Oscar shares his experiences with regional differences and the Great Firewall, comparing Western and Chinese design preferences. They discuss the importance of data-driven decisions in app development and tailoring products for local markets. The episode also covers the transition from startup to scale-up, the role of venture capital, and supporting corporates and startups in China.
Experienced manager with strong technical...
2021-07-031h 00
Dinis Guarda YouTube Podcast Series - Powered by citiesabc.com and businessabc.netWilliam Bao Bean General Partner at SOSV, Chinaaccelerator - Changing The Way The Internet WorksWilliam Bao Bean is a General Partner at SOSV - The Accelerator VC - the #2 most active angel and seed stage investors in the world 2019 with US$700m under management. At SOSV he is the Managing Director of Chinaccelerator the first accelerator to launch in Asia and the only accelerator in Asia to have a unicorn come through its program โ Bitmex the #1 crypto exchange in the world by trading volume enabling anyone with a smartphone to access financial products and opening up investment to the unbanked. William Bao Bean Interview Focus1. An introduction from you...
2020-11-2457 min
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่ตๆฌ๏ผSOSV๏ผWelcome to the second episode of our new series โInside the VC Mindโ where we bring you the professionals from the venture capital world, who will deliver their observations, thoughts, and opinions.Today we are going to talk about those startups that investors missed but would have loved to invest in, with Remington Ong, Partner at Fenbushi Capital, Ray Yang, Partner at Marathon Venture Partners, and William Bao Bean, General Partner at SOSV and Managing Director at Chinaccelerator and MOX.Our guests:Remington OngRemington is Partner at Fenb...
2020-11-0221 min
A Few Things with Jim Barrood#2 Investor Chat: Sean O'Sullivan, SOSV, MapInfo, JumpStart International, NetCentricWe discussed a few things including:1. How SOSV's portfolio startups are responding to crisis and the new IndieBio Coronavirus Initiative which seeks up to 8 startups to receive a minimum of $250k each. ย 2. State of investing globally and how the coronavirus is affecting funding activity.3. Advice for entrepreneurs in these unprecedented and challenging times.4. SOSV's new IndieBio accelerator which is launching in NYC this spring.Sean is the founder and managing partner of SOSV which has invested in over 900 startups, investing about $65 million per year in the 150 startups that go t...
2020-10-1448 min
SOSV Climate Tech PodcastLtM ep16 - The State Of Mental Health Tech, With Daniel Mรฅnsson, CEO of Flow NeuroscienceTelemedicine and Mental health are hot topics, especially in those times of economic uncertainty and forced isolation.
In this episode, Daniel Mรฅnsson, a clinical psychologist and CEO of Flow Neuroscience (a SOSV portfolio company), explains how they are bringing the first medication-free depression treatment to the home of patients.
This podcast is hosted by Benjamin Joffe (@benjaminjoffe), Partner at SOSV, a global early stage fund focused on deep tech. SOSV runs multiple accelerator programs including HAX (hard tech) and IndieBio (new biotech).To hear about new e...
2020-09-2025 min
SOSV Climate Tech PodcastLtM ep15 - How The Fashion and Textile Industry Is Embracing Technology, With Alex Chan, Director At The Mills FabricaThe fashion and textile industry is at a turning point.
First, it is one of the most polluting due to its use of chemicals (polyester, dyes, etc.), large amounts of water, long-distance logistics, and waste (defective products and unsold inventory that ends up burnt or in landfills.
The Covid-19 pandemic put pressure on both retail and supply chains.
In this episode, we talk with Alex Chan, Co-Director of The Mills Fabrica about the industryโs growing appetite for innovation.
2020-09-1028 min
SOSV Climate Tech PodcastLtM ep14 - The State and Opportunities In Robotics, with Fady Saad of MassRoboticsMassRobotics helps startups commercialize innovations in robotics. Its ecosystem includes 350 startups, 40 corporates and over 100 VCs, PEs and LPs they advise. In this episode, Fady Saad talks about trends, acquisitions, failures and what has changed over the past decade in robotics. It is a little crash course on the robotics market.
This podcast is hosted by Benjamin Joffe (@benjaminjoffe), Partner at SOSV, a global early stage fund focused on deep tech. SOSV runs multiple accelerator programs including HAX (intelligent hardware) and IndieBio (life sciences).
...
2020-08-3142 min
SOSV Climate Tech PodcastLtM ep13 - How Khosla Ventures Invests In Deep Tech, with Kanu Gulati and Rajesh SwaminathanKhosla Ventures (KV) has been an active investor in deep tech for 15 years. In this episode they share ideas on how they select sectors to invest in and prioritize and retire risk, how to best support startups, and what investors need to enter the deep tech field (hint: it's not a PhD).
This podcast is hosted by Benjamin Joffe, Partner at SOSV, a global early stage fund focused on deep tech. SOSV runs multiple accelerator programs including HAX (intelligent hardware) and IndieBio (life sciences). To hear about new episodes...
2020-08-2337 min
SOSV Climate Tech PodcastLtM ep12 - Australiaโs Deep Tech Ambitions With Phil Morle, Startup Pioneer and Partner at Main Sequence VenturesGetting innovation from lab to market is not an easy feat, and few countries do it well. Australiaโs research output, for instance, punches way above its commercial applications (e.g. #10 in the SJR ranking and Nature Index).
Are there ways to accelerate that transformation? Australia set up Main Sequence Ventures (@mseqvc) as a AU$240M (about US$170M) deep tech fund backed by the CSIRO and private investors, to target that opportunity notably in domains such as ag-tech, synthetic biology, quantum and space (the CSIRO is the Australiaโs federal government agency responsible for scientific research).
2020-08-1036 min
SOSV Climate Tech PodcastLtM ep11 - Funding Science Fiction That Works From The MIT Media Lab, With Habib Haddad and Calvin Chin From The E14 FundHabib Haddad and Calvin Chin are the Managing Partners of the E14 Fund, an early stage deep tech fund that invests exclusively in startups from the prolifically inventive MIT Media Lab community.
This podcast is hosted by Benjamin Joffe, Partner at SOSV, a global early stage fund focused on deep tech. SOSV runs multiple accelerator programs including HAX (intelligent hardware) and IndieBio (life sciences). To hear about new episodes, sign up to the newsletter or follow us on twitter at @LabToMarket.
For another episode covering Boston & Cambridgeโs deep tech ecosystem, check out John Ho (An...
2020-07-2849 min
SOSV Climate Tech PodcastLtM ep10 - How to Select Industrial Partners with Robert Gallenberger, Partner at btov PartnersFew VC funds focus on deep tech in industry, and few investors have a strong industrial background. Robert Gallenberger at btov Partners is one of those rare people. He invests across Europe where he sees an industrial renaissance based on the combination of fresh tech talent with industry veterans, and making use of the strong industrial base particularly in Germany, Switzerland and more.
This podcast is hosted by Benjamin Joffe, Partner at SOSV, a global early stage fund focused on deep tech. SOSV runs multiple accelerator programs including HAX...
2020-07-2034 min
Equity 101#39 Benjamin Joffe (SOSV) - Le playbook de l'investissement HardwareโIl y a beaucoup de raisons qui expliquent qu'un projet Hardware est plus complexe qu'un projet software; dรฉjร cela implique plus de disciplines mรฉtiers et donc plus de compรฉtences ร rassembler dans une รฉquipe de fondateurs (mรฉcanique, รฉlectronique, design, software, supply-chain, manufacturing, sourcing, marketingโฆ). Dans le logiciel on peut se permettre de lancer des produits qui ne sont encore tout ร fait aboutis alors que dans le Hardware on nโa pas le droit ร lโerreur. Enfin le coรปt d'entrรฉe pour amener un projet Hardware sur le marchรฉ est plus รฉlevรฉ que dans le softwareโ
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2020-07-0556 min
SOSV Climate Tech PodcastLtM [SPECIAL] - Deep Tech Startups vs Covid-19 with Khosla Ventures, Fifty Years and SOSVThis is a a live panel ran by SOSV to introduce and discuss solutions funded by some of the most active investors in deep tech startups fighting Covid-19.
Each of the three funds (Fifty Years, Khosla Ventures, SOSV) published an impressive list of their relevant portfolio startups.
IndieBio even made a call to fund Covid-fighting startups as part of its newly launched NYC program.
Here are the full video and slides.
If youโd like to know about future events, follow us on Twitter at @SOSV or sign up to our newsletter.
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2020-06-0845 min
SOSV Climate Tech PodcastLtM ep7 - The State of Investment in Deepย Tech with Leslie Jump and Mack Kolarich from DifferentLeslie Jump is the CEO and Mack Kolarich the CPO of Different, an organization that helps institutions and family offices discover, analyze, diligence, and select venture capital funds.
They recently completed a remarkable DeepTech Investing Report based on more than 150 interviews with VCs, LPs and other stakeholders.
The report was funded by Schmidt Futures, a philanthropic vehicle created by former Google & Alphabet Chairman Eric Schmidt and his wife Wendy to โadvance society through technology, inspire breakthroughs in scientific knowledge, and promote shared prosperityโ.
Prior to Different, Leslie and Mack had diverse experiences including founding and inve...
2020-05-1959 min
Wish I'd Known ThatSuccess and Pitfalls of A StartUp From An Investor, With Benjamin Joffe, Partner at SOSVBenjamin Joffe is a partner at SOSV, a venture capital accelerator and the world's number one global investor in hardware startups. Ben uses his expertise in marketing and strategy to help startups go from the initial stage to being fully functional. He has worked with over 200 companies through the investment phase and is a frequent speaker at leading tech conferences. Ben is a guest writer for Forbes, TechCrunch, and VentureBeat, and he has also made appearances in several other magazines such as The Economist, Wired, Nature, and more. In this episodeโฆ In the last five ye...
2020-05-1445 min
SOSV Climate Tech PodcastLtM ep6 - Sota Nagano, Partner at Abies Ventures, on Japan's Deep Techย SceneSota Nagano is a Partner at Abies Ventures, a $40m early stage deep tech fund based in Tokyo backed by Taizo Son, a billionare active tech investor, and younger brother of Masa, creator of the famous Vision Fund.
Abies Ventures invests in Japan and abroad in industrial tech,
But also opportunistically in multiple sectors including advanced sensors, space tech and life sciences.
Prior to Abies, Sota studied in the US and Italy, worked on Wall Street. He then co-founded an automotive engineering startup named GLM, which Financial Times called Japanโs Tesla, and which he...
2020-05-1223 min
Project MedtechEpisode 1 | Duncan Turner, General Partner, SOSV & Managing Director, HAX | What He Looks For Before Investing in a CompanyThe host, Duane Mancini sits down for an interview with Duncan Turner. ย Duncan discusses what he looks for before investing in a company, what kind of companies he is looking for, common mistakes investors make in pitch sessions, and more. ย
Duane Mancini โ https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanemanciniย
Duncan Turner - ย https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-turner-b08630/ย
SOSV - https://sosv.com/
2020-05-0858 min
SOSV Climate Tech PodcastLtM ep5 - Seth Bannon, Founding Partner at Fifty Years on How Science Startups Build the FutureSeth Bannon is the Founding Partner of Fifty Years, a $50m early stage deep tech fund.
Seth is a long-time advocate and campaigner, who turned to technology and investment to solve the worldโs biggest problems around sustainability, food, and the digital divide.
A graduate of Y Combinator, Seth was named twice to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Social Entrepreneurship.
Seth believes business will be about more than just profit (more here), and Fifty Years has supported a range of startups shaping the world for the betterโโโfrom microbe engineering for sustainable chemistry, to small satellites for low-cost global i...
2020-05-0653 min
SOSV Climate Tech PodcastLtM ep4 - Kelly Chen, Partner at DCVC on Investing in Old School Industries and Fundamental Demographic and Laborย ShiftsKelly Chen is a Partner at DCVCโโโa US-based venture fund founded in 2011 that raised $725 million in November 2019 to invest mostly in deep tech.
Kelly is a China-born New Yorker now based in SF, who graduated from Columbia Engineering and Wharton with a focus on finance algorithms and manufacturing operations. She worked as a fixed income trader who started angel investing actively and eventually dived into venture capital.ย
DCVC has invested in Agtech, Advanced manufacturing, biology and even space tech. Kelly focuses on the transformation of manufacturing, logistics and apply chain with automation and AI.
T...
2020-04-2935 min
SOSV Climate Tech PodcastLtM ep3 - Manish Singhal, Managing Partner of Pi Ventures on India's Deep Tech SceneManish Singhal is the founding partner of pi Ventures, a $30 million early stage deep tech fund based in Bangalore. Before founding Pi Ventures in 2016 as one of the very first AI-focused funds, he has worked for over 2 decades in R&D, product and general management roles in global companies creating video technologies and consumer electronics, including Motorola and Sling Media.
This podcast is hosted by Benjamin Joffe, Partner at SOSV, a global early stage fund focused on deep tech. SOSV runs multiple accelerator programs including HAX (intelligent hardware) and IndieBio (life sciences).
In this episode...
2020-04-1334 min
SOSV Climate Tech PodcastLtM ep2 - John Ho, Partner at Anzu Partners on Investing In Industrial TechnologiesJohn Ho is a Partner at Anzu Partners, a US-based $190 million venture capital and private equity fund focused on breakthrough industrial technologies. John is a Computer Science and Electrical Engineering PhD from MIT, and long-time Bostonian, who worked in industry and management consulting.
This podcast is hosted by Benjamin Joffe, Partner at SOSV, a global early stage fund focused on deep tech. SOSV runs multiple accelerator programs including HAX (intelligent hardware) and IndieBio (life sciences).
In this episode, John talks about:
The reasons for their focus on industrial tech
2020-04-1331 min
SOSV Climate Tech PodcastLtM ep1 - Matt Clifford, Cofounder of Entrepreneur First on Investing in Deep Tech the Lean Startup WayMatt Clifford is the co-founder and CEO of Entrepreneur First. EF helps create deep tech startups by attracting exceptional talent, and having them go through a unique program to create teams, identify real problems, and fund the most promising ones. SOSV has funded several EF graduates (and likely more to come).
This podcast is hosted by Benjamin Joffe, Partner at SOSV, a global early stage fund focused on deep tech. SOSV runs multiple accelerator programs including HAX (intelligent hardware) and IndieBio (life sciences).
In this episode, you will learn about:
1. The Origins...
2020-04-0241 min
Sesame Asie#2 Asie: Benjamin Joffe [SOSV] Investissement, Hardware Startup, Thought LeadershipPasser 18 ans en Asie et rejoindre un fond d'investissement US avec 750M en management
Si vous aimez ce podcast, merci de le rendre possible en le supportant surย Patreon
Dans cet รฉpisode, Benjamin Joffe nous raconte ses presque 20 ans passรฉs dans pas moins de cinq pays dโAsie: Japon, Corรฉe, Chine, Hong Kong et Singapore.ย
Il nous explique comment profiter aux mieux de son expatriation,ย sโintรฉgrer dans la vie locale, se faire des amis, pratiquer des activitรฉs (en lโoccu...
2020-03-261h 28
Asia Startup PulseChinaโs Role in 4 Investment Areas with Sean OโSullivan, Managing General Partner of SOSVHappy New Year everyone! Today we invited Sean OโSullivan, Founder and Managing General Partner of SOSV, the fund behind Chinaccelerator, to start the Year 2019 for China Startup Pulse and our listeners. In this episode, Sean shared his experience in China and provided his analysis of the investment trends in biotech, food tech, hardware, and software areas. Also, he pointed out the role of China in the global technology ecosystem and the impact that US-China trade war will have on startups and investors.
Seanโs entrepreneur life started in 1985 as a founder of MapInfo, bringing street mapping tech...
2019-01-0332 min
The Hardware Entrepreneur#061 - RERUN - How to avoid mistakes when building a team - lessons from mentoring 1200+ hardware entrepreneurs, with Alan Clayton of SOSVThis is a rerun episode after one month of no publishing. As mentioned in the last episode, I changed the publishing frequency to monthly. Why am I doing now a re-release of a past episode? Perhaps youโve seen the recent report by HAX, the hardware accelerator based in Shenzhen, China and in San Francisco: their first hardware report in 2018. In the report they mentioned the importance of a great team when building a company and immediately this past episode with Alan Clayton came up in my mind, whoโs the person assessing hardware startup teamsโ healths. Since this is a v...
2018-08-2943 min
The Hardware Entrepreneur#061 - RERUN - How to avoid mistakes when building a team - lessons from mentoring 1200+ hardware entrepreneurs, with Alan Clayton of SOSVThis is a rerun episode after one month of no publishing. As mentioned in the last episode, I changed the publishing frequency to monthly. Why am I doing now a re-release of a past episode? Perhaps youโve seen the recent report by HAX, the hardware accelerator based in Shenzhen, China and in San Francisco: their first hardware report in 2018. In the report they mentioned the importance of a great team when building a company and immediately this past episode with Alan Clayton came up in my mind, whoโs the person assessing hardware startup teamsโ healths. Since this is a v...
2018-08-2943 min
Asia Startup PulseHow to build a Star Trek team with Alan Clayton, Roaming mentor of SOSVAre you struggling to form a team and curious what influence team dynamics?
Alan Clayton, roaming mentor of SOSV took us through a journey on team building, diversity and people development. Having worked with over 700 startups analysing the relationship between founders and how a diverse set of founders attribute to the future success of the company, Alan provided us some deep insights into the important elements on building and maintaining a functioning team.
Feel free to leave a comment and start a conversation with us! If you have an ideal guest whom you would like to...
2018-05-0230 minThe Hardware Entrepreneur#043 - How to avoid mistakes when building a team - lessons from mentoring 1200+ hardware entrepreneurs, with Alan Clayton of SOSVMy guest is Alan Clayton of SOSV, whoโs the Roaming Mentor at the VC and whoโs been with the company since the beginnings. You might know as SOSV as itโs the worldโs top hardware VC. Theyโre special also in another aspect as unlike other VCs, SOSV runs accelerator programs, such as HAX, HAX Growth, RebelBio, IndieBio, Food-X, Chinaaccelerator, MOX. They are understandably very tech-focused and Alan Clayton is the person who understands people. This means he makes sure you have the right team to deliver the right results as otherwise things can and if the...
2017-12-0642 minThe Hardware Entrepreneur#043 - How to avoid mistakes when building a team - lessons from mentoring 1200+ hardware entrepreneurs, with Alan Clayton of SOSVMy guest is Alan Clayton of SOSV, whoโs the Roaming Mentor at the VC and whoโs been with the company since the beginnings. You might know as SOSV as itโs the worldโs top hardware VC. Theyโre special also in another aspect as unlike other VCs, SOSV runs accelerator programs, such as HAX, HAX Growth, RebelBio, IndieBio, Food-X, Chinaaccelerator, MOX. They are understandably very tech-focused and Alan Clayton is the person who understands people. This means he makes sure you have the right team to deliver the right results as otherwise things can and if the...
2017-12-0642 min
Flyover Labs PodcastArvind Gupta, General Partner at SOSV, Founder of IndieBio - InterviewA great interview with Arvind Gupta, General Partner at SOSV and Founder of IndieBio.
2017-04-2600 min
Asia Startup PulseInvesting in Humanity - with Sean O'Sullivan, Managing Director of SOSV the Accelerator VCA treat for the China Startup Pulse as we welcome the man behind one of the most successful VC funds in the world. Sean tells us about his passion for music, engineering and humanitarian work as well as MapInfo, Sean's first start-up that put street mapping on personal computers (that subsequently went IPO).
Sean talks about his experience launching Chinaccelerator, the first start-up accelerator in China and his broader goals with SOSV. Innovating on previous VC models, Sean launched a series of global accelerators and is a key industry thought leader and investor in entrepreneurial ecosystems.
2016-03-1537 min
Asia Startup PulseHow to enter China โ Everything about Chinaโs startup ecosystem and VC scene with William Bao Bean of SOSV & ChinacceleratorCheck out our latest episode with William Bao Bean, a Partner at SOSV and the Managing Director of Chinaccelerator, the first startup accelerator in the East and sponsor of China Startup Pulse.
William shared his insights on the startup and investment scene in China and what it takes for foreign or global startups to succeed in China. We also discussed WeChat being a useful tool to engage customers or users with very low acquisition cost. This is a must-listen episode for those of you who are trying to understand whatโs really going on here and how it is different fr...
2015-11-1947 min