Shows
Silicon Allee PodcastsLet’s Get Deep: Is Gaussian Splatting the Future of 3D?Welcome to Let’s Get Deep – the podcast where we demystify deep tech research from Germany’s Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz Institute that could inspire the startups of the future. In this episode, we’re exploring Gaussian Splatting — a new technique that could revolutionize how we render 3D scenes. While generative AI has made huge strides in creating […]2025-06-1612 min
Silicon Allee PodcastsLet’s Get Deep: Generative AI for Virtual RealityDecoding research from Germany's Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz Institute, we explore how generative AI - like the tech behind ChatGPT - is being combined with virtual and augmented reality. This fusion could reshape how we design, train, and learn in digital spaces, opening the door to new tools, smarter systems, and startup opportunities.2025-05-1615 minSilicon Allee PodcastsLet’s Get Deep: How do Quantum Diamonds Sense Magnetic Fields?Welcome to Let’s Get Deep - the podcast where we demystify deep tech research from Germany's Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz Institute that could inspire the startups of the future.
In this debut, we explore the cutting-edge science behind quantum diamonds - tiny crystals with the extraordinary ability to sense magnetic fields at the quantum level. Discover how this technology works, why it matters, and the exciting ways it could transform industries from medical imaging to materials research.
Fraunhofer HHI research paper: Diamond-on-chip magnetic field camera for mobile imaging.
Fraunhofer HHI researchers: Moritz Kleinert, Norbert Keil.2025-04-1622 min
Silicon Allee PodcastsHow to Navigate Liquidity and SecondariesAfter the collapse of SVB, the topic of liquidity has been brought to the forefront. Have you ever wondered: Who steps in when investors pull out? How does the secondary market function? How do founders cash in on their “on paper” worth? Now that SPAC and IPOs are dead, how will companies return? What happens […]2023-05-1628 min
Silicon Allee PodcastsHow to Start a VC FundA conversation with Marc Penkala about the decision making and practical steps to starting a VC fund + insights into the current market. Have you thought about getting into VC in Germany? What are the steps? What should you consider before launching a fund and, importantly, how is the current economic environment affecting LP investment […]2022-12-0128 min
Silicon Allee PodcastsFamily Offices with Rich GuptaAn interview with family office advisor and finance expert Rich Gupta, about understanding what are family offices, the decision-making processes of high net worth individuals and their advisors and other tips on connecting with these elusive organizations. How sticky is their money? How do you convince family offices to invest in you? Do most invest […]2022-09-0829 min
Silicon Allee PodcastsInvestment Syndicates with Niklas JansenAn interview with Niklas Jansen, Co-founder of Blinkist, about running investment syndicates. The conversation touches on the practical aspects, benefits for startups and investors as well as idiosyncrasies of investing in Germany and Europe versus the US. This recording was made on July 5th, 2022 as part of a meetup of Silicon Allee’s new Skytrain […]2022-07-0532 min
Silicon Allee PodcastsUnplugged with Mitch LandrieuFor our first episode of our Unplugged series Mitch Landrieu, two-term former Mayor of New Orleans, joins us for a live discussion about community, inclusivity, and technology moderated by Silicon Allee Co-Founder, Travis Todd. This interview is a live recording of an event that took place on June 26, 2019 and was sponsored by GMF.2019-07-2657 min