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The Dutch 4TU Tech Startups Podcast#20 | Valorisation of Deep Tech - with Techleap, UTwente & TU Delft (from Hello Tomorrow)What is necessary for successful deep tech transfer in The Netherlands? A big question with a lot of different answers. Vera Boertien is joined by Roy Kolkman (UT), Kenneth Heijns (TU Delft) and Arjan Goudsblom (Techleap) to discuss the national valorisation landscape. Together, they look at what is going well and where there is room for improvement. This episode was recorded during the Hello Tomorrow mission in Paris. Don't forget to rate this episode on whatever platform you listen this to, and share it with someone who might enjoy it too.And...
2025-05-0625 min
The Dutch 4TU Tech Startups Podcast#19 | Deep Tech Deep Dive: the state of quantum - with Quix Quantum (from Hello Tomorrow)As technology evolves, we're inching closer to the day when quantum computers are part of our daily lives, in some way or another. But what's the current state of quantum? And what are the challenges entrepreneurs in this field face?During Hello Tomorrow, host Vera Boertien invited Stefan Hengesbach, CEO of Quix Quantum, for a deep tech deep dive on quantum computing. Don't forget to rate this episode on whatever platform you listen this to, and share it with someone who might enjoy it too.And follow us on Linkedin @4TU.St...
2025-04-1430 min
The Dutch 4TU Tech Startups Podcast#18 | Female founders in deeptech: advantage or hurdle? - with ARTIC (from Hello Tomorrow)During the mission to Hello Tomorrow, the majority of the delegation was male. Where are all the female founders in deeptech? Host Vera Boertien sits down with Laure van der Sande (ARTIC) to talk about the position of women in deeptech. Does she see it as a hurdle? Or is it an advantage? This episode was recorded during Hello Tomorrow. Don't forget to rate this episode on whatever platform you listen this to, and share it with someone who might enjoy it too.And follow us on Linkedin @4TU.Startups and Ins...
2025-04-1023 min
The Dutch 4TU Tech Startups Podcast#17 | Say 'bonjour' to Hello Tomorrow: why you should join - with Superlight Photonics (from Hello Tomorrow)As of 2026, Hello Tomorrow's Global Summit will be organized in Amsterdam. During this final edition in Paris, host Vera Boertien sits down with Cees Links (Superlight Photonics) to talk about why it's worth joining Hello Tomorrow if you run a deeptech startup. How is it different from other events, such as CES? What can you get out of it? This episode was recorded during the Discover Dutch Deeptech mission to Hello Tomorrow in Paris. Don't forget to rate this episode on whatever platform you listen this to, and share it with someone who mig...
2025-03-2417 min
The Dutch 4TU Tech Startups Podcast#10 | Collaborating with UMCs - with Maastricht UMC & Radboud UMC (from TTT Team Up Day)Collaboration is necessary to make sure MedTech innovations break out through the university walls. That's why host Vera Boertien had a conversation with Adriana Berlanga (Maastricht UMC) and Alexander Nicastia (Radboud UMC) about the value of collaboration between business and knowledge institutes. This episode was recorded during the Team Up Day, organized by the Thematic Technology Transfer schemes in The Netherlands. Don't forget to rate this episode on whatever platform you listen this to, and share it with someone who might enjoy it too.And follow us on Linkedin @4TU.Startups and Instagram @4tu...
2024-11-2128 min
The Dutch 4TU Tech Startups Podcast#09 | Working and living internationally - with Amplify, FlowBeams, and Liva Healthcare (from Enschede Slush'D 2024)What do you have to think about when you do take your business to another country? And when does it make sense to live there, too? Our host Vera Boertien sat down in the Enschede Slush'D studio to discuss the experiences of Marcel Verheijen (Amplify), Lea Milovich (FlowBeams), and Shahram Sharif (Liva Healthcare). Don't forget to rate this episode on whatever platform you listen this to, and share it with someone who might enjoy it too.And follow us on Linkedin @4TU.Startups and Instagram @4tustartups.
2024-09-3020 min
The Dutch 4TU Tech Startups Podcast#08 | Defining impact and how to make it - with Novel-T and Lumo Labs (from Enschede Slush'D 2024)There's a lot of talk about impact. But how do we define it and - more importantly - how do we make it? We decided to talk a little more about it to settle it once and for all. Joining our host, Vera Boertien, in the studio at Enschede Slush'D are Meron Mekonnen (Lumo Labs) and Bas Kerkwijk (Novel-T). Don't forget to rate this episode on whatever platform you listen this to, and share it with someone who might enjoy it too.And follow us on Linkedin @4TU.Startups and Instagram @4tustartups.
2024-09-1625 min
The Dutch 4TU Tech Startups Podcast#07 | Female Founders in Tech - with Trialflow and Managescape (from Enschede Slush'D 2023)In this special episode, we sit down with two remarkable female tech founders, Leona Turner – Co-Founder of Trialflow, and Amalia Bălan - Co-Founder & CMO of Managescape, as they share their incredible journeys in the tech industry.Join our host, Vera Boertien from Novel-T, as she delves into insightful conversations with Leona and Amalia. Discover their experiences, challenges, and triumphs as they navigate the dynamic world of tech startups. Don't forget to rate this episode on whatever platform you listen this to, and share it with someone who might enjoy it too.And fol...
2024-08-1516 min
The Dutch 4TU Tech Startups Podcast#04 | Experiencing Slush for the first time - with MEMSYS, wearM.AI, and Konekti (from Slush 2023)In this first episode of this two-part series, host Vera Boertien sits down with three startup founders on the first morning of Slush 2023. These founders are on the cusp of experiencing this crazy conference for the very first time. How did they prepare for it? What do they expect? And what are their goals? Vera dives into it together with Huawei Wang of WearM.AI (UT), Thijs Blad of MEMSYS (TU Delft), and Maarten van Asseldonk of Konekti (TU/e). Don't forget to rate this episode on whatever platform you listen this to, and share i...
2024-07-1717 min
The Dutch 4TU Tech Startups Podcast#03 | The value of (international) alumni relations - with Heimdall Sensor Intelligence (from London)During the 4TU alumni mission to London, Vera Boertien (Novel-T & UT) talks to Jeroen Sassen from Heimdall Sensor Intelligence (TU/e).What is the value of alumni relations? How can they help you on your startup journey? And how has the 4TU alumni network benefitted Jeroen so far? A recap of the mission:https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7191734754717655040/Find out more about Heimdall Sensor Intelligence: https://heimdallsensors.com/ Don't forget to rate this episode on whatever platform you listen this to, and share it with someone who m...
2024-06-1117 min
The Dutch 4TU Tech Startups Podcast#02 | Expanding to the UK - with RapAgra (from London)The 4TU went on a startup mission to riveting London after being invited by 4TU alumni. Ronald de Bruijn from RapAgra (WUR) joined the mission, as he's preparing to expand to the UK. Vera Boertien (Novel-T & UT) talked with him about the challenges he faces and how a 4TU mission can help overcome them. How do you find the sweet spot? When do you open an office in a foreign country? And how can 4TU alumni play a role in getting a foot in the door in the new market? A recap of the mission: h...
2024-05-1424 min
The Dutch 4TU Tech Startups Podcast#01 | How to hack Slush - with Heimdall Sensor Intelligence, Flux Robotics, & InAtmos (Cryocop) (from Slush 2023)On the day before Slush 2023, host Vera Boertien (Novel-T & UTwente) sat down with three founders in Helsinki to find out how to hack Slush.From preparations to what to do during the event, the three founders share the tips that they learned from earlier visits to the world's most founder-friendly startup event. With Jeroen Sassen from Heimdall Sensor Intelligence (TU Eindhoven), Christoff Heunis from Flux Robotics (UTwente) and Coen van den Brand from InAtmos (formerly Cryocop) (WUR, TU Delft, Utwente). Don't forget to rate this episode on whatever platform you listen this to, an...
2023-12-0320 min
REACH – Listen.Learn.Start-upCo-Founding is like a marriage - With Bas Buursma and Hans SchefferEnschede Slush'D Special
Vera Boertien has Bas Buursma and Hans Scheffer as quests today and they talk about their Co-Founders and what makes their collaboration work so well. In doing so, they point out situations that need to be mastered and what makes a good Co-Founder. Bas Buursma, Co-Founder of CodeSandbox, has known his Co-Founder since they were both 12 years old. Hans Co-Founder of HelloPrint, Investor and Co-Founder for several Start-ups has known his Co-Founder for more than 17 years. They all have different skills and complement each other well. Here's what to look for when searching for the right...
2023-11-0617 min
REACH – Listen.Learn.Start-upFemale Foundership in Tech IndustryEnschede Slush'D Special
Today Vera Boertien is talking to Leona Turner, Founder of Trialflow and Amalia Balan, Co-Founder and CMO of managescape. They tell Vera about the challenges as female founders in the Tech-Industry, their support network and what needs to change in your mindset and the mindset of others. Listen to what these two role models have to say and remember: We are all in this together! Have fun!
By the way: This episode is also available as a video podcast!
Interested in founding your own start up? But you feel alone with all...
2023-10-0215 min