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Two points stuck in my head from this podcast: “ground systems lag behind airborne autonomy, but the tide is turning,” and “Europe’s strength lies in physical AI and data access.”

If you want to meet a team marinated in 10 years of solving hard problems and on the cusp of inflection then dive in with Alexander-Wischnewski, co-founder of Driveblocks backed by a great set of investors, including Forward One.

They are pushing the limits of off-road autonomy and building an industry. 

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Mark Boggett is n of 1!
He has built arguably the best specialised space investment firm in the world from the ground up.

Ruy Pinto is an exception one of the most experienced Space people in Europe / the world and proud to call him a friend and venture partner. 

This is a great conversation between two frontier leaders. Join us to unpack Seraphim Space

This episode shows clearly why Europe needs to bet on specialised funds pursuing vertically integrated businesses in huge markets. Pure class! 

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Martin Valovsky is exactly the sort of investor I love to talk to. Former Defence Founder turned investor. Very focused on backing the most ambitious founder with real edge.

Europe needs 5X more Funds like Baryon

We need investors who seek out those Founders who display technological leadership, backing them to European scale and with an eye to becoming the Global Category Leader.

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Petra Soderling shares insights on the current state of quantum technology, Europe’s position, and future investment opportunities.

Discover how quantum is shaping the future of tech and why Europe is a key player.

Petra drafted the EU quantum strategy and coordinated quantum finance labs at the European Investment Bank.
Petra works at the intersection of government and deeptech.

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Laurynas Maciulis and the team at Astrolight demonstrate technological leadership in satellite to earth communication using lasers.

Laurie explains Lithuania’s  strategic role in lasers and how the increase in satellites and the importance of secure ship to ship communications opens up a massive Total Addressable Market.

A great technical deep dive from a fantastic company backed by EIFO, Balnord and Coinvest Capital Lithuania. 

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Jesper Harthansen shares insights on Defense industry investments, the impact of conferences, and the parallels between telecom and AI business models.

He discusses his fund TYR, co-development agreements, and the strategic importance of dual-use technologies for resilience and defence.

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In this engaging interview, Sebastian Klaus discusses Europe’s current position in space access, the importance of reusable spacecraft, and innovative re-entry technologies like inflatable heat shields.

Sebastian shares insights into ATMOS Space Cargo‘s mission, technological advancements, and Europe’s strategic role in space manufacturing and defence.

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Viktoriia Yaremchuk, CEO of Farsight Vision, shares insights on Ukraine’s defence tech, AI-driven reconnaissance, and scaling innovative solutions amidst wartime challenges.

Discover how their cutting-edge systems save lives, navigate legal complexities, and foster international collaboration.

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Perry Boyle shares his inspiring journey from Wall Street to actively supporting Ukraine’s defence industry through innovative investments and strategic initiatives with MITS Capital.

Discover how Ukraine is building a cutting-edge ecosystem of defence technology, the role of international collaboration, and the potential for sustainable peace and security.

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Ivan Petrenko shares the inspiring story of Angel One, a Ukrainian university-backed venture fund that pivoted from civil start-ups to defence tech during the Ukraine war. Discover how rapid innovation, university support, and strategic investments are shaping Ukraine’s defence industry and evolving ecosystem.