It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

UMV Dynamics: Build your Military Capability from Industry

15 June 2026

Summary:

Tune into EPS 43 of the Protect Europe Podcast to find out! Inge Grini, one of the Co-Founders of UMV Dynamics delivers a masterclass on:

1) Build Military Capacity from Industrial capability
2) Harness the power of the automotive industry
3) Work with urgent buyers and have a JV in Ukraine
4) Create fast feedback loops and obsess over product development!

TAKEAWAYS:

  • Strategic Location and Ecosystem Advantages
  • The Need for Industrial Capability in Europe
  • Focus on Drone Production for Defence
  • Product Development and Tactical Drones
  • Innovative Business Models in Defense
  • Supply Chain Management and Component Choices
  • The Future of Drones in Warfare and Logistics
  • Technological Innovations and Their Impact on Society
  • Swarm Technology: Military and Civilian Applications
  • Funding and Scaling Drone Production
  • Building a Defence Ecosystem in Ukraine

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

Nordic Science Capital: “Biotech is My Family History”

11 June 2026

Summary:

Huge thanks to Vincent Weir and Christopher Lyrhem for joining this wide-ranging but absolutely fascinating Protect Europe Podcast (EPS 42).

This one covers everything from Biotech, Materials, AI, Galaxy Empires, Technological Leadership, Co-operative Societies, Shareholder value vs Green Religions! Oh, and we talk about Nordic Science Capital as well!

TAKEAWAYS:

  • Nordic Science Capital and Family Legacy in Biotech
  • The Current State of Biotechnology and Innovation
  • Texas vs. China: Business Opportunities and Challenges
  • Tools for Biotech Innovation and Investment Strategies
  • The Evolution of Western Civilisation!!
  • Innovation and Technological Leadership in Europe
  • The Next Renaissance in Science
  • The Future of Scientific Inquiry and Cloud Labs

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

Stockholm Water Technology: Water from Sunlight

14 April 2026

Summary:

Find the thing that you are singularly best at doing in the whole world and do that with intensity.

Karthik Kunjali is one of those founders. A person whose journey has given him the skills and experiences to take on one of the hardest and possibly most impactful challenges in the world! 

TAKEAWAYS:

  • Karthik’s journey
  • Transition “from” Solar to Water Treatment
  • Founding Stockholm Water Technology
  • Challenges in Traditional Water Treatment
  • Challenges in Stage-Based Financing
  • Innovative Projects in Saudi Arabia

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

Nordic Air Defence: Making Europe Offensive

7 April 2026

Summary:

Colin Brown and Martti Wallin dive deep with Jens Holzapfel of Nordic Air Defence, a startup developing counter-UAS solutions.

This Protect Europe Podcast episode delves into defence technology, market positioning, and the future of drone warfare and cybersecurity.

TAKEAWAYS:

  • Introduction to Nordic Air Defense
  • The Kruger Interceptor: Innovation in Defense Technology
  • Market Demand and Ideal Customers
  • Legislation and Authority in Counter-Drone Technology
  • Future Developments in Counter-UAS Systems
  • Differentiation in a Crowded Market
  • Production Challenges and Solutions
  • Investor Interest in Defense Tech
  • Long-Term Ownership Models in Defense
  • Building a Relay Race for Defence Investments
  • The Role of Government in Defence Innovation
  • Cybersecurity: Europe’s Vulnerabilities and Responses
  • The Ethical Dilemma of Defence Investments

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

Graphene: novel material to awesome product

3 March 2026

Summary:

In this episode of PEP conversation, Olivia Nestius CEO of Graphmatech discusses the significant challenges faced in the graphene industry, particularly focusing on the efficient integration of graphene into materials and the scaling of production processes. She highlights the importance of maintaining performance while managing costs and shares insights into the advancements made in production capacity.

TAKEAWAYS:

  • The integration of graphene into materials is a complex challenge.
  • Cost efficiency is crucial for the graphene industry.
  • Scaling production from small lab setups to industrial levels is essential.
  • Many companies struggle with scaling in the graphene sector.
  • Maintaining performance while reducing costs is a key focus.
  • The company has made significant advancements in production capacity.
  • Graphene’s high cost per kilo necessitates efficient use.
  • The transition from desk-sized equipment to large-scale machinery is significant.
  • Future production goals include hundreds of tons of capacity.
  • The challenges faced are common across the graphene industry.