Lab to Market Leadership with Chris Reichhelm

Join us on this episode of Lab to Market Leadership as Chris Reichhelm interviews Tim Cesarek , CEO of Synata Bio . Tim draws from his vast experience to discuss how to successfully bring novel chemistry innovations from the lab to the market. Learn about the common obstacles that trip up leadership teams, the importance of commercial discovery, and how to build a high-performing team. Whether you...

In this episode of Lab to Market Leadership, Chris Reichhelm interviews Dr Andy Palmer , CMG, the ‘godfather’ of electric vehicles. Andy's extensive experience as COO of Nissan and CEO of Aston Martin provides a unique perspective on how advanced tech companies can navigate the automotive industry. Discover the secrets to engaging with OEMs, aligning with product cycles, and the importance of...

In this episode of ‘Lab to Market Leadership,’ Dr. Priya Perumal , a leading expert in construction materials and Chief Scientific Officer at C2CA , discusses the contrasts between university labs and startup environments. Learn about the unique challenges and opportunities that come with moving from academia to the commercial sector. Dr. Perumal provides practical advice and shares her personal j...

Generating revenue from the licensing of IP sounds great in principle but is notoriously difficult to pull off – especially for start-ups.  On this week’s episode, Chris interviews Tony Cochrane , Chief Commercial Officer of Ceres Power , the UK-based fuel cell company. Tony talks about how he and his team were able to grow from £0 - £22m in licensing and services revenue, building relationships w...

In this week’s podcast, Chris Reichhelm speaks with Scott White , the co-founder and former CEO of Pragmatic Semiconductor , one of the UK’s most exciting advanced materials companies.  Scott talks us through the 14-year journey, diving into everything from the dynamics of the founding team, technology and scale-up approach, engagement with potential partners & customers, raising over $400m an...

In this episode of Lab to Market Leadership, Chris sits down with Steve Cook , a 22-year BP veteran who helped launch Launchpad, BP’s growth-stage accelerator .  Steve talks with Chris about where most advanced science and engineering start-ups go wrong when they’re approaching corporates, and what entrepreneurs and executives can do to improve their odds.  Don't miss this deep dive into how...

In this episode of Lab to Market Leadership, we delve into the crucial role of a deep tech Chief Financial Officer with our expert guest, Michael Black , CFO of ieso Digital Health .  With extensive experience across various deep tech sectors, Michael provides a comprehensive look at the CFO's responsibilities, the necessity of understanding advanced technology, and the pivotal role of financ...

Dive into this insightful episode where Chris Reichhelm interviews Tony Pearce , COO of Paragraf , to discuss the journey of bringing groundbreaking innovations in the advanced materials sector from the lab to the market. Tony explores the critical aspects of scaling up graphene technology, focusing on the importance of early-stage market credibility, manufacturing repeatability, and the alignment...

Job Seekers! Are you looking to get into the Deep Tech industry? Deep tech recruitment expert Chris Reichhelm talks about what you can do to give yourself the best chance of finding the right role. He delves into the critical steps for aligning your career ambitions with the appropriate phase of startup growth.  In this episode, you'll learn: Sector Specifics : Understand the unique market ch...

Welcome to the Lab to Market Leadership podcast, where we explore the journey of turning advanced science and engineering into market-ready innovations. Join Chris Reichhelm , founder and CEO of Deep Tech Leaders , as he speaks with Henrik Hagemann , CEO of Puraffinity and a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree in 2019. In this episode, Henrik shares insights on the importance of identifying the right probl...

In this episode of the Lab to Market Leadership podcast, host Chris Reichhelm talks to Peter Collins , the former CEO of Permasense, an Imperial College spin-out focused on industrial IoT solutions for the oil and gas industry. Peter shares his unique journey of bootstrapping Permasense from its early days in the lab to a successful $50 million exit to Emerson, all without external equity funding....

In this episode of Lab to Market Leadership, host Chris Reichhelm shares Deep Tech Leaders’ blueprint for the Lab-to-Market journey. Chris outlines the three critical phases of the lab to market journey: Solution Definition, Scaling, and Commercialisation. He explains the five key stages—Research, Prototype, Pilot, First of a Kind, and Market Deployment—along with essential milestones and consider...

Join us for the debut episode of ‘Lab to Market Leadership with Chris Reichhelm , CEO of Deep Tech Leaders , as we dissect the data from the Royal Academy of Engineering’s ' Spotlight on Spinouts 2024 ' report. Discover our unique analysis shedding light on why UK startups encounter commercialisation challenges despite their innovative ideas. In this episode, we provide a fresh perspecti...