The Techne Connect

In this episode we speak with Deepak Jayaraj , VP of Hardware at Four Growers , a robotics company focused on autonomous harvesting in greenhouse environments. Deepak shares his journey from control systems and space robotics in India to scaling real-world products across medical devices and agriculture. He explains what it takes to move from a working prototype to a reliable product deployed in t...

In this episode of Behind the Power, we speak with Xu She , Senior Director of Engineering at Lunar Energy . Xu shares his journey from studying electronics in China to building a career in the US across renewable energy, electrification, and energy storage. He reflects on the moves that shaped his career, from research and large corporates to joining a high growth startup environment. The convers...

In this episode of Behind the Capital we sit down with Woodie Neiss , Managing Partner at D3VC , to explore how venture capital is evolving in a data-driven world. Woodie shares his journey from Wall Street to startup founder, through to shaping investment crowdfunding legislation in the US and building a venture fund powered by proprietary data and algorithms. He explains how D3VC identifies high...

We speak with Marie-Elisabeth Makohl , Co-Founder and CEO of SEAL Robotics , to explore how automation is starting to reshape one of the most overlooked parts of global logistics. Marie-Elisabeth shares how a container voyage across the North Atlantic and North Sea led her to build a robotics company focused on container securing, a process still handled manually across ports worldwide. She explai...

Recorded live at Prism, this episode of Behind the Flight features Jeremy Cooper, Managing Director of Platform Aerospace UK. He shares how a 28-year RAF career shaped his leadership style and how those lessons now apply to building a high-growth aerospace business. The conversation explores his transition from military to industry, why persistence is critical in uncrewed aerial systems, and what...

In this episode of Behind the Robot, we speak with Julian Hoffmann , Co-Founder and CTO of Sitegeist . Julian shares how a university thesis at TU Munich led to building a robotics startup focused on one of the toughest jobs on construction sites, hydro demolition. He explains the physical demands of the work and why replacing manual processes with robotics has clear value for safety, efficiency,...

We sit down with Soroush Karimzadeh , Co-Founder and CEO of Novarc Technologies , to explore how autonomous welding is reshaping industrial automation. Soroush shares his journey from engineering into entrepreneurship, and how Novarc is solving one of manufacturing’s biggest challenges, the global shortage of skilled welders. The conversation covers embodied AI, product market fit in robotics, and...

In this episode we speaks with Martin Heriaud , Head of Racing Technology Development at Nissan Formula E Team . Martin shares his journey into motorsport, from early internships to race engineering and now leading key technology development across the team. He explains how Formula E has evolved over the years, what makes the championship such a unique engineering challenge, and why software, simu...

In this episode we speak with Bentzion Levinson , Founder and CEO of Heven Aerotech , about building a global drone company from first principles and scaling in one of the fastest-moving sectors in the world. Bentzion shares how his journey from military service into entrepreneurship shaped his perspective on leadership, responsibility, and building technology with real-world impact. He explains w...

In this episode we speak with Theo Nash , CEO of Mundane , about building robots for real work and why the future of robotics should focus on labour amplification, not labour replacement. Theo shares his journey from electrical engineering in the UK to studying in China and at Stanford, before co founding Mundane to tackle the dull, dangerous and repetitive work that robots are best placed to hand...

In this episode Mark Bjornsgaard , Founder & Chief Innovation Officer of Deep Green , shares his journey into entrepreneurship and the thinking behind building a new model for data centre infrastructure. Mark discusses the importance of testing assumptions, killing weak ideas early, and approaching entrepreneurship through disciplined experimentation rather than blind belief. The conversation...

In this episode Mark Bjornsgaard , Founder & Chief Innovation Officer of Deep Green , shares his journey into entrepreneurship and the thinking behind building a new model for data centre infrastructure. Mark discusses the importance of testing assumptions, killing weak ideas early, and approaching entrepreneurship through disciplined experimentation rather than blind belief. The conversation...

In this episode we speak with Kraettli Epperson , CEO and Co-Founder of Vigilant Aerospace , about autonomous aviation safety and building the systems that enable drones to operate at scale. Kraettli shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur, from early internet startups to founding a company at the forefront of airspace management and collision avoidance for uncrewed aircraft. The conversation...

In this episode of Behind the Vision, we speak with Tad Mielnicki , CEO and Founder of Larx . Tad shares his journey into entrepreneurship, the lessons he learned from earlier ventures, and how Larks was built to turn fragmented visual and operational data into faster, clearer decision-making. They discuss startup resilience, product-market fit, customer-led growth, and why mission-driven teams ma...

In this episode of Behind the Robot, Adam Ewing speaks with Roman Ilyushin , Technology Leader in Robotic Fleet Infrastructure, about building software ecosystems for large scale robotic fleets. Roman shares his journey from SaaS into robotics as a service and explains how robotics platforms combine software, cloud systems, and hardware to deliver real world outcomes. The conversation explores agr...

In this episode of Behind the Vision, we speak with Willem-Jan Lamers , Founder and CEO of Ambyon . He shares how a personal experience in hospital care led him to build a company focused on solving one of healthcare’s biggest challenges, time lost to logistics and administration. He breaks down how Ambyon is using robotics and physical AI to remove non-clinical tasks from nurses and healthcare st...

Recorded live in Notting Hill, London, this episode of Behind the Capital explores the world of early-stage investing in hard tech and techno-industrial innovation. You hear from Rob Eloff , Partner at Tamarack Global , as he shares his journey into venture capital and the thinking behind the firm’s investment approach. He explains why the focus is shifting back to the physical world, how AI and s...

In this episode we speak with Tony Rios , VP of Navigation Engineering at ANELLO Photonics , about a career spent building inertial navigation systems across space, consumer electronics, and aviation. Tony explains how he started on space shuttle navigation at Rockwell International, moved into satellite controls at The Aerospace Corporation, then joined Crossbow Technology as an early employee to...

In this episode we speak with MartinTurco , AI Engineer at Affineon Health , about using AI to automate clinical inbox workflows and reduce administrative pressure on healthcare providers. Martin shares his journey from electronics engineering into startups and health tech, and explains how Affineon helps practitioners manage lab results, patient messages, and clinical documentation more efficient...

In this episode we speak with John Malsbury , Co-Founder and CEO of AnySignal . John shares his journey from early work in software defined radio and communications engineering, through to SpaceX, where he helped build mission-critical RF and ground segment systems, before taking the leap into entrepreneurship. They discuss what it takes to go from concept to action, why customer feedback matters...

In this episode we speak with Gabe Andrews , Vice President of Operations at Nautilus Data Technologies , about the evolution of the data centre industry and the shift toward high density liquid cooled infrastructure. Gabe shares how he entered the industry after leaving the military, and how a career that began by chance turned into a global journey across design, construction, commissioning, ope...

In this episode of Behind the Mission, we speak with Tom Beyerl , Director of Product at Chariot Defense , about his transition from a 20 year Army career into defence technology. Tom reflects on leadership in the military, lessons from combat operations, and how emerging technologies such as drones, autonomy, and AI are reshaping modern warfare. The conversation explores why power and energy are...

Recorded onsite at Space Forge in Cardiff, this episode takes you inside a fast-growing space startup focused on manufacturing in orbit. You hear from Andrew Bacon, Co-Founder and CTO, as he shares his journey into the space industry and the thinking behind Space Forge. He explains the focus on space-to-Earth manufacturing, semiconductor materials, and how microgravity enables new technologies tha...

In this episode of Behind the Flight we speak with Marc Ausman , VP Sales and Support at Electra , about hybrid electric aviation and the future of regional air mobility. Marc shares his journey through aerospace, drones, eVTOL, and electric flight, and explains why Electra has taken a pragmatic route to market with a fixed wing hybrid electric aircraft. The conversation explores commercial viabil...

In this episode we speak with Kevin Noertker , co-founder and CEO at Ampaire , about building hybrid electric aircraft and what it takes to turn a bold aviation vision into a product you can certify, deploy, and scale. Kevin explains how Ampaire began with an ambitious long-term view of fully electric flight, then narrowed to propulsion and onboard power as the practical path to market. He breaks...