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The Techne Connect

The Techne Connect Podcast. Behind the tech. Ahead of the curve. From racetracks to rocket labs, battlefield tech to battery breakthroughs; we dive into the world’s most exciting industries to uncover the real stories behind innovation.Each week, we talk to the engineers, thinkers, and trailblazers building the future of mobility, defense, energy, space, data, and more. No fluff, just bold ideas, raw insights, and the kind of inspiration that fuels the next generation of tech talent.Speak to us

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31:55

Woodie Neiss, General Managing Partner at D3VC.ai

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2026/04/23

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-potential companies by tracking signals across thousands of startups, combining AI-driven insights with

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32:30

Marie-Elisabeth Makohl, CEO & Founder of SEAL Robotics

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2026/04/22

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 explains the safety risks, labour pressures, and operational delays tied to this work, and why ports are ready

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1:33:21

The Techne Connect Special: Platform Aerospace,...

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2026/04/21

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 it takes to build a UK presence within a scaling US company. It also covers the impact of regulation and

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37:17

Julian Hoffmann, Co-Founder of Sitegeist

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2026/04/20

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, and long-term workforce sustainability.The conversation explores how Sitegeist approaches robotics in a

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36:12

Soroush Karimzadeh, Co-Founder & CEO of Novarc...

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2026/04/19

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 why reliability matters more than hype.They also break down the realities of building a hardware business,

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31:38

Martin Heriaud, Head of Racing Tech Development at...

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2026/04/16

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, simulator work, and systems thinking now play such a central role in performance.The conversation also explores

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1:00:07

Bentzion Levinson, Founder & CEO of Heven Aerotech

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2026/04/15

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 why timing matters as much as the idea itself, and how spotting the shift from drones as cameras to drones

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59:26

Theo Nash, CEO at Mundane

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2026/04/14

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 handle.He explains why Mundane took a full stack approach, from hardware and control systems to human robot

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53:46

Mark Bjornsgaard, Founder & Chief Innovation Officer...

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2026/04/13

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 explores Deep Green’s mission to reuse heat from data centres, the growing power challenge driven by AI, and

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53:46

Mark Bjornsgaard, Founder & Chief Innovation Officer...

The Techne Connect ·

2026/04/13

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 explores Deep Green’s mission to reuse heat from data centres, the growing power challenge driven by AI, and

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37:44

Kraettli Epperson, CEO & Co-Founder of Vigilant...

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2026/04/09

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 explores aviation regulation, beyond visual line of sight operations, detect and avoid systems, and why

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42:27

Tad Mielnicki, Founder & CEO at Larx

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2026/04/08

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 matter when building in defence and commercial technology.Thank you for listening to The Techne Connect

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29:15

Roman Ilyushin, Technology Leader in Robotic Fleet...

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2026/04/07

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 agricultural robotics, the importance of ROI in automation, and why farmers prioritise results over

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35:33

Willem-Jan Lamers, CEO & Founder of Ambyon

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2026/04/07

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 staff, allowing them to focus on patients. The conversation covers his journey from early entrepreneurship to

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1:32:55

The Techne Connect Special: Tamarack Global, Behind...

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2026/04/02

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 simulation are shaping new industrial opportunities, and why sectors like space, energy, defence and

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44:17

Tony Rios, Vice President of Navigation Engineering...

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2026/03/31

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 help bring MEMS inertial systems into real products. He shares what it took to embed algorithms on

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35:42

Martin Turco, Senior AI Engineer at Affineon Health

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2026/03/30

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 efficiently.The conversation explores AI in healthcare, regulation, clinical trust, and how automation can return

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46:44

John Malsbury, Co-Founder & CEO at AnySignal

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2026/03/26

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 more than theory, and how AnySignal is building RF platforms that support spacecraft communications,

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48:42

Gabe Andrews, Vice President of Operations at...

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2026/03/25

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, operations and innovation in mission critical facilities.The conversation explores leadership, mentorship and

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56:59

Tom Beyerl, Director of Product at Chariot Defense

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2026/03/24

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 becoming critical infrastructure for the modern battlefield, and how defence startups are accelerating

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