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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) 4TU.Federation https://storage.buzzsprout.com/mpj8vfd264krq2pkfmu1t94r99nr?.jpg The Dutch 4TU Tech Startups Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2280174 Vera Boertien Cindy Marsman Jochen Meischke Frank Huizing #26 | A Taste of Tomorrow - reporting from Hello Tomorrow 2026 #26 | A Taste of Tomorrow - reporting from Hello Tomorrow 2026 We can't predict the future, but we can help shape it. During Hello Tomorrow, we captured the vibe and talked to people about the state of Dutch Deep Tech. 

Hear the voices that define tomorrow. All in one room and in one episode. With contributions from:

  • Rob Jetten - prime minister of The Netherlands
  • Lorenzo Gesso - founder Lina Labs
  • Tjark Tjin-a-Tsoi - CEO of TNO
  • Edwin de Steenhuijsen Piters - CEO of Temporal Photonics
  • Building a Truly European Path to Scale
    • Ekaterina Zaharieva - EU commissioner for startups, research and innovation
    • Herman Bril - Executive director investments Pensioenfonds ABP
    • Enrique Lizaso Olmos - CEO Multiverse Computing
    • Constantijn van Oranje - Special Envoy Techleap
  • Peter Wennink - Formerly ASML

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]]> We can't predict the future, but we can help shape it. During Hello Tomorrow, we captured the vibe and talked to people about the state of Dutch Deep Tech. 

Hear the voices that define tomorrow. All in one room and in one episode. With contributions from:

  • Rob Jetten - prime minister of The Netherlands
  • Lorenzo Gesso - founder Lina Labs
  • Tjark Tjin-a-Tsoi - CEO of TNO
  • Edwin de Steenhuijsen Piters - CEO of Temporal Photonics
  • Building a Truly European Path to Scale
    • Ekaterina Zaharieva - EU commissioner for startups, research and innovation
    • Herman Bril - Executive director investments Pensioenfonds ABP
    • Enrique Lizaso Olmos - CEO Multiverse Computing
    • Constantijn van Oranje - Special Envoy Techleap
  • Peter Wennink - Formerly ASML

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-19625726 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200 1632 3 26 full false #25 | Spin-off spotlight at Hello Tomorrow - with Q*Bird & DXcrete #25 | Spin-off spotlight at Hello Tomorrow - with Q*Bird & DXcrete Who are the deep tech spin-offs joining Hello Tomorrow? In this episode, you'll hear the story of two founders - on the spot, in between meetings that help them achieve their goals. From quantum security to diagnostics through sweat, these are the spin-offs taking knowledge into society.

With:
Ingrid Romijn, CEO & co-founder of Q*Bird (TU Delft, pictured)
Timon Grob, CEO & co-founder DXcrete (TU/e)
Emma Moonen, CTO & co-founder DXcrete

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]]> Who are the deep tech spin-offs joining Hello Tomorrow? In this episode, you'll hear the story of two founders - on the spot, in between meetings that help them achieve their goals. From quantum security to diagnostics through sweat, these are the spin-offs taking knowledge into society.

With:
Ingrid Romijn, CEO & co-founder of Q*Bird (TU Delft, pictured)
Timon Grob, CEO & co-founder DXcrete (TU/e)
Emma Moonen, CTO & co-founder DXcrete

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Artist: Benjamin Tissot

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-19603073 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200 696 spin-off, deeptech, quantum, medtech 3 25 full false #24 | Gearing up for Hello Tomorrow - Discover Dutch DeepTech Orange Welcome Drinks #24 | Gearing up for Hello Tomorrow - Discover Dutch DeepTech Orange Welcome Drinks On the day before Hello Tomorrow 2026, the Dutch delegation gathers to kick-off the mission on home turf. During the Orange Welcome Drinks, Vera talks to startups about what they want to get out of Hello Tomorrow and speaks with figureheads about the importance of summits like these.

With:
Kees Franken (Sabratha, UT)
Constantijn van Oranje (Techleap)
Shahriar Mirpour (Gelion Care, TU/e)
Renato Calzone (TU/e)
Eric van der Toorn (Hologenomix, TU Delft)
Sven Degener (bosoniq)

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]]> On the day before Hello Tomorrow 2026, the Dutch delegation gathers to kick-off the mission on home turf. During the Orange Welcome Drinks, Vera talks to startups about what they want to get out of Hello Tomorrow and speaks with figureheads about the importance of summits like these.

With:
Kees Franken (Sabratha, UT)
Constantijn van Oranje (Techleap)
Shahriar Mirpour (Gelion Care, TU/e)
Renato Calzone (TU/e)
Eric van der Toorn (Hologenomix, TU Delft)
Sven Degener (bosoniq)

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-19457194 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200 1119 3 24 full false Update | Why we were MIA for a couple of months (and what's next) Update | Why we were MIA for a couple of months (and what's next) It's been rather quiet here... And there's a reason for that. And no: this podcast is not dead. More to come! 

]]> It's been rather quiet here... And there's a reason for that. And no: this podcast is not dead. More to come! 

]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-19293885 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200 251 3 bonus false #23 | How to perfect your pitch: 10K Pitch Prize competition - with Gelion Care, CARAPAX and Thoughtful Oasis (from Enschede Slush'D 2025) #23 | How to perfect your pitch: 10K Pitch Prize competition - with Gelion Care, CARAPAX and Thoughtful Oasis (from Enschede Slush'D 2025) Sweaty palms, quivering voice... Pitching isn't always easy. So how do you go about it - especially when there's €10K at stake?

Bekk Blando (Thoughtful Oasis, UT), Anne Vortkamp (CARAPAX), and Shahriar Mirpour (Gelion Care, TU/e) were among the lucky teams selected to pitch in the 10K Pitch Competition. The day after they delivered their pitch for the judges - and right before the start of Enschede Slush'D 2025 - we talked about their experience and what they did to nail their pitch. 

After the recording, Shahriar and his team of Gelion Care took home the win. 

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]]> Sweaty palms, quivering voice... Pitching isn't always easy. So how do you go about it - especially when there's €10K at stake?

Bekk Blando (Thoughtful Oasis, UT), Anne Vortkamp (CARAPAX), and Shahriar Mirpour (Gelion Care, TU/e) were among the lucky teams selected to pitch in the 10K Pitch Competition. The day after they delivered their pitch for the judges - and right before the start of Enschede Slush'D 2025 - we talked about their experience and what they did to nail their pitch. 

After the recording, Shahriar and his team of Gelion Care took home the win. 

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-18217151 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1519 business, pitching, pitch competition 3 23 full false #22 | Participating in student challenges: 4TU Impact Challenge - with Vindi Biosystems, SimplyPill & Sea2Skin (from Enschede Slush'D 2025) #22 | Participating in student challenges: 4TU Impact Challenge - with Vindi Biosystems, SimplyPill & Sea2Skin (from Enschede Slush'D 2025) What’s it like to participate in a student challenge? How does it work? And how does it feel to pitch your idea in front of a live audience and a panel of judges? Three student teams from different universities talk about their experiences with the 4TU Impact Challenge. 

Wouter van Amelsvoort (SimplyPill, UT), Jolke Beijnvoort (Vindi Biosystems, TU Delft), and Daniel Panigori Simanjuntak (Sea2Skin, WUR) share their experience with the 2025 edition of the 4TU Impact Challenge, right after they left the stage for the audience pitches. A few hours after recording the podcast, Jolke and his team won the jury award, and Wouter's team bagged the audience award. 

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]]> What’s it like to participate in a student challenge? How does it work? And how does it feel to pitch your idea in front of a live audience and a panel of judges? Three student teams from different universities talk about their experiences with the 4TU Impact Challenge. 

Wouter van Amelsvoort (SimplyPill, UT), Jolke Beijnvoort (Vindi Biosystems, TU Delft), and Daniel Panigori Simanjuntak (Sea2Skin, WUR) share their experience with the 2025 edition of the 4TU Impact Challenge, right after they left the stage for the audience pitches. A few hours after recording the podcast, Jolke and his team won the jury award, and Wouter's team bagged the audience award. 

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-18123244 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1534 student challenge, startup, pitch competition 3 22 full false #21 | Life after missions: how to get the most out of it - with Brilliance RGB & maxairea (from Enschede Slush'D 2025) #21 | Life after missions: how to get the most out of it - with Brilliance RGB & maxairea (from Enschede Slush'D 2025) International missions can be overwhelming - even so much that you can't make it to a podcast recording session. Tim Tiek (Brilliance RGB - UT) & Rabih Hamid (maxairea - WUR) joined the mission to Hello Tomorrow in Paris. Now, several months later during Enschede Slush'D, they look back on the mission and the steps taken afterwards. 

This episode was recorded during Enschede Slush'D 2025. 


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]]> International missions can be overwhelming - even so much that you can't make it to a podcast recording session. Tim Tiek (Brilliance RGB - UT) & Rabih Hamid (maxairea - WUR) joined the mission to Hello Tomorrow in Paris. Now, several months later during Enschede Slush'D, they look back on the mission and the steps taken afterwards. 

This episode was recorded during Enschede Slush'D 2025. 


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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-18001619 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0200 1676 business, startup, deeptech 3 21 full false #20 | Valorisation of Deep Tech - with Techleap, UTwente & TU Delft (from Hello Tomorrow) #20 | Valorisation of Deep Tech - with Techleap, UTwente & TU Delft (from Hello Tomorrow) What is necessary for successful deep tech transfer in The Netherlands? A big question with a lot of different answers. 

Vera Boertien is joined by Roy Kolkman (UT), Kenneth Heijns (TU Delft) and Arjan Goudsblom (Techleap) to discuss the national valorisation landscape. Together, they look at what is going well and where there is room for improvement. 

This episode was recorded during the Hello Tomorrow mission in Paris. 

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]]> What is necessary for successful deep tech transfer in The Netherlands? A big question with a lot of different answers. 

Vera Boertien is joined by Roy Kolkman (UT), Kenneth Heijns (TU Delft) and Arjan Goudsblom (Techleap) to discuss the national valorisation landscape. Together, they look at what is going well and where there is room for improvement. 

This episode was recorded during the Hello Tomorrow mission in Paris. 

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-17108389 Tue, 06 May 2025 15:00:00 +0200 1528 valorisation, tech transfer, knowledge transfer, spin-off 2 20 full false #19 | Deep Tech Deep Dive: the state of quantum - with Quix Quantum (from Hello Tomorrow) #19 | Deep Tech Deep Dive: the state of quantum - with Quix Quantum (from Hello Tomorrow) As technology evolves, we're inching closer to the day when quantum computers are part of our daily lives, in some way or another. 

But what's the current state of quantum? And what are the challenges entrepreneurs in this field face?

During Hello Tomorrow, host Vera Boertien invited Stefan Hengesbach, CEO of Quix Quantum, for a deep tech deep dive on quantum computing. 

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]]> As technology evolves, we're inching closer to the day when quantum computers are part of our daily lives, in some way or another. 

But what's the current state of quantum? And what are the challenges entrepreneurs in this field face?

During Hello Tomorrow, host Vera Boertien invited Stefan Hengesbach, CEO of Quix Quantum, for a deep tech deep dive on quantum computing. 

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-16952110 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 01:00:00 +0200 1805 deep tech, technology, quantum, spinoff 2 19 full false #18 | Female founders in deeptech: advantage or hurdle? - with ARTIC (from Hello Tomorrow) #18 | Female founders in deeptech: advantage or hurdle? - with ARTIC (from Hello Tomorrow) During the mission to Hello Tomorrow, the majority of the delegation was male. Where are all the female founders in deeptech? 

Host Vera Boertien sits down with Laure van der Sande (ARTIC) to talk about the position of women in deeptech. Does she see it as a hurdle? Or is it an advantage? 

This episode was recorded during Hello Tomorrow. 

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]]> During the mission to Hello Tomorrow, the majority of the delegation was male. Where are all the female founders in deeptech? 

Host Vera Boertien sits down with Laure van der Sande (ARTIC) to talk about the position of women in deeptech. Does she see it as a hurdle? Or is it an advantage? 

This episode was recorded during Hello Tomorrow. 

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-16937183 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0200 1439 business, female founders, deeptech 2 18 full false #17 | Say 'bonjour' to Hello Tomorrow: why you should join - with Superlight Photonics (from Hello Tomorrow) #17 | Say 'bonjour' to Hello Tomorrow: why you should join - with Superlight Photonics (from Hello Tomorrow) As of 2026, Hello Tomorrow's Global Summit will be organized in Amsterdam. During this final edition in Paris, host Vera Boertien sits down with Cees Links (Superlight Photonics) to talk about why it's worth joining Hello Tomorrow if you run a deeptech startup. 

How is it different from other events, such as CES? What can you get out of it? 

This episode was recorded during the Discover Dutch Deeptech mission to Hello Tomorrow in Paris. 

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]]> As of 2026, Hello Tomorrow's Global Summit will be organized in Amsterdam. During this final edition in Paris, host Vera Boertien sits down with Cees Links (Superlight Photonics) to talk about why it's worth joining Hello Tomorrow if you run a deeptech startup. 

How is it different from other events, such as CES? What can you get out of it? 

This episode was recorded during the Discover Dutch Deeptech mission to Hello Tomorrow in Paris. 

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-16848370 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0100 1039 Hello Tomorrow, Deep Tech, startups 2 17 full false #16 | Bonus: alumni talk | Taking the step from Twente to the Bay Area - with Quirina de Ruiter (from the Bay Area mission) #16 | Bonus: alumni talk | Taking the step from Twente to the Bay Area - with Quirina de Ruiter (from the Bay Area mission) Senior Advisor of Alumni Relations Joe Laufer (UT) talks to Quirina de Ruiter (UT) about her journey from the city of Breda to University of Twente and her recent adventures as senior research scientist at Intuitive in San Francisco. 

How did she decide to study Technical Medicine at the UT? And how did she end up as a senior research scientist at Intuitive, the global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery? Find out in this episode. 

This episode was recorded during the 4TU mission to CES and the Bay Area. 

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]]> Senior Advisor of Alumni Relations Joe Laufer (UT) talks to Quirina de Ruiter (UT) about her journey from the city of Breda to University of Twente and her recent adventures as senior research scientist at Intuitive in San Francisco. 

How did she decide to study Technical Medicine at the UT? And how did she end up as a senior research scientist at Intuitive, the global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery? Find out in this episode. 

This episode was recorded during the 4TU mission to CES and the Bay Area. 

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-16552950 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0100 1631 2 16 full false #15 | Taking over the US market and tackling cultural differences - with Amplify & 4TU (from the Bay Area) #15 | Taking over the US market and tackling cultural differences - with Amplify & 4TU (from the Bay Area) Doing business in the Netherlands is one thing. But the US? That's a whole new ballgame. So how do you tackle the differences? And how do the US and Europe compare to one another? 

Host Cindy Marsman dives into this topic together with Marcel Verheijen of Amplify and Mike Verkouter of the 4TU. This podcast was recorded during the CES/Bay Area mission. 

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]]> Doing business in the Netherlands is one thing. But the US? That's a whole new ballgame. So how do you tackle the differences? And how do the US and Europe compare to one another? 

Host Cindy Marsman dives into this topic together with Marcel Verheijen of Amplify and Mike Verkouter of the 4TU. This podcast was recorded during the CES/Bay Area mission. 

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-16622225 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0100 1154 2 15 full false #14 | What to expect at CES - with Superlight Photonics & Veridis (from CES) #14 | What to expect at CES - with Superlight Photonics & Veridis (from CES) CES is one of the biggest tech events in the world. Combined with the flashing lights of Las Vegas, it can be quite an overwhelming experience. So how do you thrive at CES? 

Host Cindy Marsman (Novel-T & UT) talks to Cees Links of Superlight Photonics (UT) & Jeroen Glansdorp of Veridis (TU/e) about what to expect at CES and dives into the most valuable tips and tricks on how to make the most out of your visit to CES. 

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]]> CES is one of the biggest tech events in the world. Combined with the flashing lights of Las Vegas, it can be quite an overwhelming experience. So how do you thrive at CES? 

Host Cindy Marsman (Novel-T & UT) talks to Cees Links of Superlight Photonics (UT) & Jeroen Glansdorp of Veridis (TU/e) about what to expect at CES and dives into the most valuable tips and tricks on how to make the most out of your visit to CES. 

Note: this episode was recorded on a cellphone, so the audio quality might not be what you're used to. 

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-16525149 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0100 1548 2 14 full false #13 | The art of pitching: perfecting your pitch deck and nailing Slush - with Young Heroes (from Slush) #13 | The art of pitching: perfecting your pitch deck and nailing Slush - with Young Heroes (from Slush) If you want to crush it at Slush - or any other conference - a good pitch is essential. But how do you craft the perfect pitch and pitch deck? Host Jochen Meischke talks about it with Eva van Leeuwen from Young Heroes. 

This episode is filled with valuable tips to build the most effective pitch for investors. 

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]]> If you want to crush it at Slush - or any other conference - a good pitch is essential. But how do you craft the perfect pitch and pitch deck? Host Jochen Meischke talks about it with Eva van Leeuwen from Young Heroes. 

This episode is filled with valuable tips to build the most effective pitch for investors. 

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-16427264 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0100 1357 business, pitching, pitch deck 2 13 full false #12 | Investing 101 for early-phase startups: do's and don'ts - with University of Twente Holding & Delft Enterprises (from Slush) #12 | Investing 101 for early-phase startups: do's and don'ts - with University of Twente Holding & Delft Enterprises (from Slush) Don't you wish you could look into an investor's mind sometimes? Well, that's why we had this chat with Albert-Jan de Croes and Joost Mathot.

In this episode, host Jochen Meischke talks all about investments for early-phase startups. What are things to consider? What are the biggest pitfalls? You hear it in this episode! 

Guests
Albert-Jan de Croes, investment manager at University of Twente Holding
Joost Mathot, investment principle at Delft Enterprises.

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]]> Don't you wish you could look into an investor's mind sometimes? Well, that's why we had this chat with Albert-Jan de Croes and Joost Mathot.

In this episode, host Jochen Meischke talks all about investments for early-phase startups. What are things to consider? What are the biggest pitfalls? You hear it in this episode! 

Guests
Albert-Jan de Croes, investment manager at University of Twente Holding
Joost Mathot, investment principle at Delft Enterprises.

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-16301247 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0100 2190 business, finance, funding, entrepreneurship 2 12 full false #11 | The challenges of tech transfer - with ScoutInScience (from TTT Team Up Day) #11 | The challenges of tech transfer - with ScoutInScience (from TTT Team Up Day) Getting research off the shelves of universities is no easy feat. Of course, we have entrepreneurial researchers who spin out from the universities. But what if they don't? How do we ensure that their breakthroughs go to market and make an impact? 

With ScoutInScience, Gilles Meijer aims to bridge that gap by actively scouting for business potential in published articles. 

This episode was recorded during the Team Up Day, organized by the Thematic Technology Transfer schemes in The Netherlands. 

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]]> Getting research off the shelves of universities is no easy feat. Of course, we have entrepreneurial researchers who spin out from the universities. But what if they don't? How do we ensure that their breakthroughs go to market and make an impact? 

With ScoutInScience, Gilles Meijer aims to bridge that gap by actively scouting for business potential in published articles. 

This episode was recorded during the Team Up Day, organized by the Thematic Technology Transfer schemes in The Netherlands. 

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-16214578 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 01:00:00 +0100 1374 business, research, science, tech transfer 2 11 full false #10 | Collaborating with UMCs - with Maastricht UMC & Radboud UMC (from TTT Team Up Day) #10 | Collaborating with UMCs - with Maastricht UMC & Radboud UMC (from TTT Team Up Day) Collaboration is necessary to make sure MedTech innovations break out through the university walls. That's why host Vera Boertien had a conversation with Adriana Berlanga (Maastricht UMC) and Alexander Nicastia (Radboud UMC) about the value of collaboration between business and knowledge institutes. 

This episode was recorded during the Team Up Day, organized by the Thematic Technology Transfer schemes in The Netherlands. 

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]]> Collaboration is necessary to make sure MedTech innovations break out through the university walls. That's why host Vera Boertien had a conversation with Adriana Berlanga (Maastricht UMC) and Alexander Nicastia (Radboud UMC) about the value of collaboration between business and knowledge institutes. 

This episode was recorded during the Team Up Day, organized by the Thematic Technology Transfer schemes in The Netherlands. 

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-16145798 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0100 1701 medtech, umc, knowledge transfer, tech transfer 2 10 full false #09 | Working and living internationally - with Amplify, FlowBeams, and Liva Healthcare (from Enschede Slush'D 2024) #09 | Working and living internationally - with Amplify, FlowBeams, and Liva Healthcare (from Enschede Slush'D 2024) What do you have to think about when you do take your business to another country? And when does it make sense to live there, too? 

Our host Vera Boertien sat down in the Enschede Slush'D studio to discuss the experiences of  Marcel Verheijen (Amplify), Lea Milovich (FlowBeams), and Shahram Sharif (Liva Healthcare).

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]]> What do you have to think about when you do take your business to another country? And when does it make sense to live there, too? 

Our host Vera Boertien sat down in the Enschede Slush'D studio to discuss the experiences of  Marcel Verheijen (Amplify), Lea Milovich (FlowBeams), and Shahram Sharif (Liva Healthcare).

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-15734245 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0200 1203 startups, business, international 2 9 full false #08 | Defining impact and how to make it - with Novel-T and Lumo Labs (from Enschede Slush'D 2024) #08 | Defining impact and how to make it - with Novel-T and Lumo Labs (from Enschede Slush'D 2024) There's a lot of talk about impact. But how do we define it and - more importantly - how do we make it? We decided to talk a little more about it to settle it once and for all. 

Joining our host, Vera Boertien, in the studio at Enschede Slush'D are Meron Mekonnen (Lumo Labs) and Bas Kerkwijk (Novel-T). 

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]]> There's a lot of talk about impact. But how do we define it and - more importantly - how do we make it? We decided to talk a little more about it to settle it once and for all. 

Joining our host, Vera Boertien, in the studio at Enschede Slush'D are Meron Mekonnen (Lumo Labs) and Bas Kerkwijk (Novel-T). 

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-15734176 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0200 1548 startups, business 2 8 full false #07 | Female Founders in Tech - with Trialflow and Managescape (from Enschede Slush'D 2023) #07 | Female Founders in Tech - with Trialflow and Managescape (from Enschede Slush'D 2023) In this special episode, we sit down with two remarkable female tech founders, Leona Turner – Co-Founder of Trialflow, and Amalia Bălan - Co-Founder & CMO of Managescape, as they share their incredible journeys in the tech industry.

Join our host, Vera Boertien from Novel-T, as she delves into insightful conversations with Leona and Amalia. Discover their experiences, challenges, and triumphs as they navigate the dynamic world of tech startups.

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]]> In this special episode, we sit down with two remarkable female tech founders, Leona Turner – Co-Founder of Trialflow, and Amalia Bălan - Co-Founder & CMO of Managescape, as they share their incredible journeys in the tech industry.

Join our host, Vera Boertien from Novel-T, as she delves into insightful conversations with Leona and Amalia. Discover their experiences, challenges, and triumphs as they navigate the dynamic world of tech startups.

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-15422852 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0200 970 1 7 full false #06 | Why you need a co-founder - with CodeSandbox and Helloprint (from Enschede Slush'D 2023) #06 | Why you need a co-founder - with CodeSandbox and Helloprint (from Enschede Slush'D 2023) Join us in this special episode of Enschede Slush'D 2023 as we delve into the world of co-founding and teamwork. Bas Buursma, co-founder of CodeSandbox, and Hans Scheffer, entrepreneur and CEO at Helloprint, share their valuable experiences and perspectives on building successful startup teams. This conversation uncovers the essence of effective collaboration in the startup landscape. Tune in to gain fresh insights and inspiration from these seasoned entrepreneurs!

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]]> Join us in this special episode of Enschede Slush'D 2023 as we delve into the world of co-founding and teamwork. Bas Buursma, co-founder of CodeSandbox, and Hans Scheffer, entrepreneur and CEO at Helloprint, share their valuable experiences and perspectives on building successful startup teams. This conversation uncovers the essence of effective collaboration in the startup landscape. Tune in to gain fresh insights and inspiration from these seasoned entrepreneurs!

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-15422819 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0200 1129 1 6 full false #05 | What are the effects of Slush half a year later? - with wearM.AI #05 | What are the effects of Slush half a year later? - with wearM.AI We sat down again with Huawei Wang of WearM.AI, half a year after Slush. How did he experience his first time visiting the conference? What did he get out of it? And how is his UT spin-off doing half a year later? Listen to find out! 

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]]> We sat down again with Huawei Wang of WearM.AI, half a year after Slush. How did he experience his first time visiting the conference? What did he get out of it? And how is his UT spin-off doing half a year later? Listen to find out! 

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-15422702 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0200 1130 1 5 full false #04 | Experiencing Slush for the first time - with MEMSYS, wearM.AI, and Konekti (from Slush 2023) #04 | Experiencing Slush for the first time - with MEMSYS, wearM.AI, and Konekti (from Slush 2023) In this first episode of this two-part series, host Vera Boertien sits down with three startup founders on the first morning of Slush 2023. These founders are on the cusp of experiencing this crazy conference for the very first time. How did they prepare for it? What do they expect? And what are their goals? 

Vera dives into it together with Huawei Wang of WearM.AI (UT), Thijs Blad of MEMSYS (TU Delft), and Maarten van Asseldonk of Konekti (TU/e).

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]]> In this first episode of this two-part series, host Vera Boertien sits down with three startup founders on the first morning of Slush 2023. These founders are on the cusp of experiencing this crazy conference for the very first time. How did they prepare for it? What do they expect? And what are their goals? 

Vera dives into it together with Huawei Wang of WearM.AI (UT), Thijs Blad of MEMSYS (TU Delft), and Maarten van Asseldonk of Konekti (TU/e).

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-15427579 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0200 1050 1 4 full false #03 | The value of (international) alumni relations - with Heimdall Sensor Intelligence (from London) #03 | The value of (international) alumni relations - with Heimdall Sensor Intelligence (from London) During the 4TU alumni mission to London, Vera Boertien (Novel-T & UT) talks to Jeroen Sassen from Heimdall Sensor Intelligence (TU/e).

What is the value of alumni relations? How can they help you on your startup journey? And how has the 4TU alumni network benefitted Jeroen so far? 

A recap of the mission:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7191734754717655040/
Find out more about Heimdall Sensor Intelligence: https://heimdallsensors.com/

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]]> During the 4TU alumni mission to London, Vera Boertien (Novel-T & UT) talks to Jeroen Sassen from Heimdall Sensor Intelligence (TU/e).

What is the value of alumni relations? How can they help you on your startup journey? And how has the 4TU alumni network benefitted Jeroen so far? 

A recap of the mission:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7191734754717655040/
Find out more about Heimdall Sensor Intelligence: https://heimdallsensors.com/

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]]> 4TU.Federation Buzzsprout-15230290 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0200 1074 1 3 full false #02 | Expanding to the UK - with RapAgra (from London) #02 | Expanding to the UK - with RapAgra (from London) The 4TU went on a startup mission to riveting London after being invited by 4TU alumni. Ronald de Bruijn from RapAgra (WUR) joined the mission, as he's preparing to expand to the UK.

Vera Boertien (Novel-T & UT) talked with him about the challenges he faces and how a 4TU mission can help overcome them. How do you find the sweet spot? When do you open an office in a foreign country? And how can 4TU alumni play a role in getting a foot in the door in the new market? 

A recap of the mission: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7191734754717655040
Found out more about RapAgra: https://rapagra.nl/ 

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]]> The 4TU went on a startup mission to riveting London after being invited by 4TU alumni. Ronald de Bruijn from RapAgra (WUR) joined the mission, as he's preparing to expand to the UK.

Vera Boertien (Novel-T & UT) talked with him about the challenges he faces and how a 4TU mission can help overcome them. How do you find the sweet spot? When do you open an office in a foreign country? And how can 4TU alumni play a role in getting a foot in the door in the new market? 

A recap of the mission: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7191734754717655040
Found out more about RapAgra: https://rapagra.nl/ 

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]]> 4TU.Startups Buzzsprout-15065869 Tue, 14 May 2024 14:00:00 +0200 1452 startups, business 1 2 full false #01 | How to hack Slush - with Heimdall Sensor Intelligence, Flux Robotics, & InAtmos (Cryocop) (from Slush 2023) #01 | How to hack Slush - with Heimdall Sensor Intelligence, Flux Robotics, & InAtmos (Cryocop) (from Slush 2023) On the day before Slush 2023, host Vera Boertien (Novel-T & UTwente) sat down with three founders in Helsinki to find out how to hack Slush.

From preparations to what to do during the event, the three founders share the tips that they learned from earlier visits to the world's most founder-friendly startup event. 

With Jeroen Sassen from Heimdall Sensor Intelligence (TU Eindhoven), Christoff Heunis from Flux Robotics (UTwente) and Coen van den Brand from InAtmos (formerly Cryocop)  (WUR, TU Delft, Utwente).

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]]> On the day before Slush 2023, host Vera Boertien (Novel-T & UTwente) sat down with three founders in Helsinki to find out how to hack Slush.

From preparations to what to do during the event, the three founders share the tips that they learned from earlier visits to the world's most founder-friendly startup event. 

With Jeroen Sassen from Heimdall Sensor Intelligence (TU Eindhoven), Christoff Heunis from Flux Robotics (UTwente) and Coen van den Brand from InAtmos (formerly Cryocop)  (WUR, TU Delft, Utwente).

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