Arkady Kulik is a founding partner of rpv, a deep tech venture fund that aims to “drive tangible advancements in the well-being of humankind” by focusing on early, scientifically intensive ventures. He has over 15 years of experience in the IT sector as a C-level executive, a master’s degree in physics, and an MBA from INSEAD. Arkady joins the show to discuss how to evaluate a deep tech deal, why more scientists don’t become entrepreneurs, the ultimate goal of science, the two types of human motivation, and MUCH more! Important Links:

Show Notes:

Judging Investments by Their Technology Readiness Level
Bringing Scientific Expertise Into Venture Capital
Scorecards & Dealbreakers: How rpv Analyzes a Deep Tech Opportunity
Spotting the Early Red Flags
How rpv Deploys Scientific Due Diligence
Providing Feedback & Educating the Industry
Self-Censorship, Ideology & the Scientific Method
Why Don’t More Scientists Become Entrepreneurs?
The Ideal Composition of a Deep Tech Founding Team
Science’s Ultimate Goal
Taking Progress for Granted
The Two Types of Human Motivation
How Neurotech Can Benefit Humanity
Why Arkady is Less Bullish on Quantum Computing
Incoming Deep Tech Developments
MORE!

Books Mentioned:

Survive & Thrive: Entrepreneurship Frameworks That Work; by Paul Kewene-Hite
The Nature of Technology: What It Is and How It Evolves; by W. Brian Arthur
One Summer: America 1927; by Bill Bryson

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