Capital Intensity and Financial Plan Basics for Deep Tech Founders. A chat with Gijs van der Hulst, Founding Partner @ Positron Ventures

Welcome to another insightful episode of 'Deep Tech Catalyst,' the video podcast that delves into the journey of transforming groundbreaking scientific discoveries into investable deep tech startups. In this enlightening episode, we host Gijs van der Hulst, Founding Partner @ Positron Ventures, to explore the basics of capital efficiency and strategic financial planning for #deeptech #founders We'll delve into the critical aspects of tackling the most challenging problems first, understanding the journey from concept to market reality, and the importance of strategic planning during non-revenue phases. Tune in to this episode of 'Deep Tech Catalyst' to gain invaluable insights and strategies for making Deep Tech #ventures not only investable but also primed for substantial #impact in the world of #science and technology #entrepreneurship Host: Nicola Marchese Guest: Gijs van der Hulst #DeepTechCatalyst --------------------- TIMESTAMPS: (00:53) Introduction (02:47) Understanding Capital Efficiency and Its Importance in Early-Stage Deep Tech (07:20) Approaching Business Planning in the Early Stages of Deep Tech (09:50) Basics of Profit & Loss (P&L) for Scientific Founders (13:40) Approaching Pricing Strategy in Deep Tech Ventures (16:42) Exploring Techno-Economic Analysis (18:28) Discussing Future Trends in Deep Tech ------------------------ KEY THEMES COVERED: 1. Capital Efficiency in Deep Tech: Exploring the concept of #capital efficiency - achieving business milestones with minimal funding - and its paramount importance in deep tech, characterized by high capital needs and prolonged developing time. 2. Challenges for Scientists Transitioning to Entrepreneurship: Discuss the steep learning curve scientists face in financial management when transitioning from academic #research to entrepreneurship, especially in capital-intensive deep tech fields. 3. Financial Planning and Strategy in #Pre-Seed Stage: Highlighting the importance of prioritizing challenging issues in #startups addressing profit and loss considerations, and planning for non-revenue phases in deep tech ventures. 4. The Role of Marketing and Sales: Emphasizing the necessity of effective marketing and sales strategies for deep tech products, beyond just technical excellence, to gain market traction and share. 5. Pricing Strategy in Deep Tech Pre-Seed Stages: Analyzing the relative importance of pricing strategy compared to research and development in the pre-seed stages of deep tech ventures. 6. Techno-Economic Analysis in Product Development: Explaining the process and importance of techno-economic analysis in developing a product, especially for #hardware startups, to foresee and plan for production and scaling challenges. 7. #future of Deep Tech in Europe: Assessing the trajectory of deep tech advancements, and their potential to address #globalwarming challenges, #sustainability and health. ---------------- Discover all the episodes, deep dives, and more: https://www.thescenarionist.org/ Stay in the loop with our latest news: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescenarionist Let’s connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nmarchese-md/