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Into the Deep End

 Into the Deep End peels back the curtain of the deep tech sector by having conversations with the founders, operators, researchers, and investors pushing the frontiers of innovation to find out what it means to be in deep tech. Host Ellen Chang will uncover how technologies under the umbrella of deep tech are solving and creating value from commercial and governmental problems.

May 8, 2022

The next generation energy technologies are imperative to keep us powered while ensuring we are one with nature.  In this episode,  where we talk with both the founder and the funder, we unpack the magic of Ionomr’s technology and dig into what inspired Benjamin Britton to found a company and what attracted Phoebe...


Feb 28, 2022

Longer sales cycles and more costly development timelines have created hesitancy surrounding deep tech investing, however the specific solutions that deep tech companies bring to a small set of customers creates tremendous value for the few investors in the space.  A way to further diminish investing hesitancy is...


Jan 31, 2022

Wharton Aerospace’s Ellen Chang interviews Mike Flanigan, the CEO of autonomous surface vehicle (ASV) company Seasats. Mike has a background in both the world of software and hardware and conceived of Seasat after spending multiple years of his career observing inefficiencies in the maritime industry at the cross...


Dec 31, 2021

In this episode, Wharton Aerospace’s Ellen Chang talks with Harpoon Ventures Partner Chris O'Connor about his career, his time at Harpoon, and tips for emerging technology startups. Chris also discusses what he looks for in a perspective investment – a dual use company that captures growth and bring value in both...