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DeepTech Unleashed

Christian Noske

DeepTech Unleashed is a podcast for DeepTech founders, from DeepTech founders hosted by Christian Noske.


Inspired by the ‘great convergence’ and a new wave of entrepreneurs transforming the fields of robotics, AI, space tech, quantum, and more, DeepTech Unleashed explores the challenges and opportunities of building a DeepTech company.


We talk candidly to some of the worlds most inspiring founders as they share their insights into every aspect of founder life, from enterprise sales to navigating complex regulation to international expansion, and their personal moments of DeepTech magic.

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  • S1 · E20
    July 21 · 44 min

    Tackling the Last Metre: Ultrafast Charging and Physical AI Infrastructure with Sai Shivareddy

    In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Christian Noske sits down with Sai Shivareddy, the CEO and co-founder of Nyobolt. Born out of a decade of cutting-edge research at the University of Cambridge, Nyobolt is a battery scale-up tackling the all-important last metre of energy storage. Their revolutionary technology enables ultrafast charging, reaching an 80% charge in under five minutes, without the typical degradation associated with conventional lithium-ion batteries. Sai shares his 15-year journey across the battery value chain, reflecting on how early research funded by Dyson sparked his entrepreneurial drive. The conversation dives deep into the strategic choices that have driven Nyobolt's success, including a deliberate choice to focus on application-layer solutions and power density to uniquely solve industrial pain points. Sai also details the reality of navigating multiple hype cycles, building commercial credibility, and the milestone achievements that have validated their hardware stack—from a groundbreaking sports car demonstration to capturing massive automation contracts with reference customers like Symbotic. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to DeepTech Unleashed and Sai Shivareddy 01:17 Sai's Background: From Cambridge Research to Dyson 06:03 The Trade-Offs of Physics: Energy Density vs. Power Density 09:03 Owning the Supply Chain and Navigating the Application Layer 12:51 Fast Charging vs. Battery Swapping in Robotics 16:04 Empowering the Physical AI Cake and Data Centre Architecture 23:42 Juggling Hype Cycles and Managing an Experienced Team 28:13 Advice for the Next Generation: Capital Efficiency and Niche Markets 37:51 Moments of Magic: The 4-Minute EV Charge and the Symbotic Deal 42:54 Personal Insights: Technology's Impact on Society and Farming Hobbies About the Guest: Sai Shivareddy Sai has dedicated his career to the mission of finding seamless solutions for energy storage and retrieval. His passion lies in clean energy and materials innovation, which drive Nyobolt’s unique high-power batteries with ultrafast charging times. Since founding Nyobolt in 2019, Sai has applied a whole systems approach to address the need for accessible power. His experience in inventing and developing various energy storage technologies across different industries for over a decade informs his vision. Sai collaborates with a world-class team—scientists, engineers, and industry experts—united by a shared purpose: unlocking the potential of battery technology. Together, they challenge conventions and inspire a paradigm shift in energy storage systems. Sai holds a PhD in Engineering from St John’s College, Cambridge, where he collaborated with Dyson on groundbreaking concepts for high-power energy storage technologies. Follow Sai Shivareddy on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saishivareddy/ Find out more about Nyobolt here: https://nyobolt.com/ About the Host: Christian Noske Host Christian Noske focuses on industrial tech, enterprise software, and deep tech investments. With a wealth of experience in the venture capital landscape, Christian is dedicated to supporting founders who are solving complex technical challenges. Through DeepTech Unleashed, he brings listeners behind the scenes of the world’s most ambitious startups to uncover the human stories behind the hardware and code. Follow Christian Noske on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-noske/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E18
    June 9 · 47 min

    From Sligo to Space: Reinventing acoustic materials with Rhona Togher

    In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Christian Noske sits down with Rhona Togher, the CEO and co-founder of Lios. Based in Dublin, Lios is on a mission to reduce noise pollution and prevent hearing damage through advanced material science. Rhona and her co-founder, Eimear O'Carroll, have developed SoundBounce, an award-winning acoustic material that is thinner, lighter, and significantly more effective at dampening low-frequency noise than traditional solutions. From its origins as a school science project to winning the European Patent Office’s Invention of the Year 2023, Rhona shares the remarkable story of Lios’s growth. The conversation explores the challenges of building a hardware powerhouse in a risk-averse industry, the importance of long-term customer relationships, and the unique dynamics of a co-founder partnership that began in high school. What you’ll learn in this episode: The Founder’s Journey: How Lios evolved from a high school science project in Sligo into an advanced materials company operating across the automotive, aviation, and construction sectors, and even in space. A Unique Co-Founder Partnership: Insights into building a long-term, successful co-founder relationship, and how constant, transparent communication serves as the foundation for overcoming the challenges of a deep tech startup. Overcoming Industry Resistance: Strategies for convincing veteran, risk-averse industries to adopt new, breakthrough materials through multi-phase processes and long-term engagement. Supporting Women in Tech: Why visibility and community are vital for encouraging more women to pursue careers and leadership roles in deep tech. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Deep Tech Unleashed and Rhona Togher 01:22 Lios’s Mission and SoundBounce Technology 05:04 Origin Story: From High School Project to Business 11:50 Building the Team and Scaling 14:23 Managing Funding and Capital Efficiency 18:56 Navigating Early Investor and Supplier Challenges 23:04 The Power of the Co-Founder Relationship 26:11 Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Deep Tech 31:13 Best Practices for Entering Risk-Averse Industries 34:35 Moments of Magic and Recognition 39:24 Personal Insights and Life Outside of Work About the Guest: Rhona Togher Rhona Togher is the co-founder and CEO of Lios, an advanced materials company based in Dublin. Along with her co-founder Eimear O'Carroll, she has spent over ten years developing breakthrough acoustic materials to combat noise pollution. Rhona’s work with Lios has earned significant recognition, including being named the European Patent Office’s Invention of the Year 2023. She is a passionate advocate for women in deep tech and focuses on building sustainable, customer-driven technology that has applications across global industries and in space. Follow Rhona on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonatogher/ Find out more about Lios here: https://lios-group.com About the Host: Christian Noske Christian Noske is a Partner at NGP Capital, where he focuses on industrial tech, enterprise software, and deep tech investments. With a wealth of experience in the venture capital landscape, Christian is dedicated to supporting founders who are solving complex technical challenges. Through DeepTech Unleashed, he brings listeners behind the scenes of the world’s most ambitious startups to uncover the human stories behind the hardware and code. Follow Christian Noske here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-noske/ Find out more about NGP Capital here: https://www.ngpcap.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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