The Dutch 4TU Tech Startups Podcast
Meet the Dutch Tech Startups in this podcast about entrepreneurship, innovation, and impact. How are the startups and spin-offs from the Dutch technical universities working on creating impact? What are the challenges they face, and what are the necessary ingredients for success? Find out in the Dutch 4TU Tech Startups podcast!
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Episodes
19 episodes
#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...
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Episode 19
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29:40
#18 | Female founders in deeptech: advantage or hurdle? - with ARTIC
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 deept...
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Episode 18
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23:35
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#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 ...
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Episode 17
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16:55
#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. <...
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Episode 16
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26:46
#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 wi...
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Episode 15
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18:50
#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 ...
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Episode 14
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25:23
#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...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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22:13
#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. Wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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36:06
#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 impa...
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Episode 11
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22:29
#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 ...
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Episode 10
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27:56
#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 M...
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Episode 9
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#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 Ensc...
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Episode 8
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#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....
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Episode 7
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15:46
#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...
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Episode 6
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18:25
#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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Episode 5
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18:26
#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 th...
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Episode 4
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#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 ...
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Episode 3
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#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 abou...
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Episode 2
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23:48
#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 the...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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