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Interviews with leading European deep tech scale-up founders, entrepreneurs, startup operator, investors and industry experts from the team behind the EU-funded EIC Scaling Club, an exclusive community for deep tech scale-ups from across Europe.
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In this interview, Hermann Stockinger, CEO & Founder of Easelink, shares how the company is developing automated conductive charging technology for the next generation of electric vehicles.He reflects on the importance of engaging with real industry stakeholders early, building strong mentoring networks, and navigating the journey from deep tech R&D to market adoption.Hermann also highlights the value of the EIC Scaling Club, from gaining access to a highly curated network of investors, ecosystem players, and customers, to increasing visibility and accelerating the company’s growth across Europe.Recorded at the Growth Forum in Paris on 18 March 2026.
In this interview, Teresa Carvalho, EIC Scaling Club Mentor for the New Biotech Platforms market group, shares her perspective on helping deep tech companies bridge the gap between scientific innovation, investor expectations, and long-term growth.Drawing on her experience in academia, the World Health Organization, and startup mentoring, Teresa reflects on the importance of strategic thinking, multidisciplinary collaboration, and understanding market fit when scaling breakthrough technologies.She also highlights the value of the EIC Scaling Club, emphasizing the power of mentorship, networking, and face-to-face interactions in helping companies navigate the path from innovation to commercialization.Recorded at the Growth Forum in Paris on 18 March 2026.
In this interview, Asparuh Koev, CEO & Founder of Transmetrics, shares insights into building AI-powered solutions for the logistics industry and the long journey of achieving true product-market fit. Recorded during the EIC Scaling Club Growth Forum in Paris, Asparuh discusses how Transmetrics evolved over 13 years, reinventing itself multiple times to create scalable enterprise and mid-market AI products for logistics optimization.Asparuh explains why logistics is both a stable and highly challenging industry for innovation, and reflects on the importance of persistence, adaptability, and community in scaling deep-tech companies. He also highlights the value of the EIC Scaling Club in connecting founders with investors, corporates, advisors, and long-term industry relationships that help accelerate growth.This interview was recorded on 18 March 2025 in Paris during the EIC Scaling Club Growth Forum.
In this interview, Giacomo Zenoni, CEO & Founder of Daze, shares the company’s journey from an Italian startup focused on EV charging stations to a rapidly growing clean-tech scale-up expanding into solar energy, batteries, and energy management systems. Recorded during the EIC Scaling Club Growth Forum in Paris, Giacomo discusses the realities of scaling a hardware company, building products customers truly need, and why selling early is one of the most important lessons for any founder.Giacomo also reflects on the value of the EIC Scaling Club, highlighting the importance of networking, founder connections, and cross-European collaboration in helping innovative companies grow faster. He shares his thoughts on Europe’s future competitiveness and why stronger EU-wide innovation ecosystems are essential for startups looking to scale internationally.This interview was recorded on 18 March 2025 in Paris during the EIC Scaling Club Growth Forum.
In this interview, Vesselin Drobenov, CEO of the40f and representative of the DHI Cluster Bulgaria, shares his perspective on building stronger deep-tech ecosystems across Eastern Europe and the Widera regions. Speaking at the EIC Scaling Club Growth Forum in Paris, Vesselin discusses the importance of curated investor networks, strategic partnerships, and helping innovative startups navigate the challenges of scaling deep-tech ventures. From funding gaps and regulatory barriers to the importance of securing the “first 10 clients,” this conversation explores what it truly takes for startups to move from promising technology to commercial success. Vesselin also highlights how the EIC Scaling Club creates a unique environment for open communication between founders, investors, policymakers, and industry experts — helping unlock untapped innovation potential in Eastern Europe. This interview was recorded on 18 March 2025 in Paris during the EIC Scaling Club Growth Forum.
In this interview, Aurélien Gibert, Deputy CEO and Partner at Limatech, shares how the company is developing a new generation of safe lithium battery technologies for aerospace applications. Founded nearly a decade ago, Limatech has become one of Europe’s pioneering deep-tech companies in certified aerospace battery systems, overcoming major industrial, regulatory, and funding challenges along the way.Aurélien discusses the company’s journey from an ambitious startup vision to achieving world-first European certifications for lithium battery applications in aerospace, raising €20 million in funding, and building long-term partnerships with major aerospace players. He also explains how support from the EIC Accelerator and participation in the EIC Scaling Club have helped Limatech connect with the right mentors, investors, and industry leaders at the right time.This interview was recorded on 18 March 2025 in Paris during the EIC Scaling Club Growth Forum.
In this interview, Pablo Fernández, CEO of Basquevolt, shares how the company is advancing solid-state electrolytes for next-generation battery technologies in Europe.He reflects on the importance of aligning technological breakthroughs with real customer needs, and how deep tech companies must focus on their true added value to scale successfully.Pablo also highlights the role of the EIC Scaling Club not only as a powerful networking platform connecting founders, investors, and peers, but also as a key driver in challenging and refining scale-up strategies, from go-to-market to fundraising.Recorded at the Growth Forum in Paris on 18 March 2026.
n this interview, Florent Baudu from Kraftblock shares insights on scaling innovation and how their technology is addressing real-world challenges. He highlights the importance of building strong connections, refining strategy through mentorship, and navigating growth in a complex deep tech landscape.
Interviews with leading European deep tech scale-up founders, entrepreneurs, startup operator, investors and industry experts from the team behind the EU-funded EIC Scaling Club, an exclusive community for deep tech scale-ups from across Europe.
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