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đ If you missed Airframe this week, check out my discussion with Rob Wiesenthal, founder and CEO of BLADE Urban Air Mobility. We get into some really good stuff:
Robâs vision for Blade, which was never about helicopters
Why he hates the term âeVTOLâ
Rob's thoughts on REGENT's Seaglider
How Blade and BETA TECHNOLOGIES are pushing the industry forward
Now, into the deep endâŚ
Paul Graham: âMaking physical stuff is hardâ
He specifically calls out Helion Energy, a well-funded startup working to build a fusion reactor for power generation.
Emrgyâs tiny hydropower device produces more power than 60 solar panels
From Fast Company:
Instead of working in natural waterways like rivers or streamsâwhere dams have caused major environmental damageâthe startup is focused on placing its small turbines in industrial infrastructure. Another installation is in an irrigation canal for agriculture in Californiaâs Central Valley.
Growth for European deep tech companies
Novel energy, space tech, quantum computing, air mobility, and more. Keep an eye on European deep tech VCs and startups.