UNPLUGGED – Silicon Allee

Decoding research from Germany's Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz Institute, we explore how generative AI - like the tech behind ChatGPT - is being combined with virtual and augmented reality. This fusion could reshape how we design, train, and learn in digital spaces, opening the door to new tools, smarter systems, and startup opportunities.

Welcome to the very first episode of Let's Get Deep! In this debut, we explore the cutting-edge science behind quantum diamonds — tiny crystals with the extraordinary ability to sense magnetic fields at the quantum level. Discover how this technology works, why it matters, and the exciting ways it could transform industries from medical imaging to materials research

After the collapse of SVB, the topic of liquidity has been brought to the forefront. Have you ever wondered: Who steps in when investors pull out? How does the secondary market function? How do founders cash in on their “on paper” worth? Now that SPAC and IPOs are dead, how will companies return? What happens […]

A conversation with Marc Penkala about the decision making and practical steps to starting a VC fund + insights into the current market. Have you thought about getting into VC in Germany? What are the steps? What should you consider before launching a fund and, importantly, how is the current economic environment affecting LP investment […]

An interview with family office advisor and finance expert Rich Gupta, about understanding what are family offices, the decision-making processes of high net worth individuals and their advisors and other tips on connecting with these elusive organizations. How sticky is their money? How do you convince family offices to invest in you? Do most invest […]

An interview with Niklas Jansen, Co-founder of Blinkist, about running investment syndicates. The conversation touches on the practical aspects, benefits for startups and investors as well as idiosyncrasies of investing in Germany and Europe versus the US. This recording was made on July 5th, 2022 as part of a meetup of Silicon Allee’s new Skytrain […]

For our first episode Mitch Landrieu, two-term former Mayor of New Orleans, joins us for a live discussion about community, inclusivity, and technology moderated by Silicon Allee Co-Founder, Travis Todd. http://www.siliconallee.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Unplugged_Podcast-1.mp3

For our first episode of our Unplugged series Mitch Landrieu, two-term former Mayor of New Orleans, joins us for a live discussion about community, inclusivity, and technology moderated by Silicon Allee Co-Founder, Travis Todd. This interview is a live recording of an event that took place on June 26, 2019 and was sponsored by GMF.