Katherine Cerrone
Siemens for Startups: Helping startups build, connect, and scale

Siemens for Startups: Helping startups build, connect, and scale

September 3, 2026
Startups face significant challenges; tight capital being chief among them. All the other hurdles—sourcing, talent acquisition, testing, scaling—receding in the...
By Katherine Cerrone
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30 Companies. 27 Exits. What Chad Wasilenkoff sees that others don’t 

30 Companies. 27 Exits. What Chad Wasilenkoff sees that others don’t 

July 30, 2026
Chad Wasilenkoff is not a typical founder. He started selling golf balls at eight years old, was buying and selling...
By Katherine Cerrone
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Haddy and the dawn of the microfactory

Haddy and the dawn of the microfactory

May 29, 2026
Can we bring manufacturing back to American cities? Haddy CEO and co-founder Jay Rogers thinks so. In this episode of...
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From SpaceX launch pads to nuclear power plants: Ben Kellie’s mission to make clean energy affordable

From SpaceX launch pads to nuclear power plants: Ben Kellie’s mission to make clean energy affordable

March 26, 2026
Ben Kellie is not a nuclear scientist. He’s an infrastructure builder. He spent years at SpaceX leading the launch pad...
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The robot that comes to your car: Inside Kiwi Charge’s vision for scalable EV charging

The robot that comes to your car: Inside Kiwi Charge’s vision for scalable EV charging

February 26, 2026
Easy EV charging breaks down when you don’t control the parking space, electrical capacity, or building ownership. Instead of accepting...
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From spider-man to Spidey Tek: How Roberto Velozzi is spinning the future of sustainable materials

From spider-man to Spidey Tek: How Roberto Velozzi is spinning the future of sustainable materials

October 31, 2025
What if Spider-Man’s web were real? For Roberto Velozzi, founder and CEO of Spidey Tek, that question turned into a...
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From PhD lab to industry leader: Paul Webster’s journey to a hard tech exit

From PhD lab to industry leader: Paul Webster’s journey to a hard tech exit

October 3, 2025
What if your PhD side project could turn into a multimillion-dollar acquisition in just five years—without going through endless VC...
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From big tech to robots: Cobot founder Brad Porter and the race to robotics 

From big tech to robots: Cobot founder Brad Porter and the race to robotics 

August 28, 2025
Before founding Cobot, Brad Porter held senior roles at Amazon, Scale AI, and even helped pioneer voice applications at Tellme...
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Forged in War, Proven in Business: The Story of Peng Cau

Forged in War, Proven in Business: The Story of Peng Cau

June 30, 2025
What does it take to build a company from nothing—and then start again to help others do the same? How...
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50% Less Fuel, Fewer Emissions: JetZero’s Game-Changing Aircraft Design

50% Less Fuel, Fewer Emissions: JetZero’s Game-Changing Aircraft Design

March 31, 2025
What if the shape of an aircraft could unlock 50% fuel savings and drastically cut carbon emissions? How can innovative...
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Reducing Failure Rates and Improving Product Development With AdaIQ

Reducing Failure Rates and Improving Product Development With AdaIQ

February 28, 2025
In this second part of our Pioneers Podcast special on Ada IQ, host Paul Musto, co-host Tucker Marion, and CEO...
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40% of New Products Fail: AdaIQ’s AI Solution Might Change the Game

40% of New Products Fail: AdaIQ’s AI Solution Might Change the Game

January 31, 2025
What if AI could transform product design by seamlessly integrating consumer insights and predictive analytics? How can startups and established...
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Customer Success with the Siemens Xcelerator for Startups program: VCycene

Customer Success with the Siemens Xcelerator for Startups program: VCycene

January 30, 2025
This month we sat down with one of our newest clients, VCycene, to discuss their startup journey and experience with...
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32 Engines, Zero Emissions: What Startup Innovators Can Learn from Cosmic Aerospace’s Skylark

32 Engines, Zero Emissions: What Startup Innovators Can Learn from Cosmic Aerospace’s Skylark

January 23, 2025
How can aviation achieve zero-emission flight without compromising performance and range? What does it take to build the next generation...
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How Siemens Xcelerator Enhances Prototyping and Customer Validation

How Siemens Xcelerator Enhances Prototyping and Customer Validation

January 6, 2025
Prototyping and product validation are essential to the success of any startup. With Siemens Xcelerator, startups can access enhanced testing...
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First Flight Venture Center: Launching Startups Successfully

First Flight Venture Center: Launching Startups Successfully

December 2, 2024
What does it take for deep tech startups to move from idea to impact? How can innovation hubs like First...
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Siemens Xcelerator for Startups: Streamlining Startups’ Product Development

Siemens Xcelerator for Startups: Streamlining Startups’ Product Development

December 2, 2024
In today’s competitive market, speed and efficiency are crucial for startups looking to bring innovative products to life. Siemens Xcelerator...
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Unlocking Startup Success with Strategic Branding: Big Red Jelly                                           

Unlocking Startup Success with Strategic Branding: Big Red Jelly                                           

November 5, 2024
What are the foundational issues that often hold back growth, and how can they be resolved? How can startups achieve...
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The benefits of simulation-driven design for hard tech startups

The benefits of simulation-driven design for hard tech startups

November 3, 2024
In the world of hard tech startups, where complex hardware systems and innovative technologies meet, success often hinges on the...
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Breaking Barriers in Space Tourism with Space Perspective

Breaking Barriers in Space Tourism with Space Perspective

September 3, 2024
Space travel is no longer reserved for astronauts only; it’s on the verge of becoming an extraordinary experience within reach...
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How Product Lifecycle Management drives success for startup companies

How Product Lifecycle Management drives success for startup companies

August 20, 2024
For many startups, their primary focus is getting their product to market, gaining traction, and scaling operations. One crucial aspect...
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A Deep Dive into Berkeley SkyDeck

A Deep Dive into Berkeley SkyDeck

July 31, 2024
A Deep Dive into Berkeley SkyDeck Incubators and accelerators serve as vital support systems, fostering early-stage ventures by offering essential...
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Revolutionizing Drug Development in Space with Varda

Revolutionizing Drug Development in Space with Varda

June 28, 2024
Revolutionizing Drug Development in Space Manufacturing in space leverages the unique conditions of microgravity to enhance processes that are challenging...
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MedTech Innovator: Accelerating Healthcare Innovation (Pt. 2)

MedTech Innovator: Accelerating Healthcare Innovation (Pt. 2)

May 29, 2024
As a startup venturing into the dynamic landscape of medical technology innovation, the road ahead may seem riddled with obstacles....
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MedTech Innovator: Accelerating Healthcare Innovation

MedTech Innovator: Accelerating Healthcare Innovation

April 30, 2024
Accelerators provide essential coaching, resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to startups, enabling them to navigate challenges and scale effectively in...
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Navigating Angel Investment with Sandy Wollman

Navigating Angel Investment with Sandy Wollman

March 25, 2024
Often, entrepreneurs embark on their journey with a brilliant idea they believe addresses a pressing market need. But turning that...
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Sustainability in Space with bluShift Aerospace

Sustainability in Space with bluShift Aerospace

February 1, 2024
If you’re like many outside the launch industry, the concept of a company that is pushing aerospace boundaries by developing...
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Able Innovations: Fighting Caregiver Burnout with Technology

Able Innovations: Fighting Caregiver Burnout with Technology

January 4, 2024
We live in a world where advancements in medical science have extended our lifespan and are transforming how we experience...
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OSOM and the Endangered Idea of Privacy

OSOM and the Endangered Idea of Privacy

December 1, 2023
When you hear the word “privacy,” what comes to mind? Your personal information? The security cameras in your home? Your...
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Space Engine Systems' Vision for Space Exploration

Space Engine Systems' Vision for Space Exploration

November 6, 2023
Speed. Humans have been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible when it comes to transport for millennia. From the Erie...
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Impulse Space's Pioneering Approach to In-Space Transport

Impulse Space's Pioneering Approach to In-Space Transport

September 29, 2023
The world is currently witnessing the rapid commercialization of space. There are over 100 launch companies, some of which are...
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Arkisys and the Evolution of Space Entrepreneurship

Arkisys and the Evolution of Space Entrepreneurship

August 31, 2023
Arkisys and the Evolution of Space Entrepeneruship We’re in the middle of a second space age, one increasingly driven by...
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Natilus Lifts Off with Autonomous Air Freight

Natilus Lifts Off with Autonomous Air Freight

July 31, 2023
One of the exciting parts of working with startup companies is encountering founders who start with an idea, gather a...
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Urban Movement Labs: Transforming LA's Mobility Landscape

Urban Movement Labs: Transforming LA's Mobility Landscape

June 30, 2023
The world is urbanizing, with more and more people moving to cities in pursuit of work, lifestyle changes, and more....
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Revolutionizing Medical Imaging with DeepSight Technology

Revolutionizing Medical Imaging with DeepSight Technology

May 31, 2023
Ultrasound imaging has long been a cornerstone of medical diagnostics, helping doctors and healthcare professionals visualize internal organs, monitor the...
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Fueling Startup Success in Hardware Tech with ventureLAB

Fueling Startup Success in Hardware Tech with ventureLAB

April 28, 2023
Let’s say you have a fantastic, ground-breaking, world-changing startup idea. You do all the research you can, build a team,...
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Recycled Rocketry with Vaya Space

Recycled Rocketry with Vaya Space

March 31, 2023
The space industry has grown tremendously over the last few decades and is expected to keep growing in the coming...
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Changing the Way We Build: Cover and the Future of Home Construction

Changing the Way We Build: Cover and the Future of Home Construction

February 15, 2023
Change is constant, especially in a world as technologically advanced as ours- but not every field is progressing at the...
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