Lessons from ChipStart

At Ethicronics, we're almost always busy with events. It's important to consolidate what we've learned, and to appreciate the gems of knowledge bequeathed to us by deep-tech experts. So where have we been and what have we gathered?

The first photonic quantum computer was (arguably) designed in Bristol in 2013 -- thank you to Martin Weides for clarifying this point. Recently, as part of SiliconCatalyst's third cohort of start-ups, we attended Chipstart's event in Bristol. Here is a (blurry) picture of Franck doing his presentation!

The city's legacy in deep-tech is palpable. Each CEO gave an elevator pitch. As I watched, I became increasingly gripped by a pervasive sense of excitement. This, it occurred to me in a moment of inspiration, is how the world goes round. Novel ideas, and the execution of those ideas, function as the engine of human advancement.

Also, as a (self-admitted) neophyte in deep-tech, I learned an important lesson. Of course, when gauging the potential of a start-up, the ideas themselves are most important. But the way in which these ideas are communicated should not, by any means, be underestimated. I was struck by the clarity with which the CEOs expressed their ideas. Similarly, at Ethicronics, we strive to 'translate', as it were, deep-tech terminology to those who want to get into the industry.