The story of European deep tech, with Robin Wauters (ex-Tech.eu, TNW, TechCrunch)

Andrii Degeler

23 Apr 2025 — 1 min read

In this episode, let's talk about European deep tech with its veteran observer, Robin Wauters, known as the founding editor of Tech.eu, as well as journalist and editor at TNW and TechCrunch at the dawn of the European tech startup ecosystem.

We caught up at the EIC Summit 2025 earlier this month to talk about what Robin has been up to after selling Tech.eu to the media company Webrazzi, his fascination with deep tech, and what it'd take for Europe to become successful on this playing field.

🚨 A big bonus toward the end: Robin's (rather optimistic) take on the future of media in today's world, squeezed between generative AI and adversarial political agendas.

For more insights from Robin, check out his deep tech-focussed newsletter: Inside European Deep Tech.

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