Commercializing Deep Tech
Join us on March 31st at the Brooklyn Navy Yard for a dynamic panel discussion on commercializing deep tech hardware as part of NYC Deep Tech Week.
Our 4 Featured speakers include:
Daniel Oberhaus, Founder of HAUS: The Deep Tech Agency, a strategic communications firm specializing in marketing and PR for deep-tech startups. Daniel is also a former WIRED staff writer and the author of two books on technology and science, bringing a unique perspective on how emerging technologies gain traction.
Ayub Ansari, Principal at Anthesis (a Carlyle-owned strategic advisory firm), where he champions investments and growth strategies for climate-tech and sustainability solutions.
Aakash Parekh, Chief Commercial Officer at Pixxel, where he leads global sales and growth for the world’s first hyperspectral imaging satellite network. With a decade in frontier tech sales, he specializes in bringing breakthrough innovations to market.
Jeff Engler, CEO of Wright Electric, developing 100+ passenger electric airplanes to decarbonize aviation. He launched Wright through a Harvard fellowship and Y Combinator, following a successful track record as a deep-tech founder.
Panelists will discuss how they’ve launched innovative technologies, formed strategic partnerships, protected IP, and tackled the challenges of scaling hardware ventures.
Attendees will gain practical insights on protecting IP, securing partnerships, and communicating complex value propositions to investors and customers. Whether you’re an entrepreneur aiming to bring next-generation solutions to market or simply curious about the future of hardware innovation, this session offers actionable takeaways and valuable networking opportunities.
About your host Jordan Fourcher:
Jordan Fourcher is the Founder and CEO of Cryo X Co, a startup bringing next-generation cooling technology to market. Cryo X Co specializes in Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling (PDRC) paint, which can lower surface temperatures by up to 15℉ below ambient air—without power or water—by leveraging space as a heat sink.
Cryo X is leading the commercialization and further development of these coatings, making them accessible for transportation, construction, and IoT applications.