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UNESCO Chair Mohamed Slim Alouini discusses how High Altitude Platform Stations can deliver broadband to unconnected people, enable 6G, and revolutionize infrastructure, in this interview.
12 Nov 2025
We’re Not Going to Mars Without the Moon First
Former NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus discusses with Ben Kaplan her experiences living in space, the potential of microgravity for various industries, and the realities of commercial spaceflight, offering insights into space exploration.
5 Sept 2025
Quantum Is the Biggest Leap Since the Internet
Ben Kaplan interviews UCLA Professor Prineha Narang about how quantum technologies are scaling into real-world infrastructure, accelerating drug discovery, and transforming security and industry.
18 Aug 2025
The Godfather of AI Just Warned Us | John Hennessy
Ben Kaplan interviews John Hennessy, the Godfather of AI, about the decades of innovation driving AI breakthroughs and the future of technological leadership.
30 Jul 2025
The Robot Hype Is Real — But So Is the Problem
Vijay Kumar, Dean of Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the real challenges hindering the advancement of industrial robots and the gap between the promise and reality of autonomous vehicles in an interview with Ben Kaplan.
23 Jul 2025
Nobel Prize Winner Reveals the Tiny Molecule Changing Medicine Forever
Geneticist Gary Ruvkun, interviewed by Ben Kaplan, elucidates how his microRNA discovery revolutionized medicine by acting as genetic regulators, impacting aging, disease, and metabolism.
17 Jul 2025
This Harvard Invention Could Transform Your Phone — Federico Capasso
Federico Capasso, Harvard professor, discusses how metasurfaces and nano-optics may revolutionize smartphones, AR glasses, and medical imaging by replacing traditional curved lenses with ultra-thin, chip-made alternatives in this interview with Ben Kaplan.
4 Apr 2025
From Sci-Fi to Reality: How 6G Will Reshape the World
In this thought-provoking episode of DEEP, host Ben Kaplan of DEEP Venture Partners speaks with Professor Christos Masouros, one of the world's leading experts on 6G communications. They explore how 6G will fundamentally shift wireless technology from pure communication to a powerful hybrid of communication and sensing, transforming every cell tower and base station into a mini radar system.
Christos breaks down how 6G’s ultra-fast speeds and near-zero latency could unlock revolutionary applications—from remote robotic surgeries across continents, to holographic communications, smart cities, autonomous vehicle coordination, and even digital twins for real-time activity monitoring. The conversation dives into how AI, sustainability, non-terrestrial networks, and reconfigurable surfaces are all playing a role in the 6G ecosystem—and what it means for privacy, security, and global deployment.
They also explore the business and geopolitical implications of 6G, including how this technological leap could open doors for new players from adjacent industries, and the need for regulatory safeguards in a world where every antenna can track movement and behavior.
Key Topics:
6G vs 5G: latency, speed, and energy efficiency
Integrated sensing and communication
Remote surgery and real-time holography
Smart cities and urban security
AI’s role in network optimization and prediction
Sustainability in infrastructure and signal design
Privacy, sensing security, and geopolitical impact
The business potential of radar/communications convergence
26 Mar 2025
The $10 Billion Algorithm: Tom Leighton’s Journey from Theory to Tech Giant
In this episode of DEEP, hosts Ben Kaplan and Daniel Hoffer of DEEP Venture Partners sit down with Tom Leighton, CEO of Akamai Technologies, to explore his remarkable journey from MIT professor of applied mathematics to leader of a global tech company worth over $10 billion. Tom discusses how Akamai evolved from pioneering the world's first Content Delivery Network (CDN)—revolutionizing the speed and reliability of internet content—to becoming a major player in cybersecurity and cloud computing.
Tom shares fascinating insights into Akamai's unconventional beginnings at MIT, the challenges of transitioning theoretical algorithms into practical solutions, and how he overcame scepticism from industry leaders who initially dismissed the viability of distributed computing. He recounts pivotal moments, including Akamai's critical role in thwarting cyberattacks on the White House, which launched their government security business.
The conversation also delves into the emerging role of AI in cybersecurity, highlighting both its potential and risks in the ongoing arms race against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Throughout, Tom reflects on valuable lessons learned, including the importance of adaptability, resilience in the face of doubt, and strategic venture capital partnerships.This episode offers a compelling look at innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership, charting how an academic idea transformed into essential technology shaping today's digital world.
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15 Jan 2025
How AI is Transforming Computer Vision and Creativity with Michael Black
Welcome to DEEP, the show exploring the breakthrough technologies reshaping our world. In this premiere episode, Ben Kaplan of Deep Venture Partners sits down with Michael Black, among the world's leading experts on computer vision and AI, to uncover the cutting-edge advancements in 3D modeling, human behavior analysis, and robotics.
From the challenges of autonomous driving to the surprising role of language in vision AI, this episode dives into the future of technology and its profound impact on society.
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Mohamed Slim Alouini
Sandy Magnus
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John Hennessy
Vijay Kumar
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