In this episode of the Bee Formless™ Flow Driven CEO & VC Podcast, our General Partner Marie Lepske was a guest in an episode hosted by Belinda Murray,to explore deep tech, quantum computing, scientific innovation and what it really takes to transform breakthrough research into successful companies.
While much of the world remains focused on AI, Marie's view was clear: quantum is no longer simply a theoretical conversation. Capital, talent and scientific momentum are accelerating, and the next wave of technological transformation is already being built.
Having experienced the realities of building a startup, raising capital and navigating failure, Marie now brings a rare perspective to investing, a unique blend of analytical rigour and intuition to evaluating founders and teams.
The shape shift in motion
At the heart of this conversation was a shift from innovation as discovery towards innovation as translation, execution and real-world impact.
Learn (Letting go)
- Breakthrough science alone does not create breakthrough companies.
- Great technology still needs exceptional leadership and execution.
- The next generation of innovation will be built across science, engineering and commercialisation together.
Unlearn (Create, reimagine & reshape)
- Reimagine innovation as a process of translation rather than invention alone.
- Create stronger bridges between research, engineering and commercialisation.
- Reshape venture decisions through evidence, rigour and first-principles thinking.
Relearn (Test & implement)
- Build companies around execution, not just ideas.
- Match scientific breakthroughs with real market needs.
- Invest in founders capable of navigating complexity over the long term.
Listen the full episode on the Bee Formless™ Flow Driven CEO & VC Podcast.
