In this episode of DeepTech Unleashed, host Christian Noske sits down with Jonas Schneider, founder of Daedalus and one of Europe’s most visionary deep-tech builders. From being the first engineer at OpenAI to now spearheading Europe’s AI-powered manufacturing renaissance, Jonas shares an insider’s perspective on how software, robotics, and human craftsmanship will reshape the continent’s industrial backbone.

Jonas unpacks why Europe’s strength in complex, high-precision industrial parts is both its biggest advantage and its biggest bottleneck — and how Daedalus is using AI-driven, asset-light factories to preserve artisan-level quality while massively scaling production. He explains why every high-end industrial part is “a mini-project”, why the real bottleneck is human cognitive load rather than machines, and how software can capture decades of tacit manufacturing knowledge before it’s lost.

Together, Christian and Jonas explore:

Europe’s unique opportunity to lead in high-complexity manufacturing, not mass production

The clash — and fusion — between Silicon Valley’s “move fast” culture and German precision craftsmanship

Why CNC shops often run at only 15–20% machine utilization, and how Daedalus is already doubling that

The demographic time bomb threatening Europe’s industrial ecosystem

How AI co-pilots, automation, and integrated digital factories unlock new productivity

What Europe still lacks to build globally dominant deep-tech companies — and how to fix it

Jonas’s take on AI hype vs. reality, and the long-term technologies he’s personally most excited about

This episode is a rare deep dive into the future of European industry from someone who helped build the future of AI.

Chapters:

00:00 The Challenge of Manufacturing Innovation

06:03 Silicon Valley vs. Traditional Manufacturing

11:58 The Concept of Asset-Light Manufacturing

18:11 Software's Role in Modern Manufacturing

23:59 Building Resilience in European Manufacturing

27:31 The Hidden Champions of European Manufacturing

30:51 Navigating the European Industrial Ecosystem

34:28 Bridging the Gap: Risk Appetite in Europe

36:41 Integrating Blue Collar and White Collar Workers

42:05 Moments of Magic in Innovation

48:01 AI: Hype vs. Usefulness

51:20 Future Technologies: Dreams of Tomorrow

Find out more about Daedalus here: www.daedalus.de

Follow Jonas Schneider here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonas-schneider

Find out more about NGP Capital here: www.ngpcap.com

Follow Christian Noske here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-noske

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In this episode of Deep Tech Unleashed, host Christian Noske speaks with Sven Przywarra, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of LiveEO, a pioneering earth observation company. They discuss the journey of LiveEO from its humble beginnings with just 200 euros to becoming a leader in satellite data analytics. Sven shares insights on the potential of satellite data, the importance of understanding customer needs, and the challenges of scaling in conservative industries. The conversation also touches on the future of satellite technology, the value of data, and the unique approach LiveEO takes in the market.

Topics include:

The simple observation on which LiveEO was founded and the journey from starting with €200 in their bank account to becoming an industry leader

How rockets may get all the attention but they are chiefly a delivery mechanism for satellites

How Hollywood has done a great job introducing satellites to public consciousness but overhyped what they can currently do

How earth observation has the potential to change every industry on the planet

What a Trump tweet revealed about the relative capabilities of government and commercial satellites

That refining the raw material of data can be more profitable than collecting it and Sven’s 3 steps for creating value out of data

How the role of AI in refining data is often misunderstood

Chapters:

00:00 The Rise of Satellite Data in Various Industries

02:20 Founding LiveEO: A Journey from Idea to Reality

03:52 Understanding Satellite Data: Types and Applications

06:40 The Evolution of Satellite Data and Its Ecosystem

12:05 Scaling Operations: Merging Satellite and Drone Data

14:26 Navigating Conservative Industries: Challenges and Strategies

18:56 Future Opportunities: Expanding the Reach of Satellite Data

20:13 Building a Global Team: Challenges and Insights

23:03 Cultural Differences in Team Dynamics

25:14 The Unique Approach of LiveEO in the Space Tech Industry

30:08 The Value of Data: Understanding Customer Needs

37:30 Looking Ahead: The Impact of Starship on Satellite Data

39:58 Moments of Magic: Celebrating Milestones in the Journey

42:50 Future Visions: The Excitement of Room Temperature Superconductivity

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How is AI Revolutionising Workplace Safety? We talk to Ciarán O'Mara, CTPO and co-founder of Protex AI, a platform which aims to shift safety from a reactive to a proactive approach using computer vision and machine learning. Ciarán highlights the technical challenges of implementing AI in industrial settings, the importance of building a diverse technical team, and the evolving perceptions of AI in the workplace. He also reflects on the cultural dynamics of hiring in Ireland and the US, and shares success stories that demonstrate the impact of Protex's technology in reducing safety incidents.

Topics include

How Protex AI aims to shift safety from reactive to proactive.

Using computer vision to monitor unsafe behaviours.

Building AI for industrial clients presents unique challenges.

Cultural dynamics play a significant role in hiring and team building.

How AI can augment human roles rather than replace them.

How Protex AI has reduced safety incidents by 62% within 90 days.

How the perception of AI is evolving positively in the workplace.

Why a diverse technical team is essential for innovation.

The future of AI in industry is promising and full of opportunities.

Success stories highlight the real-world impact of technology.

Chapters

00:00 The Human Element in AI and Safety

02:30 Protex AI: Origin and Mission

04:37 Innovative Safety Solutions through Technology

06:50 Technical Challenges in AI for Industry

10:12 The Evolution of Computer Vision

12:34 Future of AI in Safety and Operations

15:06 Building a Diverse Technical Team

17:01 Changing Perceptions of AI in the Workplace

19:35 Augmenting Human Roles with AI

22:07 Protex AI vs. Traditional Safety Oversight

24:16 Cultural Dynamics in Hiring and Team Building

29:24 Navigating US Market Challenges

30:57 Moments of Magic: Success Stories

37:11 The Future of AI in Industry

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