Take flight with Deep Tech 101 as we unpack the core of drone systems—multirotor hover mechanics, fixed-wing endurance, propulsion, and energy management. Explore avionics from IMUs and RTK-GPS to AI-driven autonomy, plus real-world uses in agriculture, inspection, and delivery.

Get the foundations you need to engineer the future of unmanned flight.

In this episode of DeepTech 101, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of biotechnology, where biology meets engineering to reshape medicine, agriculture, and beyond. You’ll get a clear overview of core concepts—from DNA editing with CRISPR and synthetic biology’s genetic circuits to high-throughput screening and bioinformatics. We’ll spotlight real-world breakthroughs like CAR-T cell therapies in oncology, lab-grown meat prototypes, and microbe-powered biofactories making vaccines and sustainable chemicals. Whether you’re curious about the molecular tools driving today’s biopharma boom or the industrial bioprocesses fueling tomorrow’s green economy, this episode gives you the foundational insights you need to understand—and innovate in—the future of biotech. Tune in and discover how we’re programming life itself.

Explore the AgTech revolution in this episode of Deep Tech 101. From data-driven precision agriculture and autonomous field robots to vertical farming towers and gene-edited, climate-resilient crops, we unpack the innovations boosting yields, slashing resource use, and securing global food supplies. Learn how startups and research labs are deploying drones, IoT sensors, and AI analytics to optimize every acre, and discover the business models and challenges driving this $20 billion-plus industry. Tune in for the insights you need to grow with the future of farming.

Dive into the FoodTech revolution as we explore plant-based and cell-cultured proteins, precision fermentation, and AI-driven flavor design. Hear how top startups like Impossible Foods and Perfect Day are scaling animal-free ingredients, discover emerging trends in microbiome-targeted foods and modular “food-on-demand” units, and learn from high-profile pivots like Beyond Meat’s market correction. Tune in for the insights you need to navigate this fast-growing, sustainability-driven industry.

In this episode of Deep Tech 101, we explore how materials science and chemistry power the technologies shaping our future. From the atomic structure of metals to the design of polymers, nanomaterials, and smart composites, we break down how scientists engineer the stuff the world is made of—and why it matters.

You’ll learn how innovations like solid-state batteries, quantum dots, and bioinspired materials are transforming industries like energy, aerospace, healthcare, and electronics. Whether it’s building stronger spacecraft, safer implants, or more efficient energy systems, materials science is the hidden force behind it all.

Tune in to discover the chemistry of innovation—and the materials driving the next industrial revolution.

In this episode of Deep Tech 101, we launch into the world of space technology—from reusable rockets and satellite constellations to space habitats and deep-space propulsion. You'll learn how breakthroughs in materials, robotics, and AI are enabling private companies and national space agencies to explore, communicate, and operate far beyond Earth's atmosphere.

We also explore how space tech is influencing life here on Earth—from GPS and Earth observation to climate science and disaster response. Whether you're fascinated by Mars missions or the growing space economy, this episode is your liftoff into the future of aerospace innovation.

In this episode of Deep Tech 101, we explore the powerful networks that keep the modern world connected. We break down how data travels across the globe in milliseconds—and what it takes to keep those systems running.

You’ll learn about the history and future of communication infrastructure, the science behind signal transmission, and how technologies like IoT, edge computing, and quantum networking are changing the way we share information. Whether you're curious about how a video call works or how data moves through space, this episode decodes the systems that connect everything.

In this episode of Deep Tech 101, we unpack the invisible technology behind every digital device: semiconductors. We explore how these tiny components form the backbone of computing, communication, and countless modern innovations.

We break down the semiconductor manufacturing process, the significance of Moore’s Law, and the race toward smaller, faster, and more efficient chips. You’ll also hear how semiconductors are critical to AI, smartphones, electric vehicles, and even national security. Whether you're new to the topic or want to better understand the global chip industry, this episode is your crash course on the most essential tech you never see.

In this episode of Deep Tech 101, we dive into the Fourth Industrial Revolution—known as Industry 4.0. We break down the technologies powering the shift from traditional manufacturing to smart, connected, and self-optimizing factories.

You’ll discover how robotics, AI, cloud computing, and digital twins are converging to transform how things are made—and how factories of the future will think, adapt, and evolve. If you're curious about automation, digital supply chains, or the future of industrial work, this episode is your blueprint for what's next in manufacturing.

In this episode of Deep Tech 101, we explore the technologies transforming transportation as we know it. From electric vehicles and autonomous driving to smart infrastructure and urban air mobility, we break down how innovation is reshaping how people and goods move.

You’ll learn how AI, sensors, and electrification are converging to make transportation cleaner, safer, and more connected. Whether you're into EVs, robo-taxis, or the future of logistics, this episode offers a clear introduction to the systems powering the mobility revolution.