We're excited to share the latest episode of the ideaSpace Podcast, featuring special guest Scott White.
Scott is a true deep tech pioneer — a serial entrepreneur behind nine technology ventures, including Pragmatic, where he led the development of a groundbreaking flexible semiconductor platform. With over 25 years’ experience, 60+ patents, and recognition as Deep Tech Entrepreneur of the Year (2022), Scott has been at the forefront of telecoms, photonics, semiconductors, and AI innovation.
In this conversation, we dive into:

What it really feels like to build and scale multiple startups
The mindset shifts that help founders navigate the ups and downs
How semiconductors and deep tech are shaping global challenges, from sustainability to national security
Why enjoying the journey matters as much as the end goal

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Real stories from founders and operators on how companies actually get built — from idea to scale and exit.

Through interviews, talks and discussions, the ideaSpace Podcast explores the reality of building a business: the decisions, trade-offs, failures and successes.

Our Start-up Stories episodes focus on founder journeys, while Business Basics dives into specific topics - from sales and hiring to fundraising and product.

Recorded within ideaSpace, the University of Cambridge’s startup community, where founders support each other to build high-impact ventures.