The future is deep tech - here’s why we need to invest more into it | Maria Jose Alvarez | TEDxUOA

Bringing novel ideas to life requires connecting science and innovation. Maria Jose’s TEDx talk focuses on how scientists and innovators can empower venture capital to make a difference in the world. Maria Jose is an experienced deep tech investor and operator passionate about supporting entrepreneurs through investment, commercialisation, and growth. As a deep tech founder turned investor, MJ sits at the intersection of both worlds. She works with early-stage science and engineering founders as the Investment Manager of WNT Ventures, a technology incubator and Venture Capital fund. Additionally, Maria Jose is dedicated to increasing diversity among founders and funders. Her impact on this field credited her as an NZ Woman of Influence 2021 finalist in the Diversity category. MJ is an independent Committee member in several organisations focused on science and technology ventures in Chile and NZ. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx