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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 35 MIN

Why People Matter More Than Science in Deep Tech with Shahin Farshchi

from The Library of Minds · host Delphi

Have your own questions? Continue the conversation with Shahin's Delphi: ⁠https://www.delphi.ai/shahin-farshchiCreate your own digital mind: ⁠https://studio.delphi.ai/identityWhat actually makes a startup succeed in deep tech?In this episode of The Library of Minds, we sit down with Shahin Farshchi, General Partner at Lux Capital, to unpack how elite investors evaluate founders, risk, and conviction in the hardest categories of technology.Shahin’s path - from PhD in electrical engineering, to founder, to long-time deep-tech investor -  offers a rare perspective on why most breakthroughs fail to become businesses, and why people matter more than the underlying technology.📌 The Library of Minds is brought to you by Delphi - create a digital version of your mind, scale your thinking, and connect with others interactively. Learn more at https://www.delphi.ai/

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