Arkady Kulik is a founding partner of rpv, a deep tech venture fund that aims to “drive tangible advancements in the well-being of humankind” by focusing on early, scientifically intensive ventures. He has over 15 years of experience in the IT sector as a C-level executive, a master’s degree in physics, and an MBA from INSEAD. Arkady joins the show to discuss how to evaluate a deep tech deal, why more scientists don’t become entrepreneurs, the ultimate goal of science, the two types of human motivation, and MUCH more! Important Links: rpv’s Website rpv’s Substack Arkady’s LinkedIn Arkady’s Twitter Show Notes: Judging Investments by Their Technology Readiness Level Bringing Scientific Expertise Into Venture Capital Scorecards & Dealbreakers: How rpv Analyzes a Deep Tech Opportunity Spotting the Early Red Flags How rpv Deploys Scientific Due Diligence Providing Feedback & Educating the Industry Self-Censorship, Ideology & the Scientific Method Why Don’t More Scientists Become Entrepreneurs? The Ideal Composition of a Deep Tech Founding Team Science’s Ultimate Goal Taking Progress for Granted The Two Types of Human Motivation How Neurotech Can Benefit Humanity Why Arkady is Less Bullish on Quantum Computing Incoming Deep Tech Developments MORE! Books Mentioned: Survive & Thrive: Entrepreneurship Frameworks That Work; by Paul Kewene-Hite The Nature of Technology: What It Is and How It Evolves; by W. Brian Arthur One Summer: America 1927; by Bill Bryson