LK-99 breakthrough with Varda’s Delian Asparouhov & Andrew McCalip | E1788

In this episode, Jason Calacanis is joined by Varda's CEO Delian Asparouhov and R&D head Andrew McCalip to discuss the LK-99 superconductor and Varda's involvement. They talk about the tech industry's culture shift, the evolution of the venture model, and how innovation obtains funding. Later, Liam Gerada from Krepling also provides an update on his business.

Speakers

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Delian Asparouhov

Guest • 22%

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Jason Calacanis

Host • 41%

Andrew McCalip

Guest • 22%

Liam

Guest • 13%

Chapters

0:00	Varda CEO Delian Asparouhov and R&D head Andrew McCalip join Jason
1:21	The LK-99 superconductor and how Varda is involved
4:19	Varda’s latest achievements in replicating the LK-99 superconductor
8:05	Is this the real deal or just a strong diamagnetic effect
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12:30	Securing the material needed to run these experiments
14:06	The increased interest in Varda and feedback from the community
18:52	The culture shift in the tech industry
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26:34	Brute force science: How innovation emerges and receives funding
30:17	How the venture model has continued to evolve
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36:00	Questions from the live audience
40:46	Krepling’s Liam Gerada joins Jason for an update on his business!

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