In this episode, Travis Todd, founder of Silicon Allee and now managing the Venture department at one of the most historic research institution, Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute, takes us into the heart of Berlin’s unique innovation landscape.

Travis recounts the early days of Silicon Allee, established in 2011 as one of the city’s first tech communities, where like-minded entrepreneurs and visionaries gathered to spark new ideas. The Silicon Allee meetups are still hapenning every month, for the last 13 years!

Today, at Fraunhofer HHI, Travis at the forefront of transforming groundbreaking research into tangible startup successes.

Travis reveals how Berlin’s unmatched diversity and creative energy position it as a powerful bridge between historic research institutions and today’s dynamic startup scene. He candidly discusses the challenges of aligning the meticulous pace of academic research with the fast-moving world of startups and why cross-disciplinary collaboration is essential.

His journey underscores the importance of breaking down silos and leveraging Berlin’s unique mix of talent and perspectives to fuel deep tech innovation and sustainable growth.

Check out how Berlin continues to connect tradition with modernity, turning research into real-world impact.

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