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Better Materials, Inspired By Biology: A Conversation with Founder Capella Kerst
Dr. Capella Kerst, founder of revolutionary bioinspired dry adhesive company, geCKo Materials, has had a year of fast-paced success. She tripled her company’s team, finished a funding round, and unveiled four new high-fidelity solutions using geCKo Materials Dry Adhesive (gMDA) on the main stage of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Sporting degrees from UC Berkeley, UCLA, Stanford,…
Berkeley SCET presents at TechCrunch 2025
From October 27-29, Berkeley SCET students, staff, and alumni partnered with TechCrunch Disrupt, a three-day conference in San Francisco that unites venture capitalists, startup teams, and tech industry leaders. The event featured Startup Battlefield competitions, which provide emerging startups with pitching opportunities and exposure, as well as expert panels with speakers from companies like OpenAI,…
Collider Cup Winners Lead Berkeley Delegation at TechCrunch Disrupt
Between October 28 and 30, representatives of the SCET community attended TechCrunch Disrupt, a three-day conference held annually in San Francisco. The event featured keynotes from industry experts, roundtable discussions, and pitch sessions, offering attendees an unparalleled opportunity to learn about the most disruptive technologies and discover emerging startups. At TechCrunch Disrupt, four Berkeley startups—Optigenix,…