Episode 9 of Next Big Thing Radar breaks down eight early-stage startups that stand out across AI hardware, robotics, climate tech, biotech, and consumer brands. No hype, no noise — just high-signal scouting.
In this episode, Theo and Alex discuss:
• Freeland Spirits — Women-founded craft distillery with strong regional identity
• Kadeya — Closed-loop beverage systems with reusable stainless-steel bottles
• Swell Watercraft — U.S.-made performance kayaks for the growing outdoor market
• DNA Chat — Making precision medicine accessible in everyday clinical care
• Series Crusoe — Energy-efficient compute for large-scale AI workloads
• Series Groq-QP-1 — Ultra-fast LPU inference hardware reshaping AI infrastructure
• MightyFly — Autonomous eVTOL cargo aircraft for mid-mile logistics
• Kara Water — Clean water generated directly from air, with strong early demand
If you want the full written breakdowns, they’re in this week’s newsletter at nextbigthingradar.com — same companies, deeper detail, same no-nonsense tone.
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