Three quiet shifts are lining up fast: power for AI, robots that actually work, and the next computing leap. We zoom out, connect the dots, and spot what’s coming before it’s obvious.
In this Zoom Out episode, I break down four wild early-stage bets: a brain-inspired AI chip, a robot-run biotech lab, modular hydropower, and a bracelet that can trigger rescue the second someone falls overboard.
In 10 minutes, I zoom out on why these ideas are a preview of where tech, climate, and our generation’s startups are heading.
It could also inspire your next ground breaking venture ;).
In this episode, we dive into the top three startups of Novemeber quietly shifting the foundations of tech: Cursor, rewriting how software gets built; Helion, pushing fusion energy from science fiction to corporate contracts; and Hippocratic, embedding AI deep inside the workflows of the world’s biggest hospitals.
They look unrelated — until you zoom out. That’s when a pattern appears.
In this episode, Niccolò uncovers three startups that shouldn’t belong in the same conversation. Yet together reveal where the next decade of innovation is heading.
From slaughter-free cultivated meat approved by Singapore’s strictest regulators, to AI that sees what athletes can’t, to a women-led SaaS reshaping pregnancy health… the future is arriving in unexpected places.
If you want to know what tomorrow looks like before everyone else does, start here!
From AI-powered supplements to biotech-driven nutrition, a quiet health revolution is unfolding in Latin America.
Niccolò dives into Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia to uncover how wellness startups are redefining health, why investors are watching closely, and what makes this region the next big testbed for innovation.
It’s not just vitamins, it’s the rise of a new wellness economy!
Something big is happening in Brazil — and almost nobody’s talking about it.
Niccolò explores how the country is quietly turning into Latin America’s innovation powerhouse, from new startup laws and AI-driven food tech to a cultural shift fueling wellness, sustainability, and bold experimentation.
It’s not hype — it’s the groundwork for a new global player.
AI-powered landlords. Tokenized buildings. Sustainable properties that manage themselves.
Niccolò spotlights three startups reshaping how we buy, own, and manage real estate — from Berlin to Dubai to Bangalore.
It’s not just innovation — it’s a preview of how the next property boom will be built.
Real estate’s been written off — until now.
Niccolò breaks down how the B2B market is quietly heating up again across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. From stabilizing rates to institutional investors repositioning portfolios, a new cycle is emerging.
It’s not the headlines that matter — it’s where the money is quietly flowing.
An AI therapist that understands you.
A bed that learns how you sleep.
A ring that listens to your body.
Niccolò spotlights three startups redefining wellness — where tech meets psychology, design, and human behavior. Quiet revolutions that might just shape how we live, rest, and feel.
Billions are flowing into wellness, ESG, and climate tech — but not where you’d expect.
Niccolò unpacks how investors are quietly reshaping the meaning of “impact,” why mega-rounds are back, and how private capital is chasing purpose-driven profit.
It’s not just a movement — it’s the next market cycle in disguise.
From methane-to-fuel tech and climate-risk AI to Revolut’s secret innovation lab — Niccolò spotlights three startups quietly reshaping energy, environment, and finance.
Inflation’s cooling, labor’s shifting, and AI spending is exploding — but what does it all actually mean?
Niccolò breaks down the undercurrents shaping Q3 → Q4 2025, from central-bank moves and manufacturing rebounds to the quiet signals investors are missing.
It’s not the headline story — it’s what’s behind it.
In this Monday kickoff, Niccolò highlights three startups worth watching this week:
Membrion – turning industrial wastewater into reusable water through smart membrane systems.
CoinFlow – bridging crypto payments with cash settlements for e-commerce.
BasePower – Optimizing renewable energy and stabilizing power grids.
In this Monday kickoff, Niccolò recaps the biggest global moves — from U.S. growth and EU protectionism to Asia’s trade shifts and Japan’s new policies.
He then breaks down how to adapt and use this information to your advantage.
A quick 10-minute macro pulse to start your week informed and in the best place to make the most of it.
In this Friday wrap-up, Niccolò dives into the EU’s telecom infrastructure — the real backbone of automation, AI, and defense.
After attending a private equity event with top telecom executives, he breaks down why connectivity is no longer just about communication — it’s a strategic asset.
This episode explores how the EU can stay competitive in the 5G and AI era.
In this Wednesday deep-dive, Niccolò wraps up the global overview with a look East — from Asia’s manufacturing shift to the Middle East’s economic transformation.
China faces property-market headwinds while India, Vietnam, and Mexico gain from the production exodus. Meanwhile, GCC countries are rapidly diversifying proving that the region is far more than an oil economy.
In this Monday kickoff, Niccolò takes a global look at the economy — from the U.S. soft landing and Europe’s energy push to Mexico’s rise through nearshoring and Latin America’s lithium opportunity.
A quick 7-minute world tour to understand how regions are adapting, where growth is coming from, and what macro forces are shaping the months ahead. Perfect to start your week informed and ahead of the curve.
FoodTech is projected to be a $10T industry by 2030 — and it’s not just about plant-based burgers.
In this episode, Niccolò breaks down where the real opportunities lie: the protein & dairy revolution, vertical farming, robots in kitchens, and AI reducing food waste and tracing contamination.
Some models aren’t yet cost-efficient, but with government funding and AI breakthroughs, the space is moving fast. This is about spotting opportunities where others aren’t looking — and FoodTech is one of them.
Governments, banks, and people are all borrowing more — but what happens when the debt piles up? In this Monday kickoff, Niccolò explains how credit fuels growth, what risks come when it can’t be repaid, and how inflation, defaults, or recessions can follow.
Most importantly, he shares how you can think about borrowing, saving, or investing depending on today’s credit conditions.
Alejandro steps away as co-host, and Niccolò takes the lead solo. In this update, he explains the new format — three weekly episodes (Monday news, Wednesday deep dive, Friday wrap-up/guest) — and why change is part of the journey. Zoom Out continues, sharper and stronger.