T2U Innovation Series: UC Berkeley Deep Tech Innovation Lab
When: Tue, 4/8/2025 at 2:00 PM (Eastern Time)
The UC Berkeley Deep Tech Innovation Lab is on a mission to unleash the potential of emerging talent and drive advancements in deep tech innovation. Collaborating with Berkeley Haas, Berkeley Engineering, Berkeley Law, and research groups across campus, the lab provides an interdisciplinary, hands-on approach to solving complex deep tech challenges.
Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring the lab's founder and student innovators as they share insights on the transformative work happening at UC Berkeley. Learn how they leverage NASA technology, real-world problem-solving, and strategic decision-making to navigate the deep tech landscape and drive innovation across industries.
Matthew Rappaport: Co-Founder & Co-Director, Deep Technology Innovation Lab
Matthew Rappaport is the General Partner of Future Frontier Capital (FFC), a pre-seed, frontier technology venture capital fund. Prior to FFC, in 2004 Matthew co-founded IP Checkups, Inc., an intellectual property strategy and software firm where he managed hundreds of innovation projects for early-stage start-ups and large corporations.
Kaitlyn Ryu - COBRA Project Presenter
Kaitlyn is a Master of Translational Medicine candidate at UC Berkeley and UCSF with a background in Kinesiology and Biophysical Sciences from the University of Toronto. Her work is centered on advancing medical technology innovation through a user-centered approach, bridging the gap between research and real-world applications. She is committed to transforming complex challenges into impactful solutions that improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery by leveraging her expertise in physiology, biomechanics, and medical sciences.
Parth Patil - Co2 Sensor Project Presenter
Parth is a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Advanced Energy Technologies and pursuing his Master’s at UC Berkeley. With experience in energy management, data analysis, and system optimization, he has worked as an intern and supervisor at a thermal power plant (coal based power plant) and contributed to projects like NASA’s Solid-State CO₂ Sensor strategy and the FlexiSolar Array, a patented foldable solar panel system. His research on power generation of floating solar photovoltaics was published in JTAC, and he co-founded Infinity Composites to develop innovative materials.
Megan Weatherston - Co2 Sensor Project Presenter
Megan Weatherston is a student in the joint UC Berkeley and UCSF Translational Medicine Master's program. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering and Health Science from McMaster University, with a specialization in medical device innovation and entrepreneurship. Her current work focuses on advancing medical education through AI-assisted technologies and contributing to hardware R&D at an in-ear EEG device startup.
Kavisha Shroff- Mentor
Kavisha Shroff is a bioengineer with a strong interest in deep-tech commercialization and early-stage entrepreneurship. A graduate of UC Berkeley, she has experience in business development, market research, and technology commercialization, working with startups, research institutions, and corporate teams. She actively advocates for entrepreneurial learning in the early startup stage and aims to integrate her skills to help teams navigate the initial phases of building their ventures. Kavisha also enjoys mentoring deep tech teams, fostering collaboration, and building communities that support innovation.
