Join venˣ during The Engine's Tough Tech Week for an afternoon of deep tech insight and connection, featuring a fireside chat with Tomás Villalón Jr., PhD, CTO & Co-Founder of Phoenix Tailings. Before and after the program, explore a curated showcase of deep tech startups and network with venture investors, LPs, founders, and operators.

About the SpeakerTomás co-founded Phoenix Tailings, which is building a domestic supply chain for the rare earth metals behind magnets used in defense, energy, and advanced manufacturing. Under his technical leadership, Phoenix Tailings became one of the only producers of these metals in the Western world, using a clean, zero-waste refining process. He holds a PhD in Materials Engineering from Boston University and a BS in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT.

Itinerary

  • 1:30–2:00pm: Arrivals, networking, and startup showcase

  • 2:00–3:00pm: Welcome remarks and fireside chat with Tomás Villalón

  • 3:00–3:30pm: Networking and startup showcase