Inside Deep Tech

Our Team

Learn more about the team behind Inside Deep Tech.


Nataly Laktionova: Founding Partner

Nataly Laktionova: Founding Partner at Inside Deep Tech

Nataly is the Founding Partner of Inside Deep Tech. From an early fascination with technology to a career across global tech companies and venture capital, she is on a mission to make AI and deep tech more accessible, actionable, and relevant to the people building, funding, and shaping the future.

EMAIL: Nataly@insidedeeptech.com

Austin Heaton: Editor-in-Chief and Strategic Advisor

Austin Heaton: Editor-in-Chief and Strategic Advisor at Inside Deep Tech

Austin Heaton is an AI strategist and advisor to senior executives at high-growth and billion-dollar technology companies. He works with leadership teams on AI strategy, operating-model transformation, and enterprise adoption. His perspective is grounded in hands-on experience translating emerging AI capabilities into measurable business advantage.

EMAIL: Austin@insidedeeptech.com

Irina Peskisheva: Research Editor and Editorial Partnerships Lead

Irina Peskisheva is Research Editor and Editorial Partnerships Lead at Inside Deep Tech. She covers emerging technologies, with a particular interest in how technology becomes a business. Her work spans editorial research, writing and media partnerships, with a market perspective shaped by experience with Mars, Nestlé and Kraft Heinz.

EMAIL: Partnerships@insidedeeptech.com
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