Transforming Spaces, Igniting Futures | David Belt, CEO, Newlab
- David Belt is the Co-Founder and CEO at Newlab, a hardware-focused startup accelerator in Brooklyn, New York.
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Overview
David Belt turned dumpsters into pools, junkyards into country clubs, and derelict buildings into cutting-edge tech incubators. As the founder of Newlab, he champions “critical technologies” that serve society—not just Silicon Valley. His story is a masterclass in turning constraint into creativity and vision into impact.
00:26- About David Belt
- David Belt is the Co-Founder and CEO at Newlab, a hardware-focused startup accelerator in Brooklyn, New York.
10:53- What connects your love for history with your vision for the future?
- Not about preserving history, but using it as a foundation for creativity.
- Old structures offer authenticity and meaningful constraints to work with.
- The contrast between old and new sparks more interesting, innovative ideas.
24:19- How are research funding cuts affecting you?
- Lost major wind energy project due to federal funding cuts tied to political shifts.
- Critical programs collapsed, like job training and battery tech research, when agencies like USAID and DOE pulled funding.
- Overall impact is mixed, while some projects suffered, core work continues through venture capital and rising interest in reindustrialization.
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- David Belt is the Co-Founder and CEO at Newlab, a hardware-focused startup accelerator in Brooklyn, New York.
