Matthew Dawson from Elementium Materials

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They say everything's bigger in Texas, including climate change. That's why Houston is leading the energy transition. Here in H-Town, the fourth largest city in the United States, entrepreneurs from across Texas and around the world are gathering to work with titans of industry to build the technology that will reduce emissions and power a low carbon future. Welcome to Energy Tech Startups with Nada Ahmed and Jason Ethier. We sit down with those change makers and wildcatters who are solving the toughest energy challenges with trillions of dollars on the line. We dig into how Houston will bring technology to market on a massive scale. Join us as we talk with the leaders of the energy capital of the world as they show us how the energy transition gets done.

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Matthew Dawson from Elementium Materials

Energy Tech Startups

1 hour 8 minutes

7 months ago

Matthew Dawson from Elementium Materials

Batteries might not seem sexy, but they're literally powering the future and turns out, we've all been sleeping on electrolytes. We sat down with someone who's shaking things up by rethinking battery design from the inside out, focusing on the underrated electrolyte layer to boost performance, cut costs, and make charging quicker (and safer!). We talk about what it takes to scale a hard tech startup, snag superstar talent, and keep investors happy when funding's tough. Plus, why the battery tech coming your way, think EVs, huge storage solutions, even robots is cooler (and closer) than you think.

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00:00 - Energy Tech Nexus
00:16 - What is an electrolyte
04:19 - History of Batteries
07:01 - Matt's Career Path
09:49 - Importance of Trust in Business
14:02 - Technology Deployment Strategies
17:42 - Electrolyte Sales Process
19:59 - Customer Feedback Insights
22:14 - End Users Driving Innovation
26:05 - Why Now: Market Timing
28:21 - Protecting Your Business
31:25 - ETN: Sign Up for Updates
31:38 - Electrolyte Delivery Methods
34:29 - Battery Disposal Practices
39:24 - End Market Strategy
42:11 - Challenges in Startup Phase
43:10 - Starting a Company Today
44:34 - Talent Acquisition Strategies
49:26 - Self-Selecting Talent
51:42 - Fundraising for Startups
54:28 - Investor Outreach Strategies
56:18 - Setting Bold Goals
59:20 - Impact of Politics on Business
1:02:12 - Future Vision: 5-Year Plan
1:05:37 - How to Connect with Matt

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