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Alchemy Industrial on Energy Tech Startups

12/03/24 • 66 min

When it comes to bringing manufacturing back to the US, reshoring isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a game plan, and Mush Khan from Alchemy Industrial is in the thick of it. From building game-changing energy storage systems to figuring out how AI and robotics can shake up the factory floor, Mush is rethinking what it means to make stuff in America. He’s got big ideas about how Houston can lead the charge in energy and manufacturing innovation, and he’s not shy about tackling the challenges of hardware startups, workforce gaps, and the wild ride that is decentralizing power systems. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to rebuild an industrial powerhouse in today’s world, this conversation is packed with the grit and vision to inspire.

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00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Alchemy Industrial Overview
07:26 - Alchemy Industrial's Journey
12:22 - Manufacturing Energy Storage Systems
17:28 - Alchemy's Product Overview
19:34 - Enchanted Rock & HEB Backup Power
23:12 - Inflation Reduction Act Insights
25:14 - Early Adopters of Energy Technology
28:15 - Microgrid Innovations
32:14 - EnergyTechNexus: Platform for Growth
32:30 - Power Disruptions in Texas
36:50 - Frequency of Power Loss
43:24 - Funding Education in Energy
47:50 - Fundraising for Hard Tech Startups
50:54 - Houston's Position in Energy Transition
53:10 - Insights from Houston Climate Week
55:32 - Successful Events at Houston Climate Week
1:02:30 - Audience Support Opportunities

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Amperon on Energy Tech Startups

Sean Kelly, CEO of Amperon, joins this episode of the Energy Tech Startups Podcast to share how his company is transforming energy forecasting through AI-driven solutions tailored to every electron on the grid. He delves into the inception of Amperon and the unique challenges they face in predicting future energy demands. Sean discusses how traditional forecasting methods struggle to keep up with the rapid pace of the energy sector and explains Amperon's adaptive AI models, which are setting new standards in reliability and efficiency. Listeners gain insights into energy market dynamics, Amperon’s customer-centric approach, and Sean's vision for the future as AI reshapes the industry.

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00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Amperon's Problem Solving
02:32 - Data Acquisition at Amperon
04:35 - Amperon's Customer Base
09:11 - Customer Data Utilization
11:59 - Importance of Energy Forecasting
17:55 - Network Effects in Energy Systems
19:25 - Model Prediction Explanation
20:40 - Automating Data Adjustments
21:40 - Transition from Google Cloud to Azure
28:06 - Sean's Startup Journey
31:44 - ETL and Winter Storm URI Crisis
37:35 - Gaining Customer Insight
40:05 - Fundraising Experiences
48:00 - Learning from Failures
51:30 - Houston's Innovation Landscape
55:25 - Climate Impact Initiatives
58:05 - Supporting Amperon

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WindEverest Corporation on Energy Tech Startups

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00:00 - Energy Tech Startups
00:16 - WindEverest Overview
06:06 - Wind Energy & Electric Vehicles
09:47 - Robert Rolnik's Background
11:36 - Software Development Journey
14:32 - Griddy vs. Renewable Energy Plans
20:00 - Legal Aspects of 100% Renewable Energy
25:00 - Ad: Energy Tech Nexus
27:30 - EV Drivers' Perspectives on ION Energy
31:39 - Electric Vehicle Subsidies
34:51 - Addressing Range Anxiety
39:50 - WindEverest's Business Model
43:14 - Houston's Energy Tech Ecosystem
48:05 - Contacting Robert Rolnik
49:00 - App Release Timeline

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