{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Energytech Startups","title":"Thomas Chepucavage from Zenthos Energy ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8ff0b310\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2741,"description":"Zenthos Energy is tackling two big challenges at once: energy storage and carbon capture. Their aluminum batteries aren’t just safer and cheaper than the usual lithium or cobalt options, they also last longer and actually create value by capturing CO2 and producing graphite along the way. Born in Albuquerque and now teaming up with Sandia National Labs and New Mexico State, the team is scaling solutions big enough for utilities, data centers, and microgrids, while also finding uses in military and remote applications. It’s a story of tech, partnerships, and ambition, with a clear mission to push gigawatt-scale solutions into the mainstream of sustainable energy.\nClick here to watch a video of this episode.\n00:00 - EnergyTech Nexus\n00:16 - Introducing Dev Motiram\n00:52 - Interview with Tom Chappell, CEO of Zenthos Energy\n09:45 - Tom's Journey into the Energy Industry\n11:36 - CO2 Capture Potential\n12:18 - Revenue Streams in Energy Tech\n13:56 - Energy Initiatives in Albuquerque\n15:38 - Non-Dilutive Funding Strategies\n17:30 - Fundraising Journey in Energy Startups\n21:06 - Addressing the Missing Middle\n24:01 - EnergyTech Nexus\n24:15 - Strategic Partnerships for Growth\n25:45 - Assessing Risk in Energy Ventures\n27:46 - Innovations in Aluminum Ion Batteries\n28:44 - Scaling Energy Solutions\n29:45 - Criteria for Investability\n31:05 - Current Goals in Energy Development\n32:10 - Insights from Houston's Energy Scene\n33:05 - Key Takeaways from the Week\n36:20 - Investor Discussions and Focus Areas\n37:40 - Manufacturing Considerations in Energy Tech\n40:50 - Defining Product Market Fit\n41:35 - How to Support Zenthos Energy\n43:28 - Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks\nhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/BcLvBZs7KjKyKwxjCN7uM3ceaU5nLSxOZljzKK515LE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kM2Fj/MzRlYTQ3ZDM0NmJm/ZDllOWE1Y2Y3MmRm/MDFkOS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}