Tough Tech Vets

In this episode of Tough Tech Vets, Chris Ricks sits down with Marine veteran Ian Killough, President of Ridgeline Elements, to discuss his journey from military service to tackling one of the most pressing challenges in global supply chains- securing critical minerals. Ian shares how his curiosity about infrastructure funding led to an unexpected opportunity in cobalt mining, his efforts to build an ethical and resilient supply chain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the innovative technology his team is developing to revolutionize mineral processing.

Learn more about Ridgeline Elements at ridgeline-elements.com

Learn more about Starcube and our efforts to build microreactors for critical infrastructure at www.starcube.tech

Sponsored by The MisFits, a branding & design agency for the Moguls and Misfits www.wearethemisfits.com

What is Tough Tech Vets?

Tough Tech Vets is a podcast series focused on veteran entrepreneurs solving hard problems at the intersection of hardware and software. Hosted by Chris Ricks, a former Naval Submarine Officer and Founder of Starcube, a small modular reactor company that’s focused on building microreactors for critical infrastructure.

While there’s a lot of education around traditional startups for veterans, the Touch Tech landscape is a lot less clear. Whether you’re currently building a tough tech product or considering building one, this podcast is for you.

Learn more about Starcube and our efforts to build microreactors for critical infrastructure at www.starcube.tech

Sponsored by The MisFits, a branding & design agency for the Moguls and Misfits www.wearethemisfits.com