Powering the Future

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Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Introduction and Show Overview

(00:05:06) Understanding the Electrical Grid

(00:09:10) The History and Evolution of the Grid

(00:09:51) Regulation and Deregulation in the Energy Sector

(00:18:25) The Importance of Energy in Human Progress

(00:28:41) Base's Innovative Energy Solutions

(00:38:25) Economic and Operational Insights of Base

(00:44:31) Understanding Electricity Market Variability

(00:45:01) The Boom and Bust of Battery Economics

(00:48:43) Battery Technology and Chemistry

(00:50:56) Global Battery Manufacturing Landscape

(00:54:06) Capital Markets and Financing Strategies

(00:59:56) Vision for the Future of Energy Technology

(01:02:30) Personal Journey and Entrepreneurial Insights

(01:09:48) Lessons from Influential Leaders

(01:16:52) The Kindest Thing Anyone Has Done For Zach