A discussion on the evolution of battery technology, focusing on disruptive innovations like lithium and advancements such as lithium metal batteries for improved safety and performance. The chapter also explores the environmental and geopolitical implications of lithium production, highlighting the shift towards cleaner energy sources and potential risks and dependencies on countries like China in the renewable energy sector.
Bison Ventures invests in frontier technology companies that use innovative science and deep technology. A key pillar of their investment portfolio is climate technology.
Tom Biegala is a co-founder of Bison Ventures. Prior to starting Bison Ventures, Tom worked at Cascade Asset Management Company, the investment office that manages the assets of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust and Gates family. He joins the show to talk about why he started Bison, the climate tech startup landscape, and much more.
This episode is hosted by Lee Atchison. Lee Atchison is a software architect, author, and thought leader on cloud computing and application modernization. His best-selling book, Architecting for Scale (O’Reilly Media), is an essential resource for technical teams looking to maintain high availability and manage risk in their cloud environments.
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