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Steve Jurvetson and The Metals Company on Ocean mining, EV market growth, and AI's tech impact | E1959

May 31, 2024

Steve Jurvetson, founder of Future Ventures, and Gerard Barron, CEO of The Metals Company, dive into the future of electric vehicles and sustainable ocean mining. They explore the promising potential of polymetallic nodules for battery materials, emphasizing robotic solutions for eco-friendly extraction. The conversation touches on geopolitical challenges in deep-sea mining and the crucial balance of innovation and environmental responsibility. Together, they outline how these advancements can reshape the EV market while prioritizing sustainability.

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Quick takeaways

Innovative ocean mining methods for EV minerals discussed by Steve and Gerard Baron.

Challenges and benefits of deep-sea mineral extraction unveiled, focusing on environmental and geopolitical factors.

Importance of sustainable mineral sourcing emphasized for EV market growth and future mining innovations.

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Eccentric Bets and Innovative Solutions

The podcast features a conversation between Steve and Gerard Baron about innovative solutions in the mining industry to source minerals for electric vehicles sustainably. Steve advocates for bold and unique investment opportunities, comparing them to historic moments. Gerard Baron discusses the process of extracting minerals from the ocean floor, highlighting the environmental benefits and geopolitical considerations.

Intro

6min

Ocean Mining Insights

7min

Harnessing Ocean Resources for Electric Vehicle Batteries

3min

Innovating Ocean Mining

11min

Exploring the Sustainability of Ocean Mining and Fintech Solutions for Startups

5min

Exploring the Bold Frontier of Ocean Mining

4min

Preparing for Ocean Mining: Strategies and Regulatory Challenges

2min

Navigating Deep-Sea Mining Regulations

16min

Revolutionizing Construction and Industry Disruptions

4min

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Todays show:

Steve Jurvetson and Gerard Barron join Jason to discuss the growth and challenges of the EV market (1:50). Then, they discuss TMC’s involvement in polymetallic nodules and robotic vacuuming for ocean nodules (15:34), the geopolitical aspects of deep-sea mining (40:50), and AI’s impact on technology (52:01).

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(0:00) Steve Jurvetson and Gerard Barron join Jason

(1:50) EV market growth and challenges

(2:42) The mission of The Metals Company

(5:54) Gerard Barron explains polymetallic nodules

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(15:34) Robotic vacuuming and ocean nodules

(19:17) Environmentalists' perspectives on ocean mining

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(29:47) Deep dive into VC with Steve Jurvetson

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(40:50) Geopolitical aspects of deep-sea mining and future outlook

(52:01) The age of AI and its impact on technology

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