New VC Funding for Next-Gen Power Transmission Lines — Dr. Jason Huang, CEO of TS Conductor

PODCAST GUEST BIO:

TS Conductor technology for smarter power transmission lines provides safety, reliability, and longevity, all while doubling ampacity over ACSR and reducing line power loss by 40%. TS Conductor also solves sag issues caused by heat, ice, stresses, and long span in large conductors, while reducing costs in fitting and installation. Their solution can be used in all price-sensitive distribution applications for new build and reconductoring. Recent investors include Breakthrough Energy Ventures, National Grid Partners, and a subsidiary of NextEra Energy.

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Dr. Jason Huang has been working in advanced conductors for the past 10 years, with over 20 years prior experience in composite material technologies. He is regarded as one of the utility industry’s leading experts in composite core wire and cable technology.

Before forming TS Conductor, Dr. Huang was the CEO and CTO of CTC Global, VP of Engineering Technology at BAE Systems Composite Structures, and product development lead at CYTEC Engineered Materials and Goodrich High-Temperature Composite Corporation.

He has a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from The Ohio State University, an MBA from the Fisher College of Business, and an MS in Materials Science from the University of California.

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QUESTIONS THAT WE COVERED:

Business

• What does your company do? What makes you unique versus the competition?
• How are you funding your growth — e.g., revenue, VC, CVC, government grants, M&A? What are 1-2 lessons you’ve learned along the way?
• Outside of your current business, what other 1-2 climate or sustainability sectors seem like promising areas in which to start a business? What might those solutions look like?

Personal

• If you had to start over, what are 1-2 tips you’d give yourself in order to be faster, more effective, and higher impact?
• What are some habits and routines that keep you focused, healthy, and sane — e.g., meditations, exercise, productivity hacks?
• What recommendations do you have for our audience — books, podcasts, quotes, tools?
• What’s the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you — outside of your own family?

Closing

• Do you have any requests, announcements, or final advice for our listeners?

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