This Week in Startups Molly’s first 6 months as an investor (VC School), + EV battery recycling | E1504
Jul 10, 2022
Zora and Steven Chung, co-founders of ReJoule, are revolutionizing EV battery health with their innovative technology focused on evaluation and recycling. They discuss the urgency of effective battery evaluation as the EV market expands and emphasize collaboration in their entrepreneurial journey. Meanwhile, insights into venture capital journeys highlight the importance of supporting sustainable innovations. The siblings also reveal strategies for reusing and recycling batteries, promising a greener future for electric vehicles.
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Building a Mental Framework
- Develop a mental framework for evaluating startups and practice using it.
- Do the math, build your own model, and identify potential challenges and opportunities.
The Inspiring Nature of Founders
- Founders possess remarkable hopefulness, work ethic, and dedication to their vision.
- Interacting with founders is inspiring, and being able to help them is an honor.
Balancing Cynicism and Support
- Journalists must balance cynicism with a willingness to support new ideas and talent.
- Venture capital involves fostering a space for imperfect ideas to flourish and succeed.