The Keep Cool Podcast

*SYNDICATED EPISODE* - More efficient EVs, from the powertrain up with Scalvy

Feb 24, 2025
Mohamed Badawy, Co-founder and CEO of Scalvy, shares his journey from tenured professor to startup leader in electric mobility. He discusses innovative software-defined modules revolutionizing energy management for EVs, emphasizing cost-saving benefits. The conversation explores the importance of building trust with early customers and the challenges of integrating modular powertrains. Badawy also contrasts the U.S. and China in EV advancements, shedding light on the need for adaptability and collaboration in driving the future of clean mobility.
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ANECDOTE

Market Use Cases Expanded Unexpectedly

  • Mohamed initially told a VC their tech only fit EVs, but market interest from other sectors surprised him.
  • Stationary energy storage and data centers became clear additional markets as customers educated them.
ADVICE

Commercialize Only When Market Value Is Clear

  • Don't start a company just to found one; target a real, solvable market problem before leaving academia.
  • Use university research to test ideas until you see clear market value.
INSIGHT

Modularity Replaces Bulky, Customized Electronics

  • Traditional powertrains split electronics into many bulky, vendor-specific units that raise cost and complexity.
  • Scalvy embeds modular electronics with battery modules to standardize and simplify integration across vehicle types.
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