Odd Lots This Stove Company Wants to Change How the World Uses Energy
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Dec 16, 2024 
Join Sam D'Amico, CEO of Impulse Labs, a pioneer in innovative induction stove technology, as he discusses the cultural clash around electric cooking. D'Amico reveals how their induction stove not only cooks better but also integrates battery storage for energy efficiency. The conversation dives into the implications of shifting from gas to electric stoves, cutting-edge manufacturing processes, and the impact of tariffs. With insights on bridging technology and culinary perfection, this chat transforms how we think about the kitchen's future.
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Pizza Oven Inspiration
- Sam D'Amico's interest in making a high-powered tabletop pizza oven sparked the idea for Impulse Labs.
- He realized a battery could provide short bursts of high energy, overcoming outlet limitations.
Decentralized Grid
- Integrating batteries into appliances like stoves could transform the energy grid.
- These appliances become distributed energy storage, like mini power plants in homes.
Electric Stove Dislike
- American dislike for electric stoves stems from poor experiences with older technologies.
- Traditional electric stoves offer inconsistent heating and are difficult to control compared to gas.