Chris Burns

Join the co-founders of Exit 73 Studios as they share their indie game dev journey, from no prior gaming experience to creating the unique game #Blud. Discover the challenges of entering the gaming industry, the strategic decision to share their work on social media, and the advantage of #Blud looking like a TV show. Explore the transition from animation to game development, managing massive amounts of animation assets, and refining game elements based on player feedback.

Chris Burns, founder and CEO of Novonix, shares insights from his experience in the battery industry, having previously worked at Tesla. He discusses the challenges in creating a U.S. supply chain for electric vehicle batteries, highlighting the crucial role of materials like graphite. Burns explains the financial hurdles and the need for government incentives to compete with China's established market. The conversation emphasizes the necessity for strategic partnerships and skilled labor to advance domestic battery production and navigate the complexities of global competition.