Daryl Etherington

Shiba Dawood, Founder of Minerva Lithium, is at the forefront of clean energy innovation, and Daryl Etherington hosts the discussion. They unveil the winner of the Startup Battlefield and reflect on the emotional journey of the finalists. Shiba shares insights into her company's groundbreaking lithium extraction technology that also produces clean drinking water. They tackle the startup's challenges, including the importance of resilience in a male-dominated industry and highlight the empowering journey of women of color in tech pursuing sustainability and growth.

Daryl Etherington, a seasoned TechCrunch reporter and co-host of Found, joins the discussion to dive into the launch of their new podcast focused on startups. They explore the importance of authentic storytelling in entrepreneurship, contrasting it with traditional metrics-driven approaches. Etherington shares insights on groundbreaking healthcare recruitment solutions and the challenges of addressing staffing shortages. The conversation also touches on the Smart Tire Company's innovative collaboration with NASA, showcasing the resilience required in tech development.