Sam Jaffe

Sam Jaffe, Principal at 1019 Technologies and a battery industry expert, shares insights on Northvolt's ambitious journey to challenge Asian battery giants. They delve into the timeline of Northvolt's rise and fall, discussing the impact of a crucial $2B deal loss with BMW. Jaffe highlights the pitfalls of trying to produce multiple battery types simultaneously and the heavy influence of venture capital pressures. Despite the collapse, he maintains optimism about the potential future of Northvolt’s factory in the evolving landscape of battery manufacturing.