Absolute Return Podcast

On today’s podcast we welcome special guest, D-Wave CEO Alan Baratz. D-Wave is a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services. On the show, Alan discusses: -What is quantum computing and why it is important -Some of the major technological breakthroughs in quantum computing -The technology’s potential effect on cryptography and cryptocurrency -An overview of the market opportunity and competitive environment -And more

On today’s podcast we welcome special guests, Transfix CEO Lily Shen and CFO Christian Lee . Transfix is a leading digital freight platform where they use technology, machine learning, and AI to dynamically match thousands of freight transactions between shippers and carriers. On the show, Lily and Christian discuss: -The opportunity in freight logistics due to extreme inefficiencies -Issues affecting supply chains right now -Why the company is going public -Their thoughts on current market conditions -And more

On today’s podcast we welcome special guest, Satellogic CEO Emiliano Kargieman. Satellogic is a leader in high-resolution satellite data collection. On the show, Emiliano discusses: -The market opportunity for satellite imaging -How the company is making Earth Observation imagery accessible and affordable -How Satellogic’s Earth Observation data is helping the Ukrainian people -His advice on finding success as an entrepreneur -And more  

On today’s show we welcome the team from Andretti Acquisition: Michael Andretti, Bill Sandbrook and Matt Brown. Andretti Acquisition is a special purpose acquisition company focused on the automotive industry. On the show, they discuss: - Michael’s career in racing and his transition to business - Andretti’s due diligence process and approach to potential deals - The automotive industry and which segments are attractive for investment - Their thoughts on the current market environment - And more

On today’s podcast we welcome special guest, Allego CEO Mathieu Bonnet. Allego owns a pan-European electric vehicle charging network.  On the show, Mathieu discusses: -The European EV market and its 46% expected growth rate -The future of ultra-fast charging -How Allego expects to generate 30% IRRs from its owned sites -What it was like working with private equity firm Apollo on Allego’s going-public transaction -And more

On today’s podcast we welcome special guests, Eve co-CEOs, Jerry DeMuro and Andre Stein. Eve is a recent corporate carve-out from Brazilian multinational aerospace manufacturer Embraer and a leader in the development of next-generation Urban Air Mobility.   On the show, Jerry and Andre discuss: -Flying cars - Eve’s next-generation Urban Air Mobility solutions -The corporate carve-out and going-public transaction -How Eve differs from competitors in the eVTOL space -The potential $760 billion market they are pursuing -And more

On today’s show we welcome special guest, ElectraMeccanica Vehicles CEO Kevin Pavlov. ElectraMeccanica is a Canadian designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles. The company’s flagship vehicle is the single-seat electric vehicle called the SOLO.   On the podcast, Kevin discusses: -The story behind the unique, three-wheel design of the SOLO -How they plan to scale the electric vehicle company -Why they use an asset-light contract manufacturing model -The competitive environment and how ElectraMeccanica vehicles stand out -And more

On today’s podcast we welcome special guest, Terran Orbital CEO and Chairman Marc Bell. Terran Orbital is a pioneer in the development, innovation and operation of small satellites and earth observation solutions.   On the show, Marc discusses: -How he built numerous successful businesses in different industries including real estate, entertainment and space -The opportunity that he sees small satellites -How running a vertically integrated business gives them a competitive advantage -Keys to thriving as an entrepreneur and business leader -And more   Buy bitcoin, save the planet! Learn more about our eco-friendly bitcoin ETF here: https://investabtc.com/ Learn more about the Accelerate Alternative Investment Solutions here: https://accelerateshares.com/investment-solutions-2/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33316660/admin/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AccelerateFT

February 28, 2022 - On today’s podcast we welcome special guest, SES President Rohit Makharia. SES is a leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance Lithium-Metal rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles.   On the show, Rohit discusses: -Some of the innovations and breakthroughs in battery tech that he has worked on over his career -Why investors and consumers should care about lithium metal batteries -SES’s revenue ramp and future path to profitability -His thoughts on the SPAC merger process -And more   Buy bitcoin, save the planet! Learn more about our eco-friendly bitcoin ETF here: https://investabtc.com/ Learn more about the Accelerate Alternative Investment Solutions here: https://accelerateshares.com/investment-solutions-2/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33316660/admin/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AccelerateFT

On today’s show we welcome special guest Dan Wagner, Rezolve’s Founder, CEO and Chairman. Rezolve is a leader in mobile commerce and engagement.   On the podcast, Dan discusses: -Key lessons learned from 35 years of entrepreneurship and 7 successful startups -The opportunity within mobile eCommerce -His game plan in taking Rezolve public -The most important aspect of the Rezolve story that investors should know -And more   Buy bitcoin, save the planet! Learn more about our eco-friendly bitcoin ETF here: https://investabtc.com/   Learn more about the Accelerate Alternative Investment Solutions here: https://accelerateshares.com/investment-solutions-2/   Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33316660/admin/   Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AccelerateFT