The rise in global energy demand is driven by increasing populations entering the middle class, leading to higher energy consumption through car usage and dietary changes, creating an insatiable demand for energy. The advancement of energy solutions like nuclear power, renewables, and AI technologies is predicted to generate significant wealth, potentially producing the first trillionaire. AI technology, while in its early stages, is already demanding significant power, with its consumption expected to triple by the end of the decade, surpassing that of small nations.
Ed speaks with Mateo Jaramillo, Co-Founder and CEO of Form Energy, an energy storage and manufacturing company. They discuss how his experience at divinity school led him to start the company, what his experience working at Tesla was like, and why innovation in energy storage is so imperative to help save the planet.
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