Energy Superheroes

Our latest Energy Superhero is Mush Khan, co-founder and CEO of Alchemy Industrial, a company transforming onsite energy storage solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers. Mush’s company is using a “made in the USA” strategy to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today: insufficient and expensive power. As the U.S. undergoes a wave of reindustrialization, Mush’s work is helping C&I customers navigate the growing demands on the grid and secure reliable, cost-effective energy solutions.

Our latest Energy Superhero is Emily Easley, founder of NOVUS Energy Advisors. She is an energy expert with over 20 years of experience at the nexus of traditional and emerging power sources. Growing up in Dallas during the oil boom of the 1980s, Emily was immersed in the energy business from a young age. Now, she advises companies on how to navigate the complex intersection of energy policy, regulation, and innovation, helping them adapt to today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape. In this episode, Emily discusses the evolution of the grid, the rise of data centers, and the balance between energy security and sustainability.

Our latest Energy Superhero is Carl Kress, the Regional Director & Worldwide Energy Sector Team Leader at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). With over two decades of experience at the USTDA and a background in international trade law, Carl has helped American companies sell more abroad and helped U.S. allies around the world get critical projects built. By connecting domestic manufacturers with important projects globally, Carl and his team are bringing made-in-the-USA products to countries around the world.

The energy transition demands more batteries, but there’s a downside. Battery materials are in short supply and extraction technologies are often environmentally degrading. What if there was a more sustainable option? Serhii Kaminskyi might have the solution. As the founder and CEO of Sorbiforce, Serhii is working on clean battery technology that is changing how we think about energy storage. In this episode of Energy Superheroes, Serhii describes how his team is developing the world’s first non-metal, 100% recyclable battery.

Mark Cyffka, the co-founder and COO of AirMyne, is solving one of today’s most pressing issues: carbon emissions. At AirMyne, Mark is pushing affordable and scalable direct air capture (DAC) technology to combat climate change. In this episode, Mark shares his insights into the DAC industry and highlights some key barriers to widespread adoption.

Mauricio “Mo” Vargas, President and CEO of BayoTech, has witnessed and contributed to significant advancements in hydrogen over the years. With extensive experience and a deep understanding of the sector, Vargas shares his insights into the growth and future of hydrogen technology. In this episode, Vargas touches on the factors driving hydrogen growth and the key role it plays in the clean energy transition.

Pavle Jeremić is the CEO of Aether, a company at the forefront of nanoscale chemistry and protein engineering. Under his leadership, Aether is redefining material synthesis and resource extraction by leveraging artificial intelligence and robotics. In this episode, Pavle provides an in-depth look at Aether's technology and its many applications.

Our latest Energy Superhero is Yazan Harasis, a significant figure in the energy sector and a Forbes 30 Under 30 awardee. Harasis is the co-founder of Power Edison, where he has been instrumental in advancing cutting-edge energy storage technologies. In this episode, Yazan shares his insights on the future of energy storage and battery technology.

Sean Strawbridge, Co-Founding Partner at Voyager Energy Partners and former CEO of the Port of Corpus Christi, boasts a long career navigating some of the hardest challenges of the energy sector. An investor and strategic advisor for many energy-related projects, he is extremely knowledgeable on the nexus of geopolitics and energy. In this episode, Sean covers a wide range of topics concerning energy exports, the energy transition, and global energy dynamics.

Richard Zhang, the Head of Digital at Electric Hydrogen, is taking a unique approach to hydrogen integration. By combining digital technologies with hydrogen infrastructure, Richard has helped to redefine efficiency for the industry. From co-founding Lift H2 to taking on his current role at Electric Hydrogen, Richard has shown a strong commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions. In this episode, Richard discusses how he is using digital technologies to transform the hydrogen industry.