35. Mahmood Shirazy (Calogy Solutions) on thermal management of EVs

Mahmood Shirazy of Calogy Solutions discusses thermal management systems of electrical vehicles (EV) systems, transitioning from scientist to entrepreneur, and the state of the deeptech ecosystem. OUTLINE (00:00) Introduction (00:36) Mahmood’s career  (02:32) Calogy’s technology (04:09) Value proposition and uniqueness of technology (06:45) Examples (09:02) Broader impact (11:39) Value of opportunity  (12:58) Go-to-market and monetization strategy (15:21) Traction (16:44) Challenges and barriers (18:43) Growth and expansion plans (20:45) Anticipated risks (23:26) Journey from scientist to entrepreneur (25:44) Fundamental differences between academia and business worlds (28:15) State of deeptech ecosystem