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Feb 6, 2025 35 min

#91 - Blue Flame Thinkers: Ernest Scheyder

from Tech Optimist: An Alumni Ventures Podcast Hosted by Alumni Ventures

In this Blue Flame Thinkers episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Drew Wandzilak sits down with award-winning journalist and author Ernest Scheyder to explore the high-stakes global battle for critical minerals. As the world races to secure resources like lithium and copper to power the clean energy transition, Ernest unpacks the geopolitical, environmental, and economic challenges shaping the future of energy and technology. They discuss his book, The War Below, and dive into the tough questions around supply chains, resource extraction, and the trade-offs we must navigate in the push for energy security. Join Drew and Ernest for a thought-provoking conversation on the forces driving the next era of innovation. To Learn More: Alumni Ventures (AV) AV LinkedIn AV US Strategic Tech Fund Tech Optimist Legal Disclosure: https://av-funds.com/tech-optimist-disclosures Creators & Guests Drew Wandzilak - Guest Ernest Scheyder - Guest Shail Highbloom - Producer Sam Herrick - Producer Keith Murphy - Producer Jeannie Masters - Producer

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