Behind the Power: Lisa Åkerlund, CTO and Technical Strategist at Rivus Batteries

This week we sit down with Lisa Akerlund, Chief Technology Officer at Rivus Batteries. We explore her journey from environmental science to leading cutting-edge innovation in sustainable battery tech.Lisa shares how she transitioned from academia to start up life, her passion for solving real-world problems and the mission behind developing metal-free stationary batteries using locally sourced materials.We also get insights into building resilient supply chains, navigating R&D in a fast-paced environment and what it really takes to lead with purpose in the clean energy sector. A must-listen for anyone driven by sustainability and technological impact.The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧Thank you for listening to Techne Connect! This podcast takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.Techne Connect offers a front-row seat to the people creating what's next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.