EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 12 MIN
First Phosphate CEO John Passalacqua on Onshoring the LFP Battery Supply Chain
from Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres · host Adam Torres
As part of our official DealFlow Discovery Conference Interview Series, produced by Mission Matters, along with our partner DealFlow Events, we’re showcasing the innovative companies presenting at the upcoming DealFlow Discovery Conference (January 28-29, at the Borgata in Atlantic City) and the executives behind them. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews John Passalacqua, CEO of First Phosphate Corp, about the company’s mission to onshore a vertically integrated lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery supply chain for North America. John shares how a strategic pivot toward ultra-pure igneous phosphate positioned the company to support energy storage, data centers, robotics, and other fast-growing markets tied to energy independence. This interview is part of our effort to help investors discover compelling companies ahead of the event — and to help CEOs introduce their story to the 1500+ conference attendees. Learn more about the event and presenting companies:https://dealflowdiscoveryconference.com/ Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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As part of our official DealFlow Discovery Conference Interview Series, produced by Mission Matters, along with our partner DealFlow Events, we’re showcasing the innovative companies presenting at the upcoming DealFlow Discovery Conference (January 28-29, at the Borgata in Atlantic City) and the executives behind them. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews John Passalacqua, CEO of First Phosphate Corp, about the company’s mission to onshore a vertically integrated lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery supply chain for North America. John shares how a strategic pivot toward ultra-pure igneous phosphate positioned the company to support energy storage, data centers, robotics, and other fast-growing markets tied to energy independence. This interview is part of our effort to help investors discover compelling companies ahead of the event — and to help CEOs introduce their story to the 1500+ conference attendees. Learn more about the event and presenting companies:https://dealflowdiscoveryconference.com/ Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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