From the Battlefield to the Supply Chain: A Marine’s Mission to Secure Critical Minerals with Ian Killough, President of Ridgeline Elements

In this episode of Tough Tech Vets, Chris Ricks sits down with Marine veteran Ian Killough, President of Ridgeline Elements, to discuss his journey from military service to tackling one of the most pressing challenges in global supply chains- securing critical minerals. Ian shares how his curiosity about infrastructure funding led to an unexpected opportunity in cobalt mining, his efforts to build an ethical and resilient supply chain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the innovative technology his team is developing to revolutionize mineral processing. Learn more about Ridgeline Elements at ridgeline-elements.comLearn more about Starcube and our efforts to build microreactors for critical infrastructure at www.starcube.techSponsored by The MisFits, a branding & design agency for the Moguls and Misfits www.wearethemisfits.com