Matthew Dawson from Elementium Materials

Batteries might not seem sexy, but they're literally powering the future and turns out, we've all been sleeping on electrolytes. We sat down with someone who's shaking things up by rethinking battery design from the inside out, focusing on the underrated electrolyte layer to boost performance, cut costs, and make charging quicker (and safer!). We talk about what it takes to scale a hard tech startup, snag superstar talent, and keep investors happy when funding's tough. Plus, why the battery tech coming your way, think EVs, huge storage solutions, even robots is cooler (and closer) than you think.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Energy Tech Nexus00:16 - What is an electrolyte04:19 - History of Batteries07:01 - Matt's Career Path09:49 - Importance of Trust in Business14:02 - Technology Deployment Strategies17:42 - Electrolyte Sales Process19:59 - Customer Feedback Insights22:14 - End Users Driving Innovation26:05 - Why Now: Market Timing28:21 - Protecting Your Business31:25 - ETN: Sign Up for Updates31:38 - Electrolyte Delivery Methods34:29 - Battery Disposal Practices39:24 - End Market Strategy42:11 - Challenges in Startup Phase43:10 - Starting a Company Today44:34 - Talent Acquisition Strategies49:26 - Self-Selecting Talent51:42 - Fundraising for Startups54:28 - Investor Outreach Strategies56:18 - Setting Bold Goals59:20 - Impact of Politics on Business1:02:12 - Future Vision: 5-Year Plan1:05:37 - How to Connect with Matthttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters