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Energy storage isn’t just about batteries, it’s about reshaping the future of American manufacturing, and Mush Khan knows it firsthand. From running supply chains in China to now building Alchemy Industrial from the ground up, Mush breaks down how storing energy is a lot like caching data, why the U.S. needs to get serious about reshoring, and how Houston could become the next hub for advanced manufacturing. He also gets real about the role of education, talent, and tech like AI in bringing industrial innovation back home. It’s a mix of big ideas, practical insight, and one guy’s mission to build smarter from the ground up.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 - Intro08:11 - Reshoring Strategies in Manufacturing11:35 - Patience in Industry Transformation19:09 - Government Regulations Impacting Energy Tech21:22 - WWII Manufacturing Success Story24:41 - Understanding Tariffs in Energy Sector28:14 - Building a Talent Pipeline for Tech31:03 - Importance of Technical Education33:28 - Addressing Systemic Issues in Manufacturing35:45 - The Role of Automation in Industry38:23 - Defining Wealth in Modern Context41:14 - Exploring Comfort in Today's Economy43:26 - Defining Success in Energy Tech45:22 - Houston as a Global Manufacturing Hub48:50 - Challenges in the Education System52:49 - The Power of Storytelling in Tech54:56 - Tackling the Talent Shortage Crisis55:53 - AI's Role in Revolutionizing Manufacturing1:04:13 - Getting Started with AI in Industry1:05:42 - Innovations in Additive Manufacturing1:07:17 - Closing Remarks and Future Insightshttps://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

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Energy storage isn’t just about batteries, it’s about reshaping the future of American manufacturing, and Mush Khan knows it firsthand. From running supply chains in China to now building Alchemy Industrial from the ground up, Mush breaks down how...

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