S3 E2: Ken Hoffman, Founder and CEO, Traubenbach Associates

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Ken Hoffman, CEO of Traubenbach Associates, reflects on his career path, the pitfalls of battery investment, and why China’s innovation is reshaping the EV landscape. He shares advice for startups seeking capital, critiques Tesla’s stagnation, and outlines what defines true leadership in lithium. Recorded live at the Fastmarkets Lithium Supply and Battery Raw Materials Conference 2025. Follow us on social media to get the latest commodity pricing news, as well as updates on all of our events: LinkedIn: @Fastmarkets X: @Fastmarkets

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