Mush Khan from Alchemy Industrial

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.

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00:00 - Intro
08:11 - Reshoring Strategies in Manufacturing
11:35 - Patience in Industry Transformation
19:09 - Government Regulations Impacting Energy Tech
21:22 - WWII Manufacturing Success Story
24:41 - Understanding Tariffs in Energy Sector
28:14 - Building a Talent Pipeline for Tech
31:03 - Importance of Technical Education
33:28 - Addressing Systemic Issues in Manufacturing
35:45 - The Role of Automation in Industry
38:23 - Defining Wealth in Modern Context
41:14 - Exploring Comfort in Today's Economy
43:26 - Defining Success in Energy Tech
45:22 - Houston as a Global Manufacturing Hub
48:50 - Challenges in the Education System
52:49 - The Power of Storytelling in Tech
54:56 - Tackling the Talent Shortage Crisis
55:53 - AI's Role in Revolutionizing Manufacturing
1:04:13 - Getting Started with AI in Industry
1:05:42 - Innovations in Additive Manufacturing
1:07:17 - Closing Remarks and Future Insights

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