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Episode 9: Justin worked at SpaceX and Anduril before starting Base Power, which is aiming to build a modern power company — and an energy trading business on top of it.

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(00:00 ) - Intro

(00:41 ) - What Base Power is Building

(03:26 ) - How Texas' Energy Grid and Market Works

(08:42 ) - Sponsor Break

(09:28 ) - Why Batteries are Needed to Support the Grid

(14:09 ) - Base Power's Unique Battery Deployment Model

(19:35 ) - Optimizing the Battery System Design

(24:14 ) - Streamlining the Deployment Process

(29:03 ) - Build vs Buy Decisions Across the Value Chain

(32:18 ) - Software Strategy Across Device, Cloud, and Customer

(36:00 ) - Balancing Customer Needs with Grid Services

(39:06 ) - Potential for DC Power Distribution in Homes

(40:31 ) - The Vision for Long-Duration Storage

(43:51 ) - Scaling Base Power and Driving Costs Down

(48:18 ) - Defining the Interfaces and Controlling the Value Chain

(52:04 ) - Advice for Startup Founders and Closing Thoughts

(56:11 ) - Conclusion

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Links:

• Christian Keil – https://twitter.com/pronounced_kyle
• Justin Lopas – https://twitter.com/JLopas
• Base Power - https://www.basepowercompany.com/

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