The Copper Shortage is Keeping This DeepTech CEO Awake at Night
Description
Liz Dennett, CEO of Endolith and Alaska native, reveals the hidden copper crisis threatening our digital future. Learn how biotech and microbes could solve mining's biggest challenge, why copper demand will double by 2050, and what 50% tariffs mean for tech infrastructure. From astrobiology PhD to mining innovator, discover the untold story behind every data center and electric vehicle.Connect for more good energy ⚡️https://www.seratajima.com/linksChapters 📖[00:00:00 ] Introduction and D-O-G-S[00:01:32 ] Sera's Shaolin Training Camp Experience in Germany[00:05:25 ] Weightlifting and Movement Practices[00:06:14 ] Leadership Principles and AWS Background[00:09:36 ] The Hidden Copper Crisis Explained[00:12:30 ] What Everyone Gets Wrong About Mining[00:15:05 ] Endless: Using Microbes for Sustainable Mining[00:18:38 ] Cloud-Native Mining Technology[00:19:06 ] Mining Ethics and Local vs Global Operations[00:24:30 ] Finding Your Voice as a Female CEO[00:29:58 ] Building Support Systems for Founders[00:33:53 ] Product-Market Fit in Deep Tech vs SaaS[00:38:12 ] Working with Mining Giants: BHP and Rio Tinto[00:41:31 ] Series A Fundraising Challenges[00:45:57 ] Macro Forces: Tariffs and Political Impact[00:49:15 ] North Star and Company Values[00:50:21 ] Lightning Round: Books, Advice, and Success
Sera Tajima
Founder, Advisor & Deep Tech Investor 🤙I talk about:
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