#224 How to Scale up Anode Manufacturing in the US w/ Gleb Yushin (Sila Nanotechnologies)

CleanTechies

Hear the story of how Sila Nanotechnologies has successfully developed, taken to market, and scaled up a new Anode technology for the battery industry. -- Learn the importance of Job Creation in landing funding -- Understand why CleanTech is actually bi-partisan -- and Understand where the puck is going with the battery industry.
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On today’s episode, Gleb Yushin, the CTO of Sila Nanotechnologies, pours out the wisdom he has from 14 years working on and scaling up Sila Nanotechnologies to the point where their Anode tech is in millions of batteries around the world.

Not many companies reach this scale and even less so among climate companies. The lessons he has for you will benefit you massively.

There are incredibly potent lessons on:

• A successful GTM strategy for a battery chemical (Anode in this case)
• How to fund your small and commercial scale production facilities.
• Why there will likely be bi-partisan support for clean technology
• Key lessons on team building and talent acquisition

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Topics
**00:00 Intro
**02:57 The Journey of Gleb Yushin
**05:49 Founding Sila Nanotechnology
**09:03 The Role of Silicon in Battery Production
**11:53 Scaling Up Production
**15:12 Market Integration and Collaboration
**18:09 Challenges in Manufacturing
**20:51 Future of Battery Technology
**24:03 The Importance of Job Creation
**34:51 Rapid Iteration and Automation in Production
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**38:05 Funding Strategies and Equity vs. Debt
**42:08 Government Support and Job Creation in Clean Tech
**45:57 Bipartisan Support for Clean Technology
**51:46 Talent Acquisition and Team Building in Startups
**1:02:10 Challenges and Trends in the Battery Industry
**1:04:32 Startup Opportunities in Battery Recycling and Supply Chain
Links
**Gleb Yushin | Sila Nanotechnologies
**Connect with Somil on LinkedIn | Connect with Silas on LinkedIn
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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. The Journey of Gleb Yushin (00:02:57)

3. Founding Sila Nanotechnology (00:05:49)

4. The Role of Silicon in Battery Production (00:09:03)

5. Scaling Up Production (00:11:53)

6. Market Integration and Collaboration (00:15:12)

7. Challenges in Manufacturing (00:18:09)

8. Future of Battery Technology (00:20:51)

9. The Importance of Job Creation (00:24:03)

10. Rapid Iteration and Automation in Production (00:34:51)

11. End of Free Version [UPGRADE TODAY!!] (00:41:00)