During this episode, Santosh is joined by Gary Ong, Founder & CEO at Celadyne Technologies, a company specializing in developing advanced materials and technologies that enhance the durability and efficiency of hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers, aiming to decarbonize heavy-duty industries like transportation and manufacturing. Santosh and Gary explore hydrogen's transformative potential in supply chains and energy sectors as Gary shares his journey from battery technology to hydrogen, highlighting its advantages in industrial applications, transportation, and energy storage. The pair address public misconceptions about hydrogen, its historical context, and its role in re-industrialization and energy independence in the U.S. The episode underscores hydrogen's critical importance in achieving decarbonization and a sustainable energy future. Don’t miss this episode.
Highlights from their conversation include:
- Gary’s Background in Hydrogen (0:41)
- Hydrogen's Potential (2:13)
- Why Hydrogen Over Batteries? (5:37)
- Challenges of Energy Storage (8:25)
- Public Perception of Hydrogen (10:01)
- Hydrogen's Industrial Applications (12:35)
- Energy Independence and Global Leverage (16:09)
- Hydrogen in Transportation and Logistics (19:23)
- Understanding Fuel Cells (22:02)
- Collaborations with Major Companies (28:46)
- Hydrogen Distribution Challenges (31:08)
- The Importance of a Hydrogen Thesis (36:59)
- Hydrogen's Multibillion Dollar Potential (39:05)
- The Future of Fuel (40:43)
- This or That to Wrap (41:09)
- Final Thoughts and Takeaways (42:45)
About The Future of Supply Chain
During each episode of The Future of Supply Chain, we sit down with a different entrepreneur, investor, or industry veteran to discuss their story, views on the industry, and how we can collectively build the future of supply chain together. Listen to more episodes at https://www.dynamo.vc/podcasts.
About Dynamo Ventures
Dynamo Ventures is a pre-seed and seed stage fund that invests in supply chain and mobility startups, worldwide.