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Rewriting the Battery Startup Playbook ⚡ Battery founders are charting a new path. Instead of raising billions for gigafactories, today’s innovators are validating quickly, scaling efficiently, and converting pilots into revenue. Join Eric Moch (Glimpse), Jonathan Tan (Coreshell ), Jungwoo Lee (South 8 Technologies), and Chirranjeevi Gopal (Mitra Chem) as they share how they built with capital discipline, landed lighthouse customers, and reached milestones that reshaped investor conversations.

💡 Do battery startups really need billions and gigafactories to win? Not anymore. The new playbook is about capital efficiency + speed. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/drzicE3H Join startup founders and CEOs for this upcoming webinar: 🔹 Eric Moch, CEO Glimpse 🔹 Jonathan Tan, CEO Coreshell 🔹 Jungwoo Lee, CEO South 8 Technologies 🔹 Chirranjeevi Gopal, CTO Mitra Chem 🔹 Moderated by Yen T. Yeh, Executive Director, Volta Foundation Learn how today’s founders: scale efficiently through partnerships, build disciplined unit economics early and turn paid pilots into real revenue 📌

⚡ Highlighting the accomplishments and milestones of Volta Foundation Member Companies: AVL in North America ⚡ AVL in North America is your trusted partner for driving technological progress and creating innovative battery and electrification solutions. From the assessment and design of a single battery cell to SOP of a fully validated battery pack and its integration into the vehicle, AVL offers expertise, methods, and tools to accelerate your battery program. Our portfolio includes simulation tools and services, testing and validation solutions from cell to end-of-line, and the creation of virtual and real prototypes. Connect with AVL’s battery experts at The Battery Show North America at booth #6200—and our Volta Foundation Battery Social on the evening of October 8! #WeAreAVL #TestingTechnologies #SimulationSolutions #EngineeringExcellenc

It's your last chance to connect with fellow battery industry professionals during #ClimateWeekNYC!   This exclusive Battery Social event will feature a panel on next-gen chemistries, battery innovation through data and AI, and protecting intellectual property through scale-up and commercialization featuring Mintz, Synergy Inc., Columbia University and Volta Foundation. Don't wait - registration closes today! Get your ticket now: https://lnkd.in/gefXSND9 🎟️

3 facts every battery professional should know today: 1) H-1B visa fee increase to impact 8% of US battery professional workforce 2) Warren Buffett exits Berkshire’s stake in BYD after 15 years and 4,500% returns since 2008 3) CATL and Springer Nature to launch new journal connecting leading-edge academic publishing with 21C Lab Share your thoughts below! ____________________________________________________________ Thank you to the 20,000+ subscribers for supporting the TWIB newsletter 🚀🚀🚀

⚡ Recognizing Volta Foundation Member Companies! ⚡ Volta Foundation is proud to spotlight the incredible contributions of its Member Companies — Electric Goddess, Forth Conference, Motive Workforce, Solar Energy Industries Association), and upcell Alliance. From delivering top-tier, specialized battery consulting and test services to accelerate innovation in energy storage (Electric Goddess), to convening leaders and innovators at the intersection of clean transportation and electrification (Forth Conference), building the workforce of tomorrow through tailored talent solutions in the energy and mobility sectors (Motive Workforce), advancing solar and renewable energy policy for a sustainable future (Solar Energy Industries Association), and driving next-generation battery manufacturing and scaling cell production innovation (upcell Alliance) — these organizations are accelerating the global transition to clean energy. Together, they represent the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and progress that defines the Volta Foundation community. Interested in joining Volta Foundation? Become a Member Company 🔗https://bit.ly/44CHKDl

Join us in Detroit this October! We’re excited to partner with Forth Mobility for the 2025 Forth Roadmap Conference — the premier electric transportation event in the U.S. 🚘⚡ Register now and save $75 off full conference tickets with our link 👉 https://lnkd.in/duWxa9C9 📅 October 14–16, 2025 📍 Detroit, Michigan This year’s program features top speakers, innovators, and policymakers shaping the future of mobility. Let’s connect and drive progress together! 🔗 Learn more: roadmapforth.org #RoadmapForth

🚀 Excited to share that Advanced Design & Manufacturing Expo is happening October 21–23, 2025! As a partner, Volta Foundation is happy to offer our network FREE expo passes and 20% off conference passes with the code VOLTA. 👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4nvYT9j Join thousands of professionals to explore the future of advanced design & manufacturing, connect with industry leaders, and discover the latest innovations shaping our field. Will we see you in Toronto this October? 🍁

The Battery Talent Census is here — and you guessed it. In our poll, 60% voted Manufacturing & Scale-Up as the top skill in demand. But the Battery Talent Census reveals more about battery jobs, skills, and salaries: 💰 Entry-level salaries average $90K in the US, 23% higher than adjacent engineering fields. 🔄 Tenure is short — just 2.3 years, with half of professionals already job-hunting. ⚖️ Equity challenge: women entering battery careers earn 30% less than men. For engineers, managers, and HR leaders, this is your benchmark for hiring, retention, and workforce planning. Read the full Battery Talent Census Report: https://lnkd.in/gBqSjPjx

The battery industry is scaling fast — but not everyone is starting from the same line. 🚨 30% — that’s the gender pay gap for professionals entering battery careers. Women start at $78K, while men start at $115K. This isn’t just a statistic. It’s a signal: the workforce is growing rapidly, but equity and retention challenges begin on day one. From the Battery Talent Census (1,000+ professionals surveyed): 💰 Entry-level salaries average $90K — 23% higher than adjacent engineering fields 🔄 Average tenure is just 2.3 years — half of professionals are already job-hunting 🧠 83% of career success is driven by soft skills, not just technical know-how Read the full Battery Talent Census Report here: https://lnkd.in/gBqSjPjx