When it comes to bringing manufacturing back to the US, reshoring isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a game plan, and Mush Khan from Alchemy Industrial is in the thick of it. From building game-changing energy storage systems to figuring out how AI and robotics can shake up the factory floor, Mush is rethinking what it means to make stuff in America. He’s got big ideas about how Houston can lead the charge in energy and manufacturing innovation, and he’s not shy about tackling the challenges of hardware startups, workforce gaps, and the wild ride that is decentralizing power systems. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to rebuild an industrial powerhouse in today’s world, this conversation is packed with the grit and vision to inspire.Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io. Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions.Click here to watch a video of this episode.
00:00 - Intro00:31 - Alchemy Industrial Overview07:26 - Alchemy Industrial's Journey12:22 - Manufacturing Energy Storage Systems17:28 - Alchemy's Product Overview19:34 - Enchanted Rock & HEB Backup Power23:12 - Inflation Reduction Act Insights25:14 - Early Adopters of Energy Technology28:15 - Microgrid Innovations32:14 - EnergyTechNexus: Platform for Growth32:30 - Power Disruptions in Texas36:50 - Frequency of Power Loss43:24 - Funding Education in Energy47:50 - Fundraising for Hard Tech Startups50:54 - Houston's Position in Energy Transition53:10 - Insights from Houston Climate Week55:32 - Successful Events at Houston Climate Week1:02:30 - Audience Support Opportunitieshttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters