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First Principles with Christian Keil
Christian Keil
20 episodes
8 months ago
On First Principles, Christian Keil, Host and Chief of Staff at Astranis, dives into the heart of innovation, making the complex world of deep tech startups approachable without needing a PhD.
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On First Principles, Christian Keil, Host and Chief of Staff at Astranis, dives into the heart of innovation, making the complex world of deep tech startups approachable without needing a PhD.
Show more...
Technology
Business,
Entrepreneurship
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#10: Sam D'Amico - How to Boil Water in 40 Seconds (and Revolutionize the Grid)
First Principles with Christian Keil
1 hour 6 minutes
1 year ago
#10: Sam D'Amico - How to Boil Water in 40 Seconds (and Revolutionize the Grid)

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Episode 10: Impulse Labs has a master plan to revolutionize the grid by building the world’s highest-performance home appliances. They started with a stove. Here’s how it works.


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(00:00) - Introduction

(00:40) - What Impulse is Building - High Performance Home Appliances

(01:40) - The Performance Difference Between Impulse's Stoves and Gas/Normal Induction

(03:24) - How Impulse Enables High Power Without Electrical Upgrades Using Batteries

(06:17) - Volts, Amps, Watts and How They Relate to Home Electrical Systems

(12:23) - Why Impulse Chose the Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Chemistry

(16:40) - The Safety Testing and Certification Process for New Appliances

(18:28) - The Potential of Sodium Ion Batteries

(20:02) - How Batteries in Appliances Can Help Balance Renewable Energy on the Grid
(27:18) - The Physics of How Induction Stoves Heat Pans Without Getting Hot Themselves
(32:33) - How Gallium Nitride Enables Smaller, More Efficient Electronics
(34:18) - Precise Temperature Control Via Induction Current Regulation and Sensors
(37:28) - The Potential for Automated Cooking Routines and Regulatory Limitations
(39:07) - The Process of Finding and Working With a Consumer Electronics Manufacturer
(44:10) - Sending Prototypes Back and Forth and Leveraging the Manufacturer's Expertise
(47:22) - The Huge Potential for Battery-Powered Appliances to Transform the Grid
(50:12) - Taking a Measured, Market-Driven Approach to Electrification vs Gas Stoves
(52:30) - Performance Over Politics in Driving Electrification
(54:15) - Tech Architecture Enabling Rapid New Product Development
(56:40) - Massive Market Opportunity for Home Batteries
(58:50) - Regulatory Standards for Bidirectional Power
(01:00:30) - Cultural Shift to Accelerate Electric Appliance Adoption
(01:02:45) - Building an Iconic High Performance Brand
(01:04:50) - Conclusion and Where to Learn More

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Links:

  • Christian Keil – https://twitter.com/pronounced_kyle
  • Sam D’Amico - https://twitter.com/sdamico
  • Impulse - https://www.impulselabs.com/


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First Principles with Christian Keil
On First Principles, Christian Keil, Host and Chief of Staff at Astranis, dives into the heart of innovation, making the complex world of deep tech startups approachable without needing a PhD.