# Matthew Dawson from Elementium Materials

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Podcast: [Energytech Startups](https://stenobird.com/podcast/energytech-startups-5673200)
Published: 2025-06-10T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://energytechstartups.collide.io/episodes/3dd5e428-24a2-436d-9869-580ccfdd6358
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Batteries might not seem sexy, but they're literally powering the future and turns out, we've all been sleeping on electrolytes. We sat down with someone who's shaking things up by rethinking battery design from the inside out, focusing on the underrated electrolyte layer to boost performance, cut costs, and make charging quicker (and safer!). We talk about what it takes to scale a hard tech startup, snag superstar talent, and keep investors happy when funding's tough. Plus, why the battery tech coming your way, think EVs, huge storage solutions, even robots is cooler (and closer) than you think. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward. Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Energy Tech Nexus 00:16 - What is an electrolyte 04:19 - History of Batteries 07:01 - Matt's Career Path 09:49 - Importance of Trust in Business 14:02 - Technology Deployment Strategies 17:42 - Electrolyte Sales Process 19:59 - Customer Feedback Insights 22:14 - End Users Driving Innovation 26:05 - Why Now: Market Timing 28:21 - Protecting Your Business 31:25 - ETN: Sign Up for Updates 31:38 - Electrolyte Delivery Methods 34:29 - Battery Disposal Practices 39:24 - End Market Strategy 42:11 - Challenges in Startup Phase 43:10 - Starting a Company Today 44:34 - Talent Acquisition Strategies 49:26 - Self-Selecting Talent 51:42 - Fundraising for Startups 54:28 - Investor Outreach Strategies 56:18 - Setting Bold Goals 59:20 - Impact of Politics on Business 1:02:12 - Future Vision: 5-Year Plan 1:05:37 - How to Connect…

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