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Thomas Chepucavage from Zenthos Energy
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- Energytech Startups
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- Sep 30, 2025
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Summary
Zenthos Energy is tackling two big challenges at once: energy storage and carbon capture. Their aluminum batteries aren’t just safer and cheaper than the usual lithium or cobalt options, they also last longer and actually create value by capturing CO2 and producing graphite along the way. Born in Albuquerque and now teaming up with Sandia National Labs and New Mexico State, the team is scaling solutions big enough for utilities, data centers, and microgrids, while also finding uses in military and remote applications. It’s a story of tech, partnerships, and ambition, with a clear mission to push gigawatt-scale solutions into the mainstream of sustainable energy. 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 - EnergyTech Nexus 00:16 - Introducing Dev Motiram 00:52 - Interview with Tom Chappell, CEO of Zenthos Energy 09:45 - Tom's Journey into the Energy Industry 11:36 - CO2 Capture Potential 12:18 - Revenue Streams in Energy Tech 13:56 - Energy Initiatives in Albuquerque 15:38 - Non-Dilutive Funding Strategies 17:30 - Fundraising Journey in Energy Startups 21:06 - Addressing the Missing Middle 24:01 - EnergyTech Nexus 24:15 - Strategic Partnerships for Growth 25:45 - Assessing Risk in Energy Ventures 27:46 - Innovations in Aluminum Ion Batteries 28:44 - Scaling Energy Solutions 29:45 - Criteria for Investability 31:05 - Current Goals in Energy Development 32:10 - Insights from Houston's Energy Scene 33:05 - Key Takeaways from the Week 36:20 - Investor D…