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Alka Sharma

Innovating Clean Energy: Todd Medema on Automation, Climate Change, and Career Evolution

E60 • Dec 30, 2025 • 32 mins

Alka Sharma introduces Todd Medema, exploring his academic background and career journey. Todd discusses challenges faced in Tesla's grid scale battery storage and the broader shift to clean energy. He shares insights on merging his passion for board games with a technology career, offering startup advice and consulting in the clean energy sector. The conversation highlights his transition from automotive to clean energy technology, his interest in automation, and his book, "How to Serve the Hurricane." They discuss adapting to climate change through innovative design. The episode concludes with ways to connect with Todd Medema and a wrap-up.

Key Points

  • Understanding the complexities of a problem and tying together different fields of knowledge can lead to more effective and innovative solutions.
  • The transition to clean energy is not just about changing technology but also about making it appealing and practical for widespread adoption.
  • Adapting to climate change requires diverse strategies, including relocation, infrastructure adaptation, and changes in daily living practices.
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