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Megan O'Connor, Ph.D. | Nth Cycle | S02E25
Nov 4, 2024 ·
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Megan O'Connor, Ph.D. | Nth Cycle | S02E25
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Redefining Critical Metals Refining with Nth Cycle's CEO Megan O'Connor | Betts on the Future In this episode of Betts on the Future, host Jennifer welcomes Megan O'Connor, PhD, co-founder...
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Redefining Critical Metals Refining with Nth Cycle's CEO Megan O'Connor | Betts on the Future
In this episode of Betts on the Future, host Jennifer welcomes Megan O'Connor, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Nth Cycle, a company revolutionizing the critical metals refining industry through innovative electro-extraction technology. Megan discusses how Nth Cycle enables sustainable domestic production of essential metals like nickel and cobalt, which are crucial for U.S. technological advancement. She shares her journey from environmental chemistry to co-founding Nth Cycle, the significance of critical minerals in various sectors including clean energy and defense, and the challenges and successes along the way. Megan also elaborates on the importance of a resilient domestic supply chain and the impact of Nth Cycle’s commercial system in Ohio. Tune in to learn more about the vital role of critical minerals and Megan's inspiring entrepreneurial journey.
00:00 Introduction to Betts on the Future
00:26 Meet Megan O'Connor: Pioneering Metal Refining
02:07 The Journey to Nth Cycle
05:09 Challenges and Innovations in Metal Refining
16:00 Nth Cycle's Impact on Military and National Security
19:26 Modularity and Mobility in Metal Refining
29:11 Building a Resilient Supply Chain
33:05 Transition from Academia to Entrepreneurship
36:37 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
38:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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In this episode of Betts on the Future, host Jennifer welcomes Megan O'Connor, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Nth Cycle, a company revolutionizing the critical metals refining industry through innovative electro-extraction technology. Megan discusses how Nth Cycle enables sustainable domestic production of essential metals like nickel and cobalt, which are crucial for U.S. technological advancement. She shares her journey from environmental chemistry to co-founding Nth Cycle, the significance of critical minerals in various sectors including clean energy and defense, and the challenges and successes along the way. Megan also elaborates on the importance of a resilient domestic supply chain and the impact of Nth Cycle’s commercial system in Ohio. Tune in to learn more about the vital role of critical minerals and Megan's inspiring entrepreneurial journey.
00:00 Introduction to Betts on the Future
00:26 Meet Megan O'Connor: Pioneering Metal Refining
02:07 The Journey to Nth Cycle
05:09 Challenges and Innovations in Metal Refining
16:00 Nth Cycle's Impact on Military and National Security
19:26 Modularity and Mobility in Metal Refining
29:11 Building a Resilient Supply Chain
33:05 Transition from Academia to Entrepreneurship
36:37 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
38:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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