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Betts on the Future: Episode 40 | Nth Cycle | Megan O'Connor, Ph.D.
Nov 4, 2024 ·
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Betts on the Future: Episode 40 | Nth Cycle | Megan O'Connor, Ph.D.
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Revolutionizing Metal Refining: Megan O'Connor, Ph.D. on Sustainable Technology In this episode of Betts on the Future, host Jennifer Betts interviews Megan O'Connor, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of Nth Cycle....
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Revolutionizing Metal Refining: Megan O'Connor, Ph.D. on Sustainable Technology
In this episode of Betts on the Future, host Jennifer Betts interviews Megan O'Connor, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of Nth Cycle.
Megan discusses her groundbreaking work in the critical metals refining industry through innovative electro-extraction technology that enables sustainable domestic production of essential metals like nickel and cobalt.
Drawing from her environmental engineering doctorate from Duke University, Megan has led Nth Cycle to secure significant investments and grants, helping to shape the future of metals refining for a secure and sustainable industrial supply chain.
Megan shares her unique journey from academia to entrepreneurship, the challenges faced, and the importance of building a resilient and secure domestic supply chain for critical minerals.
Find out more about Nth Cycle and connect with Megan O'Connor, Ph.D. and her team's work on LinkedIn.
00:00 Introduction to Betts on the Future
00:26 Meet Megan O'Connor: Pioneering Critical Metals Refining
02:07 The Journey to Nth Cycle
05:09 Challenges and Innovations in Critical Metals
16:00 Nth Cycle's Impact on Military and National Security
19:26 Modularity and Mobility in Metal Refining
29:11 Building a Resilient Domestic 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 Betts interviews Megan O'Connor, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of Nth Cycle.
Megan discusses her groundbreaking work in the critical metals refining industry through innovative electro-extraction technology that enables sustainable domestic production of essential metals like nickel and cobalt.
Drawing from her environmental engineering doctorate from Duke University, Megan has led Nth Cycle to secure significant investments and grants, helping to shape the future of metals refining for a secure and sustainable industrial supply chain.
Megan shares her unique journey from academia to entrepreneurship, the challenges faced, and the importance of building a resilient and secure domestic supply chain for critical minerals.
Find out more about Nth Cycle and connect with Megan O'Connor, Ph.D. and her team's work on LinkedIn.
00:00 Introduction to Betts on the Future
00:26 Meet Megan O'Connor: Pioneering Critical Metals Refining
02:07 The Journey to Nth Cycle
05:09 Challenges and Innovations in Critical Metals
16:00 Nth Cycle's Impact on Military and National Security
19:26 Modularity and Mobility in Metal Refining
29:11 Building a Resilient Domestic 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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