{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/688a459ac6d705dd3aea677c/6892137654703a5cd44fd2ae?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Daniel Evans, Former Senior Manager of Research and Development","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/688a459ac6d705dd3aea677c/1754403562781-91883d62-a811-4165-ad35-7146bb3de505.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Behind the Power: Daniel Evans, Former Senior Manager of Research and Development</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <em>The Tech Connect</em>, we talk with <strong>Dan Evans</strong>, Former Senior Manager of Research and Development at <strong>Alsym Energy</strong>, about what it takes to lead battery R&amp;D in a high-stakes, high-growth environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Dan shares his unconventional path from zeolite synthesis to aqueous battery innovation, and why making non-flammable, cost-effective batteries for stationary storage might be the most urgent challenge of the decade.</p><p><br></p><p>We dive into:</p><ul><li>The startup vs. corporate R&amp;D experience</li><li>How cross-industry skills transfer into battery tech</li><li>Why fire-safe batteries are crucial for grid-scale deployment</li><li>The power of curiosity, humility, and hands-on leadership</li></ul><p><br></p><p>From technical insights to honest reflections, Dan brings a grounded perspective on building something truly different, <em>and safer,</em>  in clean energy.</p>","author_name":"Techne Studios"}