In this episode we speak with Hui Du, Co-Founder and CTO of Ampcera, about building next generation battery technology and scaling battery innovation in the US. Hui shares his journey from rural China into engineering, entrepreneurship, and clean tech leadership. He reflects on how early leadership experience, a strong technical foundation, and hard moments in his career shaped his path into founding companies.
The conversation explores solid state battery technology, why battery supply chains matter for national security, and how better batteries support EV adoption, robotics, data centres, and future energy systems. Hui also explains why Ampcera focuses on practical progress, strong partnerships, and technologies that fit into existing manufacturing routes.
He also shares lessons on hiring, integrity, mentorship, and why young engineers should build strong STEM foundations while staying open to wide career paths across technology and industry.
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