A journey through Deep Tech, Diplomacy & Love ft. Axel Guyon from Choose Paris Region| Ep.27
About this episode
Axel Guyon discusses his transition from material scientist to diplomat, focusing on deep tech and sustainability.
Joining us from Mumbai, Axel shares his fascinating transition from a material scientist in Silicon Valley to a key diplomat bridging the business ecosystems of France and India. In this episode, we explore how Axel promotes the Paris region across three crucial verticals: Investment, Tourism, and the Film Commission. 🌟 A Global Citizen's Journey Axel details a truly global career path that led him to India. Moving from studying physics in France to engineering at Stanford in the US, he was driven by a keen interest in sustainability and renewable energy, embarking on a career focused on CAPEX-heavy deep tech projects. 🔋 Deep Tech Dive: The Battery Revolution Axel shares his experience as a material scientist at the battery startup Natron Energy (formerly Alveo Energy) in Palo Alto. There, he helped develop innovative battery technology based on a Prussian blue analog material .Unlike traditional Lithium-Ion, this unique chemistry allows for super-fast charging/discharging with a significantly lower risk of thermal runoff. Axel explains the challenges of building a battery from the ground up, from coin cells to full industrial packs. 🍓 Engineering & Operations: The…
People in this episode
Hosts: Anthony Prakash, Riddhi Gore
Guest: Axel Guyon
Topics covered
- Deep Tech
- Diplomacy
- Investment
- Sustainability
- Renewable Energy
- Indoor Agriculture
Keywords
- Deep Tech
- Diplomacy
- Investment
- Battery Technology
- Indoor Agriculture
- Sustainability
- Renewable Energy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Choose Paris Region, Natron Energy, Alveo Energy, Agricool
Places: France, India, Silicon Valley, Mumbai, Palo Alto, shipping containers, the Paris region
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