Molly O'Shea talks to Sam D’Amico, founder of Impulse Labs which has created one of the highest quality battery-powered induction stoves, offering unparalleled power, precision, and energy storage.Following a strong career in consumer electronics, including work at Google Glass and Oculus, Sam envisions a future where distributed battery storage in appliances could help balance grid load and reduce the need for grid infrastructure upgrades. All the while, delivering a premium performance cooktop fit for Michelin-star chefs to pancake fanatics. Sam discusses the evolution of battery technology, particularly the advancements made by the U.S. and Tesla to Chinese manufacturers in lithium iron phosphate batteries. Going deeper into the ongoing shifts in global battery manufacturing and the potential for increased U.S. production.Learn how Impulse Labs, which has raised a $20 million Series A round led by Josh Wolfe of Lux Capital in 2022, aims to be a "Trojan horse" for decentralized battery-powered homes, potentially revolutionizing home energy management and grid stability. --Follow on Twitter https://x.com/MollySOSheahttps://x.com/sdamico--Check out Impulse Labs: https://www.impulselabs.com/--Subscribe to Sourcery:https://www.sourcery.vc/ --Sponsor: ArcherArcher's Midnight is a piloted four passenger aircraft designed to perform rapid back-to-back flights with minimal charge time between flights. Learn more about how Archer is set to open up a new world of opportunity for passengers by providing safe and efficient access to people, places, and events across the communities they live, visit https://www.archer.com/--Companies mentioned:Lux Capital - https://www.luxcapital.com/Tesla - https://www.tesla.com/Google - https://www.google.com/Oculus - https://www.meta.com/quest/Meta - https://about.meta.com/Bosch - https://www.bosch-home.com/Thermador - https://www.thermador.com/Gaggenau - https://www.gaggenau.com/Samsung - https://www.samsung.com/LG - https://www.lg.com/Viking - https://www.vikingrange.com/Fisker - https://www.fiskerinc.com/CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited) - https://www.catl.com/en/BYD (Build Your Dreams) - https://www.byd.com/Gotion - https://www.gotion.com.cn/en/Ford - https://www.ford.com/Restoration Hardware (RH) - https://rh.com/TIMESTAMPS:((((((((((((((((((((RECOMMENDED PODCAST:🎙️ This Won't LastEavesdrop on Keith Rabois, Kevin Ryan, Logan Bartlett, and Zach Weinberg's monthly backchannel. They unpack their hottest takes on the future of tech, business, venture, investing, and politics.Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/id1765665937Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2HwSNeVLL1MXy0RjFPyOSzYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ThisWontLastpodcast