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Wed, Aug 26, 3:15 PM CDT – Wed, Aug 26, 4:15 PM CDT

Next Gen Energy Systems: Dual-Use by Design (Austinpreneur Recording)

Double click on the stories that made Austin, Texas a global startup hub. 🚀 Explore the future of next-generation energy systems at the intersection of defense and commercial markets. From microgrids and advanced storage to nuclear microreactors and geothermal production, new energy technologies are transforming how we generate, distribute, and secure power. Special guest for this session, Dr. Michael E. Webber, Centennial Energy Chair in Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, brings a unique perspective shaped by a career researching and teaching energy, policy and these topics impact on society. In a recording for the Austinpreneur podcast, we'll discuss how military and commercial markets can partner to build a future of abundant energy. The conversation will be recorded for Capital Factory's Austinpreneur podcast. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions and be feature on the podcast. Please note: Adding this session to your agenda does not guarantee admission. Admission will be granted on a first-come, first serve basis until room capacity is reached. We expect this session to fill up quickly, so please arrive early to increase your chance of grabbing a seat!

Speakers

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Michael Webber
Centennial Energy Chair in Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin · UT Austin

Dr. Michael E. Webber is the Sid Richardson Chair in the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the John J. McKetta Centennial Energy Chair in Mechanical Engineering at UT Austin. He previously served as CTO of Energy Impact Partners, a $5B cleantech venture fund, and as Chief Science and Technology Officer at ENGIE in Paris. A leading expert on energy systems, his research focuses on grid reliability, hydrogen, the built environment, and the food-energy-water-waste nexus. He is the author of five books, including Power Trip and Thirst for Power, which inspired award-winning documentaries and television series reaching millions worldwide. Webber has written more than 600 publications, holds six patents, and has been recognized with honors including the American Energy Society’s 2024 Energy Thought Leader award, a Fulbright Technical Specialist appointment, and ASME Fellowship.

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Nick Spiller
Venture Principal · Capital Factory

Nick Spiller is a Venture Principal at Capital Factory.