In this Blue Flame Thinkers episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Drew Wandzilak sits down with award-winning journalist and author Ernest Scheyder to explore the high-stakes global battle for critical minerals. As the world races to secure resources like lithium and copper to power the clean energy transition, Ernest unpacks the geopolitical, environmental, and economic challenges shaping the future of energy and technology. They discuss his book, The War Below, and dive into the tough questions around supply chains, resource extraction, and the trade-offs we must navigate in the push for energy security. Join Drew and Ernest for a thought-provoking conversation on the forces driving the next era of innovation.

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• Alumni Ventures (AV)
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• AV US Strategic Tech Fund
• Tech Optimist

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Creators & Guests

• Drew Wandzilak - Guest
• Ernest Scheyder - Guest
• Shail Highbloom - Producer
• Sam Herrick - Producer
• Keith Murphy - Producer
• Jeannie Masters - Producer