Geothermal Energy’s Rise and Dutch Startup Boom

Explore how geothermal energy startups are powering tech giants' AI ambitions and the Dutch startup ecosystem's impressive $3.5 billion investment surge in 2024. Discover the strategic partnerships driving innovation at Comcast's LIFT Labs and the groundbreaking optical technology from Ayar Labs that's set to transform AI infrastructure. This episode offers a deep dive into the intersection of technology, sustainability, and investment, providing insights into the future of clean energy and tech innovation.

Sources:
https://dig.watch/updates/geothermal-energy-startups-rise-as-tech-giants-seek-clean-power-for-ai
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/dutch-startups-attract-35-billion-in-2024-marking-second-best-year-for-tech-investment
https://technical.ly/startups/startup-accelerator-comcast-lift-labs-founding-philly/
https://www.techradar.com/pro/coppers-time-has-run-out-nvidia-amd-and-tsmc-have-invested-millions-in-a-startup-that-may-hold-the-key-to-faster-chip-connectivity-to-quench-ais-thirst-for-bytes

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:46) Geothermal energy startups rise as tech giants seek clean power for AI
(00:03:54) Dutch startups attract $3.5 billion in 2024, marking second-best year for tech investment
(00:06:36) How Comcast selects startups for its competitive LIFT Labs accelerators
(00:09:12) 'Copper’s time has run out': Nvidia, AMD and TSMC have invested millions in a startup which may hold the key to faster chip connectivity to quench AI's thirst for bytes