Lithium demand is soaring, but traditional extraction methods are slow, expensive, and environmentally damaging. That’s where Lithios comes in. In this episode, founder Mo Alkhadra shares how his breakthrough electrochemical technology is unlocking new lithium resources—faster, cleaner, and more cost-effectively than ever before.
With a background in chemical engineering and years of academic research, Mo saw an opportunity to apply his expertise to one of the biggest challenges in the energy transition. Instead of following a conventional scientific career path, he took the leap into entrepreneurship—learning on the job as he built Lithios from a research idea into a venture-backed startup.
In this conversation, we explore:
- Why lithium is essential to the future of clean energy
- The inefficiencies of current extraction methods and their environmental impact
- How Lithios’ technology is making lithium production more sustainable and scalable
- The realities of transitioning from researcher to startup founder
With investors betting big on lithium’s future, Lithios is helping to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and real-world impact. Tune in to hear how Mo and his team are reshaping the global supply chain and accelerating the EV revolution.
Play Episode 74: Mo Alkhadra, Lithios