He Sold His Company to AMD. Then Built Ocean Robots. | Oliver Gunasekara

<p>In this episode, Anand Jha interviews <em>Oliver Gunasekara, CEO and co-founder of Impossible Metals</em>, about underwater mining, critical metals, and their role in the energy transition. They explore innovative technologies, environmental considerations, and the future of responsible mining to support sustainable energy solutions.</p><p><strong>Key topics</strong></p><p>Underwater robotic mining technology</p><p>Environmental impact and sustainability</p><p>Critical metals and their role in energy transition</p><p>Innovation in deep tech and AI robotics</p><p>Supply chain challenges for critical metals</p><p>Geopolitical aspects of mineral resources</p><p>Future trends in energy and mining</p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to underwater mining and Oliver Gunasekara</p><p>02:06 The motivation behind Impossible Metals and industry biases</p><p>04:27 Transition from software to underwater robotics</p><p>06:24 Overcoming industry skepticism with innovative tech</p><p>08:19 Environmental considerations in seabed mining</p><p>09:19 Importance of critical metals in modern technology</p><p>11:30 Future demand and supply challenges for critical metals</p><p>13:53 Balancing renewable energy goals with resource extraction</p><p>16:47 How Impossible Metals differentiates with new technology</p><p>20:06 Traits of successful entrepreneurs in deep tech</p><p>22:39 Mindset and skills for future innovators</p><p>24:00 Addressing misconceptions about critical minerals</p><p>25:39 Geopolitical risks and the future of energy metals</p><p>28:43 The role of technology in shaping the energy future</p><p>29:18 Key takeaways and closing thoughts</p><p><strong>Keywords</strong></p><p>deep tech, underwater mining, critical metals, energy transition, sustainable mining, AI robotics, environmental impact, innovation, energy supply chain</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>