Tech Innovators: The 10 Most Influential Women in 2025

EDITOR’S LETTER

Progressive Entrepreneurs of Transformation!

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WelcometoMirrorReview'sspecialedition, “Tech Innovators: The 10 Most Influential Women in 2025.” Theevolvingbusinesslandscape,markedbyrapidtechnologicalshifts,increasingly recognizesthepivotalroleofdiverseleadership.Thiseditioncelebratestheremarkableriseof womenentrepreneurshipwithinthisdynamicenvironment.

Whilewomenintechcontinuetonavigatesignificanthurdles,includinggenderbias,limitedaccesstofinance, andnetworkingchallenges,theirresilienceandingenuityareundeniable.Theyareactivelyseekinginnovative solutions,enhancingtheirdigitalskills,andbuildingstrongsupportsystemstoamplifytheirinfluence.

OurcoverstoryfeaturestheinspiringjourneyofLauraAzpilicueta,EMEABusinessDevelopmentDirector forESSatAmpaceTechnologyLimited.Herpassionforrenewableenergy,coupledwitharobustengineering foundationandstrategicmarketingacumengainedintheUSAandUK,providesaholisticperspectivecrucial fortacklingglobalenergychallenges.AsLaurastates, “My passion for renewable energy stems from a deep commitment to finding solutions for global energy and environmental challenges. My engineering degree provided a strong technical foundation… this combination has given me a holistic, global perspective, allowing me to seamlessly integrate technical knowledge with strategic thinking.” Herleadershipintheenergystorage sectoroffersinvaluableinsights.

BeyondLaura'scompellingstory,weproudlyprofilenineotherinfluentialwomenwhoareshapingthetech world,includingPadmajaDasari,RuthPorat,PremaVaradhan,andDianeKeng.Theseleadersexemplifythe significanteconomicimpactandinnovationdrivenbywomen-ledventures.Studiesindicatethatwomenfoundedcompaniesoftengeneratehigherreturnsandrevenuecomparedtotheircounterparts.Thisedition underscoresthevitalcontributionsofwomeninpropellingtechnologicaladvancementandeconomicgrowth.

Throughtheseinspiringnarratives,weaimtonotonlyacknowledgetheachievementsoftheseexceptional womenbutalsotoignitetheaspirationsoffuturefemaleleadersintechnology.Bysharingtheirexperiences andtriumphs,wehopetofosteramoreinclusiveandequitablefuturefortheindustry.Joinusincelebrating theseremarkabletechinnovatorswhoareleavinganenduringlegacy

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PARAG AHIRE Project Editor

Mirror Review Media & Tech

Laura Azpilicueta

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AZPILICUETA LAURA

IlluminatingthePathtoaSustainableEnergyFuture

We must strive for diversity both gender and cultural as a tool that will only enhance our capabilities and enrich us by providing different viewpoints.

EMEA Business Development Director for ESS AmpaceTechnologyLimited

Keypoints:

●LauraAzpilicueta’sjourneybeganwithadeepcommitmenttosustainability,startinginphotovoltaicsand evolvingintoleadershiprolesinenergystorageandcirculareconomysolutions.

● AsEMEABusinessDevelopmentDirectorforESSatAmpace,shefocusesondrivingbusinessgrowthby identifyingnewmarketopportunities,forgingstrategicpartnerships,expandingthecustomerbase,and ensuringlong-termsustainabilitythroughinnovativesolutionsandstrongindustrypositioning.

●Ms.Azpilicuetaisastrongadvocateforwomenintherenewableenergysector,recognizingtheimportanceof diversityandinclusionindrivinginnovationandsolvingcomplexchallenges.

Thehumofprogress,thewhirofinnovation—thesearethe soundsthatdefinethecareerofLauraAzpilicueta A leadingfigureintherenewableenergysector,Ms. Azpilicueta,EMEABusinessDevelopmentDirectorfor ESSatAmpaceTechnologyLimited,occupiesaunique positionattheintersectionoftechnologyandsustainability.

Thismonth’s“TechInnovators”issueprofilesMs. Azpilicuetaasoneofthe10mostinfluentialwomenin techfor2025,adistinctionearnedthroughhertireless advocacyforandimplementationofcarbon-neutral solutions.

Fromherfoundationalworkinphotovoltaicstohercurrent leadershipinadvancedenergystoragesystems,Ms. Azpilicueta’strajectoryreflectsadeepcommitmentto addressingtheworld'senergychallenges.

Howdidanascentinterestinenvironmentalstewardship evolveintoacareerthat’snowpoweringaglobalshift towardcleanerenergy?

WhatstrategicvisionguidesherworkatAmpace, positioningthecompanyattheforefrontoftheevolving energylandscape?Andwhatinsightsdoesthisinfluential voiceoffertothegrowingranksofwomenshapingthe futureoftechnology?

Thiscoverstoryexploresthejourneyofaleaderwhoisnot simplyobservingthetransitiontoasustainablefuture;she isactivelyengineeringit.

MR:Whatsparkedyourjourneyintotherenewable energysector,andhowhasyourcareerevolvedto whereyouaretoday?

Ms.Azpilicueta:Mypassionforrenewableenergystems fromadeepcommitmenttofindingsolutionsforglobal energyandenvironmentalchallenges.Myengineering degreeprovidedastrongtechnicalfoundation,crucialfor understandingthecomplexitiesofthesetechnologies.

However,Irecognizedtheimportanceofintegratingthis technicalknowledgewithadeepunderstandingofmarket dynamicsandcustomerneeds.Therefore,Ipursued furthereducationinmarketingandcustomerrelationsin theUSAandUK.Thiscombinationhasgivenmea holistic,globalperspective,allowingmetoseamlessly integratetechnicalknowledgewithstrategicthinking acrossallmyprofessionalroles.

Initially,Ifocusedonthephotovoltaicsector,working withmanufacturersanddeveloperstoimplement advancedsolarsolutions.Thisjourneyprovided invaluabletechnicalexpertiseandmarketinsights.

Furthermore,foundingaPVrecyclingcompanydeepened myunderstandingoflifecyclesustainabilityandthe circulareconomy Thisventurehighlightedthe importanceofminimizingwasteandmaximizing resourceefficiency

Thisendeavorsolidifiedmydedicationtosustainable practices.Isawfirsthandhowrenewableenergyoffers dualbenefits—protectingtheenvironmentwhiledriving economicgrowth.Carbonneutralityandsustainable energypresentnotjustchallenges,butalsosignificant opportunitiesforinnovationandleadership.Mycareeris rootedinthisbelief.

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am confident that women will play a crucial role in shaping a sustainable and technologically advanced future.

Lookingback,myjourneyhasreinforced mydedicationtosustainablepractices, demonstratingthedualbenefitsof renewableenergyforboththe environmentandtheeconomy Through technologicaladvancementsandstrategic partnerships,Ibelieve,wecantransform thevisionofacarbon-neutralworldinto reality.Together,wecanembracethis challengeandpavethewayfora sustainableandprosperousfuture.

MR:You’vewornafewhatsinthe renewableenergyworld,fromstarting yourownconsultingfirmtonow leadingbusinessdevelopmentat AMPACE.Howhavethese experiencesinfluencedyourapproach togrowingtherenewableenergy sector?

Ms.Azpilicueta:StartingGlobalGreen EnergyConsulting(GGEC)wasan incredibleexperience.Igottocollaborate withdiversestakeholdersanddevelop tailored,market-drivenrenewableenergy solutions.Thatreallytaughtmehowto balanceinnovationwithpractical,realworldimplementationandsmartgrowth strategies.Abigpartofthatwashelping clientsworldwidefindthebestproducts sotheirrenewableenergyprojectswould bebothprofitableandefficient. Creating thosetailoredstrategiesforeach companywasarealchallenge,butalso incrediblyrewarding.

Thatexperiencehasbeeninvaluablein myroleatXiamenAmpaceTechnology Ltd.Havingworkedindiversemarkets andtackledcomplexchallenges,I’ve developedaglobalmindset.Thishelps memakesureAmpace’ssolutionsnot onlymeetindustryneedsbutalso supportoursustainabilityobjectives.I believeinintegratingtechnicalknowhowwithstrategiccollaboration,and that’showItrytodriverealchangein therenewableenergytransitionwhile helpingAmpacegrowintheEMEA market.

MR:Therenewableenergysectorisconstantly changing.Whataresomeofthekeychallengesyousee, andhowisAmpaceaddressingthem?

Ms.Azpilicueta:Therenewableenergyandtechsectorsare evolvingrapidly,whichbringschallengeslikefluctuating demand,costpressures,andtheneedforseamless integrationofinnovativesolutions.Oneofthebiggest hurdlesismatchingcutting-edgetechwithdiversemarket needswhilekeepingthingscost-effectiveandreliable. Beingresponsivetomarketdemandsisabsolutelycrucial.

Ampacecombinesbothinnovationandreliabilityinbattery technology Thecompanyhasbuiltanimpressivereputation acrossmultipleindustries—energystorage,e-mobility, drones,andservingmorethan50millioncustomersacross 30countries.

Withalegacyspanningmorethan25yearsasapioneerin cellmanufacturing,datingbacktoATL’sinceptionofpouch cellproductionin1999,wepossessasignificant competitiveadvantagethatenablesustoinnovaterapidly Oursolutionsaredesignedtomeetawiderangeof applications,fromResidentialEnergyStoragetoC&I systemsintheESSmarket.

Anotherstrengthisourcommitmenttoloyaltyand collaboration.Webuildstrongpartnershipswithour clients,ensuringoursolutionsmeettheirsustainability andoperationalgoals.Inthiscompetitivemarket, Ampace’scommitmentisnottocompeteagainstits customersintheRESSmarket.We’recommittedto supportingtheirsuccessbyprovidingproductsthat keepthemattheforefrontofthemarket—theirsuccess isoursuccess.

MR:What'syourstrategyfordrivinggrowthinthe energystoragesector,andhowdoesAmpace’s commitmenttoR&Dplayarole?

Ms.Azpilicueta:AsEMEABusinessDevelopment DirectorforESS,Ikeepacloseeyeoncontinuous marketevaluation,whichhelpsmeadvisebothour clientsandourR&Dteamonwhat’scomingnext.One ofthemainreasonsIjoinedAmpaceistheirdedication toR&D.Itreallyputsusatthecuttingedgeofenergy storagetechnology

Wearecommittedtoprovidingourclientswiththe latesttechnologythatmeetsthehighestquality standards.Myroleistoserveasthebridgebetweenour clients'needsandAmpace’sdevelopments.

Drivenbyinnovation,Ampaceiscommittedto deliveringdiverse,scenario-basedsolutions.IntheC&I sector,ourUniCseriesfeaturestheindustry’sfirst “ZeroLiquidCooling,ZeroAirConditioner” revolutionarytechnology.Thisdesignallowsfor efficientoperationacrossawidetemperaturerange whilemaintainingaminimalisticaesthetic,effectively reducingoperationandmaintenancecostsand eliminatingpotentialrisks.

Thesestrategiesalignwithdecarbonizationgoalsand regionalenergypolicies,reinforcingAmpace’sposition asamarketleaderandacceleratingtheglobaltransition towardaresilient,low-carbonenergyecosystem.

MR:Couldyoutellusaboutanyrecent breakthroughsortechnologiesAmpacehas developedthatarehelpingrenewableenergy adoption?

Ms.Azpilicueta:Absolutely.We’vemadesome excitingprogressacrossourproductlines. ForEnergy StorageSystems(ESS),ourKunlunseriesbatteriesare game-changers.Theyoffermorethandoublethe

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throughputoftypicalbatteriesandhaveanincredible cyclelife—over15,000cycleswhilemaintainingover 80%StateofHealth(SOH),andevenover70%SOH after20,000cycles.Thiseffectivelydoublesthelifespan oflithiumbatteriesinESS,matchingthe20-year lifespanofsolarpanels.Thismeanscustomersdon’t havetoworryaboutreplacingbatterieshalfwaythrough theirsolarprojects,savingthematonofmoney–about 30%onelectricitycostsoverthelifetimeofthesystem.

ForMicroElectricVehicles(MEV),ourKun-Era batteryseriesispushingtheboundariesofe-mobility Thesebatteriesaredesignedfortwo-wheeler manufacturersandmeetthegrowingdemandfor sustainableurbantransport.Theyofferhigh performancewithadischargerateofupto180Aanda lifespanofovereightyears.Theirmodulardesignalso simplifiesproductionacrossvariouse-motorcycle models.We’vealreadylaunchedtheseinover30 countriesandhavehadover200,000orders–which showshowmuchdemandthereisforthiskindof technology

Finally,inourPowerBatteriesdivision,theJP30 cylindricallithiumbatteryredefineswhatispossible with18650batteries.Itscompactdesigndelivers superiorultra-highpowerperformance.We’veboosted thepoweroutput,lifespan,andchargingspeed,which makespowertoolsmuchmoreefficient.Thisisjustthe beginningofourJPseries,andweareexcitedabout what'scomingnext–makingpowertoolsmore convenientandeco-friendly.

MR:Ampaceemphasizesinnovationand sustainability.Howdothesevaluestranslateinto yourproductsandoverallcompanypractices?

Ms.Azpilicueta: Webelieveyoucan’treallyinnovate unlessyoudeeplyunderstandthetechnologyandthe productsyou’reworkingwith.That’showyoufigure outwhatthemarketandyourcustomersreallyneed. Ourcompany’svisionis“tobeaworld-classinnovative technologycompany,tomakeoutstandingcontributions tomankind’snewenergyindustry,andtoimprovethe spiritualandmaterialwell-beingofallemployees.”

Welivebycorevaluesof“ultimatesafety,ultimate reliability,ultimateperformance,andultimate experience,”andstrivetoexceeduserexpectations.And ultimately,wewanttoleadthewaytoagreener,netzerofuture.

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We’reseriousaboutsustainabilitytoo. We’vegotanEcoVadisbronzemedal, whichputsusinthetop20%ofcompanies worldwideforhowwehandlesustainability

Ourscoreishigherthan80%of participatingcompaniesworldwide.We’ve alsoearnedISO14001EMScertification, builta26.289MWprooftopPVpower system,andareactivelydevelopingalowcarbonparktomaximizerenewableenergy use.

Beyondenvironmentalresponsibility,we’re alsocommittedtosocialresponsibility

We’veachievedISO45001OH&S certification,focusingonemployeewellbeingandstrengtheningsupplychain partnerships.Weaimforwin-win relationshipswithouremployees,partners, andtheindustryasawhole.Finally,strong corporategovernanceisessential.Ampace hasarobustsysteminplacetoensureour decisionsaretransparentandwell-informed. OurCodeofConductCommitteepromotes acultureofintegrityandethicalbehavior.

MR:You’vereceivedquiteafew internationalawardsandnominations. Whatdotheserecognitionsmeantoyou, andwhatexperienceshavebeenmost formativeinyourcareer?

Ms.Azpilicueta:It’sarealhonortobe recognizedwiththeseawards.Itreally validatesalltheworkI’vebeenfortunateto bepartofintherenewableenergysector

MyjourneystartedatMadicoInc.,whereI gotmyfirsttasteofphotovoltaics.That experiencesparkedmypassionfor renewableenergyandgavemethe foundationIneededtogrow.

FoundingGlobalGreenEnergyConsulting (GGEC)allowedmetoconnectmarket strategieswithreal-worldsolutions.My long-terminvolvementwiththeCleanTech BusinessClub(CBC)asChairforSpainhas alsobeenincrediblyvaluable,givingmea platformtoadvocatefortheenergy transitionandpromotewomeninthe industry

JoiningAmpacewasabreathoffreshair.Iwasimmediately impressedbythenumberofwomeninleadershippositionsandtheir strongsupportnetwork.Fromdayone,Ifeltwelcomedandincluded. EventhoughIwastheonlyWesternfemaleemployee,Ialwaysfelt embraced.Ofcourse,thereweresomeculturalandlanguage differences,butweworkedthroughthemtogether.Iadapted,andmy colleaguesmadearealefforttoconnectwithme.

OnerecognitionI’mparticularlyproudofistheonefrom EmpowerHerEnergy.Itreallyhighlightstheimportanceofdiversity andmentorship.RalucaBunaisdoingamazingworkwithher organization,andIhopetobeabletooffersimilarsupporttothenext generation.

Iwanttohelpthemthrive,justlikeI’vebeensupported,andto continuemakingarealdifferenceintherenewableenergytransition.

MR:Howdoyouseetheroleofwomenevolvinginthe renewableenergysector,andwhatimpactisthishaving ontheindustry?

Ms.Azpilicueta:Theroleofwomenintechnologyand sustainabilityischangingdramatically Thesefieldshave traditionallybeenmale-dominated,butwe’reseeingareal shift.Womenareincreasinglytakingonleadershiproles anddrivinginnovation,bringingdiverseperspectivesthat areessentialfortacklingcomplexchallenges.This evolutionishappeningbecausemoreandmorepeople recognizethatgenderdiversityboostscreativityand problem-solving.

It’snotjustabouthavingmorewomenintheseindustries; it’saboutrecognizingtheuniquestrengthsandinsights womenbring.It’saboutaddingtowhat’salreadythere,not replacingit.Aswebreakdownbarriersandcreatemore inclusiveenvironments,I’mconfidentwomenwillplaya crucialroleinbuildingasustainableandtechnologically advancedfuture.

Ibelievestrivingfordiversity—bothgenderand cultural—isessential.Itmakesusstrongerandgivesus richerperspectives.Thisdiversityallowsustobemore flexibleandfindbettersolutionstomoveusforward.

MR:Whatkindoflegacydoyouhopetoleaveinthe renewableenergysector?

Ms.Azpilicueta:Ihopetoberememberedassomeone passionateaboutmywork,dedicatedtomakingapositive impact,andcommittedtochanginghowweapproach renewableenergy.I’vealwaysfocusedonhelpingclients seethevalueofoursolutionsandsupportingthosearound meinachievingtheirgoals.I’vebeenfortunatetohave mentorsandopportunitiesthroughoutmycareer,whichhas reinforcedmybeliefinthepowerofcollaboration—across genders,cultures,andperspectives.

Ibelieveflexibility,honesty,andmutualsupportare essential,andItrytolivebythosevalues.Iwanttocreate projectsthatcontributetoasustainablefuture.Ifirmly believethatindividualsuccessisn’tenoughinanindustry thataimstodogoodforhumanityandtheplanet.

Morethananything,Ihopemystoryinspiresotherwomen toseethepossibilitiesahead,evenwhenfacingchallenges. I’dbetrulyhappyknowingIsupportedothersandhelped buildprojectsthatnotonlysucceedontheirownbutalso contributetoabetterfutureforeveryone.

Alphabet Inc.

Management-RuthPorat,Presidentand ChiefInvestmentOfficer

URL-www.abc.xyz

Founded-2015

Description-Alphabet'sdiverseportfolioencompasses varioussubsidiariesthatextendbeyondinternet services,addressingawidearrayofindustriesincluding technology,healthcare,andautonomousvehicles The company'sfocusoninnovationandstrategicgrowth positionsitasakeyplayerinshapingthefutureof technology

Ampace Technology Limited

Management-LauraAzpilicueta,EMEABusiness DevelopmentDirectorforESS

URL- www.ampacetech.com

Founded-2021

Description-Energystorage,drones,vacuumcleaners, powertools,andelectricvehiclesarejustafewofthe industriesthatAMPACEsupports.Usingthebest lithiumbatterytechnologyavailable,AMPACEoffers lithiumbatteryservicestotopbusinessesworldwide

Breinify

Management-DianeKeng,CEOandCo-Founder

URL-www.breinify.ai

Founded-2016

Description-Breinify'splatformisbasedonuniqueAI thateffortlesslymixesclassicalmachinelearningand complicatedalgorithmstogether Thisone-of-a-kind combinationenablesintelligentdecision-makingtailoredto individualconsumersacrossseveraldigitalmarketing channels,yieldingdemonstrableoutcomesinasurprisingly shortperiodoftime

Everlywell

Management-JuliaCheek,FounderandCEO

URL-www.everlywell.com

Founded-2015

Description- Everlywell'sapproachaimstosimplifythe healthtestingprocesswhileempoweringconsumerstotake controloftheirhealth.Everlywellleveragestechnologyto enhanceuserexperienceandensuredatasecurity

Elevance Health

Management-GailBoudreaux,Presidentand ChiefExecutiveOfficer

URL-www.elevancehealth.com

Founded-1944

Description-ElevanceHealthbringstogetherthe conceptsofelevateandadvance,exemplifiedbyour boldpurposeofimprovingthehealthofhumanity Itis ahealthcompanydedicatedtomakingrealprogress towardimprovingthehealthofthepeopleand communitiesweserve.

Infinidat

Management-CatherineVlaeminck,VPof GlobalMarketing

URL-www.infinidat.com

Founded-2011

Description-Infinidatfocusesonreturningbusiness valuetoclientsbyeliminatingconflictsbetween performance,availability,andcostforenterprisestorage onamulti-petabytescale

OpenAI

Management-PadmajaDasari,HeadofBusiness FinancialSystems

URL- www.openai.com

Founded-2015

Description-OpenAIis,atitscore,dedicatedto ensuringthatartificialgeneralintelligence (AGI) highlyautonomoussystemsthatoutperform humansatmosteconomicallyvaluablework benefits allofhumanity

Payomatix Technologies

Management-RuchiRathor,FounderandDirector

URL-www.payomatix.com

Founded-2021

Description-Payomatixisarenownedfintechstartup thataimstotransformthepaymentsolutions environment Payomatixwasfoundedwiththegoalof simplifyingfinancialtransactionsandempowering businesses Itprovidesinnovativeandadaptable paymentsolutionsthatareadaptedtothedifferent demandsofmodernfirms

ProtectBox

Management-KiranBhagotra,FounderandCEO

URL-www.protectbox.com

Founded-2017

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Temenos

Management-PremaVaradhan,Presidentof ProductandCOO

URL-www.temenos.com

Founded-1993

Description-Temenos'dedicationtoimproving bankingmakesthemtheplatformofchoiceforall industryparticipants,includingpartners,developers, fintechs,bigandsmallbanks,andnon-banks

Learn Today, Adapt Tomorrow “ CEO and co-founder | Breinify

Dian Keng

Navigating the Future of Data Science and Marketing at Breinify

DianeKengisadistinguishedleaderwho

navigatesapathofrelentlessinnovation andsuccessinsoftwareengineeringand marketing.Withaversatilebackgroundinboth fields,sheexcelsatchallengesthatothers considerimpossible.Astheco-founderof Breinify,anartificialintelligencestartup,Diane appliesheryearsofsoftwaredevelopment experienceandmarketingsavvytocreate groundbreakingtechnologiesthatwillhavea globalimpact.

HerjourneyincludesinfluentialrolesatApple andSymantec,buildingonasolidfoundation fromherB.S.incomputerengineeringatSanta ClaraUniversity.Herentrepreneurialspiritis noteworthy,assheranthreesuccessful businessesbeforeturning18.Arecognized softwareinnovator,Dianeoftensharesinsights ontheintersectionofAI,personaldata,privacy, andthefutureofsmarterproducts.Her remarkableachievementsearnedheraspoton theForbes30Under30listforenterprise technologies.DianeKengisadrivingforcein shapingthefutureoftechnologyandits transformativeeffectontheworld.

DynamicLeadershipandStrategicVision

AstheCEOandco-founderofBreinify,Diane Kengplaysdiverserolesessentialforthe company’ssuccess.Sheskillfullycreatesand conveysacompellingvisionforBreinify,

establishinglong-termgoalsandstrategies.She alsoleadsandinspirestheexecutiveteam, creatingapositiveandcollaborativecompany culture.

Dianeexcelsatdecision-makingandproblemsolving,guidingthecompany’sdirection, growth,andresourceallocation.Shetackles challengesdirectly,findinginnovativesolutions thatensureBreinify’songoingsuccess.

Financialoversightisanotherimportantaspect ofherresponsibilities,whereDianestrategically devisesandexecutesfinancialplans,ensuring thecompany’sviabilityandstability.She engageswithinvestors,managinginvestor relations,presentingfinancialupdates,and buildingrapportwithstakeholders.

Teambuildinganddevelopmentarevitalto Diane’srole,involvingtalentacquisitionto attracttop-notchprofessionalsandpromotinga cultureofcontinuouslearningand improvement.Shemotivatestheteam,fostering innovationtokeepBreinifyaheadofthe competition.

Buildingcustomerrelationshipsisapriority, withDianeactivelygatheringfeedbackto respondtomarkettrends.Shesynthesizesthis valuableinput,shapingproductroadmapsto meetthechangingneedsofBreinify’scustomer base.

It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change “

RevolutionizingMarketingThroughAI-Powered Personalization

Breinify,foundedin2016andbasedinSanFrancisco,California,is aventure-backedcompanywithamissiontodemocratizedata science.Itspecializesinconsumerbrandsandretailers,enabling marketingteamstoachieveincrementalresultswithAI-powered personalizationwithoutrequiringanin-housedatascienceteam.

Breinify’splatformreliesonproprietaryAIthatintegrates traditionalmachinelearningandcomplexalgorithmsseamlessly Thisuniquecombinationallowsforintelligentdecision-making customizedtoindividualconsumersacrossvariousdigitalmarketing channels,producingmeasurableresultsinaremarkablyshorttime. Theplatformhasproveneffectivefornotableclients,including BevMo!,Nestle,SallyBeauty,andCloroxbrands.Successstories includeimpressiveoutcomessuchas$125Minnewrevenue,a20x increaseinpagevisits,andaremarkable+105%growthinCRMin thelastyearalone.

Breinifyadoptsa“crawl,walk,run”mentality,encouraging marketingteamstoadoptAI-poweredpersonalizationgradually. Theplatformprovidescapabilitiessuchasdynamiclayouts, omnichanneljourneys,contentrecommendations,predictive profiles,andstreamlineddatacollection.Withthisapproach, BreinifyhelpsbusinessesleveragethepowerofAIinmarketing, promotingsuccessandinnovationinthedynamiclandscapeof consumerengagement.

NavigatingFinancialChallengesandBuildingDynamicTeams

Dianefacessignificantchallengesastheleaderofaventure-backed business.Oneofthemainobstaclesissecuringfundingand

ensuringfinancialstability Toovercomethis,Dianekeeps asteadyfocusonkeymetrics,steeringthecompany’s growthpath.Shemonitorsmarkettrends,makinginformed decisionsintheconstantneedforfinancialresources.

People-relatedchallengesarealsovital,withDiane understandingthecomplexityofbuildingtherightteam. Recruitingandretainingtoptalentinacompetitivemarket isanongoingchallenge,requiringcarefulevaluationof technicalskills,culturalfit,andalignmentwithBreinify’s mission.

Scalingtheteameffectivelywhilekeepingcohesionis anotherchallenge,asrapidgrowthcanaffect communicationandcollaboration.Dianeprioritizes buildingacohesive,adaptable,andmotivatedteam, recognizingtheircollectiveabilitiesasessentialfor navigatinguncertainties,innovating,andimplementing Breinify’sstrategy.

EthicalImplicationsofAI:NavigatingDataPrivacy, Security,andAlgorithmicOpacity

DianeacknowledgesthatwiththewidespreaduseofAI, ethicalconcernsandrisksbecomeincreasinglyimportant. Shestressestheincreasingimportanceofdataprivacyand security,pointingouttheemergenceofnewlawstoprotect AIsystemsfrompotentialattacks,especiallyregardingthe integrityandconfidentialityofsensitivedata.

Acrucialethicalissue,accordingtoDiane,istheopacity ofsomeAIalgorithms,notablydeeplearningmodels,that functionas“blackboxes.”Thechallengearisesfromthe absenceoftransparencyandexplainability,makingithard tocomprehendthelogicbehindcertaindecisionsor predictions.Dianehighlightstheriskofunderestimating theresourcesneededtomaintainsuchblackboxsystems, emphasizingtheneedfordiligenceinaddressingthese ethicalissuestoensureresponsibleandaccountableAI deployment.

CraftingaLifeBlendwithPassionandSpontaneity

Dianefacestheexhilaratingchallengeofachievingworklifebalancewithskill,recognizingthedifficultyof balancingvariousresponsibilities.Inthisfast-pacedworld, shemasterstheartofswitchingcontextsbetweenworkrelateddemandsandpersonalpursuits,treatingitasa dynamicskillsimilartoanOlympicsport.

ForDiane,maintainingbalancegoesbeyondthesmooth transitionfromworktopersonallife;itinvolves persuadingherbrainthattradingprofessionaltasksfor personalinterestsisnotonlypermissiblebutvitalforher well-being.Akeypartofherstrategyisdeveloping hobbiesandinterestsoutsideofwork,suchasbuilding herPokemoncardcollection,discoveringamazing restaurants,andenjoyingmomentswithlovedones.

Diane’sapproachhighlightsaddingspontaneity,passion, andweekendadventurestoherlife.Byincorporating theseelements,sheaddsflavortothescalesofwork-life balance,avoidingastressfuloverload.Inessence,Diane appreciatestheimportanceofindulginginthedessertof hobbiestokeephersanityamidthedemandsofabusy anddynamiclifestyle.

GuidingPrinciplesforAspiringAIProfessionals

DianeoffersvaluableadvicetoaspiringAIprofessionals whowanttomakeameaningfulimpactontheindustry. Shestressestheimportanceofcontinuouslearning, urgingindividualstoembracetheevolvinglandscapeof AIbystayingupdatedonadvancementsandcultivating adaptability.Diane'sinsightshowsthatbeingresponsive tochangeisvitalfornavigatingthedynamicfieldof artificialintelligence.

Additionally,shehighlightstheimportanceofidentifying real-worldproblemsorneedsasacriticalfirststepinany impactfuljourneywithinAI.Byfocusingonreal challenges,aspiringprofessionalscanunleashtheir creativityincraftingAIsolutionsthatenhancetheimpact onthoseissues.Thisapproachfollowstheprincipleof addressingpracticalconcerns,ensuringthatAIisusedto bringtangiblevaluetotheworld.

CollaborationiscentraltoDiane’sadvice,emphasizing thebenefitofsurroundingoneselfwithbrilliance.Instead ofaimingtobethesmartestpersonintheroom,she encouragesaspiringprofessionalstobuildastrong supportteam.Dianebelievesthatcollectiveintelligence amplifieseffortsandleadstoachievingbetteroutcomes. Herperspectiveshowsthat,inthefieldofAI, collaborationisakeyfactorformeaningfulprogress.

Everything About Green Technology for a Sustainable Tomorrow

“The future will either be green or not at all!” 66%ofconsumersworldwidearewillingtopaya premiumforenvironmentallysustainable productsandencouragegreentechnology.

Well,thissignifiestheimportanceofsustainable practicesforpeoplewhocarefortheprosperityof ourplanet.Intoday’sworld,theimportanceof greentechnology,sustainability,and environmentalconservationhasneverbeenmore evident.

Asbusinessesandindividualstogetherstriveto reducetheircarbonfootprintandadoptmoreecofriendlypractices,thedemandforgreen technologycontinuestogrow

Greentechnology,alsoknownasgreentech, encompassesawiderangeofinnovationsand practicesthataimtoreduceourimpactonthe environment.Inthisblogpost,wewillexplore everythingyouneedtoknowaboutgreen technology.Solet’sgetstarted!

WhatisGreenTechnology?Anditsgoalsfora sustainablefuture.

Greentechnologyisaninnovativefieldthat combinesscienceandtechnologytodevelop environmentallyfriendlyproductsandservices.

Itsprimarygoalsaretoreduceenvironmental harm,repairpastenvironmentaldamage,and promotethesustainableuseofresources.

Withafocusonoperationalefficiencyand reducingnegativeenvironmentalimpacts,green tech,alsobroadlyreferredtoascleantechor environmentaltechnology,playsacrucialrolein protectingtheenvironment.

Renewableenergyisakeyaspectofgreen technology,especiallyinfightingclimatechange. However,solarandwindpowertechnologies havesignificantlyreducedourdependenceon fossilfuelsandgreenhousegasemissions.

Additionally,sustainableagriculturepracticesand innovations,includingverticalfarmingandthe useofbiochar,playavitalroleinconserving resources,reducinglandandwaterusage,and

enhancingfoodproduction.Thereforesignificantgrowth reflectsthegrowingdemandforenvironmentallyfriendly solutions.

Thejourneytowardsensuringthatfuturegenerationsinherit ahealthierandmoresustainableworldinvolvesablendof innovation,policy-making,andenvironmentalcommunity engagement.

Statisticsofthemarketsize

Theglobalgreentechnologyandsustainabilitymarketis experiencingsignificantgrowth.Here’sabriefoverview:

● ThemarketvaluewasworthUSD16.50billionin 2023andisexpectedtorisetoUSD19.83billionin 2024.By2032,it’sprojectedtoreachUSD83.59 billion.

● ThemarketisgrowingataCAGRof20.8%from 2023to2030.

● Whenwelookintotheregionalshare,in2023, NorthAmericaheldamarketvalueofUSD5.84 billion.

● Solutionsarebeingimplementedingreenbuilding, cropmonitoring,pollutionmonitoring,andcarbon management.EvencompanieslikeCropX,Inc.,and SchneiderElectricareofferinginnovativeproducts.

● Post-pandemic,governmentinitiativesand regulationshavecreatedopportunitiesformarket players.There’safocusonreducingcarbon emissions,whichcouldleadtooperationalchanges andcostreductions.Forinstance,thedemandfor electricvehiclesisalsoincreasingduetotheir environmentalbenefits.

Themarket’spotentialisespeciallyhighindeveloping economiesandemergingmarkets.Alltheabovestatistics indicateastrongmarketuptake,signifyingamajorshiftin howbusinessesandconsumersalikevaluesustainability,and theytogetheraremarkinganeweraofenvironmental consciousnessintheglobalmarket.

AdvantagesandChallengesofGreenTechnology

Greentechnologyisbecomingabiggerpartofourlives.It bringsmanyadvantagesbutalsofaceschallenges.Here’sa simplelistcomparingthetwo:

AdvantagesOfGreenTechnology:

● CreateNewJobs:Greentechnologyinsolar andwindpowerandwastemanagement,which isnowabigbusiness,cancreatejobslike environmentaltechnicians,windturbine technicians,airqualityengineers,water resourcesengineers,etc.Thiswillalsohelp remotecommunitiesgetpower.Green technologieslikebiogasplantscanhelprural familiesandcommunitiesdobetter

● CostReduction:Itcansavecompaniesmoney onenergyandresources.Forexample,by reducingtheuseofenergyinrunningIT systems,organizationscansavemoneyon electricityandcoolingcosts.

● GreenManufacturingandFarming:Green manufacturingreduceswasteandpollution, makingproductswithlessenvironmentalharm. Thesedays,businessesarechoosingtogenerate powerusingrenewablesourceslikewind, geothermal,solar,hydropower,andlandfillgas. Greenfarmingisbetterforpeople’shealthand thesoil,leadingtomorefoodovertime.Even greenfertilizerslikecompostmanure,green manure,andbonemealarebeingusedaspart oforganicfarming.

Challenges:

● HighCosts:Startinggreentechprojectscanbe expensive.Thehighinitialinvestmentcanbea barrierforsome.Andgreenproductsmightcost moretomake.

● EfficiencyandTechnicalIssues:Greentechis stillnewandcanhaveproblemsthatneed fixing,asthereisaneedformoreinnovationto makegreentechbetter.

● SlowImplementation:Itcantakealongtime toswitchtogreentechnology Alackof awarenessandunderstandingaboutgreen technologyanditsbenefitscandelayits adoption.

Overcomingthesechallengesrequireseffortsfrom governments,businesses,andcommunitiestoprovide encouragement,investininfrastructuredevelopment,

andeducatethepublicontheimportanceandadvantagesof adoptinggreentechnology.

TypesofGreenTechnology

Greentechnologyhasavarietyofmethodsaimedat environmentalrestorationandtheconservationofa sustainableandeco-friendlyfuture.Amongitsmanyforms, sometypesofgreentechnologyareasfollows:

● AlternativeEnergy:

Thebusinessesaredevelopingenergysourceslikesolarand wind,whicharenowcost-effectiveandwidelyaccessible. Solarpanelsareincreasinglyaffordableforhomeowners. Geothermalandtidalenergyarepotentialfuture alternatives.Andevenhydrogenisgainingattentionasa cleanenergysource.

● ElectricVehicles(EVs):

EVsarethekeystoreducingtransportationemissions, whichaccountforasignificantportionofgreenhouse gasses.Theinnovationsneededhereincludehigh-capacity batteriesandchargingnetworks.TheeffectivenessofEVs iscurrentlylimitedbypowergridsthatusefossilfuels.

● SustainableAgriculture:

Greentechnologyinagricultureaimstoreducethe environmentalimpactoffarmingandlivestock.The practicesincludeorganicfarming,methane-reducingcattle feed,andmeatsubstitutes.

● Recycling:

Recyclingeffortsfocusonreusingmaterialstoconserve resources.Advancedrecyclingprocessesrecovervaluable materialsfrome-wasteandautoparts.Turningwasteinto resourcesorenergyisagrowingtrendin2024.

● CarbonCapture:

Intoday’stimes,technologiesdesignedtocaptureandstore greenhousegasesarebeingdeveloped.Thelatestfacility canabsorb4,000tonsofCO2annually.Low-carbon construction,likesustainablebuildingpractices,isalso becomingmorecommon.

It’salsointerestingtoknowthat71%ofnewenergy capacityisderivedfromwindandsolarpower Thegreen

techmarketisexpanding,withsignificant advancementsinenergystorageandsustainable materials.Thesegreentechnologiesrepresentthe limelightofeffortstocreateamoresustainableand environmentallyfriendlyfuture.

Greentechtrendstowatchin2024

In2024,greentechnologytrendsareshapinga sustainablefuturewithinnovativesolutions.Let’s havealookatthetoptrends:

● Low-CarbonConstruction:Smart buildingsaregrowinggloballytotacklethe 38%ofgreenhousegasemissionsfrom traditionalconstruction.Thesebuildingsare energy-efficient,produceminimalwaste, andusesustainablematerialslikebamboo andhemp.

● CarbonCaptureandStorage:Tofight globalwarming,carboncapturetechnology isadvancingtoremovecarbonfromthe atmosphereandconvertitintosynthetic fuel.Althoughit’scurrentlycostly,it’s expectedtobecomemoreaffordableand scalable.

● RenewableEnergyStorage:Asrenewable energysourcesbecomemorecommon,the challengeofconsistentenergysupplyis beingaddressedbycompaniesdeveloping long-termstoragesolutions.

● Hydrogen:Fuel-cellelectricvehicles poweredbyhydrogenaregaining popularityduetotheirefficiencyandzero emissions.Predictionssuggestasignificant increaseinhydrogen-powered transportationby2050.

● Upcycling:Thepracticeofconverting wasteintonewmaterialsispartofthe circulareconomy,eliminatingtheconcept ofwasteandpromotingresourceefficiency Thesetrendshighlightourcommitmentto reducingenvironmentalimpactand fosteringagreenerplanet.Theyalso showcasetheongoingevolutionofgreen technologyanditspotentialtocreateamore sustainablefutureacrossvarioussectors.

Howcanyourcompanybenefitfromgreentechnology?

Intheforward-thinkingworldof2024,greentechnology isthekeytoenjoyingatreasuretroveofbusinessbenefits. Embracinggreentechnologycanpositionyourcompany asaleaderinsustainability,pavingthewayfornumerous advantagesthatextendfarbeyondenvironmentalimpact. Herearesomepointsonhowyourcompanycanbenefit fromembracinggreentechnology:

● Sustainability:Byadoptinggreentechnology, yourcompanycanjointheglobalsustainability movement,reducingitscarbonfootprintand wasteandusingrenewableresources.

● CostSavings:Greensolutionsareoftenmore cost-effectivethantheirtraditionalpractices.For example,solarpowercanleadtolowerenergy costs,andeco-friendlysuppliersmayofferbetter pricing.

● IncreasedProductivity:Goinggreencanopen manydoorstooperationalefficienciesandmake employeeshappier,leadingtoimproved productivity

● EmployeeSpirit:Acommitmenttogreen practicescanbooststaffenthusiasmandsupport, asintoday’stimes,employeesprefercompanies thattakeactionagainstclimatechange.

● BrandImage:Embracinggreentechnologycan enhanceyourbrand’sreputation,resonatingwith the70%ofconsumerswhofavorsustainableand responsiblebrands.

In2024,theadoptionofgreentechnologyoffersmany advantagesforyourcompany,fromfinancialsavingsto brandenhancementandmarketopportunities,ultimately contributingtoasustainablefutureforall.Yourcompany doesn’tjustbenefitfromgreentechnology;itthrives becauseofit.

TopExamplesofGreenTechnology

Greentechisallaboutfindingnewwaystolivewithout hurtingourplanet.It’saboutcleanwater,lesswaste,and cleanerair.It’saboutmakingenergyinwaysthatwon’t runoutorharmtheearth.Herearesomeinnovative examplesofgreentechnologythatareleadingthecharge in2024:

● LEDLighting:Thesebulbsareabrightideafor savingenergy.Theyuselesspowerandlastlonger thanold-schoolbulbs.Plus,they’renotjustfor lightinguprooms—theyhelpgrowfoodandfight diseasestoo.

● WindEnergy:Smallwindmillscanmakeabig difference.They’reperfectforhomes,turning breezesintoelectricity.It’slikehavingamini powerplantinyourbackyard.

● SolarPanels:Solarpanelsarecheapernow;they canheatyourwaterorpoweryourhome.Adding tothat,theyaresuper-efficientaswell.

● ProgrammableThermostats:Thesegadgetsare reallyamazingandarewarmforyourwallet.Just setthemuptomatchyourschedule,andthey’ll automaticallyturntheheatdownintheroomwhen you’reout,savingenergyandmoney.

● VerticalFarming:Thiswayoffarmingstacks plantshigh,savingspaceandwater.It’sperfectfor citiesanddoesn’talwaysneedsoil.

Thesegreentechnologiesarenotjustgoodfortheearthbut alsogreatforourlives.Theysaveenergy,money,and space,allwhilehelpingtheplanet.

Conclusion

Aswewrapupourjourneythroughthepathofgreen technology,it’sclearthatsustainabilityandinnovationgo handinhandinshapingourfuture.

Adoptinggreentechnologyisnotjustachoicebuta responsibilitytowardbuildingabetterworldfor generationstocome.

It’stimetoshiftourfocustowardsustainablepracticesand embracetheinnovationsthatwillshapeourplanet’sfuture.

Remember,everysmallsteptowardsadoptinggreen technologycanhaveapowerfulimpactonour environment.So,whywait?Startexploringtheworldof greentechnologytodayandbeapartofthemovement towardsamoresustainabletomorrow

Together,let’scoverthewayforagreener,cleaner,and moreprosperousworld.Takeactionnowandmakea difference.Thefutureisgreen,anditstartswithyou!

PADMAJA DASARI

Architecting the Financial Infrastructure of the AI Revolution

Intheexhilarating,oftenturbulent,worldof artificialintelligence,wherebreakthroughs emergeatadizzyingpaceandthefuturefeels perpetuallyonthecuspoftransformation,certain individualsoperatebehindthescenes,providingthe essentialscaffoldingforinnovationtoflourish.

PadmajaDasariisonesucharchitect.AsHeadof BusinessFinancialSystemsatOpenAI,the pioneeringforcebehindmodelslikeGPTandDALLE,DasariisnotinthelimelightofAIdemonstrations, butsheisundeniablycentraltoensuringthatthevery engineofAIprogress–itsfinancialoperations–runs withprecision,stability,andstrategicforesight.

Whiletheheadlinesmaycelebratethealgorithmic marvelsandethicaldebatessurroundingAI,itis professionalslikePadmajawhoareconstructingthe robustfinancialinfrastructurenecessarytosupport OpenAI’sambitiousmission:toensurethatartificial generalintelligencebenefitsallofhumanity

InalandscapeasnovelandrapidlyevolvingasAI, theroleoffinancialsystemsisnotmerelyabout accountingandreporting;it’saboutenablingagility, managingunprecedentedgrowth,andstrategically allocatingresourcestofuelgroundbreakingresearch andresponsibledeployment.

PadmajaDasariembodiesablendoffinancial expertise,technologicalfluency,andstrategic thinking.Hercareerjourney,culminatingina leadershiproleatoneofthemostwatchedcompanies intheworld,speakstoaprofessionalwhohas consistentlynavigatedcomplexlandscapes,building andoptimizingfinancialsystemsfororganizations operatingatthecuttingedge.

ButwhatexactlydoesitmeantobeHeadofBusiness FinancialSystemsatOpenAI?Howdoesone financiallyorchestrateacompanythatisnotjust developingtechnologybutarguablyreshapingthe futureofhuman-computerinteraction?

OrchestratingFinancialPrecisioninaSymphonyof Innovation

TounderstandPadmaja’srole,it’scrucialtoappreciate theuniqueecosystemofOpenAI.Thisisn’ta traditionaltechcompany;it’saresearchand deploymentorganizationoperatingattheveryfrontier ofpossibility.Itsfinancialsystemsmustbeasdynamic andforward-thinkingastheAImodelsitcreates.

AsHeadofBusinessFinancialSystems,Padmajais essentiallytheconductorofacomplexfinancial orchestra,ensuringeverysection–frombudgetingand forecastingtocomplianceandreporting–playsin harmonytosupportOpenAI’sambitiousscore.

Herresponsibilitieslikelyspanabroadspectrum, encompassingtheverybedrockoffinancialoperations:

● BuildingandManagingScalableSystems:Fora companyexperiencingexponentialgrowthand navigatingunchartedcommercialterritories, scalablefinancialsystemsareparamount.Padmaja islikelyinstrumentalindesigningand implementingsystemscapableofhandling increasingcomplexityandvolume,ensuring financialprocessescankeeppacewithOpenAI’s rapidexpansion.

ThisinvolvesselectingandmanagingEnterprise ResourcePlanning(ERP)systemsandotherfinancial technologiesthatprovidereal-timevisibilityand control.

● StrategicFinancialPlanningandAnalysis:Inthe volatileandunpredictableworldofAIresearchand development,strategicfinancialplanningisn’ta staticannualexercise;it'sacontinuous,adaptive process.Padmajalikelyplaysacrucialrolein financialmodeling,forecastingfuturescenarios,and providingdata-driveninsightstoinformstrategic decisions.

Thisincludesnavigatingthefinancial implicationsoflong-termresearch projects,infrastructureinvestments,and theevolvingcommerciallandscapeofAI applications.

● EnsuringFinancialGovernanceand Compliance:Operatingwith transparencyandintegrityis paramount,especiallyforan organizationlikeOpenAI,which carriessignificantsocietal implications.Padmaja’srolewould involveestablishingandenforcing robustfinancialcontrols,ensuring compliancewithregulatory requirements,andupholdingthe higheststandardsoffinancialethics.

Inarapidlyevolvingtechnologicaland regulatorylandscape,thisaspectisboth criticalandconstantlydemanding.

● BusinessPartnershipand Collaboration:Financialsystems don’toperateinisolation.Padmaja likelycollaboratesextensivelywith variousdepartmentsacrossOpenAI, fromresearchandengineeringto operationsandcommercialteams.She andherteamactasfinancialpartners, providinginsights,support,and guidancetoenableinformeddecisionmakingateverylevelofthe organization.

Thisrequiresnotjustfinancialacumen, butalsostrongcommunicationand collaborativeskillstobridgethegap betweenfinanceandthediversefunctions withinOpenAI.

ACareerForgedinFinancialExpertise andTechnologicalAcumen

Whiledetailedbiographicalinformation mightbelessreadilypublic,wecaninfer Padmaja’sprofessionaljourneyhasbeen characterizedbyadeepunderstandingof financialsystemsandaprogressive engagementwiththetechnologysector

Likelyhavinghonedherexpertisethroughyearsofexperiencein financeroles,itisprobableshehasnavigatedincreasinglycomplex financialenvironments,perhapswithintechnology-drivencompaniesor industriesundergoingsignificanttransformation.

Hereducationalbackgroundlikelyincludesastrongfoundationin finance,accounting,orbusinessadministration,possiblyaugmentedby certificationsrelevanttofinancialmanagementortechnologysystems. Beyondformalqualifications,hercareertrajectorysuggestsa continuouspursuitofprofessionaldevelopment,stayingaheadofthe curveinbothfinancebestpracticesandtheevolvingtechnological landscape.

SkillsforNavigatingtheUnchartedTerritoryofAIFinance

TheskillsrequiredtoexcelasHeadofBusinessFinancialSystemsat OpenAIextendbeyondtraditionalfinancialexpertise.Padmajalikely possessesapotentcombinationof:

● DeepFinancialSystemsExpertise:MasteryofERPsystems(like SAP,Oracle,NetSuite,etc.),financialreportingstandards(GAAP, IFRS),andfinancialmodelingtechniquesarefoundational.

● StrategicFinancialThinking:Theabilityto thinkstrategicallyaboutfinancialresource allocation,riskmanagement,andlong-term financialsustainabilityinahighlydynamic environmentiscritical.

● TechnologicalFluency:Astrong understandingoftechnology,particularly softwareanddatasystems,isessentialto effectivelymanagefinancialsystemsina tech-centricorganizationlikeOpenAI. Familiaritywithcloud-basedplatformsand dataanalyticstoolswouldbehighly beneficial.

● AgilityandAdaptability:TheAIlandscape ischaracterizedbyrapidchangeand uncertainty.Padmajamustbeadaptable, capableofnavigatingambiguity,and comfortableleadingfinancialfunctionsina constantlyevolvingcontext.

● LeadershipandTeamBuilding:Leadinga financialsystemsteamrequiresnotonly technicalexpertisebutalsostrong leadership,communication,andteambuildingskillstomotivateandguideher teaminademandingandhigh-stakes environment.

● CommunicationandStakeholder Management:Effectivelycommunicating complexfinancialinformationtodiverse audiencesacrossOpenAI,fromtechnical researcherstoexecutiveleadership,is paramount.Buildingstrongrelationshipsand managingstakeholdersacrossvarious departmentsiscrucialfortherole’ssuccess.

TheUnseenImpact:EnablingOpenAI’s Vision

PadmajaDasari’swork,thoughlargelybehind thescenes,isfundamentaltoOpenAI’sabilityto pursueitsambitiousgoals.Byarchitectingrobust andscalablefinancialsystems,sheensuresthat theorganizationcan:

● SustainLong-TermResearch& Development:AIresearchisoftenalongterm,resource-intensiveendeavor.Effective

financialsystemsallowOpenAIto strategicallyallocateresources,manage investmentsinresearchinfrastructure, andsustainoperationsoverextended timelines.

● ManageRapidGrowthand Expansion:AsAIadoptionaccelerates andOpenAI’smodelsfindbroader applications,thecompanyexperiences rapidgrowth.Scalablefinancial systemsarecrucialformanagingthis expansioneffectively,supporting increasingoperationalcomplexity,and maintainingfinancialcontrol.

● AttractInvestmentand Partnerships:Robustfinancial governanceandtransparencyare essentialforattractinginvestorsand strategicpartnerswhoarecrucialfor fuelingOpenAI’smissionandscaling itsimpact.

● OperateResponsiblyandEthically: Soundfinancialpracticesunderpinthe overalloperationalintegrityofOpenAI, contributingtoitsabilitytopursueits missionresponsiblyandethically

LookingAhead:FinanceattheForefront oftheAIEra

AsAIcontinuestopermeateeveryfacetof society,theroleoffinancialleadershipinAI companiesbecomesevermorecritical. PadmajaDasariisattheforefrontofthis evolution,shapingthefinancial infrastructurethatunderpinsoneofthe mosttransformativetechnologiesofour time.

WhiletheAImodelsthemselvescapture publicimagination,itisthestrategic financialarchitectslikePadmajawho ensurethattheAIrevolutionisnotjust technologicallygroundbreaking,butalso operationallysoundandsustainably impactful.Herworkexemplifiesthecritical, oftenunseen,rolesthatenablethemost visibleadvancementsinourworld.

ENERGY AND UTILITY TRENDS 2025

An In-depth Guide on Sustainable Energy and Business Opportunities

Energyandutilitysectorsarevitaltoourdaily lives.Theyprovidetheelectricitythat powersourhomes,businesses,and infrastructure.Understandingenergyandutilitytrends isessentialforeveryone,especiallythoseinterestedin futurebusinessopportunities.Thesetrendsshapehow weconsumeenergyandinfluencemarketdynamics.

Asweapproach2025,remarkableshiftsreshape energyconsumptionandproduction.Forexample, companieslikeGridFabricareusingtechnologyto integraterenewableenergysourceseffectively. Additionally,startupslikeWenergiearemaking decentralizedsolarpoweraccessibletoindividual consumers.

Understandingenergyandutilitytrendsbecomes crucialastheworldevolves.Thesetrendsnotonly reflectthechanginglandscapeofenergybutalso influencebusinessopportunities.Recognizingthese shiftsallowsindividualsandcompaniestoadaptand thriveinthisdynamicenvironment.

Inthisblog,wewillexplorethekeytrendsshapingthe energyandutilitysectorsin2025.Wewillhighlight theirsignificanceforbothconsumersandbusinesses, emphasizingtheexcitingopportunitiestheypresentin asustainablefuture.

UnderstandingtheEnergyandUtilityIndustry

Theenergyandutilityindustryeconomicsare currentlyexperiencingtransformativechanges influencedbysustainability,technology,andregulatory frameworks.Bothelectricandgasutilitiesare significantlyinvestinginrenewableenergysources. Thisinvestmentalignswithglobalmovementstoward sustainabilityandreducingrelianceonfossilfuels.In 2025,thistrendwillcontinueasutilitiestransitionto newrenewableenergytechnologies.

Demandforelectricityisexpectedtorisenotablyinthenear future.Forecastsindicatea4.7%growthinelectricitydemand overthenextfiveyears.Factorssuchasindustrialexpansion andtheincreasingprevalenceofelectricvehicles(EVs)will drivethisdemand. For instance, electric vehicle sales are projected to reach nearly 16.7 million units in 2024, representing a notable increase from previous years.

TheInflationReductionActhasspurredinvestmentsin renewableresourcesandcleantechnology,leadingtojob creationwithinthesector. The energy and utility industry has seen a surge in enthusiasm, projecting the creation of over 170,000 new clean energy jobs since the enactment of this act.

Asdemandforcleanerenergygrows,businessesthatadapt quicklyandstrategicallywilllikelyexperiencesuccessin 2025andbeyond.Recognizingandembracingtheseenergy andutilitytrendswillempowerstakeholderstoeffectively navigatethechanginglandscape.

EnergyandUtilityTrends2025

Wehavelistedthetopenergyandutilitytrendsof2025 below

RenewableEnergyTrends

Therenewableenergysectorisoneofthefastest-growing sectors.Tounderstanditbetter,wehaveclassifieditintofour mainsubsectors.

1. SolarEnergy

Solarpaneltechnologyisadvancingrapidly,withsignificant improvementsinefficiencyandaffordability.Forexample,the averagecostofsolarinstallationshasfallenbyover40%in thepastdecade,makingsolarenergymoreaccessible.This decliningcost,alongwithtechnologicalinnovations, encouragesgreateradoptioninbothresidentialand commercialsectors.

AccordingtotheInternationalEnergyAgency,global solarphotovoltaic(PV)installationsreachedbetween 407GWand446GWin2023,significantlyboosting cumulativecapacityto1.6TW.Thisimpressive growthreflectsabroadershifttowardsrenewable energysourcesacrossbothresidentialand commercialsectors.

2. WindEnergy

Thelevelizedcostofelectricity(LCOE)foronshore windhassignificantlydropped,aligningwiththe latestenergyandutilitytrends.In2022,onshore wind'saverageLCOEreachedapproximately$39per megawatt-hour(MWh),whileoffshorewindranged between$52and$184perMWh,dependingon locationandtechnology Withongoingadvancements inwindtechnology,energyandutilitytrendssuggest thesecostswillcontinuetodecline,boostingthe economicfeasibilityofwindprojectsevenfurther.

Thetotalinvestmentcostofanaverageturbine installedinEuropeisaround€1.23million/MW,with theturbineitselfaccountingforapproximately76%

ofthiscost.Offshorewindprojectsalsofaceuniquecosts, averagingbetween€2.0to€2.2million/MWfornear-shore facilities.

3. Hydropower

Hydropowerisasignificantsourceofrenewableenergy worldwide,providingnearly60%oftheglobalrenewable electricitysupply.Innovationandresearchcouldenhance itsoperationstomakeitmorereliable.

Innovationssuchasstabilizerfins,adjustablediaphragms, andair-waterinjectionsystemsarebeingexploredto enhanceoperationalflexibility.Theseadvancementsenable hydropowerplantstobetterintegratewithvariable renewableenergysourceslikewindandsolar,providing essentialgridstability

Studiessuggestthatdigitalupgradescouldaddupto42 terawatt-hours(TWh)tocurrenthydropowerproduction, leadingtosignificantcostsavingsandreducedgreenhouse gasemissions.Theuseofdigitaltwins—virtualmodelsof physicalsystems—willenableoperatorstosimulate differentscenariosandenhancedecision-makingprocesses.

4. OtherRenewableEnergy

Variousrenewableenergysources,suchasgeothermal, biomass,tidal,andwaveenergy,demonstrateapromising trajectoryforthetransitiontosustainableenergysystems. Emergingtechnologieswithinthesesectorsarepoisedto enhanceefficiency,reducecosts,andincreasethe scalabilityofrenewableenergyprojects.

Emergingtechnologiesacrossthesefourrenewable sectorshaveimmensepotentialtorevolutionizehow energyisproducedandconsumed.Forgeothermalenergy, advancementsindrillingtechnologyandresource assessmentarepromisingtounlocknewgeothermal resources.

Inbiomass,theoptimizationofconversionprocessescan enhanceyieldandreducecosts.Fortidalandwave energy,innovativedesignsanddeploymentstrategiesare criticaltoovercominghistoricalchallengesrelatedtocost andenvironmentalimpact.

Investmentinresearchanddevelopmentiscrucialto realizingthefullpotentialofthesetechnologies,as governmentsupportandcollaborationwithindustry stakeholdersplaykeyrolesinadvancingrenewable energy

EnergyEfficientTrends

1. SmartGridTechnology

Smartgridtechnology,akeydriverinenergyandutility trends,offersnumerousbenefitssuchasimproved security,reducedoperationalcosts,andbetterintegration ofrenewableenergysources.

Byusingadvancedcommunicationandcontrolsystems, smartgridsenhancethereliabilityandefficiencyof electricitydistribution,ultimatelyloweringenergycosts forconsumers.Theseenergyandutilitytrendsalsoenable real-timedatamonitoringanddemandresponse capabilities,balancingthegridmoreeffectivelyduring peakdemandperiods.

Comprisingvarioustechnologies,smartgridsarecentral toenergyandutilitytrends.Theyincludesmartmeters, advancedsensors,communicationnetworks,and automatedcontrolsystems.Thesecomponentsstreamline thetransmissionofinformationbetweenutilitiesand consumers,enablingmoreefficientenergymanagement.

Furthermore,smartappliancesandenergystorage systems,anotheraspectofenergyandutilitytrends, improvethegrid'sresponsivenesstosupplyand demandfluctuations,optimizingoverallperformance.

However,highinitialcosts,regulatorybarriers,and cybersecurityconcernsremainsignificantchallenges thatutilitiesandgovernmentsmusttackletofully realizethesebenefits.

2. Energy-EfficientAppliances

Modernenergy-efficientappliancesincorporate advancedtechnologiestominimizeenergyusewhile maintainingperformance.Forexample,today’s refrigeratorsuseone-thirdoftheenergyconsumedby modelsfrom1973,whileprovidinggreaterstorage capacity Technologiessuchassolid-statelightingand smartappliancesthatadapttheirenergyusebasedon demandrepresentongoinginnovationsinthissector

Appliancereplacementprogramsaimtoincentivize consumerstodiscardolder,lessefficientappliancesin favorofnewer,energy-efficientmodels.These programsoftenincluderebatesortaxcreditstooffset thecostofnewappliances,enhancingaccessibilityfor consumers.Byfacilitatingthetransitiontomore efficientproducts,theseprogramssignificantly contributetoenergysavingsandemissionsreductions.

3. BuildingEnergyEfficiency

Theconstructionandoperationofbuildingsaccount forasignificantportionofglobalenergyconsumption. Withincreasingawarenessandcommitmenttoenergy efficiency,varioustrendshaveemergedwithinthis sector

Thesetrendsencompassgreenbuildingcertifications, energy-efficientconstructionmaterials,andadvanced buildingautomationsystems.Together,thesestrategies aimtominimizeenergyuse,enhancesustainability, andpromoteresilientarchitecturalpractices.

Green building certifications such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) are widely recognized standards that promote sustainable construction practices.

Theadoptionofenergy-efficientconstructionmaterials playsapivotalroleinenhancingbuildingperformance. High-performanceinsulationmaterials,suchasspray foamandrigidfoamboards,areessentialforreducing heattransfer,ensuringbuildingsmaintaincomfortable indoortemperatureswithlessenergyconsumption.

EnergyStorageTrends

1. Grid-ScaleBatteryStorage

Grid-scaleBatterystoragesystemsarecrucialfor integratingrenewableenergysourcesintotheelectricity grid.Theyprovideessentialservicessuchasfrequency regulation,voltagesupport,andenergyarbitrage.

Advancementsinbatterytechnologyandeconomiesof scalearedrivingdownthelevelizedcostofstorage (LCOS)forgrid-scalesystems.Thismakesthemmore economicallyviableforutilitiesandenergyproviders.

Globalenergystorageinstallationsareprojectedto reach1,095gigawatt-hoursby2030,withNorth AmericaandEuropeleadingthemarketgrowth.China isalsoexpectedtodominatetheAsianmarketduetoits ambitiousrenewableenergytargets.

Emergingtechnologiessuchassolid-statebatteries, lithium-sulfurbatteries,andflowbatteriesareenhancing energydensity,safety,andlongevity,makinggrid-scale storagemoreefficientandcost-effective.

2. ResidentialBatteryStorage

Residentialbatterystoragesystems,oftenpairedwith rooftopsolarpanels,enablehomeownerstostoreexcess energyforlateruse.

Asbatterycostscontinuetodeclineandeconomiesof scaleimprove,residentialstoragesystemswillbecome moreaccessibletoawiderrangeofhomeowners.

Residentialbatterieswillincreasinglyconnectwith smarthomedevices,allowingforoptimizedenergy managementandparticipationindemandresponse programs.

Residentialstoragesystemswillprovidereliable backuppowerduringgridoutages,enhancingenergy resilienceforindividualhouseholds.

Theresidentialbatterystoragesystemisalsogetting popularacrossremotelocationswheregridsupplyisa bigchallenge.

3. BatteryStorageTechnologies

Severalinnovativebatterytechnologiesareemergingas partofevolvingenergyandutilitytrends,offering alternativestotraditionallithium-ionsystems.Sand batteries,usingsandasastoragemedium,provide scalableandcost-effectivesolutionsforthermalenergy storage,makingthemapromisingoptionwithinthese trends.

Aluminum-airbatteriespresentanexcitingopportunity forhighenergydensityandlighterweight.Ontheother side,sodium-ionbatteriesarebeingexploredasless resource-intensivealternativestolithium-iontechnology

Additionally,graphenebatteriesaregainingattentiondue totheirhighconductivityandpotentialforextended longevity,reinforcingtheirimportanceinenergyand utilitytrends.Thediversityoftheseemergingbattery technologieswillsignificantlyimprovetheefficiencyand sustainabilityoffutureenergystoragesystems.

ElectricVehicleTrends

1. EVAdoption

Theroleofelectricvehicles(EVs)inachievingzeroemissiontargetsby2050iscritical.Moreover,theglobal marketisevolvingataremarkablepace,drivenbythe needforcleaner,moreefficienttransportationsolutions.

Inrecentyears,thegrowthintheEVmarkethasbeen exponential.Fueledbydecarbonizationeffortsthatmany leadingnationsareprioritizing,thistrendreflectsthe globalurgencytoaddressclimatechange.

As one of the prominent energy and utility trends, government policies and incentives have spurred EV sales, which reached nearly 14 million in 2023. This 35% increase from 2022 demonstrates the rapid rise in EV adoption. Furthermore, the global electric fleet now exceeds 40 million vehicles.

Lookingahead,themomentumcontinuesin2024,with salesinthefirstquarteralreadyshowinga25%year-onyear.ExpertspredictthatEVsaleswillsurpass17million bytheyear-end,accountingfor20%ofallglobalcar sales.Thissurgehighlightsasignificantshiftinenergy andutilitytrends,ase-mobilityextendsbeyondcore marketslikeChina,Europe,andtheUSA,reachingmore regionsacrosstheglobe.

In2023,theglobalEVmarketwasvaluedatapproximately$618.9 billion. As part of evolving energy and utility trends, it is projected to grow to $786 billion by 2024 and reach $3,877.2 billion by 2032. Thisexpansion,atacompoundannualgrowthrateof22.1%, isdrivenbyenvironmentalsustainabilityconcerns,advancements inbatterytechnology,supportivepolicies,andgrowingpublic awareness.Assuch,theriseofEVsremainsakeyforceinshaping thefutureoftheenergyandutilitysectors.

2. EVBatteryTechnology

Batterytechnologyisattheheartoftheelectricvehiclerevolution. Lithium-ionbatteriesremainthedominanttechnology;however, severalemergingalternativesaregainingattention,like Solid-State Batteries, Sodium-Ion Batteries, Aluminum-Air Batteries, etc.

Improvementsinbatterychemistryareleadingtoenhancedrange andreducedchargingtimesforelectricvehicles.Innovationssuch assiliconanodesandadvancedcathodematerialsarehelping increaseenergydensitywhiledecreasingcosts. For example, some new lithium-ion batteries can fully charge in just five minutes, making them competitive with traditional fuel refueling times.

Asthenumberofelectricvehiclesontheroadincreases,sodoes theneedforeffectivebatteryrecyclingsolutions. Companies like Tesla and Redwood Materials are developing methods to recycle lithium-ion batteries efficiently, reducing waste and minimizing environmental impact. Additionally,second-lifeapplicationsfor usedEVbatteries—suchasenergystoragesystems—arebeing exploredtoextendtheirusefulnessbeyondautomotive applications.

SigningoffonEnergyandUtilityTrends

Theenergyandutilitysectorsareundergoing significanttransformationsdrivenbykey trendsintechnology,sustainability,and consumerdemand.Majortrendsincludethe rapidadoptionofelectricvehicles, advancementsinbatterystoragetechnologies, andtheshifttowardsrenewableenergy sourcessuchassolar,wind,andgeothermal. Additionally,theintegrationofsmartgrid technologiesisenhancingtheefficiencyand reliabilityofenergydistribution.

Thesetrendshaveprofoundimplicationsfor theglobaleconomyandtheenvironment.As companiespivottowardscleanerenergy solutions,theynotonlycontributetoreducing greenhousegasemissionsbutalsocreatenew businessopportunitiesandjobmarkets.The transitiontorenewableenergysourcesis essentialforachievinglong-termsustainability goalsandaddressingclimatechange.

Stayinginformedabouttheseenergyand utilitytrendsiscrucialforindividuals, businesses,andpolicymakersalike. Understandingtheevolvinglandscapeallows stakeholderstomakeinformeddecisionsthat alignwithfutureenergyneedsand environmentalresponsibilities.

President of Product and COO

Prema Varadhan

The Unseen Architect behind Temenos' Fintech Revolution

Whenconsideringaleaderwhoissubtly changingthelandscapeoffintech,onename standsout:PremaVaradhan Althoughshe doesn’tseekthespotlight,herimpactontheindustryis undeniable.AsthePresidentofProductandCOOof Temenos,Premahasdedicatedyearstoshapinga companythatiscontinuouslyredefiningthefutureof banking.However,herstoryextendsbeyondtitlesand products;itembodiesarelentlesspursuitofimprovement inanindustrythatrequiresconstantinnovation.

TheCoreofPrema’sLeadership

Premaisactivelyinvolvedinshapingthefutureoffintech. Everyday,sheasks,“Howcanwemakebankingbetter, faster,andsimplerforourcustomers?”Thisfocusguides herleadershipoftheProductandTechnologyteamsat Temenos.WhatsetsPremaapartisthatshedoesn’t prioritizetechnologyforitsownsake.Instead,sheis deeplyinvestedinunderstandingthechallengesbanks facetodayandfindingeffectivesolutions.

InanindustrywherebuzzwordslikeAIandblockchain arecommon,Prema’sapproachisstraightforwardand practical.Sheisdedicatedtomeetingbanks’needs, whetherthatmeansimprovingefficiency,boosting customersatisfaction,orcreatinginnovativebanking solutions.Sheseesthebigpictureandfocusesonwhat mattersmost.

FromDevelopertoLeader:AStoryofGrit

Premaearnedherleadershiprolethroughhardwork.She startedatTemenosasayoungsoftwareengineerandwas oneofthefirstdevelopersinTemenosIndia.Withouta bankingbackground,shefeltlikeanoutsiderinthe financeworld.However,thisessentiallyhelpedher.Prema viewedbankingwithfresheyesandlearnedasmuchas shecould.Shewantedtounderstandnotjusthowtowrite code,buthowthatcodecouldimprovebanking operations.

Hercuriosityanddeterminationquicklyledtosuccess.Injust afewyears,PremabecameatrustedvoiceatTemenos, especiallyinaddressingcustomerconcerns.Shefocusedon achievingresultsinsteadofbeingtheloudestpersoninthe room.Inbusiness,resultsmattermorethananythingelse.

ALaserFocusonSolvingCustomerProblems

DoyouwanttoknowwhyPremaisdifferent?It’sallabout herapproachtoproductdevelopment.Forher,it’snever aboutlaunchingflashynewfeaturesorfollowingtrends;it’s aboutaddressingrealproblemsforrealcustomers.Every productthatTemenosdeliversunderherleadershipis designedtomakelifeeasierforbanksand,byextension,their customers.

TakeTemenosPositions,forexample.Thisproductwasn’t createdsimplybecauseitwastrendy;itwasdevelopedin responsetobanksstrugglingwithoutdatedback-endsystems thatslowedthemdown.Premarecognizedthefrustrations banksfacedwhiletryingtomodernizetheirITinfrastructure withoutacompleteoverhaul.Shespearheadedthe developmentofTemenosPositions,providingasolutionthat enablesbankstograduallyupdatetheirsystemswithout disruptingtheiroperations.It’spractical,effective,andworks.

TheRealPowerofSaaS

Premaisnotonlyredefininghowbanksoperatetoday;sheis alsofocusedonthefuture.AsastrongadvocateforSoftwareas-a-Service(SaaS)banking,sheviewsitnotasamagic bulletbutasavaluabletoolforbanks.SaaShelpsthem reducecosts,streamlineoperations,andconcentrateonwhat theydobest:servingtheircustomers.

So,whatdoesSaaSoffertobanks?Italleviatestheburdensof managingtechnologyinfrastructure.Banksnolongerhaveto worryaboutservermaintenanceorhardwareupgrades;that responsibilityfallstoTemenos.UnderPrema’sleadership, Temenoshandlestheheavylifting,enablingbankstofocuson innovation.

Furthermore,SaaSnotonlysavesbanksmoneybutalso increasestheirspeed.WithSaaS,bankscanlaunchnew servicesmuchfasterthanbefore.Thisagilityprovidesa substantialcompetitiveadvantage,allowingbanksto respondswiftlyandeffectivelytomarketchanges.Prema hasbeenvitalinensuringthatTemenosremainsatthe forefront,alwaysreadytoprovidethelatestandmost effectivesolutionstoitsclients.

AClearVisionforCloudBanking

Premaismakingasignificantinvestmentincloud technology,andsheisn’taloneinthisendeavor.Banks worldwidearebeginningtorecognizethatpubliccloud solutionsprovideunmatchedspeed,security,and scalability.Underherleadership,Temenoshasbeenatthe forefrontofthistransformation.However,Prema’s approachisnotmerelyaboutfollowingtrends;sheislaserfocusedonwhattrulybenefitscustomersincloudbanking.

Temenoshasmadesubstantialinvestmentsincloud-native technologies,andforgoodreason.Premaviewsthecloud asthefutureofbankingandisdedicatedtopositioning Temenosasaleaderinthatfuture.Banksthattransitionto thecloudcanquicklyscaletheiroperations,adaptto evolvingcustomerdemands,andlaunchnewproducts morerapidlythaneverbefore.

WhatdistinguishesPrema’sapproachisherdeep understandingofthesecurityconcernsassociatedwith cloudadoption.Sherecognizesthatbanksmusthave confidenceinthesecurityoftheirdata.Toaddressthis, Temenoshaspartneredwithtop-tiercloudproviders, ensuringthatitscustomersbenefitfromthebestsecurity measuresavailable.UnderPrema’sleadership,Temenosis demonstratingthatthecloudisnotjustaviableoption;itis theoptimalchoiceforbanksaimingtothriveinadigitalfirstworld.

MakingAIWorkforBanks

Let’sdiscussartificialintelligence(AI).Premadoesn’t viewAIasjustabuzzword;sheseesitasatransformative technologythatcanrevolutionizehowbanksoperate. However,sheapproachesitwithcaution.Bankscannot affordtoadoptAIcarelessly;theymustensurethatits implementationisresponsible.

That’swhyTemenos,underPrema’sleadership,has investedmillionsinAIresearchanddevelopment.She prioritizescreatingAIsolutionsthatarenotonlycutting-

edgebutalsosafeandreliable.Thegoalis straightforward:touseAItoenhanceefficiencyand customerexperiencewithoutcompromisingsecurityor trust.

BanksutilizingTemenos’AIsolutionscanautomate processes,uncovernewinsights,andprovideimproved customerservice.Theyachievethisinacontrolledand securemanner,thankstoPrema’scarefulguidance.Sheis notfocusedonhype;sheisfocusedonachievingresults.

TheFinancialandEnvironmentalWin-WinofCloud Banking

UnderPrema’sleadership,Temenosisnotonlyfocused onfinancialreturnsbutisalsoaleaderinsustainability. Cloudbankingnotonlylowerscostsbutalsoreducesa bank'scarbonfootprint.Movingoperationstothecloud candecreaseenergyusagebyupto95%comparedto traditionalon-premisesystems.Thisisbeneficialnotjust forbusinessbutalsofortheplanet.

Premarecognizesthatbankstodayfaceincreasing pressuretocomplywithclimateregulations.Temenosis supportingtheminthiseffortbyprovidingmoreenergyefficientcloudsolutions.Thiscommitmentisnotjusttalk; Temenoshassuccessfullyreducedthecarbonimpactof itssoftwarebyover50%since2021.Thisisthekindof leadershipthattrulymakesadifference.

WhyPrema’sLeadershipMatters

Attheendoftheday,PremaVaradhan’sstoryextends beyondfintech;it’sfundamentallyaboutleadership.She hasdemonstratedthatyoudon’tneedtoshouttobeheard orfollowtrendstoachievesuccess.Whattrulymattersis focusingonsolvingrealproblems,deliveringtangible results,andstayingaheadofthecurve.

Premaisnotinterestedinfameoraccolades;herpriority isensuringthatTemenosremainsaleaderincloud banking,SaaS,andAI.Sheaimstocreateproductsthat areeffectiveinsolvingproblemsandhelpingbanksthrive inanever-changingworld.

Heruniqueabilitytocombineaclearvisionforthefuture witharelentlessfocusonexecutionmakesheroneofthe mostsignificantleadersinfintechtoday.AlthoughPrema Varadhanmaynotbeahouseholdname,sheis undeniablyaforcetobereckonedwithinthebanking sector

KeyTakeaways

Graphenebatteriesoffersignificantadvantagesoverconventionalbatteries,includingfastercharging,longer lifespan,andhigherenergydensity.

Theyaresuitableforvariousapplications,suchaselectricvehicles,laptops,andsmartphones.

Themajorchallengesoftheseenergystoragebatteriesarethehighcostofproductionandthelackofstandardization andregulation.

Severalindustriesareactivelyexperimentingwiththesebatteries,includingtheautomotive,consumerelectronics, aerospaceanddefense,andmedicalindustries.

LeadingmanufacturersincludeGrapheneManufacturingGroup,SamsungElectronics,Huawei,andothers.

Whatifyoucouldpoweryourdeviceswitha batterythatlastslonger,chargesfaster,andis moreeco-friendlythanconventionalbatteries? Thisisnotafantasy,butarealitywithgraphenebatteries.

Grapheneisathinlayerofcarbonatomsthathas remarkableproperties,suchashighconductivity,large surfacearea,andmechanicalflexibility Thesebatteriesuse grapheneasacomponentintheelectrodes,whichenhances theperformanceandlifespanofthebattery.

Importantly,theseenergystoragecellsaresuitablefor variousapplications,suchaselectricvehicles,laptops,and smartphones.Notably,thesebatteriesarethenext generationofenergystorage,andtheyarereadytochange theworld.

Inthisblogpost,youwilllearneverythingyouneedto knowaboutgraphenebatteries.Youwilllearnaboutthe industryoverviewofthegraphenebatterymarket,themajor sectorsexperimentingwiththisbatterytechnology,the benefitsandchallengesofusingthesebatteries,andsome well-knowncompaniesthatmanufacturethesebatteries. Let’sstart!

1.IndustryOverviewofTheGrapheneBatteryMarket

Theincreasingdemandforgraphenebatteriesinconsumer electronics,automotive,industrial,andpowersectorsis drivingthegrowthofitsglobalmarket.In2024,the marketwasvaluedatUSD167million,anditis projectedtoreachUSD711.96millionby2030,growing ataCAGRof23%.

Theautomotivesectorisexpectedtodominatethe market,fueledbytherisingadoptionofelectric vehiclesandfavorablegovernmentpolicies.Themajor challengesofthemarketarethehighcostofgraphene productionandthelackofstandardizationandregulation.

2.IndustriesExperimentingwiththeUseofGraphene Battery

Severalindustriesareactivelyexperimentingwiththese energystoragecells,eachwithdistinctmotivationsand applications:

AutomotiveIndustry

Usinggraphene,athinlayerofcarbonatoms,asa componentintheelectrodes,thesebatteriescanstoreand deliverenergymoreefficiently.Graphene’sremarkable propertiesenablethesebatteriestochargefaster,last longer,andreduceenvironmentalimpactcomparedto conventionalbatteries.EVspoweredbygraphenebatteries canbenefitfromfasterchargingtimes,higherenergy density,andlongerlifespan.Thesebatteriescanalsolower theweightandincreasetheefficiencyofelectricvehicles.

ConsumerElectronics

Graphenebatteriesarethenextbigthingintheconsumer electronicssector.Theyoffermanyadvantagessuchas fastercharging,highercapacity,longerlifespan,andlower weight.Grapheneisathinlayerofcarbonatomsthathas amazingproperties,suchashighconductivity,strength, andflexibility

Byusinggrapheneinthebatterycomponents,suchas electrodesandseparators,theperformanceandefficiency ofthebatterycanbeimprovedsignificantly.Many smartphonemanufacturersareexperimentingwiththese batteriestopowertheirdevicesandprovideabetteruser experience.

AerospaceandDefense

Theaerospaceanddefensesectorfacesmanychallengesin electrification.Theseincludehighcosts,safetyissues,and weightlimitations.Graphenebatteriesareapromising solutiontoovercomethesechallenges.Theyarelighter, cheaper,andmoredurablethanconventionalbatteries.

Moreover,theyhavehighenergydensityandfastcharging capabilities.Therefore,thesebatteriescanenhancethe performanceandefficiencyofelectricaircraftandvehicles.

MedicalIndustry

Graphenebatterieshavemanyadvantagesover conventionalmaterials.Thesepropertiesmakesuch batteriessuitableforvariousmedicalapplications,suchas implantabledevices,biosensors,drugdeliverysystems, andwearabledevices.

Thesebatteriescanofferhigherperformance,longer lifespan,andlowertoxicity.Furthermore,integratingthese batterieswithothernanomaterialscanenhancetheir functionalityandversatility

3.AdvantagesofGrapheneBatteries

Nowthatyouknowwhatgraphenebatteriesare,andwhat istheindustryoverviewofitsmarket.Letusproceedtothe advantagesofusingthesebatteries.

Preventsbatteryfires

Graphenebatteriesstopfiresbycoatingthecathodein graphene.Thecathodeisusuallylithiumcobaltoxide, whichreleasesoxygenwhenitbreaksdown.Thiscanlead tocombustioniftheoxygenmixeswithotherflammable materialsinthebattery.

Grapheneisathincarbonlayerthatblocksoxygenand conductselectricity.So,itkeepsoxygeninsidethecathode andlowersthechanceofshortcircuitsandfires.Graphene alsocoolsdownthebattery,whichpreventsoverheating andthermalrunaway.

Canbeusedassupercapacitors

Theseenergystoragebatteriesareatypeofsupercapacitors thatstoreenergyonthesurfaceofgraphenesheets.They havemanyadvantagesoverconventionalbatteries.These batterieshavediverseapplicationsinelectricvehicles, portableelectronics,andrenewableenergysystems.

Despitechallenges,researchersareinnovatingsynthesisand assemblymethods,integratinggraphenewithelectrolytes, electrodes,andseparators.Optimizingthesebatteries’ structureandperformancepresentsapromisingpathfor next-genenergystorage.

Longlifespan

Graphenebatteriesboastanextendedlifespanduetohigh stability.Graphene,adurableandchemicallyinertmaterial, resistscorrosionanddegradation.

Additionally,itssuperiorcapacityretentionoutperforms graphite,enhancingenergydensityandefficiencyovermore charge-dischargecycles,thusextendingthebattery’s lifespan.

Highconductivity

Graphenebatteriesimproveelectrodeconductivitywitha thinlayerofcarbonatoms,enablingfreeelectronmovement withinasinglelayer Weakforcesbetweenlayersoffer flexibilityandstability.

Moreover,grapheneactsasatemplateforuniformmetal oxidenanoparticlesynthesis,preventingaggregationand enhancingelectrodecapacity.Experimentalfindingsshow thatthesebatteriessurpasspuremetaloxideelectrodes, promisingasuperiorenergystoragesolutionwithfewer drawbacksthanlithium-ionbatteries.

4.DisadvantagesofGrapheneBatteries

Eventhoughgraphenebatterieshavemanyadvantagesthey alsohavecertaindisadvantages.Theyareasfollows:

Highcostofproduction

Grapheneisathincarbonlayerthatformsahexagonal pattern.Manufacturersuseittoproducetheseenergy storagebatteries.However,grapheneishardandexpensive toproduce.Thismakestheseenergystoragecellscostly comparedtolithium-ionbatteries.

Lithium-ionbatteriesusematerialslikelithiumcobalt oxide,lithiumironphosphate,andgraphite.Thesematerials arecheaperandeasiertofind.

Limitedscalability

Graphenebatteriesareexpensivebecauseofthehighcost ofgrapheneproduction.GraphenepreparedthroughCVDis themostsuitableforbatteries,butitrequiresexpensive equipmentandmaterials.

Othermethods,suchasmechanicalandchemical exfoliationofgraphite,arecheaperbutproducelowerqualitygraphene.Theseenergystoragecells,comparedto lithium-ionbatteries,currentlylackcommercialviability duetolowerproductioncostsandhigherenergydensityof thelatter.

Integrationchallenges

Graphenebatteriesarenotwidelyavailableyet,because theyarehardtomanufacture.Creatinglargesheetsof graphenerequiressophisticatedequipmentandhigh temperatures.

Scientistsarelookingforwaystomakegraphenemore affordableandaccessible,sothatitcanbeusedinvarious applications,suchaselectricvehicles,smartphones,and laptops.Thesecarbonbatteriesarethenextbig breakthroughinbatterytechnology,andtheycouldchange theworldofenergy.

Environmentalimpact

Theseenergystoragebatteriescouldalsoharmthe environmentinsomeways.Duringproductionordisposal, grapheneparticlescouldbereleasedintotheair,water,or soil.Theseparticlescouldchangetheirstructureand propertiesduetoenvironmentalfactors,suchas temperature,pH,orbacteria.

Thiscouldaffecttheecosystemsandorganismsthatcome incontactwiththem.Tominimizetheirenvironmental impact,itisnecessarytocarefullymonitorandregulate thesebatteries.

5.LeadingCompaniesWhoManufactureGraphene Batteries

Hereare10companiesintheworldthatmanufacturethese batteries:

GrapheneManufacturingGroup:ThisAustralian companyisdevelopinggraphenealuminium-ion batterieswithhighpowerdensityandfastcharging.

SamsungElectronics:TheSouthKoreangianthas patentedamethodtoproducegrapheneballsfor lithium-ionbatteries.

Huawei:ThisChinesetelecomcompanyhas launchedagraphene-assistedlithium-ionbatterythat canwithstandhightemperatures.

Log9Materials:TheIndianstartupiscreating graphene-basedmetal-airbatteriesthatcanpower electricvehicles.

CabotCorporation:ThisUS-basedcompanyis producinggrapheneadditivesforlithium-ionbatteries andsupercapacitors.

Graphenano:TheSpanishcompanyismaking graphenepolymerbatteriesthatcanofferhigher energydensityandlongerlifespan.

NanotechEnergy:ThisUS-basedcompanyis creatinggraphene-basedbatteriesandsupercapacitors thatcanchargefasterandlastlonger.

XGSciences:TheUS-basedcompanysupplies graphenenanoplateletsandsilicon-grapheneanodes forlithium-ionbatteries.

ZENGrapheneSolutions:ThisCanadiancompany isdevelopinggraphene-basedcathodesandanodes forlithium-ionandsodium-ionbatteries.

GrapheneCA:TheUS-basedcompanyproduces grapheneoxideandreducedgrapheneoxidefor variousbatteryapplications.

Conclusion

Inconclusion,thefutureappearspromisingfor graphenebatteries,giventheirpotentialto revolutionizevariousindustries.

Thisblogpresentsanindustryoverview,explores sectorsexperimentingwiththeseenergystorage batteries,outlinestheadvantagesanddisadvantages, andhighlightsthekeyplayersmanufacturingthese batteries.

RUTH PORAT

President and CIO | Alphabet Inc.

The Visionary Powerhouse Behind Tech Leadership’s Transformation

KeyHighlights:

● AtMorganStanley,RuthPoratplayedacriticalroleinnavigatingthefirmthroughthe2008 financialcrisis,showcasingherexpertiseinriskmanagementandstrategicproblem-solving.

● AsCFO,shestreamlinedoperations,enhancedfinancialdiscipline,andchampionedmoonshot projectslikeWaymoandGoogleCloud,ensuringAlphabetremainedaleaderinthetech industry.

● Porathasbeenavocalsupporterofgenderequityanddiversity,inspiringamoreinclusive culturebothwithinherorganizationsandacrossthebroadertechlandscape.

RuthPorat’sjourneytobecomingatrailblazer inthetechindustryisamasterclassin resilience,strategicthinking,andfearless innovation.Fromherhumblebeginningsto commandingboardroomsastheCFOofAlphabetand Google,Poratshatteredglassceilingswithher unparalleledfinancialacumenandtransformative leadership.AwomanwhoseamlesslyblendsWallStreet precisionwithSiliconValleydynamism,Porat’sascent wasn’tjustacareertrajectory—itwasabold redefinitionofwhatleadershipintechcouldlooklike.

Fueledbyherdeterminationtothriveinamaledominatedfield, Ruth Porat honedherskillsinthe high-stakesworldofinvestmentbankingatMorgan Stanley,whereshesteeredthroughcrisesand spearheadedmonumentaldeals.Hertransitiontothe techworldmarkedapivotalmoment—notjustforher careerbutforanindustryripefordisruption.Asoneof themostinfluentialwomeninglobalfinanceand technology,Porat’sjourneyexemplifieshowgrit,vision, andadaptabilitycanpropelleaderstoextraordinary heights.

EarlyFoundations:ABlendofCuriosityand Discipline

Bornin1957inSale,Cheshire,England,RuthPorat’s familylatermovedtotheUnitedStates,whereher fatherworkedasaresearchfellowatHarvard University Ablendofcuriosityandacademic disciplinedefinedherearlyyears,culminatingina Bachelor’sdegreeinEconomicsandInternational RelationsfromStanfordUniversity,aMaster’sdegree fromtheLondonSchoolofEconomics,andanMBA fromtheWhartonSchooloftheUniversityof Pennsylvania.Theseacademicpursuitslaidthe groundworkforacareerdestinedtobridgetheworlds ofWallStreetandSiliconValley

AFinancialTrailblazeratMorganStanley

Porat’scareeratMorganStanleybeganin1987, coincidingwiththeturbulenceofBlackMonday.Her abilitytonavigatefinancialcrisesearnedhera reputationasaresilientandforward-thinkingleader. Risingthroughtheranks,shewasappointedChief

FinancialOfficerin2010,whereshebecamea linchpinduringthe2008financialcrisis.From advisingtheU.S.Treasuryonbailoutstrategiesto orchestratingAmazon’ssurvivalduringthedot-com crash,hertenurewasatestamenttoingenuityunder pressure.

Herleadershipduringthiseragarneredrecognition, includingbeingnamedthe“BestFinancial InstitutionsCFO”byInstitutionalInvestorand securingaspotonForbes’listoftheworld’smost powerfulwomen.

ReinventingLeadershipatAlphabetInc.

In2015,RuthPoratmadeapivotaltransitionto SiliconValley,joiningAlphabetInc.asChief FinancialOfficer.AdaptingherWallStreetexpertise tothetechworld,sheintroducedfinancialdiscipline, streamlinedoperations,andchampionedstrategic investments.

Herrolewastransformative.Underherguidance, Alphabetdiversifieditsrevenuestreamsbeyond advertising,withGoogleCloudbecomingacentral growthengine.ByQ22024,theClouddivisionhad surpassed$10billioninrevenue,atestamenttoher focusonemergingtechnologieslikeAIandcloud computing.

InhercurrentroleasPresidentandChief InvestmentOfficer,PoratsteersAlphabet’s investmentsacrossinnovativeinitiatives,including WaymoandVerily,reflectinghercommitmentto shapingthefutureoftechnologyforsocietalgood.

ALeadershipPhilosophyRootedinInclusion

RuthPorat’sleadershipextendsbeyondfinancial strategy.Knownforfosteringacultureofinclusivity, shechampionsdiversityinleadershipand encouragesahealthywork-lifeintegration.Her conceptoflifeasa“kaleidoscope”underscoresher beliefinbalancingpersonalandprofessional commitments,aphilosophysheinstillswithinher teams.

Heremphasisonopencommunicationanddatadrivendecision-makinghasalsosolidifiedher reputationasanempatheticandstrategicleader, inspiringthosearoundhertoexcel.

AVisionfortheFuture

Porat’svisionfortechnologyasaforceforglobalgood definesherlegacy.SheadvocatesleveragingAItotackle challengesinhealthcare,climatechange,andeducation. Underherguidance,AlphabethasadvancedAI-driven solutionstodemocratizehealthcareandcombatclimate change,reaffirmingherbeliefinthetransformativepower oftechnology.

Herenduringcommitmenttotransparencyandinnovation continuestoinspirestakeholders,frominvestorsto policymakers,asAlphabetnavigatesthecomplexitiesofa rapidlyevolvingtechlandscape.

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