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This episode of "Insurance Hour" from February 23, 2024, features a detailed discussion with Robert Scoble about the intersection of technology and insurance, particularly focusing on the implications of new tech, like Apple Vision Pro and Tesla's innovations, on insurance policies and claims. The conversation delves into the advancements in digital twins, the use of augmented reality in everyday life, and the future of tech integration in various industries, including the potential for insurance adjustments and claims processing through augmented reality. The dialogue also touches on the broader impact of technology on consumer behavior, product development, and industry shifts, especially in the context of insurance and automotive sectors.

Insurance Hour is hosted by renowned insurance expert Karl Susman. Karl is a frequent guest on television stations such as ABC, CBS and FOX, and now his popular radio program is syndicated across several key radio stations throughout California.

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Today's guest is Trevor Best, CEO and Co-founder at Syzygy Plasmonics. Syzygy is rethinking how chemicals are produced and pioneering a new technology that energizes chemical reactions via light. Their photocatalyst technology came out of the lab at Rice University. Toward the end of 2022, the company announced a $76 million Series C financing led by Carbon Direct Capital and a number of significant strategies in the energy, oil and gas, and automotive sectors.

During the episode, Trevor and Cody delve into various topics, including Trevor's background, traditional petrochemical methods of chemical production, and the fortuitous discovery that led him and his co-founder to commercialize their cutting-edge technology at Syzygy. The discussion also covers the various chemical pathways that Syzygy is currently pursuing, such as zero-emissions hydrogen, low-emissions hydrogen, syngas, and methanol.

In this episode, we cover: 

• [2:46] Trevor's background and Syzygy's origin story 
• [7:37] The relationship between fossil fuels and the chemical industry 
• [9:48] Other emerging alternatives in the space
• [11:39] Origins of Syzygy's photochemistry technology and its implications 
• [20:59] Syzygy's decision to focus on hydrogen pathways 
• [24:32] An overview of dry reforming 
• [27:40] The company's business model 
• [30:14] Sygyzy's scale-up progress and plans for the future
• [36:47] How Syzygy balances adding new capabilities to its reactors 
• [42:09] Trevor's thoughts on the future and where Syzygy needs help

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Episode recorded on March 6, 2023. 

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The Aussie share market soared 5.30% this week (Mon-Thu), amid the global rally. US core inflation rate for September will be released on Thursday.
 
 In this week's wrap, Grady covers:

• (1:59) Why investors find value in lithium and base-metal companies
• (3:55) The winning sector of the week
• (5:08) The biggest news on the All Ords this week
• (5:39) The most traded stocks & ETFs by Bell Direct clients 
• (6:04) Economic news items to watch out for

On the latest episode of Future Proof, we’re talking with Art Blanchford, Executive Vice President at Veoneer, about his incredible career in the automotive safety industry. 

Having headed up teams in the States, Europe and Asia, Art is a true man of the world; and his vast experience has seen him take on roles as varied as sales, engineering, and everything in between. In a truly fascinating podcast, Art talks to us about how a love of cars led him to a life in auto, the challenge of overseeing billion-dollar companies, the importance of collaboration, and the future of the automotive industry. We also discuss electric cars, wellbeing in the automotive sector, and, of course, the pandemic. A must-listen for industry leaders.