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E2: Ken Hoffman, Founder and CEO, Traubenbach Associates


Ken Hoffman, Founder and CEO of Traubenbach Associates, reflects on decades at the forefront of energy, metals, and battery markets. Drawing on his experience as an industry analyst and advisor, Ken explores how China’s rapid innovation is reshaping the global EV and battery landscape, the risks of poor capital allocation in lithium and battery materials, and what defines credible leadership in an increasingly competitive market. From advising startups on securing investment to challenging Western companies to innovate beyond imitation, Ken shares clear-eyed insights on execution, strategy, and the future of the energy transition.

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Who's included:

  • Venkee Sharma, CEO, Aquatech

  • Ken Hoffman, Founder and CEO, Traubenbach Associates

  • David Klanecky, President and CEO, Cirba Solutions

  • Karol Kerrane, Managing Director, EPC Engineering & Technologies

  • Hugh McDonald, Secretary of Commerce, State of Arkansas

  • Gene Morgan, Founder and CEO, Zelandez

  • Martin Turenne, CEO, FPX Nickel Corp

  • Cristina Paredes, Executive Director, SC NEXUS

  • Gabriel Rubacha, CEO, NOA Lithium

  • Daniel Abdo, VP of International Relations and Business Development, Sigma Lithium

  • Austin Devaney, CEO, Li7 Charged

  • Jay Keener, CEO, Altillion

  • David Christensen, Managing Director, Renascor Resources

  • Andy Robinson, President and COO, Standard Lithium

  • Gary Godwin, Vice President, KBR

  • Dale Henderson, CEO, Pilbara Minerals

  • Melanie Sheldon, Senior Director of Business Development, Nevada GOED

  • Stéphane Ballèvre, Managing Director, Geolith

  • Dorothea Soule, Advisory Board Member, Momentum Technologies

  • Haydn Daxter, CEO, Power Metals Corp

  • Howard Klein, Founder and Partner, RK Equity

  • Ken Brinsden, CEO, Patriot Battery Metals

  • Madan Manoharan, CEO, Tuleva

  • Paul Charles, Principal, Charles and Associates, LLC

  • François-Xavier Rame, CEO, Adionics

 

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