Casey Handmer | Pathways to Progress

In this episode, Alex Zook interviews Dr. Casey Handmer, co-founder of Terraform Industries, about the science and strategy behind converting atmospheric CO₂ into sustainable hydrocarbons. They unpack the thermodynamics and catalysis of the process, compare hardware and software development cycles, and identify the main hurdles in scaling chemical manufacturing. The discussion also examines U.S. manufacturing capacity, explores AI’s emerging role in engineering workflows, and concludes with practical insights for researchers and entrepreneurs entering the hard-tech arena.

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