34. Chad Wasilenkoff (Helicoid Industries) on advanced composites for automotive and aerospace markets Activation Energy

Chad Wasilenkoff of Helicoid Industries talks about commercializing advanced, proprietary composites for sporting goods, automotive, and aerospace applications.

OUTLINE


(00:00) Introduction
(00:33) Chad’s professional background
(05:25) Helicoid’s technology
(07:42) Significance and potential impact of Helicoid’s technology
(10:17) Trends in composites industry
(13:04) Applications in sporting goods, automotive, and aerospace markets
(15:56) How Helicoid captures value it creates
(17:27) Helicoid’s monetization and pricing strategies
(19:47) Helicoid’s traction
(21:53) Challenges and barriers to commercialization and common mistakes entrepreneurs make
(26:09) Regulation
(27:41) Anticipated risks and uncertainties 
(29:49) Long term vision of Helicoid