In this episode of Disruption/Interruption, host KJ interviews Rob Creighton, founder and CEO of Windlift, about pioneering airborne wind energy and the future of mobile, resilient power generation. Rob shares his journey from genetics and environmental science to developing tethered drone technology for both military and civilian applications, aiming to create a world of energy abundance and security.

 

Key Takeaways:

1. The limitations of fixed energy infrastructure and the need for mobile, resilient solutions.— [2:06]
2. How Windlift’s airborne wind energy technology works and its advantages over traditional systems. — [10:55]
3. The unexpected military applications of tethered drones for surveillance and security. — [20:30]
4. The vision for energy abundance and the broader impact on agriculture, security, and global stability. — [36:22]

 

Quote of the Show: [36:22]
"When we all have abundant energy and we can live our best lives." — Robert Creighton

 

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Ways to connect with Robert Creighton:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-creighton-3572702/

Company Website: https://www.windlift.com/

 

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