Following his Keynote appearance, we catch up with Gene Berdichevsky, CEO and Co-founder of Sila Nanotechnologies, at MOVE America 2025. We delve into all things supply chain, unpacking the similar challenges facing U.S. and European battery manufacturers amid growing supply chain vulnerabilities.
Gene sets the scene for battery manufacturing in the U.S., explaining how an overreliance on Chinese imports of critical minerals weakens supply chains. At Sila Nanotechnologies teams are working to build supply chain resilience by replacing graphite with silicon-anode technology in lithium-ion batteries and producing these batteries domestically.
As an early employee at Tesla, Gene shares his belief in an ethos of “radical self-reliance,” advocating for self-sufficiency when bringing innovation to market.
Gene closes with some final kernels of wisdom on surviving in the industry, emphasising that patience and persistence are necessary to withstand inevitable downturns. His closing message: build resilience, plan ahead, and expect the unexpected.
Watch the full interview with our MOVEmnt Editor, Eve Stevens, below.
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