top of page
My insights and blog
Dive into my latest thoughts on Greentech trends, startup strategies, and investment insights. Stay ahead in the green revolution.
Join my email list and get an e-mail every time I post.


Emin Askerov
Dec 20, 20242 min read
GigaEgo or Gigafactory?
You have to choose between your ego and your fees. This was a phrase I heard while listening to the Redefining Energy podcast episode...
4 views


Emin Askerov
Dec 19, 20243 min read
🎉 2024: A Year in Climate Tech Review
As 2024 wraps up, it’s time to reflect on a year that was anything but dull for the climate tech world. A buzzword dominated this year—...
13 views


Emin Askerov
Dec 18, 20242 min read
🎙️ Bulldoze or Make? The Two Podcasts On Northvolt
This week, I listened to two excellent podcasts dissecting the saga of Northvolt
2 views


Emin Askerov
Dec 17, 20242 min read
🔋 𝗘𝗨 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝗱𝘆𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮
Observations from the second week of meeting EU battery players
1 view


Emin Askerov
Dec 6, 20241 min read
🔋 EU Battery Scene Odyssey, Part 1
This week, I’ve been crisscrossing Europe, meeting with battery industry players
1 view


Emin Askerov
Dec 3, 20242 min read
💼 Negotiating the Term Sheet—Where the Real Work Begins
How to negotiate a term sheet for your offtake
1 view


Emin Askerov
Dec 2, 20242 min read
Why Do Strategic Investors Back Climate Tech Startups?
A Climate First VC artile got me thinking
1 view


Emin Askerov
Nov 29, 20242 min read
💼 The Letter of Intent - Paving the Way to Your Offtake Term Sheet
How do you negotiate a Letter of Intent for your offtake agreement?
2 views


Emin Askerov
Nov 28, 20244 min read
Is Your Scale-Up Built on Climate Bricks or Actual Building Blocks?
Review of Clean Tech ScaleUp Manual by Climate Brick
14 views


Emin Askerov
Nov 20, 20242 min read
💥 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔-𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗕 🌱💸
There are three things to keep in mind when going for series B.
6 views


Emin Askerov
Nov 18, 20242 min read
🎉 AI Meets Manufacturing 🤖🔋
AI and lithium-ion electrode manufacturing
0 views


Emin Askerov
Nov 1, 20241 min read
🎃 Halloween Horror Story: The Rise and Fall of Redflow 👻
How a flow-battery maker, Redflow, met its untimely end.
6 views


Emin Askerov
Oct 24, 20243 min read
☸️Hub-n’-Spoke: An Alternative For The EU Battery Value Chain 🔋
🔋 𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆? 🚀
18 views


Emin Askerov
Oct 21, 20242 min read
Can Europe Catch Up in the EV Race?
McKinsey’s New Report Says It’ll Cost a Pretty Penny. 💶🚗
2 views


Emin Askerov
Oct 17, 20243 min read
MOU - Your First Step To Offtake
You’ve got your foot in the door with an NDA, but how do you keep momentum going on the way to an offtake? Don’t rush it! Start with an MOU!
4 views

Emin Askerov
Oct 16, 20241 min read
Energy Transition By 2030 And What Hydrogen Has To Do With It?
The Fourth Energy Transition looks certain to be accomplished by the end of this decade.
7 views


Emin Askerov
Oct 8, 20242 min read
Lessons From A Failed Gigafactory
What makes batteries so tough to crack? Here are lessons from 15 years ago, which still have a familiar ring today.
37 views


Emin Askerov
Oct 7, 20242 min read
The Real Criteria Behind Angel & VC Investment Decisions
Some VC investments are head-scratchers, right? I thought so too. So, I took a deep dive into the world of climate VC investing.
12 views


Emin Askerov
Oct 3, 20244 min read
The Road To An Offtake Agreement: A Step-by-Step Guide
When you're building your FOAK, securing an offtake agreement is crucial for your scaleup’s success. Here is your guide to get there.
7 views


Emin Askerov
Sep 30, 20241 min read
What’s Going On in the Dutch Battery Industry?
Unlike some of their European counterparts, the Netherlands hasn’t been making waves in the battery headlines. But don’t let that fool you.
4 views
bottom of page