
Michael Gale's Futures In Focus Brad Barbera - Ukraine's Tech Potential, Sustainable Investing, EV Industry Challenges
Michael's interview with Brad Barbera covers a wide range of topics, starting with a focus on Ukraine's tech potential and the importance of sustainable investing to foster its growth. Emphasizing Ukraine's talent pool, especially in software development and aerospace, the discussion highlights the impact of the ongoing war on the country's economy and the subsequent need to rebuild its tech sector post-conflict. There's a comparison drawn between Ukraine's potential trajectory and the development of Israel's high-tech economy. They delve into the current production of intellectual property in Ukraine, noting the low investment in local startups despite a strong talent base. Shifting gears, they explore the rising interest in electric vehicles (EVs), discussing challenges in infrastructure development, demographics affecting adoption rates, and the necessity for improved energy generation and distribution to support the burgeoning EV market.
