This fireside chat features John Belazzer, co-founder and CEO of Saluna Holdings, discussing his 25-year entrepreneurial journey from Intel to founding multiple tech companies focused on transformative industries. Saluna combines blockchain technology with renewable energy by using data centers located at renewable power plants to consume excess energy that would otherwise be wasted. This flexible demand helps balance the grid as renewable sources like wind and solar produce intermittent power. John clarifies the misconception around Bitcoin’s proof-of-work energy use, explaining it serves a critical security purpose and can aid the green energy transition. He highlights data centers named after pioneering women scientists and encourages students to pursue skills in computer science, engineering, technology, and finance to work in this growing field.
