9Zero x Vectors Capital Community Lunch & Learn: Data Center Power Supply - Fuel Cells

As AI drives greater demand for computing capacity, access to reliable power is becoming one of the biggest challenges facing the data center industry. Join us at 9Zero for a lunchtime discussion on the data center – power nexus, with a focus on fuel cell applications and how investors and industry experts evaluate new power solutions. The conversation will be led by Mallika Mukundan, New Energy Manager at Chevron, and is also Venture Fellow at Vectors Capital. She’ll be joined by Ethan Xu, who previously worked on data center buildout at Microsoft, to share practical insights from the industry. We’ll discuss: How power is becoming gating factor for AI datacentersChallenges with reliable power accessWhere fuel cells may fit within the data center power mixHow investors evaluate technical performance, economics, and scalability of power solutionsWhat industry experts look for when conducting due diligence on new power solutions This will be a casual and interactive conversation. Bring your lunch, questions, and perspectives to share. Discussion Leaders Mallika Mukundan, New Energy Manager, ChevronEthan Xu, Ex-Microsoft, Data Center Buildout 🌐 Hybrid Format Available Can’t make it in person? We’ll also have a limited virtual participation option for those who would like to join the conversation online. Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/81043367287?pwd=b4yMNrhnMKBSoV8sBWHyg5Q4YWREPf.1 ___ Hosts: About Vectors Capital: is a Silicon Valley venture fund investing in the technologies shaping the future of decarbonization across the industries. Vectors backs early-stage companies such as those ones building cleaner data centers, cleaner power, and the critical infrastructure behind the AI era — from energy storage and grid modernization to critical minerals and electrification. By partnering with founders and global industry leaders, Vectors helps accelerate the innovations powering a more sustainable, intelligent economy. Learn more at vectors.earth. About 9Zero:  We’re a members-only community of founders, investors, scientists, and innovators accelerating climate solutions through meaningful relationships. Apply to join at www.9Zero.com This is a 🌐 9Zero Cluster Meetup, topic-specific groups led by subject matter experts. With in-person meetups and online tools, they help 9Zero members meet others in their area of interest. ___ Hosts: About Vectors Capital: is a Silicon Valley venture fund investing in the technologies shaping the future of decarbonization across the industries. Vectors backs early-stage companies such as those ones building cleaner data centers, cleaner power, and the critical infrastructure behind the AI era — from energy storage and grid modernization to critical minerals and electrification. By partnering with founders and global industry leaders, Vectors helps accelerate the innovations powering a more sustainable, intelligent economy. Learn more at vectors.earth. About 9Zero:  We’re a members-only community of founders, investors, scientists, and innovators accelerating climate solutions through meaningful relationships. Apply to join at www.9Zero.com This is a 🌐 9Zero Cluster Meetup, topic-specific groups led by subject matter experts. With in-person meetups and online tools, they help 9Zero members meet others in their area of interest.