# Robert Friedland

From Rock Crushing to Silicon: Why the US and Mining Giants are Betting on I-Pulse

I-Pulse, an energy tech firm led by Robert Friedland, has secured a $250 million CHIPS Act grant and the backing of global mining giants like BHP and Rio Tinto. The company's high-pulsed power technology aims to revolutionize both mineral extraction and semiconductor manufacturing, addressing critical energy efficiency and supply chain security needs.