We cover: 🔹 The gritty reality of flare gas, grid power, and mining tradeoffs 🔹 How Texas became the epicenter for energy innovation 🔹 What the Texas Flywheel is — and why it matters for the world 🔹 Why small, nimble teams drive the biggest change 🔹 The surprising power of public mining sites and radical transparency 🔹 Building a career aligned with mission, energy, and meaning 🔹 What it means to be the change in an abundant future This episode is for anyone who believes in a better world, built one watt, one sat, and one aligned action at a time. 🎙Guest: Brad Cuddy 🔗 Follow Brad on X/Twitter: @bradcuddy 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradcuddy/ 🔗 Learn more about Cholla Energy: https://chollainc.com/ 🔥 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:15 - Who is Brad Cuddy? 06:40 - From Nuclear Dreams to Oilfield Reality 14:12 - Discovering Bitcoin Offshore 20:58 - Becoming the Bitcoin Champion Inside Schlumberger 26:47 - Life at CH4 and Launching the Innovation Lab 34:15 - Hosting the Most Visited 4MW Bitcoin Mine 42:03 - Wind, Grid Power, and Building for the Long Game 49:50 - The Texas Flywheel Explained 57:05 - Why Not Just Flare It? 1:05:19 - Grid Constraints and a New Power Paradigm 1:13:44 - Mining as the Flexible Load of the Future 1:20:30 - Real World Impact: Jobs, Education, and Local Change 1:26:07 - Why “Be the Change” Isn’t Just a Motto 1:30:11 - The Radical Power of Bitcoin in Costa Rica and Africa 1:35:20 - Re-Radicalization and Staying in the Fight 1:41:50 - What Will They Remember About Brad? 1:44:07 - Vibes Capital and the Spirit of Adventure 1:45:33 - Outro and Final Thoughts Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions Learn more: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AbundantMines Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/ Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMines Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/
