Hardware to Save a Planet
Sustainable Kitchens: Smart Induction Stoves for Fighting Climate Change with Sam D’Amico
November 7, 2024
"Performance and user experience are our key differentiators. Our smart induction stove is greener, more powerful, and more precise than traditional gas stoves.” Sam D’Amico In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, Dylan talks to Sam D’Amico, Founder and CEO of Impulse. Dylan chats with Sam about Impulse’s electric induction stove with built-in battery storage designed to reduce household reliance on the grid. They explore how this innovative stove combines high performance and precise temperature control, bringing convenience and efficiency to users. Sam shares insights on how Impulse sets the stage for a cleaner future with distributed energy storage, virtual power plants, and seamless integration of renewable energy.
In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, Dylan talks to Sam D’Amico, Founder and CEO of Impulse, Dylan chats with Sam about Impulse’s electric induction stove with built-in battery storage designed to reduce household reliance on the grid. They explore how this innovative stove combines high performance and precise temperature control, bringing convenience and efficiency to users. Sam shares insights on how Impulse sets the stage for a cleaner future with distributed energy storage, virtual power plants, and seamless integration of renewable energy. 


Sam D’Amico is the founder and CEO of Impulse, a climate tech company developing smart induction stoves that combine premium performance with sustainable energy solutions. Sam launched Impulse in 2021 after a decade of experience in high-profile hardware roles, beginning his career as a hardware engineer at Google X on the Google Glass team. He then held engineering positions at Oculus, Facebook, and Google, culminating in a product architect role at Facebook, where he worked on innovative consumer hardware. Sam’s journey reflects his commitment to pushing technology’s boundaries, now focused on building solutions that contribute to a cleaner energy future.


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