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Former Tesla exec and Heron Power CEO Drew Baglino has founded a heat pump startup

TechCrunch • Tue, 12 May 2026

Sadi Thermal Machines is Drew Baglino's second startup since leaving Tesla in 2024.

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Sadi Thermal Machines is Drew Baglino's second startup since leaving Tesla in 2024.

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Sadi Thermal Machines is Drew Baglino's second startup since leaving Tesla in 2024.

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