Son of ex-Alamo Rent a Car owner went from hip hop label founder to lithium leader. He’s even eyeing the White House

EnergyX, led by CEO Teague Egan—son of former Alamo Rent a Car owner Michael Egan—is pushing to become the world's largest lithium producer, with planned hubs in the U.S. and South America. Egan, who founded a hip hop label before turning to lithium, has built the brash startup into a prominent name in the sector. The company's expansion plans come as global demand for lithium, a key battery metal, continues to surge. EnergyX is also eyeing a role in Washington, adding a political dimension to its growth ambitions. What to watch next is whether the company can convert its stated plans into production capacity and secure the financing needed to scale.