Build, Repeat. (A Paces Podcast): Recent Episodes
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In this episode, James talks with Nat Sahlstrom, Chief Energy Officer at Tract, a data center developer enabling the next generation of digital infrastructure. Nat shares his unconventional journey from Seattle’s punk rock scene to leading energy strategy at Amazon and now Tract. With over two decades in energy, he brings deep insight into the intersection of data center growth, power planning, and sustainable infrastructure.
They explore the critical challenges and opportunities facing the energy system in the age of hyperscale AI. Nat discusses his experience building one of the world’s largest corporate renewable portfolios at Amazon and how Tract is addressing the power, land, and social license hurdles confronting data center developers today. He advocates for master-planned campuses as the key to responsible, scalable digital infrastructure and unpacks why the U.S. needs a World War II-level mobilization to meet future load demand.
- How hyperscaler energy needs are reshaping utility planning and permitting.
- The shift from back-office energy functions to front-page headlines.
- Why social license and stakeholder alignment are critical to infrastructure success.
- The case for horizontal and vertical integration in data center development.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone thinking about where power, policy, and AI converge.
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In this episode, James talks with Hilary Clark, Senior Director of Social Licensing at the American Clean Power Association (ACP). With over two decades in permitting and regulatory affairs, Hilary brings deep expertise on how clean energy developers can effectively engage communities and navigate the complex siting landscape in the U.S.
They discuss the evolving challenges in local and state-level permitting for wind, solar, and battery projects. Hilary explains the rise of moratoria and bans, the importance of community trust, and how ACP supports developers through advocacy, policy coordination, and digital tools. The conversation also covers the role of automation in feasibility analysis and the limits of technology in community engagement.
- The rise of permitting barriers like local moratoria and zoning bans
- The importance of social license and long-term community relationships
- How ACP leverages advocacy, policy expertise, and AI tools to support members
- Why the human element remains critical despite digital innovation
This episode offers an essential look at the on-the-ground work required to accelerate clean energy deployment across the country.
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In this episode, James talks with Brian Janous, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Cloverleaf Infrastructure and former Head of Energy at Microsoft. With 25+ years in the utility space — including a decade leading Microsoft’s cloud energy strategy — Brian shares what it was like to scale power procurement during the hyperscale boom and why he founded Cloverleaf to solve the next frontier: grid-aligned power delivery for data centers.
They explore the transition from fiber-first to power-first infrastructure, the myth of exponential energy growth, and the real reason AI is accelerating demand at an unprecedented pace. Brian unpacks the growing tension between real estate and power developers, the limitations of behind-the-meter hype, and why grid integration remains king.
You’ll also hear insights on:
- Why utilities are overwhelmed by “two chucks in a truck” proposals
- What makes a site actually marketable to hyperscalers
- The misunderstood economics of flexible load and data center reliability
- How Cloverleaf partners to derisk power timelines and unlock investment
Whether you’re a power developer, hyperscaler, or real estate operator, this episode offers a candid look at what it takes to deliver the electrons that fuel AI.
Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
In this episode, James talks with Michael Thomas, Founder of CleanView and creator of Distilled. Michael has built a career around impactful storytelling and actionable data, aiming to accelerate clean energy adoption. From tech marketing to climate entrepreneurship, he has channeled his curiosity into initiatives that demystify energy trends and empower decision-makers.
They discuss the evolution and impact of CleanView, a real-time platform offering unmatched visibility into clean energy project development across the U.S. Michael shares the journey behind the product, why accessible, transparent data matters, and how policy, geography, and technology trends are shaping the renewable energy landscape. They also explore the political and economic implications of recent clean energy legislation and why active industry engagement is crucial.
- How CleanView reduces data friction for developers, EPCs, and investors
- Market trends: battery storage expansion, solar booms in the South, and wind project slowdowns
- The impact of proposed ITC/PTC tax credit changes on project viability
- The strategic importance of transparency, local engagement, and rural investment
This episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about understanding the intersection of data, policy, and infrastructure in the clean energy sector.
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In this episode, James talks with Pat Lynch, Executive Managing Director and Global Head of Data Center Solutions at CBRE. With 30+ years in digital infrastructure, Pat shares his journey from early fiber builds in the 90s to leading CBRE’s global data center strategy.
They discuss how CBRE’s data center business scaled from 3% to 10% of company revenue through strategic talent and investment, and how today's growth is shaped by shifting from “bringing power to the site” to “bringing the site to power.” Pat breaks down the unique power challenges developers face, the rise of behind-the-meter generation, and why delivery speed is everything in today’s market.
You’ll also hear insights on:
- AI’s impact on siting and infrastructure design
- The risk of stranded assets in power-constrained markets
- Navigating utility slowdowns and regulatory uncertainty
- Global growth opportunities and future talent needs in the sector
Whether you’re in energy, real estate, or tech, this episode delivers a front-row seat to the forces reshaping the future of data infrastructure.
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In this episode, James sits down with Paces colleagues Kyle Baranko and Tony Wagler to discuss their new white paper, “Pre-Development at Scale: Modeling Risk in Early-Stage Solar Development”. They dive into how AI, probabilistic methods, and standardized development workflows can dramatically reduce soft costs and increase project success rates.
Kyle shares how Monte Carlo simulations were used to model development risks and timelines, while Tony outlines the four key archetypes—environmental, permitting, design, and interconnection—that shape project outcomes. They explain how early de-risking leads to faster decisions, improved IRRs, and better positioning in incentive programs.
Other topics include:
- Why 70–90% of post-site control projects fail
- The power of failing fast and cutting development timelines by up to 50%
- How automation preserves data integrity while saving time
- Real-world feedback from developers and IPPs
- A new interactive tool to explore portfolio-level risks
Whether you’re a solar developer, investor, or curious about energy infrastructure, this conversation offers practical insights into the future of clean energy project planning.
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In this episode, we sit down with Christine Larson, Head of Strategy & Operations at Modern Energy and interim COO at Industrial Sun, to explore how early-stage developers can thrive in a landscape defined by high complexity, capital intensity, and shifting market signals.
Christine shares how Modern’s model goes beyond funding—providing hands-on operational support like IT and accounting—so founders can focus on what really matters: building and scaling transformative energy projects.
We dive into:
- Why Modern invests in niche, high-complexity infrastructure like green hydrogen and EV fleet charging
- How capital bottlenecks and tariff uncertainty are shaping developer risk
- Why utility coordination and contract innovation are now mission-critical
- How partnerships, not just tech, will drive the future of energy
Christine and James explore how strategic collaboration—between developers, capital partners, and load customers—is key to unlocking the next generation of clean energy infrastructure.
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The power demands of AI data centers are skyrocketing—but how will we meet them?
In this episode, James sits down with Tyler Norris (Duke University) and Kyle Baranko (Paces) to dig into two influential white papers offering different solutions. One explores off-grid, solar-plus-storage microgrids as a fast, clean option. The other highlights how we can better utilize existing grid capacity by embracing flexible interconnections and load curtailment.
Together, they explore:
- The case for behind-the-meter energy systems
- How hyperscaler reliability demands shape power strategies
- What ERCOT is getting right—and where other markets are lagging
- The regulatory, financial, and technical barriers to scaling solutions fast
If you're working on energy, data infrastructure, or just curious about how AI’s growth will reshape the grid—this one’s for you.
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In this episode, we sit down with Nan Ransohoff and Duncan Campbell to discuss the evolving landscape of solar microgrids, AI data centers, and the urgent need for climate-driven innovation. Duncan reflects on how today’s energy solutions are just the beginning, predicting a future where bold, disruptive action reshapes the grid.
We dive into:
- How Stripe and Paces are driving groundbreaking projects
- Why the electricity sector needs faster adaptation to climate challenges
- The role of AI and next-gen energy solutions
- Why ambitious ideas that seem “too crazy” might not be crazy enough
James McWalter urges innovators to push harder and move faster—the fight against climate change isn’t slowing down, it’s speeding up. If you’re working on bold ideas in energy, reach out!
To learn more about the white paper visit www.offgridai.us/.
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In this episode, we sit down with Scott Aaronson, founder and CEO of Demeter Land Development, to explore his unexpected path from criminal defense attorney to renewable energy land origination expert.
Scott recounts how his real estate ventures led him to community solar development, shedding light on the evolving challenges of securing land for distributed generation (DG) projects. He discusses the industry's transformation from old-school, door-knocking tactics to a highly strategic, data-driven approach.
We cover:
- How his unique legal background can be applied to land origination
- The biggest challenges in permitting, interconnection, and competition
- How personalized landowner outreach makes a difference
- The future of DG renewables and what trends to watch
Scott emphasizes the importance of local relationships, policy awareness, and strategic first-mover advantage in emerging markets. He also shares how Demeter’s partnership with Paces has helped streamline operations and accelerate growth.
If you’re involved in solar development, land acquisition, or renewable energy policy, this episode is packed with valuable insights!
Connect with Scott here!
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In this episode, we sit down with Peter Hans Hirschboeck, founder and managing director of impactECI, to explore the rapidly evolving world of data centers and energy infrastructure. With a background in electrical engineering and years of experience leading energy projects at AWS, Peter shares invaluable insights on how the demand for AI computing power is reshaping the energy landscape.
We discuss:
- The massive growth of data centers and its impact on energy grids
- Why grid bottlenecks and interconnection queues are delaying projects
- How hyperscalers and AI companies are securing power for large-scale deployments
- The increasing role of nuclear, renewables, and behind-the-meter solutions
- How utilities, developers, and tech companies can better collaborate to solve infrastructure challenges
Peter also breaks down the current trends in power procurement, the importance of speed to deployment, and why grid reform is essential to meet future energy demands.
If you’re in energy, data centers, or AI infrastructure, this episode is packed with must-know insights!
Connect with Peter & impactECI here!
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In this episode, Paul Reed, Founder and CEO of RSunrise Energy, joins host James McWalter to discuss his journey in energy storage and the evolving landscape of renewable power. The conversation explores:
- Paul's background in chemical engineering and his transition into the energy storage sector, spanning nearly 15 years.
- The early days of demand response, behind-the-meter storage, and the technological advancements shaping grid-scale energy solutions.
- Challenges and opportunities in deploying energy storage, from market dynamics to policy shifts that influence large-scale adoption.
- How R Sunrise Energy innovates in space, bridging the gap between renewables and grid resilience.
Tune in for an insightful discussion on the past, present, and future of energy storage!
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In this episode, Erica Brinker, Chief Commercial and Sustainability Officer at Chaberton Energy and board member of the Coalition for Community Solar Access, shares her unique career journey and insights into the renewable energy sector. The conversation covers:
- Erica’s early roles in the fashion and luxury goods industry, followed by her transition to healthcare technology, aerospace, and eventually renewable energy, reflecting her customer-centric approach throughout.
- Navigating the challenges in renewable energy including the complexities of stakeholder engagement, from landowners to policymakers, and the importance of understanding diverse priorities to drive successful projects.
- How Chaberton prioritizes markets, balances risks, and integrates policy insights to develop high-quality solar solutions tailored to different stakeholder needs.
- Erica’s work with the Coalition for Community Solar Access and reflections on how industry collaboration drives impactful policy changes at state and federal levels.
Check out Chaberton Energy at https://www.chaberton.com/.
Tune in now for an insightful conversation about shaping the future of clean energy!
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Sarah Moon, Co-Founder of FieldWorks Power, shares her career journey and expertise in the renewable energy sector. The conversation covers:
- Sarah’s path from studying geology to leading renewable energy initiatives at companies like Solstice Power Technologies and DSD Renewables.
- Strategies for community solar companies to enter and succeed in emerging markets, from policy advocacy to local community engagement.
- The role of lean teams and entrepreneurial spirit in driving innovation in distributed energy development.
- A future-focused vision for renewable energy, emphasizing accessibility, policy innovation, and economic impact.
Check out FieldWorks Power at https://fieldworkspower.com/.
FieldWorks Power is committed to reshaping the renewable energy landscape. Tune in now for an inspiring conversation on innovation, resilience, and the future of distributed energy!
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Ty Baccile, Director of Solar Development at New Energy Equity and a Board Member of NYSEA, shares his career journey and insights from the renewable energy sector. The conversation covers:
- Ty’s career journey from his blue-collar roots in upstate New York to pioneering wind and solar projects.
- Scaling community solar and driving economic growth through local development.
- The role of innovation, collaboration, and data in tackling challenges.
- Navigating evolving policies and development timelines.
- A future-focused strategy blending innovation with community respect.
Check out New Energy Equity at https://www.newenergyequity.com/
Tune in now for an inspiring conversation on innovation, resilience, and the future of energy!
Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
In this episode, Martin Schichtel, Founder and CEO of Kraftblock, shares his career journey and insights into the thermal energy storage sector.
The conversation covers:
- The pivotal moment in 2008 that sparked the idea for Kraftblock, leading to the development of a superior thermal energy storage material.
- Discussing the waste heat recovery market and the importance of decarbonizing heat in various industries.
- Kraftblock's approach to targeting direct industrial customers and collaborating with EPCs and ESCOs for comprehensive solutions.
- Highlighting notable Kraftblock projects and the future vision for the company.
Looking ahead, the podcast will release new episodes every other week. The hosts invite listeners to provide feedback and suggest future guests, reinforcing their commitment to staying connected with the clean energy community.
Check out Kraftblock at https://www.kraftblock.com/.
Tune in now for an inspiring conversation on the future of energy storage!
Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
In this episode, James McWalter interviews Ned Horneffer, Vice President of Development at Third Pillar Solar, to explore the exciting advancements and challenges in the floating solar industry.
The conversation covers:
- Ned’s path in clean energy from venture capital to battery energy storage, culminating in his current role at Third Pillar Solar, where he leads innovative solar initiatives.
- The growth of the U.S. floating solar market and the benefits of utilizing underused water spaces, with easier interconnection and permitting in certain regions.
- Understanding the challenges for floating solar, including complex site control and environmental impacts, and how floating solar integrates with existing infrastructure, like mining sites and wastewater ponds.
- Learn about Third Pillar Solar's plan for partnerships, and hiring opportunities for roles in development and engineering.
If you’re interested in connecting with Third Pillar Solar on future partnerships, reach out to Ned.
Tune in for an engaging conversation on breakthrough technologies and the future of floating solar.
Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
In this episode, James McWalter interviews Paces's very own Solution Engineers, Gabby Stein and Tony Wagler, to discuss the latest developments in the renewable energy industry and their roles at Paces.
The conversation covers:
- Gabby's and Tony's career paths before joining Paces, including their experiences in solar and battery storage development.
- The unique challenges they faced in their previous roles like navigating permitting and interconnection processes.
- Their motivations for joining Paces and how their industry expertise contributes to solving developer challenges.
- The importance of data efficiency and how technology can streamline renewable energy project development.
- Insights into the current state and future of the renewable energy market, including the rise of battery storage and the need for innovative solutions to meet growing energy demands.
- Hot takes on industry trends, such as the need for sustainable project decommissioning and the role of nuclear energy in meeting future energy demands.
Tune in to hear from developers turned solutions engineers who are using their experience to make a difference for other developers and accelerate the path to a sustainable future.
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Welcome to this episode of the Clean Energy Chronicles! Today, we have Dillan Wilson and Mitch May, co-founders of Land Acquisition LLC, sharing their journey in the renewable energy and land acquisition space. Starting with Mitch’s early career in construction and solar, and Dillan’s background in real estate and environmental compliance, they’ve come together to form a dynamic partnership.
In this episode, we cover:
- Mitch and Dillan's backgrounds and how they came to start Land Acquisition LLC.
- The challenges and opportunities they faced in the first few months of operation.
- The process of expanding their team and training new members from the ground up.
- Their focus on finding prime sites for distributed generation (DG) and community solar projects.
- The significance of tracking state legislation and the varying risk appetites of developers.
- Creative solutions for overcoming land acquisition challenges, including negotiating lease rates and addressing municipal ordinances.
- Their perspectives on the future growth of the renewable energy market and the increasing importance of land origination in the industry.
Dillan and Mitch share valuable insights on how they differentiate themselves in a competitive market, their approach to expanding into new areas, and the importance of building strong relationships with landowners and communities.
If you’re a developer looking to learn more about Land Acquisition LLC or interested in potential partnerships, reach out to Dillan and Mitch.
Tune in for an enlightening conversation on the intricacies of land acquisition for renewable energy projects and the future of the industry.
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In this episode, Riean Norman, Senior Director at Crow Holdings, shares his journey and insights into the renewable energy sector.
The conversation covers:
- Riean's career path, starting as a land representative at Chevron and transitioning into renewable energy development at NextEra.
- His shift from subsurface oil and gas development to surface-based renewable projects.
- Navigating skepticism towards renewables in traditional oil and gas regions and balancing individual landowner rights with community benefits.
- The evolving relationship between developers and utilities, and the need for better collaboration to streamline project development.
- Crow Holdings’ strategy of leveraging its large real estate portfolio to develop front-of-the-meter solar projects.
- Advice for young professionals entering the renewable energy space, emphasizing the importance of starting with land acquisition to build a strong foundation.
Tune in now for an inspiring conversation on the future of energy!
Check out Crow Holdings at www.crowholdings.com.
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In this relaunch episode, James McWalter interviews Charles Bai, CTO & Co-Founder of Paces, to explore what’s changed over the past year in both the energy industry and at Paces.
The conversation covers:
- Continued growth in renewable energy projects.
- New advancements in solar, EV charging infrastructure, and battery storage.
- Increasing competition for prime sites among developers.
- Rising competition between data centers and advanced manufacturing for the same sites.
- AI’s rapid rise driving demand and reshaping energy infrastructure.
- Paces secured Series A funding, doubled the team size in six months, and expanded product features to better meet customer needs and adapt to a fast-changing industry.
Looking ahead, the podcast will release new episodes every other week. James and Charles invite listeners to provide feedback and suggest future guests, reinforcing Paces' commitment to staying connected with the clean energy community.
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Wonderful to speak to Lena and Kevin, the first two software engineers at Paces! We discussed:
- Their path to joining Paces
- What drove you towards climate change as an issue?
- How much of your company culture is a function of company size?
- Defining engineering culture
- The importance of engineers having a direct relationship with customers.
We even iterated on how engineering at Paces can be improved on the call!
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Great to chat with Carson Weinand, Senior Project Developer at CVE North America, about recent changes to solar development as well as the importance of GIS data. We discuss:
- How he became a product developer at CVE
- Falling in love with GIS
- What does perfect look like for project development data?
- The real market killer for community solar.
- New rules for the IRA
And much more!
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We sit down for an insightful conversation with Corey Hindin, Director of Business Development at AC Power, to talk about transforming brownfields into productive solar farms. We delve into:
- How business development is structured at AC Power, which entails various steps ranging from market exploration to closing agreements with landowners for project due diligence.
- The unique characteristics of brownfield development, such as the need for intricate planning and careful navigation of regulatory restrictions, compared to more straightforward greenfield development.
- The increase in competition and interest in brownfield solar development due to the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and the importance of standing out through expertise and a responsible approach.
- The stringent environmental regulations in place for transitioning brownfields into solar projects and how AC Power manages these complexities to create investor-friendly ventures.
- AC Power's ambitious goal to generate 1.21 gigawatts of energy and become the industry leader in brownfield solar development.
And a lot more!
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We speak with Ryan Kelliher, VP of Renewable Solutions at Tradition Energy and Executive Director of the American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA). We discuss why:
- Solar grazing is beneficial for farmers and rural communities
- Sheep grazing is helpful for the permitting of solar projects, as it aligns incentives for the developer and the farmer and reduces community opposition.
- The lack of sheep in the US is a challenge for solar grazing, but the potential opportunity for farmers is significant.
- it is important of building emotional relationships with the local community to reduce community opposition to solar projects.
- And much more!
Go to this link to find out more about ASGA or to become a member!
Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
In this episode, James McWalter interviews Kyle Baranko, a data scientist at Paces, about the intersection of energy and data. They discuss:
- How renewable energy companies are using data to optimize projects and the challenges of working with legacy energy systems.
- The types of data that renewable energy project developers care about, including interconnection, geophysical and environmental constraints, permeability, and financial incentives.
- The challenges of data collection, data maturity, and modeling maturity in the energy industry.
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Great to chat with Justin Scholz Ceo and founder of Phelas, Phelas develops the solution for the energy transition: A modular, mass-produced and cost-effective and safe electricity storage system for utilities, grid operators, industry, renewable energy developer & operators! We discussed liquid air energy storage, energy efficiency, supply chain disruptions, grid interconnection and more!
https://carbotnic.com/phelas
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Great to chat with Edward Chiang, Co-Founder & CEO at Moment Energy! Moment Energy provides clean, affordable, and reliable energy storage by repurposing retired electric vehicle batteries! We discussed the founding team, customer discovery, electric vehicle waste, battery health and more!
https://carbotnic.com/momentenergy
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Great to chat with Cailey Patterson, Executive Director at Saints Performance Automotive Design, the University of St Andrews Formula Student E team! They are designing and building a performance electric car! We discussed the competition, the future of electric vehicles in competition, how to start a cleantech project and more!
https://carbotnic.com/spad
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Great to chat with Dimitry Gershenson, Co-founder and CEO at Enduring Planet, Enduring Planet offers rapid financing for Climate Entrepreneurs without dilution, personal guarantees, or collateral! We discussed revenue-based financing, the pros and cons of that compared to other forms of financing, how easy is the process like and more!
https://carbotnic.com/enduringplanet
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Great to chat with Tim Montague, Solar Developer, NABCEP trainer and host of the Clean Power Hour podcast! The Clean Power Hour is a weekly news roundup of the latest solar, wind, storage and energy transition news! We discussed how Tim become a solar project developer, the challenges in developing solar projects, community solar and more!
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Great to chat with Timothy Kim, CEO at ibV Energy Partners! ibV Energy Partners is leading the clean energy revolution through full-service development of utility-scale solar power plants! We discussed policies toward renewables, challenges in developing solar projects, solar moratorium, grid congestion and more!
- ibV’s Careers Page
- ibVs Community Page
https://carbotnic.com/ibvpartners
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Great to chat with Jonathan Nwosu, Co-Founder and CEO at ClimaView, software that analyzes financed emissions and enable sustainable finance products! We discussed measuring bank emissions, the Mom Test, how to make early enterprise sales, the difficulties of gathering clean data and more!
https://carbotnic.com/climaview
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Great to chat with Matt Ward, partner at 4WARDVC and host at The Startup Tank Climate Investor Pitch Show! 4WARD.VC invests in mission-driven pre-seed and seed-stage climate startups moving the world forward! ! We discussed climate economics, getting the timing right when starting a climate company, what makes a good pitch, the important of team, tam and timing in investing and more!
https://carbotnic.com/4WRDVC
The Ultimate Climate Investor VC Database
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Great to chat with Kim Pendergrass, Co-Founder of Algeon Materials, a biotech materials start-up on a mission to fight climate change and reduce plastic pollution by creating plastic alternatives for leading brands! We discussed the properties of algae, the importance of researching customers in the early days of the start-up, product validation, balancing biodegradability against material longevity and more!
https://carbotnic.com/algeon
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Great to chat with Ben Rubin Co-founder and Executive Director of the Carbon Business Council! The Carbon Business Council is comprised of leading carbon management growth companies working to reverse climate change! We discussed carbon management technologies, the climate bill framework, voluntary vs mandatory carbon markets and more!
https://carbotnic.com/carbonbc
Oath to Restore the Earth
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Great to chat with Ted Power, Co-Founder at Bend! Bend tracks CO2 emissions by company spend! We discussed CO2 estimates, the growth of companies with climate commitments in the last few years, how to define net zero and more!
https://carbotnic.com/bend
Reach Ted: tedpower@bend.green
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Great to chat with Peter Light, CEO and Co-founder of Lumen Energy, Lumen Energy enables commercial buildings to generate income from clean energy! We discussed decarbonizing buildings, shaping the direction of technology deployment, helping building owners to find cost-optimal clean energy solutions, financing cleantech and more!
Lumen is hiring! https://jobs.lever.co/lumenenergyhttps://carbotnic.com/lumen
Great to chat with David Jaramillo, Co-founder & CTO at Verne! Verne is developing high-density and lightweight hydrogen storage systems for use in heavy vehicles! We discussed how their approach can increase hydrogen density and vehicle range, how to best develop a hydrogen ecosystem, the importance of testing centers and more!
Verne is hiring!
Contact David on Twitter!
https://carbotnic.com/verne
Great to chat with Paul Shapiro, CEO and Co-founder of The Better Meat Co! The Better Meat Co. harnesses the amazing power of fermentation to make delicious, versatile fully animal-free meats! We discussed how they scaled their product from the lab to commercialization, the importance of better meat from a climate perspective, the future of the meat industry, policy improvements and more!
https://carbotnic.com/bettermeat
Buy Paul’s book herePaul Shapiro is the author of the national bestseller Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World, the CEO of The Better Meat Co., a four-time TEDx speaker, and the host of the Business for Good Podcast.
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Great to chat with Brendan Banfield, Co-Founder & CEO at GRIDSIGHT, Gridsight is a cloud analytics platform that helps electrical utilities transition from “poles and wires” businesses to distributed system operators! We discussed how their software platform provides in-depth grid insights, how to maximise renewable growth, data safety and more!
Brenda’s Linkedin!
https://carbotnic.com/gridsight
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Great to chat with John Powers, Founder and CEO of Extensible Energy! Extensible Energy creates advanced demand management software to help commercial building owners to intelligently use electricity and reduce their demand and time-of-use charges! We discussed how a startup is a series of tested hypotheses, the four “C”s of good building energy management systems, predicting energy fluctuations and more!
https://carbotnic.com/extensibleenergy
Contact John on Linkedin!
Great to chat with Erica Nemser, CEO of Compact Membrane Systems, a company that creates membrane technology to capture and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and transform industry into a long-term sustainable enterprise! We discussed the challenges of decarbonization, point source carbon capture, how a membrane that works at low pressure, scaling up the technology and more!
They can be contacted at membranes@compactmembrane.com
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Great to chat with Zach Stein, Cofounder of Carbon Collective! Carbon Collective is the first online investment advisor 100% focused on climate change! We discussed the importance of a well-defined customer cohort, how to assess a climate positive company, the intersection of climate and investing and more!
https://carbotnic.com/carboncollective
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Great to chat with Gabriel Phillips, CEO at Catalyst Power, Catalyst Power is an integrated provider of commercial energy, connected microgrid solutions, and Community Solar! We discussed decarbonizing the commercial and industrial middle markets, what makes a good acquisition, the connected micro-grid, incentivizing energy customers and more!
https://carbotnic.com/catalyst
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Great to be interviewed by Bridget Hickey, Director of Marketing of Cloud to Street ! We discussed why I started the carbotnic podcast, my background, inspirations,the challenges and experience of entering the climate startup world and more!
https://carbotnic.com/100
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Please also find some great climate focused resources for roles below:
- Climatebase
- Work on Climate
- Airminers
- DER Task Force
- My Climate Journey
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Great to chat with Lauren Kuntz, CEO and Co-Founder at Gaiascope, Gaiascope is dedicated to maintaining planetary balance and combating climate change! We discussed forecasts on the electric grid, the energy trading market, how energy efficiency is correlated with lower carbon, ways energy usage is shifting and more!
https://carbotnic.com/gaiascope
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Great to chat with Andreas Homer, Co-Founder & CEO at Aerial! Aerial is the app with the easiest, most accurate way to manage your carbon footprint and sustainable lifestyle! We discussed tracking your carbon emission with an app, offsetting options, NFTs, starting a company during the pandemic and more!
https://carbotnic.com/aerial
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Great to chat with Jules Brenner, Founder of Zeus Power, Zeus Power is changing the way facilities add EV charging! We discussed optimizing building installations for EV fleets, the sales cycle in the public sector compared to the private, retrofits, EV infrastructure development policy and more!
https://carbotnic.com/zeuspower
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Great to chat with Rainer Küngas, CTO at Stargate Hydrogen. Stargate Hydrogen delivers turn-key solutions for electrolysis plants and hydrogen trains! We discussed retrofitting freight locomotives, zero-emission hydrogen, hydrogen production by electrolysis, Estonia as the European Silicon Valley and more!
https://carbotnic.com/stargatehydrogen
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Great to chat with Priya VijayakumarCo-founder and CEO at WattIQ! WattIQ connects thousands of unconnected electrical assets, enabling better utilization and energy usage of any electrical device! We discussed silent energy consumption assets, the ups and downs when starting a company, how to build customer trust, the issues with manufactured obsolescence and more!
If interested in speaking to WattIQ, please email info@wattiq.io
https://carbotnic.com/wattiq
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Great to chat with Jason Huang, Founder and TS Conductor, TS Conductor has developed a conductor that outperforms all current transmission & distribution conductors on the market! We discussed improving a 100 years old technology, bottlenecks in the power grid, building a strong company culture and more!
If you would like to contact TS Conductor please email info@tsconductor.com
https://carbotnic.com/tsconductor
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Great to chat with Quincy Edmund Lee, Founder & CEO at Electric Era, Electric Era engineers and manufactures AI-driven high-power storage systems for EV fast charging stations! We discussed the importance of feedback from customers, what is needed to build out EV infrastructure, the need to unblock power constraints and more!
To find out more about Electric Era, contact them here! https://www.electriceratechnologies.com/contact
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Great to chat with Louis Potok, Founder and CEO of Recoolit**! Recoolit mitigates climate change by preventing refrigerant emissions! We discussed why refrigerants are the worst greenhouse gases, why southeast asia is the epicenter for refrigerant emissions, carbon offsets and more!
If interested in talking to Louis, please contact him at Louis@recoolit.com
https://carbotnic.com/recoolit**
Great to chat with Joost Kamermans Co-Founder at Seenons, a platform that connects waste chains to new use cases as part of the circular economy! We discussed the ups and downs of startup life, balancing supply and demand within a circular economy, waste policy and incentives, differences between startup cultures and more!
Seenons is hiring! Check our their careers page here!
https://carbotnic.com/seenons
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This is a slightly different episode, where I chatted with Charles Bai, CTO and cofounder of my startup Paces! Paces provides actionable data and analytics for green infrastructure developers, operators, and investors to understand what and where to profitably build. We discussed how On Deck was central to us finding a cofounder, why we are passionate about changing the built environment to be more climate positive, advice on startup fundraising and more!
Do you know any solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen or EV charging developers? Let us know at team@paces.ai thanks!
https://carbotnic.com/paces
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Great to chat with Hunter McDaniel, founder and CEO of UbiQD! UbiQD is an advanced materials company powering innovations in agriculture and green buildings! We discussed how the properties of quantum dots enable solar powered windows, how retrofitting greenhouses with quantum dots can dramatically increase crop yields, building a technical team and more!
https://carbotnic.com/ubiqd
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Great to chat with Tomi Ristimäki CEO of Kempower! Kempower designs, manufactures and commercializes charging solutions and services for electric vehicles! We discussed the fast-paced evolution of EV charging, electrifying fleets and more!
https://carbotnic.com/kempower
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Great to chat with Sam Steyer, Co-Founder and CEO at Greenwork, Greenwork is a software company that connects workforce training programs to employers in clean energy, transportation, and the trades! We discussed ways of increasing the industrial workforce, the importance of finding the right co-founder, trade schools and more!
https://carbotnic.com/greenwork
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Great to chat with Desmond Wheatley, CEO at Beam Global. Beam provides products for electric vehicle (EV) charging, energy storage, energy security and outdoor media! We discussed the electrification of transportation, how self-contained EV solar charging works, the issues with the energy grid, pros and cons of running a public company and more!
https://carbotnic.com/beam
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Great to chat with Ory Zik, CEO at Qnergy, a company that uses a unique engine to convert normally vented methane to useful energy and reduce emissions! We discussed how a modern stirling engine generator can decrease methane emissions, their use in oil and gas operation, how they are built to last extreme weather conditions, climate profitability and more!
Qnergy is hiring!
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Great to chat with Deirdre Lord, Co-Founder of The Megawatt Hour, the Megawatt Hour’s software transforms data into energy analytics for fast, accurate, forward-looking energy information for energy users, managers and finance professionals! We discussed how they developed their product, a case study around the value of energy analytics, the state of global energy volatility and more!
https://carbotnic.com/themwh
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Great to chat with Andrew Dana Hudson a sustainability researcher and speculative fiction writer! We discussed solar punk, the future of capitalism, rearranging politics to solve planetary problems, the importance of climate storytelling, futurist urban spaces and more!
- Our Shared Storm: A Novel of Five Climate Futures by Andrew Dana Hudson, pre-orders here!
- On the Political Dimensions of Solarpunk
https://carbotnic.com/solarpunk
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Great to chat with Sebastian Manchester, Co-Founder and CTO at Jaza Energy. Jaza Energy is empowering the 1.3 billion people living without electricity, one solar energy hub at a time! We discussed the electrification of rural areas, the experience of working in Tanzania, the use of portable batteries instead of kerosene, the importance of building a good relationship with the community and more!
https://carbotnic.com/jaza
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Great to chat with Ameen Saafir, CEO & Co-Founder at Tynt Technologies, Tynt is developing the next generation of smart windows, based on proprietary reversible metal electrodeposition technology! We discussed the fun and challenge of commercializing new technologies, finding the right startup partnerships, how cleantech homes are more comfortable homes, advice on raising capital and more!
https://carbotnic.com/tynt
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Great to chat with Tom Matzzie Founder, President & CEO of CleanChoice Energy, a cleantech company that empowers people and businesses to easily access clean energy! We discussed how to optimize the commercialization of clean energy solutions, how to make it easy for people to adopt new behaviors, politics, customer service and more!
https://carbotnic.com/cleanchoice
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Great to chat with Jan Heinvirta Co-Founder at Perfekto, a company that wants to change the broken food system by giving consumers access to edible food typically lost due to things like cosmetic imperfections! We discussed the problem of food waste in LATAM, the demand for imperfect produce, his experience at YC, the experience of delivering food boxes in Mexico, how they are thinking about raising capital and more!
https://carbotnic.com/perfekto
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Great to chat with Grant McDowell, Co-Founder and Head of Commercialisation and Strategy at Enosi Energy, a company that unlocks the promise of clean energy for all households and businesses! We discussed the future of renewable energy, the energy grid mix needed to reach true zero, how australian energy compares to the USA, COP26 and more!
https://carbotnic.com/enosi
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Great to chat with Greg Johnson, CEO at AquiPor Technologies. AquiPor developed an innovative hardscape material that is extremely permeable, while featuring the strength and durability of traditional concrete and provides nature a helping hand by creating a natural water system in urban environments. We discussed the genesis of the company, the pivots along the way, how AquiPor can play a role with greener cities, the value of crowdfunding and more!
Check out AquiPor's latest crowdfunding campaign!
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Great to chat with Martin DeBono, President at GAF Energy. GAF Energy offers homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar and is part of Standard Industries, the largest roofing materials company in the world! We discussed the benefits of solar roofs relative to solar panels, the role of contractors when homeowners are choosing replacement roofs, the role of subsidies and carbon taxes in a clean energy future and more!
GAF energy is also hiring!
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Great to chat with Lizzie Horvitz, Founder at Finch! Finch is a tool that educates people on the ins and outs of sustainability by turning complex scientific facts into simple, actionable insights! We discussed sustainable choices while shopping, how Finch will be able to help you choose better products at Amazon, the sustainability paradox, the greenwashing behind packaging and more!
https://carbotnic.com/finch
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Great to chat with Apoorv Bhargava, CEO & Co-founder at Weave Grid! WeaveGrid works with utilities and electric vehicle (EV) owners to enable and accelerate the electrification of transportation! We discussed the system solutions for decarbonizing electricity and transportation, the venture ecosystem’s view on climate, utilities as regulated monopolies, aligning incentives for a comprehensive energy policy and more!
WeaveGrid is also hiring, apply here! Remember, If you want to support the podcast there are two amazing ways!
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https://carbotnic.com/weavegrid
Great to chat with Megan O'Connor, CEO and Co-founder of Nth Cycle, a company recovers and recycles critical minerals from waste materials for the clean energy transition! We discussed the very small amount of batteries that are recycled worldwide, the process of recovering the minerals for the battery manufacturing supply chain, how Nth Cycle can help reduce the carbon footprint of the mining industry and more!
https://carbotnic.com/Nthcycle
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Great to chat with Zécca J. Lehn, General Partner of Responsibly Ventures, a PreSeed VC Impact Fund, backing remarkable teams in both sustainability and social good! We discussed the process to become an accredited investor, how VC can be aligned with sustainability, the general process for evaluating a company, the difference between venture backable vs venture geared and more!
https://carbotnic.com/ResponsiblyV
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Great to chat with Matthew Plante, President and Co-Founder at Voltus! Voltus is a distributed energy platform that accelerates the energy transition! We discussed bringing renewables online to prevent massive blackouts and reduce energy consumption, wholesale trade energy markets, opportunities for startups in the energy space, the importance of building a world class team and more!
https://carbotnic.com/voltus
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Great to chat with Julia Marsh, Co-Founder & CEO at Sway, a company that is building a plastic-free future with the regenerative power of seaweed! We discussed the carbon sequestration power of seaweed, the negative environmental impacts of single-use plastics, how to alleviate guilt for the shopper, the reality of compostable products and more!
https://carbotnic.com/sway
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Great to chat with Tony Pan, CEO of Modern Electron, a sustainable heat and power technology company that helps buildings and homeowners save money, reduce carbon emissions, and increase resiliency during power outages! We discussed energy efficiency, technology that converts heat into electricity, the carbon footprint associated with heating systems, decarbonizing buildings and more!
https://carbotnic.com/modernelectron
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Great to chat with Bonnie Gurry, Co-Founder at GreenPortfolio, a company that helps you know the climate impact of your finances! We discussed ESG standards, greenwashing, finances as a powerful way to fight climate change, the need to direct people towards fighting climate change and more!
https://carbotnic.com/greenporfolio
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Great to chat with Brian Morin, CEO at Soteria Battery Innovation Group who make lithium-ion batteries dramatically safer! We discussed battery safety, how battery explosions lead to major recalls of EV batteries, what certification and safety tests are needed, licensing consortium models and more!
https://carbotnic.com/soteria
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Great to chat with Matt Campbell, CEO and Founder at Terabase Energy! Terabase accelerates the deployment of solar power plants! We discussed the advantages of rapid characterizing the site for solar power plants, the use of GIS, the exciting technologies that cheap solar energy enables, the relationship between local developers and big players in the energy sector and more!
https://carbotnic.com/terabase
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Great to chat with Sebastian Sajoux, CEO at Arqlite, a recycling technology company developing high-efficiency materials, made from 100% recycled plastic! We discussed how they create Smart gravel from hard to recycle plastic, how a focus on local solutions avoids CO2 emissions for concrete, regulations to remove the plastics from the environment, the need for government incentives to speed up the process to help the environment and more!
https://carbotnic.com/arqlite
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Great to chat with Sean Rodrigues, CEO at Sky Blue Impact, Sky Blue Impact develops and arranges the funding for net-zero energy social housing communities in the USA and large scale net-zero energy communities in Africa! We discussed how to provide affordable housing addressing major climate issues, advantages the developing world has by starting with new tech from scratch and more!
https://carbotnic.com/skyblue
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Shorter episode this week as I am on vacation! I discuss what I have learned hosting the podcast over the last year, the podcast's future direction and some personal news!Remember, If you want to support the podcast there are two amazing ways!
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Great to chat with Rebecca Wolkoff, CTor at ChargeNet Stations, a cleantech SaaS company creating the EV charging experience of the future using renewable energy in fast food parking lots! We discussed the carbon footprint of solar energy storage, the lack of incentives to export the energy, how smart software can enable low energy prices, the biggest changes in the energy space and more!
https://carbotnic.com/chargenet
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Great to chat with Tinia Pina, Founder & CEO of Re-Nuble, a company that uses organic cycling science technology to transform unrecoverable vegetative food byproducts into a platform of sustainable technologies for soilless farming! We discussed post-production farm waste, regional challenges in food waste, disconnection between consumers and farmers, VC investments and more!
https://carbotnic.com/renuble
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Great to chat with Taylor Francis, Co-Founder at Watershed, Watershed helps companies get to net zero carbon faster! We discussed climate as a data problem, how the data can enable the right action, climate governance, carbon emissions in the supply chain and more!
https://carbotnic.com/watershed
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Great to chat with Oakley Jennings-Fast, Director of Circular Economy at Smart Waste Inc, a startup that offers sustainable waste management solutions! We discussed the importance of longevity and repairability in the goods we buy, teaching circular economy through decluttering, garbage as a resource, the importance of calling your recycling hauler and more!
https://carbotnic.com/smartwaste
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Great to chat with Ben Christensen, CEO of Cambium Carbon, a circular economy startup reforesting America by enabling local wood economies! We discussed Carbon Smart Wood, where city trees go when they fall, how local connections are key to developing a circular economy, the power of storytelling in climate and more!
https://carbotnic.com/cambiumcarbon
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Great to chat with Delton Chen, Project Director of the Global Carbon Reward! The Global Carbon Reward (GCR) is a policy for a carbon currency that can be used to fund climate mitigation, ecosystem protection, and climate justice on a global scale! In this podcast we discuss the economics of global decarbonization, the advantages of a carbon currency over conventional carbon pricing, why the GCR inspired the novel "The Ministry for the Future", and more!
https://carbotnic.com/gcr
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Great to chat with Sherif Elsayed-Ali, Co-Founder and CEO at Carbon Re, Carbon Re’s mission is to enable the decarbonization of foundation industries, starting with cement! We discussed cement supply chains, their carbon emissions, fuel efficiency, scaling of alternative fuels, the drivers for users and investors to cut carbon emissions and more!
https://carbotnic.com/carbonre
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Great to chat with Ellis Singer McCue, Chief Executive Officer at Territory Foods, a company that delivers delicious chef made meals designed for the nutritious way you eat! We discussed sustainable packaging for food delivery, how we can fix the food system, the challenge of finding supply chains with healthier ingredients from regenerative agriculture, food labeling, how to educate customers and more!
https://carbotnic.com/territoryfoods
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Great to chat with Daniel Penn, Head Of Business Development for Soil Carbon at Terramera, a technology company that is transforming how food is grown and the economics of agriculture! We discussed the value of quantifying soil carbon, regenerative practices, the need for standardization of soil measurements for scaling, the technology and techniques that will help farmers make better decisions and more!
https://carbotnic.com/terramera
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Great to chat with Kim Raath, Founder & CEO of Topl, an ESG tech company building a blockchain to help businesses prove their ethical and sustainable practices! We discussed
Topl’s founding story, how blockchain technology has evolved over the last decade, why traceability is now so important to companies, the future of crypto and more!
https://carbotnic.com/topl
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Great to chat with Petri Tolonen CEO of CH-Bioforce Oy, a company converting biomass like wood into high-value materials and replace fossil fuel raw materials in textiles and packaging! We discussed the the unique process for processing biomass they developed, how they are scaling their production, why technology licensing is an interesting and underutilised business model for startups, the importance of government support to kickstart the circular economy and more!
https://carbotnic.com/chbioforce
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Absolute pleasure to discuss the state of cleantech VC with Monica Varman of G2 Venture Partners. We dove deep into late stage cleantech investment, how covid affected the investment landscape for supply chains and food startups particularly, the agtech technologies she is most excited by, how her experiences at Tesla and McKinsey influences her approach to investing and much more!
https://carbotnic.com/g2vp
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Great to chat with Mark Herrema, cofounder and CEO of Newlight Technologies, a biotechnology company producing advanced sustainable materials! We discussed how they use naturally occurring microorganisms to eat greenhouse gases and produce a material called AirCarbon which can replace many uses for plastics, their 18 year journey to build such a disruptive technology, how the investing landscape for climatetech has changed over the last few years and more!------
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Great to chat with Charlie Guy, Co-Founder at LettUs Grow, a company which builds aeroponic technology for indoor and vertical farms! We discussed how aeroponics differs from hydroponics, how their MVP developed into their current product, plant circadian rhythms, how universities can better support startup development and more!
https://carbotnic.com/letusgrow
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Great to chat with Caren McNamara, founder and CEO of Conscious Container , a company with a refillable glass bottle system to reduce Single-Use Packaging Waste! We discussed the state of global recycling, the pros and cons of glass as a container, how customers think about the aesthetics of reused bottles, the importance of transparency as you build an MVP and more!
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Great to get into the details with Kathryn Bernell CEO and founder of reBLEND, company making high quality smoothie pops from delicious but misshapen fruits and vegetables. We discussed how they built a low waste supply chain, how sustainably minded CPG companies think about margins, how important branded fridges in pilates studios were to their initial traction, how they track their sustainability metrics and much more!
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Really great to speak with Michael Groves, co-founder and CEO of Topolytics, a data analytics company that is making the world's waste Visible, Verifiable and Valuable! We discussed why tracking waste is so important, how they utilize multiple data sources to generate insights, how monetization in cleantech has evolved over the years, the pros and cons of building a startup in Edinburgh and much more!
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Delighted to speak with Oilver Bolton, CEO of Earthly, a company which makes it easy for businesses to invest in the most effective nature-based climate solutions! We discussed the need for greater natural carbon solution funding, how they think about the carbon permanence of different approaches, the importance of having a strong and independent science board, which approaches have the greatest scalability, how path to entrepreneurship and much more!
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Great to chat with John Lin cofounder and President of Exaquest Carbon, a research nonprofit developing a new carbon sequestration technology which slows down the decomposition of biomass! We discussed the pros and cons of different biomass carbon sequestration technologies, why understanding decomposition is so important to climate change, what is next for their research, his interesting path to working on this problem and more!
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I learned so much from Garry Cooper, CEO and cofounder of Rheaply, a company which is an exchange platform for organizations to visualize, quantify, and utilize their physical assets. We discussed how a cart in a university laboratory was the genesis for Rheaply, how they are targeting the $630 billion of underutilized US asset capacity, the future of the circular economy, the importance of market place dynamics and gamification design principles to their product, how he thinks about customer feedback and shipping product, and much more!------
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Really great to chat with Karen Schuett, co-founder and CEO of Livestock Water Recycling (LWR), a company cleaning up manure lagoons and reducing the climate footprint of farms! We discussed the multiple pivots along the way, why manure lagoons have such a massive impact on climate, their approach to working with farmers, the importance of good data to their technology, why agtech is so exciting right now and much more!
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Karen is also a new member of Canada's Clean 50 list! https://clean50.com/honourees/karen-schuett/
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Fantastic podcast with Cees Jan Hollander, Global Farming Expertise Manager at Danone! We discussed how companies like Danone can best reach climate goals, the central role that regenerative farming practices play in decarbonization, how best to approach measuring impact, his thoughts on engaging farmers with new practices, how dairy is changing with the rise of alternative milks and much more!
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Fantastic conversation with Joshua Shefner, co-founder and CEO of Agricycle Global, a company Upcycling natural fruit overabundance and diverting food waste into healthy, all-natural brands you love! We discussed their fascinating founding story which hops from Jamaica to Panama to Uganda, their pivots along the way, how they built a community of thousands of farmers through word of mouth, their impact on climate change, how they are impacting rural poverty, the challenges in building a global team and much more!
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It was a true pleasure to chat with David Blazevski, co-founder and CEO of Fresh Agriculture Technologies, a company that uses data science to predict when crops like apples are at risk of disease! We discussed the various ways of building trust with farmers and agronomists, how a research project with Cornel was a game changer, the climate impact of their product, the different go to market strategies they explored, what comes next after apples, building a company in Serbia and much more!
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It was a true pleasure to chat with Fiona Edwards Murphy, co-founder and CEO of ApisProtect, a company using advanced sensors and data science to keep beehives healthy and productive! We discussed what colony collapse disorder is and why helping prevent is so important, the impact bees have on food and agriculture, the importance of getting a startup’s technology team in front of users (even if it means bee stings!), the state of sensor and data science technology today, building a company in Ireland and much more!
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Fantastic podcast with Dmitry Dementiev, co-founder of GeoPard Agriculture, a company simplifying precision farming with data rich maps! We discussed how a weekly basketball game was key to their founding story, what it like to go through a startup acquisition, how their product helps farmers understand their farms better, the relationship between sustainability and agronomy and much more!
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Really great to speak with Robert Schmitt, co-founder and CEO of Vultus, a company working to eliminate waste in farming with satellite based recommendations! We discussed how they pivoted away from being a drone startup to focus on satellites, why now is such a great time to access satellite data, their approach to building APIs, the timelines it takes to get traction in agtech, the tradeoffs of grant vs venture funding and much more!
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Fascinating podcast with Katherine co-founder and CEO of Strella Biotechnology, a startup reducing waste across food supply chains with their advanced ripeness sensors! We discussed how Katherine founded Strella while still in university, how they combined molecular biology with IoT sensors to produce such a unique product, their approach to raising capital, how their MVP saved an early user from losing $600K worth of apples, tips on managing employees and more!
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Great to catch up with Brennan Spellacy, CEO and cofounder of Patch, a platform for negative emissions who just announced a $4.5m raise led by a16z! We discussed how businesses can integrate with Patch's API to take carbon out of the air, how they leveraged existing relationships to get their first users, the range of carbon sequestration technologies they work with, how their business model works, why it is so important to share losses as well as wins to encourage more people to become startup founders and much more!
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Fascinating conversation with Frederik Taarnhøj cofounder of FaunaPhotonics, a startup with advanced insect monitoring technology for agriculture. We discussed the importance of paternity leave to the early days of FaunaPhotonics, how they developed their early sensor prototypes, what they learned working with farmers on trials, the positive sustainability impacts their technology has on farming, why Denmark is a fascinating country for agtech startups and much more!
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Great to chat with Martijn Lukaart founder of Odd.Bot a startup that builds autonomous robots (a weeding robot!) for farms. We discussed how a EU directive coupled with a hackathon drove the initial decision to start Odd.Bot, why they chose carrots as their first use case, the incredible time and labor savings their robot can generate, how they are able to couple data science with in-world robotics, how they think about the future of agtech and more!------
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Great to chat with Cosmo Pepe co-founder of Soonapse, a company whose products make farming more efficient with a particular focus on smart irrigation. We discussed how they combine data from multiple sources to give recommendations on when to irrigate to the farmer, the challenge of balancing software and hardware in agtech, their go-to-market strategy, what it is like building a company in Italy and more!------
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I learned tons about biochar from Henrietta Moon, CEO and cofounder of Carbo Culture, a company which makes high quality biocarbons from waste, and puts this biochar to use in soils, agriculture and urban environments. We discussed how biochar is created and why it is such a stable form of carbon, what the process of verifying carbon sequestration is like, how biochar intersects with regenerative agriculture, how large corporates are starting to think about offsets, the importance of “containers” to help people find their place in climate work, how scouting and sailing drove her love of the environment, starting a company in Finland and much more!------
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Learnt so much about aeroponics speaking with Lucas Moreira, CEO of CBA Sementes, a Brazilian startup that grows potatoes in the air! We discussed how aeroponics differs from hydroponics, why seed potatoes are such a great use case for aeroponics, the importance of sensors, the pros of building a startup with your family, the Brazilian tech scene and more!
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Two great guests on the podcast this week in Ryan Slabaugh and Sarah Day Levesque of Acres USA, North America's oldest publisher on production-scale organic and sustainable farming. We discussed how to better communicate the importance of soil health for sustainable farming, the lessons regenerative agriculture can learn from organic farming, soil carbon sequestration markets, how to better engage conventional farmers on sustainability, the agtech landscape and more!
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Great to chat with Alexander Gillett, CEO and co-founder of HowGood, a company with the world’s largest food product sustainability database. We discussed what it took to build such a unique dataset (14 years!), the importance of decision making to actionable sustainability, the challenges for sustainability across the developed versus developing world, their go-to-market strategy, why trust is so important for early startup teams and more!
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Very enjoyable chat with Patrick Henry CEO of GroGuru, a company using soil sensors to give farmers AI-based recommendations for crop irrigation. We discussed why their soil sensor is a massive leap over existing solutions, how agtech companies can incorporate sustainability into their products, why strong distribution channels are essential to agtech companies, their approach to building an amazing team, why listening is one of the most important founder skills and more!------
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Great to chat to Philip Briscoe, COO at Rezatec, a remote sensing company which helps companies manage critical infrastructure at scale. We discussed their start in forestry carbon credits, the important role satellite imagery can play in managing risk (including climate risk), the boom in the space industry, why their HQ is perfectly located, the importance of being a mission driven company and more!
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We went deep into the founding story of Farm Dog with CEO and founder Liron Brish. Farm Dog is a data company which helps growers increase yields and reduce costs with more sustainable practices. We discussed their founding story and how they pivoted from sensors to becoming a data company, how they think about go to market, the ups and downs of competing in monopolized agriculture, why sustainability is multi-faceted, how agtech is seen by VCs, why they moved the company from Israel to the US and much more!
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Great podcast with Derin Alemli, COO of New Age Meats, a startup combining plant-based ingredients with cultured animal meat. We discussed why combining plant based and celular meat is such a massive opportunity, the benefits of building a strong brand, how they think about the competitive space, the importance of sustainability to their approach, the value of cross functional skillsets to cutting edge startups and more!
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For Thanksgiving week, a bit of background on my climate journey and how Carbotnic came about!
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Really interesting to get into compostable plastics with Tony Bova, CEO and founder of Mobius, a startup developing compostable plastics. We discussed how plastic use goes up with regenerative farming which makes compostable plastics an essential part of a sustainable food system, how plastics fit into circular economy, the careful consideration they gave the plastics value chain when deciding their go to market strategy, what universities can do to encourage more startups, how he balanced starting a startup with finishing a PHD and more!------
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Inspiring chat with Marcia Woods, founder and CEO of FreshSpoke, a marketplace that makes it easy to source local food by sustainability tapping into excess logistics capacity. We discussed why “local” is the future of food, the importance of logistics data to sustainable supply chains, how they managed multiple company pivots and what that meant for the types of investors who were most interested, how to balance supply and demand when the marketplace has more than 2 sides how to build an amazing founding team, where her passion for sustainability and entrepreneurship came from and more!
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Really interesting podcast with Shadi Bakour, the CEO and Co-Founder of Pathwater, a company whose aluminum water bottles are designed to be refilled and reused infinitely unlike single use plastic water bottles. We discussed the importance of balance customer expectations and sustainability, how many times the typical path water bottle is reused and what its carbon footprint is, what it takes to expand a product across multiple countries, how celebrity association has been a game changer, responding to demand with multiple product lines, and more!------
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A great chat on the importance of expanding our diets into a broader range of plants with Marc Diaz, SVP of Business Development at TerViva, a company which uses the Pongamia tree to create new food products and sequester soil carbon. We discussed the reasons why Pongamia has been under-utilized up to now, the important role soil can play in sequestering carbon, the recent revolution in plant based foods, the changing investment landscape for future of food companies, the importance of balancing technologies focused on both the mitigation and adaptation of climate change and more!------
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Dived deep into supply chain sustainability with Allyson Quijano, Chief Sustainability Officer at Bext360, a SaaS platform to manage supply chain traceability and sustainability. We discussed how sustainability and risk management intersect at enterprises, how the team’s experience in the Congo drove the development of Bext360, how circular economy can affect traditional supply chain models, why blockchain technology is an amazing opportunity for green finance, how COVID has effected the understanding of supply chains and more!
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Really interesting chat with Peter Majeranowski, CEO of Tyton Biosciences which uses biotechnology to recycle cotton and polyester for nearly complete re-use in fashion. We discussed how Tyton started as a develop of biofuels, how their technique differs from conventional fabric recycling, how regulators are thinking about the new circular economy, the ways celebrities can have a positive impact on sustainable fashion, whether we should have carbon labeling of fabrics, how Peter’s background as a US naval officer was the beginning of his passion for sustainability and more!
I became a cellular meat convert while chatting to Jalene Anderson-Baron! She is the co-founder of Future Fields, a biotech startup enabling cheaper development of cellular ag. We discussed how Future Fields is working to get cellular meat to price parity with conventional meat, how large food companies are reacting to cellular meat, whether the future kitchen includes a desktop meat maker, what it is was like attending YCominator’s first remote cohort, their plans for 2021 and more!
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Learned so much speaking with Connie Bowen, Director of Innovation and Investment at AgLaunch a network that connects farmers and startups as well as the cohost of the End of Agriculture podcast. We discussed the importance of diversity in both farmer networks and startup teams, the different types of investment opportunities in agriculture, why Irish butter doesn’t get the sustainability credit it deserves, the opportunities for sustainability minded farmers to go direct to consumer, why labor issues in agriculture are such a major and under-discussed aspect of agtech and more!
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Really interesting conversation with Manik Suri, CEO of CoInspect who build checklist and refrigeration monitoring solutions for food safety and sustainability. We discussed the importance of pivoting to find product market fit, how insight from their software product pointed them to a massive opportunity which they are meeting with their new product Therma, why first generation IoT cooling measurement tools failed, why making “clean cooling” cool is key to scaling decarbonization, where the biggest opportunities to reduce loss are in food supply chains, views on the Checklist Manifesto and more!
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Very enjoyable chat with Olympia Yarger, CEO of Goterra a company using insects for sustainable waste management. We discussed the amazing merging of insect and technology that allows the decentralization of waste management across cities, why finding under serviced customers is key to early adoption, how important it is for startups to build vertically integrated supply chains, how insects are going to be an essential part of the future food supply, how growing up around farming influences your perspective and more!
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Really great conversation with Sarah Nolet, founder of both the agtech focused VC firm Tenacious Ventures and AgThentic an agtech strategy and advisory firm, as well as the host of the “AgTech...So What?” podcast. We discussed the how agtech in the US and Australia differ, the importance of translating values and points of view between tech entrepreneurs and farmers, why we need measurement and verification in regenerative agriculture, the importance of getting the business model right in complex supply chains like agriculture, what the most promising technologies are in agtech and more!
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Great to speak with Irina Fedorenko who is working on nature based decarbonization solutions. We discussed the importance of solutions like mangroves to decarbonization, the trade offs between nature based and technology based sequestration solutions, how working on siberian tiger conservation was the start of her cleantech journey and more!
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Excellent conversation with Nick Kitchin, CEO of Cumulus Energy Storage, developers of scalable, low cost batteries for the electrical grid. We discussed the pros and cons of copper/zinc batteries and why they are the best solution for long term grid energy storage, the importance of supply chain considerations when scaling energy products, why microgrids are such a massive opportunity, why Sheffield is an amazing place to build a company focused on advanced manufacturing and more!
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Such a fun conversation with Safia Qureshi, CEO and Founder of CupClub, a maker of reusable packaging being used by major NextGen consortium brands like Starbucks.. We discussed the future of materials, the circular economy, how Safia’s background in architecture and design influenced her approach, the importance of research and user testing, why transparency is so important when it comes to sustainability, the importance of London towards the development of cutting edge design and more!
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Great to chat to Kevin Mercer, CEO of RainGrid a company which uses IoT connected rain barrels to manage residential storm water. We discussed how RainGrid grew out of community outreach initiatives, how the concept of One Water works in a circular economy, the importance of building communities when trying to make change, why companies might choose to be a B corp, why we should build resilient infrastructure and more!
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Brilliant chat with Troy Carter, Co-Founder of Rizome, a company that converts bamboo into a cutting edge, decarbonizing building material. We discussed the goals of the Rizome team, the amazing properties of bamboo and why it has taken so long to scale as a major building material, the possibility of bamboo skyscrapers, the importance of building a fully integrated supply chain when scaling a product like bamboo, why bamboo makes a great candidate for carbon offsets, the work-life balance of the tech community in Hawaii and more!
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Brilliant chat with Colin Gounden, CEO of VIA, a company that uses machine learning to enable encrypted analysis of confidential data at large energy companies. We discussed the comparative advantage of the VIA founding team, the way VIA solves for the data siloing issue which so many machine learning projects suffer from, how they solved for slow enterprise sales cycle with the “30 minute pilot”, how growing up in multiple countries affects your perspective, why energy efficiency of everyday appliances is a massive opportunity for cleantech founders, how they hire for their company value of love in:love out and more!
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Very enjoyable chat with Ani Sharma, CEO of Graviky Labs, producer of AIR-INK, a unique ink made from CO2 pollution. We discussed the importance artists played in putting AIR-INK on the map, what it is like as a startup working with the sustainability programs of large companies, the difference in the tech scenes between Boston and Bangalore, how prepared India is to cope with future climate risks, the importance of show don’t tell when building a startup and more!
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Very enjoyable chat with John Jung, former CEO and Co-founder of Greensmith energy a long term and currently an operating partner at Cota Capital.. We discussed the investment picture for cleantech and green energy,, Greensmith Energy’s acquisition by Wärtsilä, the massive opportunity of energy storage, why India and China are the countries to watch for the future of cleantech, how fresh eyes on an industry can bring about the most radical innovation and more!
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Great chat with Greg Mulholland, CEO and Co-founder of Citrine Informatics as AI Platform for materials development. We discussed:
- The early days of Citrine, how they powered through some low times
- The massive opportunity of applying machine learning to applied materials science
- Whether cleantech was becoming mainstream for VCs
- How data regulation like GDPR compares to regulation in the materials space
- How MBAs can be a form of identity,
- Whether we will see explicit geoengineering in the near future
- And the potential of superconductors generating future Nobel prizes
- And much more!
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