Best ClimateTech Podcasts (2024)

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Fixing the chemical industry's emissions problem with Marissa Beatty of Turnover Labs 26:14

9h ago26:14

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Marissa Beatty is the co-founder and CEO of Turnover Labs, a startup developing technology to convert CO2 into valuable chemicals. With a background in chemical engineering and a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, Marissa is tackling the challenge of carbon utilization in the petrochemical industry. In this episode we talked about: 🧪 Turnover Labs' approach t…

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Gevo Initiation of Coverage Review: Delivering Carbon Abatement with Renewable Fuels and Technologies as Cost Effectively as Possible 21:01

2h ago21:01

21:01

Tune in to the latest Sustainable Investing Surveyor FlashCast! Join WTR CEO & Co-Founder Shawn Severson and Energy Transition and Sustainability Analyst Peter Gastreich as they discuss Gevo, Inc. Discover why Gevo is emerging as a cost leader in the fast growing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry and how the company's new entry into low-carb…

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🚨Special EP 209: Get the Most out of NY Climate Week 34:50

6h ago34:50

34:50

Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 NY Climate Week is ####ing insane — event after event after event. If you’re not careful, you’ll waste an entire week of work and sleep — and get nothing out of it. We are here to give you our two cents… or rather, 35 min of advice on how to get the most out of your climate week experience. This is for you regardless…

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Leaders In Cleantech #148 Quentin 'Q' Scrimshire – Modo Energy 39:17

3h ago39:17

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What’s it all about? Energy Storage, to infinity and beyond! How do you forecast and predict revenues from your energy storage assets, even if not built yet? Modo have a range of solutions to help asset owners, developers and investors to answer these questions. We also dive into the challenges and experiences of high growth, from pivoting and fund…

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#208 China's Graphite Monopoly, Battery Industry In Trump Admin, Silicon vs Graphite, Price vs Range, & More | Jonathan Tan (Coreshell) 34:16

7h ago34:16

34:16

Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 We’re back with another episode featuring Jonathan, a founder shaking up the battery tech industry! Jonathan, a UC Berkeley Chemical Engineering grad, spent years in wastewater treatment before realizing the key driver of adoption was economics. In 2017, he and his co-founders, frustrated with their jobs, started the…

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The Long Game: Building a Sustainable Fitness Routine | E76 29:41

2h ago29:41

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In this episode, Jason and Herman explore the world of fitness, discussing their personal journeys and sharing insights on how to approach building a sustainable workout routine. They explore the importance of consistency, proper technique, and mindset in achieving long-term fitness outcomes. They also debunk some common myths about weightlifting a…

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#207 Innovative Business Models, Europe's Regulatory Environment, EV Challanges, Freight Electrification & More w/ Till Stenzel (SET Ventures) 34:26

23h ago34:26

34:26

Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 In this episode, we are joined by Till Stenzel, Partner at SET Ventures, a European venture capital firm that has been in operation in 2007 which makes them one of the first climate VCs out there. They invest $2-$5M in rounds that range from $3-10M at the Series A/A+ stage. SET Ventures focuses on innovative business…

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A €160 million fund pioneering a science-based approach to VC with Jessica Burley of Planet A Ventures 28:14

7d ago28:14

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Jessica Burley is an investor at Planet A Ventures, a €160 million fund pioneering a science-based approach to venture capital. Jessica is passionate about impact measurement and, as she says: "If there's not a significant positive environmental impact, the deal is off.” In this episode we talked about: 🔬 Planet A Ventures' use of life cycle assess…

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#206 Political Uncertainty, Industrial Heat Decarb, Onshoring Production, Geopolitical Tensions & More w/ Peter Sopher (Clean Energy Ventures) 30:29

4d ago30:29

30:29

Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 This is a masterclass on investing in the future 🌍💰. Today, we're sitting down with Peter Sofer, Investment Partner at Clean Energy Ventures (CEV). Based in Austin, Texas, Peter tackles investing in the toughest-to-decarbonize sectors. CEV is known for backing companies that could be the only game in town for the lon…

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WebMD co-founder Kittu Kolluri of Neotribe Ventures invests where bits meet atoms 37:15

9d ago37:15

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I spoke with WebMD co-founder and veteran VC Kittu Kolluri of Neotribe Ventures to talk about what he’s investing in, the importance of board governance, and what active investing actually means. We touched on: 🐉 The potential of technologies like hydrogen, ammonia synthesis, and cold fusion 💼 The role of boards in ensuring good governance and avoi…

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#205 Finding a Co-Founder, DeepTech, Venture Studio Model, Policy x Climate | Benjamin Tincq (Marble) 32:48

10d ago32:48

32:48

Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Today’s episode is special to me! When I first learned about ClimateTech, I dreamed of building a Venture Studio in the space. Although I didn’t even know what a Venture Studio was back then, I quickly realized that founder-market fit is crucial for success. While I’m not there yet, I started my own recruitment firm …

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Geo-Arbitrage: Maximizing Your Income in a Global Workplace | E75 28:45

11d ago28:45

28:45

In this episode, Jason and Herman dive into the world of geo-arbitrage, exploring how digital nomads leverage global economic differences to maximize their income and lifestyle. They discuss the financial impacts of remote work, the allure of low-cost destinations, and the cultural factors that make certain locations hotspots for digital nomads. Th…

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S8: E5 | The Next Innovation Revolution: BioTech & Patents 35:31

12d ago35:31

35:31

Big Easy Ideas' final episode of #BioTech is here! And we want to take a moment to thank our partners, Tulane University Innovation Institute, for presenting this season, highlighting the latest advancements and entrepreneurial journeys in BioTech, and showcasing how local innovation can drive global impact. This final episode features a session on…

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The Art of Shipping: Lessons in Product Development and Validation | E74 39:44

16d ago39:44

39:44

Get ready for a fun and insightful discussion on the world of indie hacking and product development! Join Jason and Herman as they dive into the ups and downs of building side projects, validating ideas, and navigating the competitive landscape of tech entrepreneurship. From scrappy solutions to scaling challenges, this episode is packed with pract…

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#204 The New Biodiversity Investing, Climate Philanthropy, Nature Tech, & More w/ Karl Burkart (One Earth) 29:52

16d ago29:52

29:52

Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 We don’t always have climate philanthropic-learning orgs on, but when we do, it’s always a banger 💥 We're sitting down with Karl Burkart, the Co-Founder and Deputy Director of One Earth. One Earth funds advanced scientific research and technology applications to address the climate crisis at scale across three pillar…

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🚨Special Ep #203: Solving Battery Swapping: Ample’s 11 Plays 7:02

18d ago7:02

7:02

Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 This is a special breakdown of Ample’s strategic playbook and how you can apply it to your hardware climate startup. The full version of this episode is only available to our paid subscribers — soo… if you’re looking for a reason to become a paid sub… here is your chance 😉 Become a paid subscriber today by clicking h…

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S8: E4 | Investor Download: A BioTech Perspective 31:06

24d ago31:06

31:06

How do investment firms decide who to give their funds to? What is unique about BioTech and healthcare investing, and what does a BioTech startup need to know to raise money? This panel features investment experts who will answer these questions and more, from places like New Orleans and other innovation hubs beyond the East and West Coasts. This s…

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#202 Battery Swapping, Scaling Globally, 4x Founder, Universal Battery Modules, & More w/ John de Souza (Ample Inc) 30:44

22d ago30:44

30:44

Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Today, our guest is John de Souza. Co-founder of Ample Inc. A startup betting that battery swapping is the future. If you're at all like me, you're thinking that sounds bat shit crazy. Well, listen to today's episode, and you'll realize it's the opposite. It's the only logical conclusion to EVs. We can't gloss over t…

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Gen Z collabs with Aneta Londa of Moonshot Pirates and the winners of the Shape the Future competition 35:29

24d ago35:29

35:29

Aneta Londa is the founder of Moonshot Pirates, an organization that empowers young changemakers to tackle global challenges. In this episode, Aneta is joined by Annie Zountsa and Elanu Karakus, winners of the Shape the Future Challenge, to discuss their innovative project AEIFLORIA and the impact of youth-driven initiatives. We talked about: 🏴‍☠️ …

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#201 State-Funded VC, Triple Bottom Line, SAFs & Hydrocarbons, Job Creation & More w/ Drew D'Alelio (Connecticut Innovations) 20:51

24d ago20:51

20:51

Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Drew D’Alelio is an Investor at Connecticut Innovations, the government investing arm of the state of Connecticut, who helps manage and co-founded the state’s $100M climate tech fund. He plays a pivotal role in managing their $100M Climate Tech fund with a triple bottom line of returns, climate mitigation and adaptat…

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S8: E3 | BioTech Startup Spotlight 33:09

1M ago33:09

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In order for technologies to make it from the bench to the bedside, they often need to be developed in a university startup. In this panel, we will hear from four scientific innovators who made the leap into the startup world to bring their discoveries from the lab to the market, learn about their journey, and tips to avoid failure before your inno…

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#200 Biofuels, Nature as a Blueprint, Bio-Mining, the Next Frontier, Waste to Fuel, & More w/ Moji Karimi (Cemvita) 20:11

29d ago20:11

20:11

Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Woo Hoo! Episode #200 🎉🎉🎉 We are thrilled to release our 200th episode with the one and only Moji Karimi. Moji is a co-founder of Cemvita, the biotech powerhouse that has also birthed GoldH2 and Endolith (now individual companies). This is the free version of the episode. To get the full thing, go to our Substack and…

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#199 Gentle Disruption, Robotics in Construction, Global VC Strategy, Built Environment Trends, & More w/ Vivin Hegde (Zacua Ventures) 48:30

1M ago48:30

48:30

Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Vivin Hegde is a visionary in the built environment space — from leading innovation efforts at Hilti to co-founding Zacua Ventures, Vivin is on a mission to redefine how we think about construction and infrastructure. In this episode, he dives deep into the challenges and opportunities of investing in the built envir…

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S8: E2 | Translational BioTech Research: Leading Edge Tech 28:05

1M ago28:05

28:05

Translational research seeks to bring advances made in the laboratory to patients. This panel looks at not only the "how and why" of scientific discovery, but also "how and who" of product development. Professionals, doctors, and researchers whose scientific discoveries exist on this exciting border between the laboratory and the patient bedside ar…

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WTR Takes a Deep-Dive Into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and the 100x Demand Growth Opportunity for Competitive North American Supply 22:29

1M ago22:29

22:29

In this episode of the Sustainable Investing Surveyor Podcast, WTR CEO & Co-Founder Shawn Severson and WTR Sustainability and Energy Transition sector analyst Peter Gastreich discuss Peter's new Biofuels Focus report "Is Alcohol-to-Jet Fuel SAF Clearing for Take-Off in the US?" Global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is tripling this year…

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#198 Fleet Charging, Max Charger Utilization, Digitizing Electrification, Being Scrappy, & More w/ Kieran White (Curo) 40:39

1M ago40:39

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Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Today, we are speaking with Kieran White. Co-Founder of Curo. At Curo they help EV Fleet owners secure reliable charging without the need to build their own infrastructure. This has the double benefit of allowing existing infrastructure owners to maximize their assets. Today’s call is super fun. We discuss: How he hu…

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#196 What a 2nd Trump Term Would Mean for Climate Investing w/ Susan Su (Toba Capital) 20:40

1M ago20:40

20:40

Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Hey everyone! Today’s episode is a special issue. We are unpacking Susan Su’s recent article “What a second Trump presidency would mean for climate investing”. She originally posted this on her Substack, Climate Money but we wanted to unpack it for those who prefer to learn by audio. The first ~20 minutes of today’s …

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S8: E1 | BioTech: Opportunities & Challenges 31:24

2M ago31:24

31:24

Welcome to Season 8 of Big Easy Ideas, presented by the Tulane University Innovation Institute! This season focuses on the newest developments in the BioTech sector. In the first episode of this season, you’ll hear a keynote address from Dr. David Weiner, an author & researcher with extensive experience as a Chief Medical Officer as well as a CEO o…

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Can Incineration Save Us From Plastic Pollution? | E73 35:42

1M ago35:42

35:42

Join Jason and Herman for another plastics episode. It's a topic we've been interested in for a while because it's just all over the place. We discuss why plastics are both a blessing and a curse in our modern world, and explore some innovative solutions to our growing waste problem. We touch on some economic challenges of recycling, the potential …

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What to do after selling a $100 million company? Start another, with Alex Ivanenko of HyWatts 29:03

1M ago29:03

29:03

I spoke with Alex Ivanenko, the founder of HyWatts, about building “power plants in a box” and about why, after selling a company for more than $100 million, he started another one right away. In this episode we talked about: 👉 Why traditional power generation philosophies don’t work for renewables 🔋 The high costs of transmission and distribution …

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#195 Fortune 500s Go Green, AI Washing vs Realism, Learning from Apple, & More w/ Edo Perry (Elements World) 39:20

2M ago39:20

39:20

Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Edo is a rockstar individual — from tackling the lack of green employer incentive problem to building climate tech communities across the USA, Edo joins us to share his journey from working in sustainability at Apple to founding Elements World, making it possible for employers to hit their sustainability targets thro…

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The Last Generation of Programmers? AI's Impact on Software | E72 35:18

2M ago35:18

35:18

Join Herman and Jason as they explore the shifting landscape of software development in the age of AI. From artisanal code to AI-generated solutions, they ponder the future of programming and what it means for their generation of coders. They have a thought-provoking discussions on career longevity, the rise of technical interfacing, and the potent…

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Westwater Resources CFO Steve Cates on new developments at first domestic integrated battery-grade graphite project in the US 22:18

2M ago22:18

22:18

Steve Cates, CFO of Westwater Resources (WWR), joins Shawn Severson, Water Tower Research CEO, Co-founder and Head of Sustainability Research, and Peter Gastreich, analyst on WTR’s Natural Resources and Energy Transition sector teams, to discuss: 1) progress on phase 1 construction of WWR’s Kellyton graphite processing facility in Alabama; 2) new o…

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EV charging must be open-source! With Marco Möller of Pionix 27:17

2M ago27:17

27:17

Marco Möller is a computer scientist, physicist, and serial entrepreneur. He’s passionate about electrical transportation and recently turned his attention to open sourcing the world of EV charging. In this episode we talked about: 🔋 The company Marco sold to Intel and its impact on climate change through drone technology 🚗 The current state of the…

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#194 Distilling the Water Industry, Water Policy, Cracking Distribution, Hybrid Financing, & More w/ Ravi Kurani (Liquid Assets Podcast) 41:08

2M ago41:08

41:08

Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Today we speak with Ravi Kurani, CEO and Founder of Sutro (water IoT device company -- exited to Sani Marc). Aaand the creator and host of Liquid Assets, a Podcast interviewing the leading voices in WaterTech. Between Ravi's background as a founder in the water, his familiarity with the water ecosystem, and now his o…

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Soluna Holding CEO John Belizaire on the company’s recent wins, its growth into AI and opportunities for future growth across its different business lines 24:46

2M ago24:46

24:46

CEO John Belizaire joins us to talk about the multiple milestones recently reached, including financing for the 50 MW Project Dorothy 2, a PPA agreement for 166 MW Project Kati and the funding and launch of Soluna Cloud. The podcast delves into Soluna Cloud’s strategic partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, its securing of NVIDIA H100 GPUs th…

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Innovations from Climatetech startup GreenIRR 14:49

2M ago14:49

14:49

In several upcoming episodes, Darryl spotlights climatetech startups helmed by underrepresented founders and CEOs – showcasing their innovative technology and leadership to pave the way for an equitable and sustainable energy future. This episode features Celine King, the visionary founder and CEO of GreenIRR. Their platform offers a carbon account…

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Leaders In Cleantech #147 Joost Kruytzer – Big Circle Ventures 41:05

2M ago41:05

41:05

What’s it all about? Building cleantech start-ups, at scale. It can be confusing, the world of Incubators, accelerators and venture builders, also known as start-up studios. Who does what, how and why? In this episode we clarify some of those things, but discuss so much more about the why and how of new cleantech venture builder Big Circle Ventures…

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#193 100k Jobs by 2030, Future of Work in Climate, Power of Bootstrapping, Beating MBB, & More w/ Matthias Muehlbauer (OnePointFive) 52:39

2M ago52:39

52:39

Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Today, we are talking to Matthias Muehlbauer of OnePointFive. We have the pleasure of covering one of our good friends, Matthias Muehlbauer at the powerhouse firm OnePointFive. Matthias is a Founding Partner at the firm, where their activities range across two operations: **They provide diligence and climate advisory…

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#192 Catalytic Capital, Hiring a CFO, Inclusive Financing, Grant Funding Gaps, & More w/ Dimitry Gershenson (Enduring Planet) 53:40

2M ago53:40

53:40

Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Dimitry Gershenson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Enduring Planet. A fractional CFO and Non-Dilutive Funding service for ClimateTech Entrepreneurs. As for funding, they provide working capital for founders who have landed grants or who have government contracts. It's great to see more Climate-Specific service providers…

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Making batteries out of CO2, with Sebastian Pohlmann of UpCatalyst 23:52

2M ago23:52

23:52

Sebastian Pohlmann is VP of Business Development at UpCatalyst, which makes carbon nanotubes and graphite from CO2. They are literally taking one of the world’s most problematic waste streams and turning it into one of the most desperately-needed materials. In this episode we talked about: 🔋 The carbon footprint of producing graphite for lithium-io…

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#191 Wood Supply Chains, Creating a Brand, Fragmented Industries, Securing Consistent Offtake & More w/ Ben Christensen (Cambium) 48:33

2M ago48:33

48:33

Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 In our third installment of sustainable building materials, we’re taking another look at lumber. We’ve already called reclaimed lumber “the superpower building material you’ve never heard of”. As a refresher, lumber, processed wood from trees, is a versatile and widely used building material known for its strength, d…

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Arq, Inc. CEO Bob Rasmus on the transformation of the company and the outlook for growth in new markets 20:42

2M ago20:42

20:42

CEO Bob Rasmus, who joined the company 11 months ago, talks about the recent transformation of the company through the merger of Advance Emissions Solutions (NASDAQ: ADES) and UK based Arq and its strategic shift to producing higher margin Granular Activated Carbon. He discusses how today Arq is a vertically integrated activated carbon producer wor…

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#190 Climate Robotics, Reusing Lumber, the Economics of Construction, Inventory Prediction, & More w/ Eric Law (Urban Machine) 43:20

2M ago43:20

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Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Reclaimed lumber is the superpower building material you’ve never heard of (because we’re all up to date on our Rolodex of sustainable building materials, right?). Lumber, processed wood from trees, is a versatile and widely used building material known for its strength, durability, and workability. So why isn’t ther…

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Leaders In Cleantech #146 Malin Carlstrom – Climentum Capital 39:51

2M ago39:51

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What’s it all about? Investing in Hardtech! Yes, it’s true, some VC’s do invest in hardtech/deeptech, knowing the specific challenges of supporting companies of this nature to scale. This week I speak with Malin Carlstrom of Danish VC Climentum Capital about scaling deeptech, the importance of team, the usefulness (and otherwise) of advisors and NE…

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#189 Sustainable Building Materials, Mycelium, Scaling Production, Navigating Market Acceptance & More w/ Ilya Gindin (COMU Labs) 29:21

2M ago29:21

29:21

Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Mycelium is an emerging decarbonized building material due to its sustainability, biodegradability, and strength. It is cultivated by growing fungal networks, also known as mushrooms. Mycelium-based products can be used for insulation, bricks, and packaging. Today, we have a ClimateTech Entrepreneur making waves with…

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Ocean Power Technologies CEO Philipp Stratmann Reviews Recent Announcements with Water Tower Research CEO Shawn Severson 11:01

2M ago11:01

11:01

CEO Philipp Stratmann reviews several recent announcements by the company, including OPT's partnership with Unique Group, an OEM agreement with Teledyne Marine, the company's focus on "turnkey systems," an agreement in principle to deliver multiple WAM-Vs to a US government agency, and the first batch of WAM-Vs (unmanned surface vehicles) to Sulmar…

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Our City Dweller's Dilemma: Affording Housing in Urban Hotspots | E71 40:04

2M ago40:04

40:04

In this episode of The Idea Roastery, Herman and Jason dive deep into the complex world of housing and property investment. They explore the often-overlooked economics of buying versus renting, challenging conventional wisdom about home ownership. The hosts share personal insights, discuss innovative solutions to housing crises, and examine how tec…

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#188 Decarbonizing Steam, Drop-In Replacement, Building in Stealth, & More w/ Ashwin Salvi (AtmosZero) 58:01

2M ago58:01

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Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Ashwin Salvi is the Co-Founder and COO of AtmosZero. They create electrified boilers to replace traditional fossil-fuel-burning boilers in industrial settings. Steam touches a huge amount of products that we, as consumers, use every day, and AtmosZero is helping decarbonize that. Today, Ashwin shares his story, and w…

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The war in Ukraine and what it means for energy and the environment, with Juraj Krivošík of SEVEn 31:17

3M ago31:17

31:17

This is a topic I’ve wanted to talk about on the podcast for the whole last year. 🌟 Juraj Krivošík is the Executive Director at SEVEn, The Energy Efficiency Center, in Prague. He’s also in my opinion one of the leading voices on how energy and infrastructure have been affected by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and its broader implications …

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