Best Bret Kugelmass Podcasts (2024)

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Last Thing You Think About Until You Don't Have It/Brian Sheng - Aquaria, Mexico, Sacrifice ~ Spark of Ages Ep17 51:18

6d ago51:18

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Email us with any feedback for the show: spark@postion2.com Find more great content like this at: https://www.position2.com/ If you like what you here, please drop us a comment! Episode Description: Can atmospheric water generators be the answer to the global water crisis? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Brian Sheng, CEO and co-founder o…

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Ep 115: Paul Ellis - Sustainable Finance Consultant and Host, The Sustainable Finance Podcast 37:11

7d ago37:11

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1. Sustainable investing in the early 2000’s and what drew Paul to the space early in its growth 2. The challenges investors are looking to solve when it comes to sustainable investing 3. A deep dive into The Sustainable Finance Podcast 4. The guests Paul enjoys speaking to on the podcast, as well as how the younger generation will positively impac…

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Ep 114: Bryan Walsh - Editor, Future Perfect, Vox Media 38:19

15d ago38:19

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1. How Bryan’s love of reading and writing translated into interests in global health, the future, and international news coverage relating to climate and energy 2. The tension between the need for reducing carbon emissions and increasing electricity demand 3. Bryan’s book and what motivated him to write it, as well as what the piece covers 4. A di…

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Ep 451: Stefano Buono - Founder and CEO, newcleo 39:27

15d ago39:27

39:27

1) A re-introduction to Stefano Buono, the Founder and CEO of newcleo 2) Diving back into newcleo’s technology, the fuel landscape, and fast reactors 3) The intersection of being both pre-revenue and an established, growing company engaging with equipment suppliers 4) Stefano’s entrepreneurial background, the benefits of a higher temperature system…

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#075 Flywheel Masterclass, Flying Planes, and Building For Creators with Nathan Barry of Convertkit 1:31:02

16d ago1:31:02

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:05:10) - The decision to live in Idaho (00:08:21) - Nathan’s flying hobby (00:15:09) - Building Flywheels (00:46:07) - Incentive compensation and giving people ownership (01:06:39) - Inflection points in building ConverKit (01:14:16) - How to work on a ton of things (01:23:15) - What are the rules of thumb you use the…

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Ep 450: Bill Kennedy - Vice President, Environmental & Waste Mgmt. Issues, National Council on Radiation Protection 1:22:59

21d ago1:22:59

1:22:59

1) How Bill quite literally followed his dreams and ended up in the nuclear space, as well as the impactful experiences that shaped his education 2) A deep dive into the philosophy behind regulation and how the public typically views radiation (and why) 3) The current state of the nuclear landscape in regards to new builds and current nuclear law 4…

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Ep 113: Jacqueline Novogratz - Founder and CEO, Acumen 52:48

23d ago52:48

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1. Jacqueline’s background, an abundance of travel, and how it all lead her to a career in impact investing 2. What drove Jacqueline to begin her work tackling poverty and the first projects she chose to begin in this new space of impact investing 3. Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach initiative and what it focuses on 4. The future of investing in clean ene…

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If Data Is King, This Man Protects the Crown Jewels/Sanjay Poonen - Cohesity, RAG model, Servant ~ Spark of Ages Ep 16 58:44

28d ago58:44

58:44

Email us with any feedback for the show: spark@postion2.com Find more great content like this at: https://www.position2.com/ If you like what you here, please drop us a comment! Episode Description: Ever wondered how the titans of the tech industry navigate the intricacies of data management and transformative mergers? Strap in as I, Rajiv Parikh, …

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Ep 112: Kate Gordon - CEO and Fmr. Sr. Advisor to the U.S. Sec. of Energy, California Forward 50:00

29d ago50:00

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1. Kate’s background of many moves, tenant law, and an interest in clean energy conversations both domestically and internationally 2. How Kate ended up in the ground floor of the Apollo Alliance, the first green jobs organization in the United States 3. Kate’s transition from Apollo to the United States Department of Energy and how her experience …

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Ep 449: Ieuan Williams - Labour Party Candidate, Ynys Môn 48:27

29d ago48:27

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1) Ieuan’s background and interests - from music to politics and everything in between 2) The transformation of nuclear energy policy in the United Kingdom over the past five years 3) Ieuan’s campaign to become the next Member of Parliament for Ynys Môn, specifically Ieuan’s motivation to run as well as his platform 4) A take on what the future hol…

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#74 Rolling Fun #8: New LPs, Mark-ups, Giant Guns for Space Cargo, How to Find a Lead Investor, Software for Manufacturing, AI for Ecomm. 56:09

1M ago56:09

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Links: Join us in Rolling Fun! Hear our other Rolling Fun eps! Rolling Fun GPs: Al Doan - Founder of Creativity Inc., a $100m+ collection of e-commerce brands. Founder of Pretzel. BS from BYU Hawaii, OPM at HBS. Makes one hell of a peach cobbler. (Twitter, LinkedIn) Bo Fishback - Founder of Lightspeed Genomics (acq 2008), Orbis Biosciences (acq 202…

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Milana Vayntrub is a Creative Force for Good -Art, Collaboration, Authenticity ~ Spark of Ages Ep 15 1:02:12

1M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

Email us with any feedback for the show: spark@postion2.com Episode Description: Have you ever wondered about the moral compass guiding the hands that craft the stories we love, or how humor can be a beacon through the fog of the creative process? Prepare to embark on an enchanting odyssey with the inimitably talented Milana Vayntrub. As an actor/d…

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Ep 111: Leo Banchik - Director, Voyager Ventures 56:00

1M ago56:00

56:00

1. What motivated Leo to make a difference and become interested in clean energy technology 2. A deep dive into the many different types of carbon removal 3. Voyager’s investment thesis and how it resonates with Leo 4. The constantly evolving technologies of the energy transition and what we might see from them in the future…

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Ep 448: Trey Lauderdale - Founder and CEO, Atomic Canyon 52:14

1M ago52:14

52:14

1) Trey’s early career and his experiences working closely with the healthcare industry 2) The massive growth of AI and how it can affect various industries, such as healthcare and energy, for the better 3) A deep dive into Atomic Canyon, the impetus for starting the company, and what Atomic Canyon is working on right now 4) Trey’s hopes for the fu…

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Ep 447: Rachael Zisk - Lead Reporter, Ignition 31:14

2M ago31:14

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1) Rachael, Lead Reporter for Ignition, discusses her background in journalism, focusing on business, science, and technology 2) Ignition, a new digital media outlet covering the nuclear energy sector, particularly advanced reactor startups and policy 3) An exploration between the nature of startups in the nuclear and space industries 4) The import…

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#073 Rolling Fun #7: Q4 Updates: Nuclear Fusion, AI for Kids, AI Manufacturing — and how founders can find lead investors 50:23

2M ago50:23

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Links: Join us in Rolling Fun! Hear our other Rolling Fun eps! Rolling Fun GPs: Al Doan - Founder of Creativity Inc., a $100m+ collection of e-commerce brands. Founder of Pretzel. BS from BYU Hawaii, OPM at HBS. Makes one hell of a peach cobbler. (Twitter, LinkedIn) Bo Fishback - Founder of Lightspeed Genomics (acq 2008), Orbis Biosciences (acq 202…

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Ep 110: Michael Terrell - Senior Director for Energy and Climate, Google 41:23

2M ago41:23

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1. What drew Michael into Google and the early iterations of renewable energy 2. Google’s leadership in the energy procurement realm 3. What Michael has learned about driving innovation over the years and some valuable lessons for problem-solving 4. Taking a look at advanced technology and what the future holds for energy generation…

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How to Sell Nuclear Power to Save Humanity/Bret Kugelmass - Last Energy, Nuclear, Disagreeable ~ Spark of Ages Ep. 14 55:58

2M ago55:58

55:58

Email us with any feedback for the show: spark@postion2.com Find more great content like this at: https://www.position2.com/ Episode Description: Get ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about nuclear energy as we're joined by Bret Kugelmass, the mind behind Last Energy. This electrifying episode promises to ignite your curiosity and …

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Ep 446: Vince Zabielski - Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP 48:01

2M ago48:01

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1) Vince’s journey to nuclear power and how it all started at the Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations 2) Attitudes toward nuclear energy around the world as Vince has experienced them during his career 3) The barriers to a good solution for an inevitable problem 4) The importance of nuclear energy and how it will serve to uplift humani…

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Ep 445: Kyle Hill - Science Communicator & Founder, [THE FACILITY] 1:12:04

2M ago1:12:04

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1) Kyle’s journey into the world of content creation, the details that go into the art, and what interests drive him to keep creating 2) A long-awaited visit to the Dresden Generating Station and Kyle’s other experiences with learning about nuclear energy 3) The public’s common perceptions of nuclear energy content and how to adjust communication b…

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What Got You Here, Won't Get You There/Abhi Ingle - Qualtrics, Data, Mumbai to Oberlin ~ Spark of Ages Ep. 13 50:07

2M ago50:07

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Have you ever witnessed a maestro at work, orchestrating innovation with the finesse of a seasoned conductor? Join us as we sit down with Abhi Ingle, a virtuoso of adaptability in the ever-evolving business landscape. From the startup hustle to the executive suites of AT&T, and now the pulse of Qualtrics, Abhi enlightens us on the symphony of maint…

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Ep 444: Todd Abrajano - President & CEO, United States Nuclear Industry Council 42:22

2M ago42:22

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1) Todd’s first encounter with the subject of nuclear energy and how he came to be the President and CEO of the United States Nuclear Industry Council 2) What Todd would say to a policymaker to emphasize the importance of the U.S. nuclear industry and accelerate development 3) The USNIC’s domestic and international reach 4) How the USNIC thinks abo…

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Ep 443: Alan Howard - Nuclear Nexus: Data Centers, Episode 4 44:25

2M ago44:25

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1) A deep dive into the recent growth of the data center industry and infrastructure 2) Power usage in data centers and the power that different components traditonally use 3) How data centers decide on siting and the relationship between this process and existing power supply 4) An exploration of nuclear data center development and recent conversa…

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Ep 109: Charlie Donovan - Senior Economic Advisor, Impax Asset Management 51:54

3M ago51:54

51:54

1. Why everyone should care about and be invested in energy and the progression of the energy industry 2. How the energy transition may fundamentally change the industry and how this intersects with finance 3. The ways in which interest in the sustainable finance space has increased exponentially in the past decade 4. How communities will interact …

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Ep 442: Robert Boswall & Michael Crabb - Nuclear Nexus: Data Centers, Episode 3 44:25

3M ago44:25

44:25

1) How the nuclear industry can adapt to the development of the data center industry and energy needs 2) The relationships between generation, transmission, and your end user 3) The ways in which baseload power generation is valuable to data centers and the benefits of co-location 4) Social perceptions of data centers and energy demand, as well as …

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A Life Building & Investing in Intelligence/David Yakobovitch -AI Trends, Jobs, LGBTQ+ Advocate ~ Spark of Ages Ep. 12 1:00:36

3M ago1:00:36

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Email us with any feedback for the show: spark@postion2.com Find more great content like this at: https://www.position2.com/ Mention us @Position2Inc in Comments! SUBSCRIBE TO POSTION2 FOR MORE EPISODES! Episode Description: Prepare to have your mind expanded by David Yakobovitch, a visionary in the realms of data and AI, as he joins me, Rajiv Pari…

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Ep 441: Shannon Bragg-Sitton & Bill Kleyman - Nuclear Nexus: Data Centers, Episode 2 51:51

3M ago51:51

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1) An introduction to the relationship between nuclear energy and data centers 2) The different sizes of nuclear power plants, electricity demand from data centers, and factory manufacturing for nuclear 3) Data center leaders’ growing support for nuclear and the evolution of the procurement process 4) Use cases for nuclear and how nuclear power pla…

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Ep 440: Michael Crabb & John Chaplin - Nuclear Nexus: Data Centers, Episode 1 14:01

3M ago14:01

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1) An introduction to Nuclear Nexus, data centers, and what the rest of the series will hold 2) What the experts may discuss as the conversation surrounding data centers continues 3) Where the nuclear industry and data centers converge 4) The topics of energy reliability, power consumption, and data center development…

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Ep 439: Josh Snowhorn - Founder and CEO, Quantum Loophole 46:37

3M ago46:37

46:37

1) Josh’s interesting story of how he first become involved in data center work 2) The start and story of Quantum Loophole 3) The relationship between nuclear energy and data centers 4) How nuclear is able to fill the need for baseload, carbon-free power

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Ep 108: Zainab Gilani - Research Associate, Energy & Power, Cleantech Group 43:53

3M ago43:53

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1. Zainab’s background in Physics and English and how all roads eventually led back to Energy and Power 2. How important lower costs are to various energy industries and the common challenge of supply chain 3. Investment trends in the clean energy space and the kind of research the Cleantech Group completes 4. Hopes for the future of the energy tra…

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The Value of a Healthcare Evolution Architect/Jay Desai - Ann Arbor, Obamacare, Chickens ~ Spark of Ages Ep. 11 1:04:04

3M ago1:04:04

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Unlock the secrets of transforming healthcare with Jay Desai, the visionary CEO of Bamboo Health and Patient Ping co-founder, in our latest conversation. Embark on a narrative that transcends Jay's leap from policymaking to pioneering entrepreneurship. His insights into the Affordable Care Act's ripple effects reveal how legislation can catalyze in…

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#072 The First Artificial Human Arm with Tyler Hayes of Atom Limbs 1:08:51

3M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Links: Atom Limbs Waitlist Crowdfunding Round - Wefunder Tyler on X Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:19) - Inside building Atom Limbs (00:18:37) - The process of researching what knowledge was needed to build this company (00:27:26) - Feedback loops in prosthetics (00:29:23) - Where is Atom Limbs today? (00:40:48) - Wild, irresponsible speculation…

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Ep 438: Bahman Zohuri - Professor, Golden Gate University 49:28

4M ago49:28

49:28

1) Bahman’s drive to publish textbooks and how he ended up publishing about 64 works and counting over the course of his career 2) A deep dive into heat pipes and the combined cycle system 3) A discussion of compact heat exchangers 4) Bahman’s new research and some last words of advice regarding innovation and technology…

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