Best Renew Venture Capital Podcasts (2024)

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So you want to buy an EV: Moving past adoption barriers 17:29

1h ago17:29

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Electric vehicles are growing in popularity in the US, but purchasing one can come with a host of hurdles to navigate, from tax credits to charger availability. In this episode of Energy Evolution, correspondent Camellia Moors interviews Bryan Birsic, CEO of Motor, about the challenges faced by EV drivers and headwinds to wider EV adoption. Backed …

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The state of private equity in 2024, with Jim Strang - what you need to know 58:31

6h ago58:31

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Jim Strang, serial private equity NXD and chairman of Hg Capital Trust, discusses the complexities of the private equity landscape on the Fund Shack podcast. Fundraising and Market Dynamics: Market Polarization: Large platforms and top-performing specialists continue to raise significant capital, while mid-sized players face extended fundraising cy…

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

6h 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 Code of Capital (with Katharina Pistor) 32:44

2d ago32:44

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This week, Nick and Goldy talk to Katharina Pistor, a legal scholar and professor at Columbia Law School, about her book "The Code of Capital: How the Law Creates Wealth and Inequality.” Pistor sheds light on how the law shapes the distribution of power and wealth in society. They explore the way that law's prioritization of capital has changed ove…

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#187 Energy Transparency, Selling to Utilities, Electricity Markets, Exiting TWICE & More w/ Toby Ferenczi (Granular Energy) 46:47

5d ago46:47

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Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Today, we are talking to Toby Ferenczi from Granular Energy. In this electrifying (ha!) episode, we finally tracked down the elusive Toby Ferenczi, a man who juggles startups like they're hot potatoes. ⚡️ Toby educates us about the world of electricity transparency and trading. Did you know you can trade electricity …

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Reimagining Collectibles: ArToys and the Power of Community 34:32

5d ago34:32

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This AMA episode, co-produced with WOW Summit, with Ilya Ustnikov of ArToys, the ultimate platform uniting designers, brands, and collectors in the designer toy industry. Discover how ArToys leverages Web3 technology to change the world of collectible toys, offering true ownership, enhanced security, and a vibrant global community. Understand their…

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Journeys In African Ventures Podcast EP4: "How much do you know about Egypt’s startup ecosystem?" 1:04:42

7d ago1:04:42

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Check out our latest episode with Climate Resilience Fund founder Hossam Allam and Lucas Robinson from Renew Capital. Hossam shared insights on building Cairo Angels, ecosystem growth and his achievements in film and sustainability.By Matthew Davis

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As the EU cracks down on 'forever chemicals,' is the energy sector prepared? 28:21

6d ago28:21

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Also known as 'forever chemicals', PFAS materials can be found in frying pans and rain coats, but also in hydrogen electrolyzers and batteries. After a group of countries proposed a ban on PFAS chemicals in the EU in 2023, legislators are expected to restrict their use. On this episode, correspondent Camilla Naschert hears from scientists Christina…

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Private equity fundraising masterclass, with Sunaina Sinha 32:42

7d ago32:42

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Sunaina Sinha, Global Head of Private Capital Advisory at Raymond James, talks to Ross Butler about the challenges of raising private capital funds in today's market. This episode is supported by Datasite, the leading M&A platform for dealmakers. https://www.datasite.com/en Fundraising cycles have extended to 22-23 months on average, reflecting the…

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#32 - The Future of Drug Affordability and Access | Peter Kolchinsky 56:46

7d ago56:46

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In an era where breakthrough innovations coexist with concerns over drug affordability, Peter Kolchinsky, founder and Managing Partner at healthcare and life sciences investment manager RA Capital, joins us to shed light on the factors and paths forward. Hercules Capital's Janice Bourque engages with Peter on his No Patient Left Behind initiative, …

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The Failed Southern Economic Development Model (with Chandra Childers) 34:01

10d ago34:01

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This week, Goldy and Paul talk to Chandra Childers, a senior policy and economic analyst at the Economic Policy Institute and author of their recent report on the Southern economic development model. Although the Southern economic development model is touted as a business-friendly strategy, it has devastating consequences for workers and families i…

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#186 Electric Flight, Commercializing Hardware, Sustainable Aviation, Working at NASA, & More w/ Kevin Noertker (Ampaire) 54:27

12d ago54:27

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Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Kevin Noertker is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ampaire, a developer of Hybrid Aviation Propulsion Systems to Decarbonize Air Travel Today. Currently they are scaling up their tech. Their tech is proven to reduce fuel usage by about 50% for small aircrafts (anything with a propeller). Today, Kevin shares his story and we…

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US government stepping into battery metals where private capital is hesitant 32:23

13d ago32:23

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In this episode of Energy Evolution, the teams is joined by two special guests: Jigar Shah, the director of the Loan Programs Office of the US Department of Energy, and Jonathan Evans, the President and CEO of Lithium Americas. The US Department of Energy has shown interest in the metals and mining space, particularly in critical mineral mining and…

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Immersion ~ The Neuroscience of Creating Extraordinary Experiences with Paul Zak 1:01:33

13d ago1:01:33

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Today, I am thrilled to welcome back the remarkable Paul Zak. Paul is a Professor at Claremont Graduate University and is ranked among the top 0.3% of most cited scientists, with over 200 published papers and more than 20,000 citations to his research. Paul was one of the pioneering scientists to integrate neuroscience and economics into the ground…

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MintStars - Acquiring The First 10,000 Users 54:51

14d ago54:51

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In this episode, we meet with Web3 marketer Fraser Bell, Chief Marketing Officer at MintStars. Fraser shares his expertise on overcoming the unique challenges faced by marketers in this innovative space. We explore strategies for community engagement, trust building, navigating regulatory uncertainties, effective tokenomics, and market differentiat…

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US mid-market investing, with Patrick Turner of VSS Capital Partners 34:38

17d ago34:38

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Ross Butler hosts Patrick Turner, Managing Director at VSS Capital Partners, a US-based lower mid-market private equity firm founded in 1981, originally named Veronis Suhler Stevenson. Patrick joined VSS in 2014, bringing a wealth of experience from his extensive career in leveraged buyouts in the US, and private equity in China. VSS focuses on the…

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Democracy in Default (with Brian Judge) 37:05

16d ago37:05

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This week, Nick and Goldy are joined by political scientist Brian Judge, author of "Democracy in Default: Finance and the Rise of Neoliberalism in America." They delve into the historical roots of our current democratic crisis, exploring the role of liberalism in depoliticizing distributive conflicts and paving the way for the rise of neoliberalism…

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#185 Green Hydrogen, Landing Customers, Electrolyzers, Building in Wisconsin, & More w/ Chad Mason (Advanced Ionics) 55:50

17d ago55:50

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Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Chad Mason is the CEO and Founder of Advanced Ionics, a company that has designed a revolutionary electrolyzer. They did this by designing their technology from scratch. They are currently scaling up this innovative technology and plan to sell these units, known as stacks, either directly or through licensing agreeme…

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Transfer Money Anywhere Without a Bank with Wind.app 49:19

21d ago49:19

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Episode Description: In this episode of The Startup Voyage Podcast, we dive deep into the transformative world of decentralized finance (DeFi) with the creators of Wind.app. Join host Arthur Lee as he explores how Wind.app, a self-custodial smart contract wallet, is making DeFi accessible to the average consumer, particularly freelancers and remote…

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Europe has voted – What does the rightward shift mean for energy? 16:33

22d ago16:33

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Right-wing parties have made gains in the EU parliamentary elections this past week, but a coalition of centrists remains likely. Correspondent Camilla Naschert tells host Taylor Kuykendall what the result means for energy policymaking in the 27-member bloc. The main message: Net zero is still on, but the pace of climate lawmaking may slow in comin…

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#184 Plastic Replacement, Natural Fibers, Drop-In Materials, Toll Mills & More w/ Jesse Henry (Heartland Industries) 1:00:43

21d ago1:00:43

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Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Jesse Henry is the CEO and Founder of Heartland Industries, a company that produces drop-in pellets made of hemp fiber. These pellets are used as an additive to plastics. They reduce the weight and cost of the products, improve strength, and lower scope 3 emissions. It's a quadruple-benefit product. Today, Jesse tell…

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The FTC's Renewed Fight Against Corporate Power (with Elizabeth Wilkins) 40:40

23d ago40:40

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After decades of slow and cautious movement, the Federal Trade Commission has suddenly kicked into overdrive. You’ve likely seen headlines about the FTC challenging corporate mergers and monopolies, loosening Big Tech’s chokehold on our digital lives, and fighting power imbalances that favor big corporations over American consumers. Elizabeth Wilki…

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#183 Smart Cities, Climate FinTech, Urban Tech, VC Fundamentals, & More w/ Rahul Parekh (2150) 50:30

24d ago50:30

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Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Rahul broke down the nitty-gritty of how 2150 built (no pun intended) a leading ClimateTech VC fund focused on decarbonizing the built environment. We talked investing, fund modeling, learning from general VC, FinTech in ClimateTech, & more. This was a VC-fundamental extraordinaire, and super informative for anyone l…

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Increasing electric vehicle range with new semiconductor technology 13:47

27d ago13:47

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In this episode of Energy Evolution, host Taylor Kuykendall interviews Dan Brdar, the CEO of Ideal Power. Ideal Power is developing a bidirectional semiconductor power switch with a wide range of applications, including electric vehicles, renewable energy and datacenters. The technology enhances energy efficiency and is starting to gain traction in…

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How to hack venture capital, with Fatou Diagne 37:09

1M ago37:09

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Fatou Diagne is co-founder of Bootstrap Europe, which acquired the German portfolio of Silicon Valley Bank in 2023. She provides a fascinating insight into the elite world of lending to the top tier of venture-backed businesses. Venture debt might not have the brand-pizazz of its equity cousin, but from a risk/return perspective it ticks all the bo…

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#182 Voluntary Carbon Markets, Investing in 100+ CDR Startups, Hard-to-Abate Sectors, & More w/ Marian Krueger (remove) 45:28

30d ago45:28

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Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Marian Krueger comes to us with his experience investing in 120+ early stage CDR startups, and broke down what we should look for and what’s worth watching in the years ahead. He’s a leading expert in CDR having invested in Europe, which is the leading CDR ecosystem in the world. Sitting down with him as a blast, and…

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Ours Was the Shining Future (with David Leonhardt) 40:34

1M ago40:34

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This week, Nick and Goldy are joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist David Leonhardt to discuss his latest book, Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream. They discuss the relationship between academic economics and the forces that sought to dismantle the mid-century consensus that promoted shared economic growth in the post…

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Why Bystanding Poses The Greatest Threat To Our World with Jessica Hickman 1:01:48

1M ago1:01:48

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Welcome back to the DNA of Purpose podcast! After a brief hiatus, we are thrilled to return for Season 6, bringing you the stories and insights of the world's most purpose-driven leaders. I'm especially excited about today's episode because we have the incredible Jessica Hickman with us. As the founder and director of Bullyology and an advocate of …

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Microreactors promise nuclear power anywhere, deliverable by truck 17:31

1M ago17:31

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Today's episode of Energy Evolution, your podcast for all things energy transition, focuses on small micronuclear reactors and their role in the energy transition. Our guest, Jay Yu, is the founder of Nano Nuclear Energy. Their products include microreactors, which produce one to 20 megawatts of thermal energy that can be used directly as heat or c…

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Digital Art & NFTs with Sotheby's Michael Bouhanna 41:43

1M ago41:43

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Michael Bouhanna, Head of Digital Art at Sotheby's, as we dive into the world of NFT art and digital collectibles. In this episode, Michael shares his journey at Sotheby's, the evolution of the digital art market, and the innovative steps Sotheby's has taken to embrace NFTs. We discuss the intricacies of …

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What Does Obama’s Chief Economist Think About Bidenomics? (with Jason Furman) 48:10

1M ago48:10

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This week, Nick and Goldy have a wide-ranging conversation with Jason Furman, who served as Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Obama. Furman brings a wealth of experience to the discussion, which covers America’s post-pandemic recovery, the global inflation crisis, and reviving industrial policy. He also provides insight i…

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#181 Hot Rocks, From EPA to Apple, Paths to Commercialization, The CapEx > OpEx Model, & More w/ Arvin Ganesan (Fourth Power) 55:16

1M ago55:16

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Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Today, we speak with Arvin Ganesan, an ex-Obama-Admin EPA and ex-Apple Energy Procurement executive. His career is fascinating, from finance to Policy to Energy Tech CEO. He offers us a lot of insight into their technology, how it works, and specifically how it plays well with utility models of making money. Towards …

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Bridging the gap between conventional energy resources and newer technologies 24:18

1M ago24:18

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In this episode of Energy Evolution, host Taylor Kuykendall sits down with Emily Easley, CEO of Novus Energy Advisors. Emily, who hails from the Texas oil and gas fields, now works in the world of renewable energy. During their conversation, Taylor and Emily delve into the topic of bridging the gap between conventional fuels and new energy technolo…

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Journeys In African Ventures Podcast EP3: “Anne-Marie’s valuable insight for entrepreneurs” 59:48

1M ago59:48

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Tune in now! In our latest episode, Anne-Marie Chidzero, Chief Investment Officer at FSD Africa Investments, sits down with our Co-CEO, Matthew Davis, to share her incredible journey and valuable insights for entrepreneurs. Get ready to learn and be inspired!By Matthew Davis

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Corporate venture capital at Jaguar Land Rover, with Mike Smeed 24:20

2M ago24:20

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Mike Smeed is managing director of InMotion Ventures, the corporate venturing arm of Jaguar Land Rover. In this episode of the Fund Shack podcast, he speaks to Ross Butler about what the company looks for in start-up candidates and the rapidly evolving nature of corporate venture capital. Mike the Managing Director of InMotion Ventures, the corpora…

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#180 Tough Tech, Scaling DeepTech, MIT's Ecosystem, Political Durability of IRA, & More w/ Michael Kearney (Engine Ventures) 57:13

1M ago57:13

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Forget Fan Mail, Fan Text Us! 💬 Michael Kearney started off this podcast defending the political durability of the IRA…and he had us convinced. If that doesn’t have you hooked, I don’t know what will! Building for deeptech founders is HARD…like folding a fitted sheet hard. And that’s why we need someone like Mike to do it. Mike himself did his unde…

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Unpacking America’s Housing Affordability Crisis (with Whitney Airgood-Obrycki) 37:54

2M ago37:54

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This week, Nick and Goldy are joined by Whitney Airgood-Obrycki from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University to discuss the urgent issue of housing affordability in the United States. Despite its status as the wealthiest country in the world, America is grappling with a housing crisis, marked by record-high levels of homelessness…

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