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Welcome to Season Seven of Conversations in Cleantech!
From inspiring stories and words of wisdom, to financial foresight and investment insights: in this season, you can expect to learn all about the people and companies who are propelling us towards a greener tomorrow, with a spotlight on investing in a cleaner planet.
Hosted by Carmen Davis, in this episode, we hear from Linda Thrasher, who is blazing a trail in sustainable agriculture and clean tech.
Linda Thrasher's journey is as inspiring as it is unconventional: from the hallowed halls of law school to the gritty frontlines of male-dominated industries, she has shattered glass ceilings with her unwavering determination and visionary leadership.
In this episode, Linda takes us through her career journey, from her Founding Executive role at agriculture giants like Mosaic to her groundbreaking co-founding of Greenfield Nitrogen. Brace yourself as she pulls back the curtain on the challenges she faced as a woman in a man's world, and how she overcame them with grit, grace, and an unwavering belief in the power of diversity.
From the vast potential of green ammonia in agriculture, shipping, and beyond, to the details of risk tolerance, policy pieces and investor timelines, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone passionate about sustainability, entrepreneurship, and forging a greener future for us all.
00:50 - Introduction to Linda
01:27 - Can we start with a bit more about your career journey from starting out in law school on Capitol Hill, to becoming the Founding Executive at the Mosaic Company and then eventually co-founding Greenfield Nitrogen?
03:24 - How have you navigated the twists and turns of your career?
05:20 - As a female entrepreneur in the clean tech sector, what challenges have you faced and overcome throughout your career? And how have these experiences shaped your approach to business and leadership?
07:08 - Could tell us more about Greenfield Nitrogen and its mission?
11:56 - How do you think you integrate community involvement and promoting education for girls and women into the work at Greenfield Nitrogen?
14:40 - I'd love for you to touch upon your experience navigating Capitol Hill and the policy piece, and how that interplays with your role now?
18:53 - How is this world expanding, and what do you think the future might hold for this sector?
21:57 - What are your thoughts around investment in clean tech and what part it plays?
26:07 - Could you share some insights around the market dynamics and potential opportunities for low-carbon ammonia?
30:10 - What advice would you give to individuals aspiring to enter this sector? Or pursue entrepreneurship, especially coming from the backgrounds of law and policy?
Connect with your host, Carmen Davis on LinkedIn.
Find your guest Linda Thrasher on LinkedIn.
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Welcome to Season Seven of Conversations in Cleantech!
From inspiring stories and words of wisdom, to financial foresight and investment insights: in this season, you can expect to learn all about the people and companies who are propelling us towards a greener tomorrow, with a spotlight on investing in a cleaner planet.
Join your co-hosts, Hetty and Alexa, as they delve into the exciting world of green hydrogen with Marko Virkebau, the CEO of Stargate Hydrogen!
Stargate Hydrogen is at the forefront of innovation, developing cutting-edge ceramic-based alkaline electrolysers to produce green hydrogen, supporting the global transition to a zero-carbon economy.
From Stargate’s story so far and their scale-up efforts, the power of partnerships when it comes to R&D and commercial activities, to funding the future including the challenges of obtaining grants and the need to bring down production costs: this episode is a treasure trove of insights.
Marko's journey offers valuable lessons for leaders in the clean energy space too, with practical takeaways for clean energy enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneurs alike.
Finally, Marko shares the hurdles the hydrogen industry faces, such as a lack of offtake agreements, with how insights into how Stargate are tackling these challenges.
So, be sure to tune in and get a glimpse into the future of green hydrogen!
00:50 - Introduction by Hetty and Alexa
02:14 - Introduction to Marko and Stargate
04:47 - What was your journey to founding the business?
05:57 - Where did the name for your novel catalyst material come from? What makes it revolutionary in the green hydrogen space?
06:56 - As a business based in Estonia, how are you finding the green hydrogen market there?
08:27 - How are you finding the regulation side in the European market?
09:27 - What's the future for your geographies?
10:15 - The team at Stargate have a wealth of knowledge and quite diverse backgrounds. Can you share how you came together?
11:43 - How have you found the journey of growing the business to almost three times the size in two years?
14:00 - How have you achieved commercialisation so early in your journey?
15:17 - How have you gone through your fundraising journey to achieve these key milestones?
16:54 - Can you tell us more about your EU funding story?
17:52 - How do you see these trends emerging from an investment perspective within hydrogen?
19:10 - What's the next stage you're anticipating for Stargate hydrogen?
20:02 - How important have partnerships been for you so far?
21:30 - What attracted you to green hydrogen being the solution for the climate crisis and the net zero transition?
22:27 - For those who are in the early stages of their business, is there any specific advice that you would give?
Connect with your hosts, Hetty Lowther and Alexa Mangeant on LinkedIn.
Find your guest Marko Virkebau on LinkedIn.
Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith.
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Welcome to Season Seven of Conversations in Cleantech!
From inspiring stories and words of wisdom, to financial foresight and investment insights: in this season, you can expect to learn all about the people and companies who are propelling us towards a greener tomorrow, with a spotlight on investing in a cleaner planet.
Join your host, Ben Sparks, for this episode with Juan Muldoon, Partner at Energize Capital.
Energize is on a mission to scale sustainable innovation through climate software and in this episode, Juan, a clean energy finance pioneer, dives into this exciting world where tech is transforming how we power our planet.
Taking a leap of faith with his career to go from working on Wall Street to now fueling Energize Capital, Juan shares all about his journey, how Energize Capital works, and plenty of cleantech wisdom, particularly for those in the cleantech SaaS space.
From investment case studies like Aurora Solar and Monta who are making solar power installation a snap and EV charging a seamless experience, to first-time founder advice and investment industry insights, this episode with Juan packs in plenty of value.
Buckle up, the future of energy is bright and brimming with software-powered innovation!
00:50 - Introduction to Juan
04:02 - How are you living your purpose, inside and outside of work?
05:15 - What inspired you to move into cleantech?
07:35 - What gives Energize Capital a competitive edge?
10:53 - Can you give us a macro view of why mobility as a service, or how SaaS platforms, are pivotal in the energy transition in the US and globally?
14:35 - Are there any niche market segments that you're super excited by at the moment?
16:37 - What are some of the “stretch” moments you’ve had in your career to date?
19:11 - If you could go back to that time and give yourself one piece of advice, what would it be?
19:45 - Since you’ve been at Energize, what are some of the landscape shifts in investing that you’ve seen?
22:54 - Do you have to coach people to invest in cleantech? What are the main differences between a traditional, enterprise SaaS player and clean tech SaaS startup?
26:27 - How would you be coaching a first-time founder right now?
29:58 - Any thoughts for the sector moving forward, as you look into your crystal ball?
Connect with your host, Ben Sparks on LinkedIn.
Find your guest Juan Muldoon on LinkedIn.
Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith.
This is a Loaded Hype production.
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Welcome to Season Seven of Conversations in Cleantech!
From inspiring stories and words of wisdom, to financial foresight and investment insights: in this season, you can expect to learn all about the people and companies who are propelling us towards a greener tomorrow, with a spotlight on investing in a cleaner planet.
Join your hosts for this episode, Hetty Lowther and Alexa Mangeant, to crack the code of clean hydrogen with Nick Van Dijk, CEO at Oort Energy!
From innovation through collaboration to the passion behind the cleantech, in this conversation, you can expect to uncover fascinating insights into both the hydrogen technology Oort Energy is pioneering and Nick’s career in clean energy so far.
Key conversational points include why Nick made the switch from batteries to hydrogen electrolysers; how Oort is unlocking super-efficient and affordable hydrogen and why fundraising is key to this; Nick’s passion for the hydrogen industry and how he believes it can change the world; the challenges cleantech organisations face when it comes to commercialisation and unexpected setbacks; and much, much more.
If you’re looking to learn about the next frontier in clean energy and be inspired to live your purpose, this episode is a must-listen!
00:50 - Introduction to Nick
02:09 - The electrolyser landscape has really picked up in the last couple of years. What is it that allows you to stand out in the market?
04:50 - All hydrogen businesses are aiming to become commercial and have a commercial product. How is Oort approaching that? And what challenges are you seeing in the future?
07:53 - Do you think that having that scientific background has also allowed you to see the route to market from a different perspective?
09:26 - You came from the battery space; why is green hydrogen the way you want to take your career?
12:25 - What's been one of the most rewarding moments for you in this transition?
16:11 - I'm interested to hear a bit more about how your investment journey is going, and where you are at in that process?
21:07 - Do you see any kind of significant investment trends within the hydrogen sector specifically?
22:29 - in terms of partnerships, have there been any interesting alliances for Oort?
26:10 - Is there any advice that you would either give kind of your younger self or other business owners on this journey?
Connect with your hosts, Hetty Lowther and Alexa Mangeant on LinkedIn.
Find your guest Nick Van Dijk on LinkedIn.
Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith.
This is a Loaded Hype production.
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Welcome to Season Seven of Conversations in Cleantech!
From inspiring stories and words of wisdom, to financial foresight and investment insights: in this season, you can expect to learn all about the people and companies who are propelling us towards a greener tomorrow, with a spotlight on investing in a cleaner planet.
Join this episode’s host, Carmen Davis, for a dive into the world of sustainable fuels with Jessica Elwell, the COO who is leading cleantech company OxEon Energy. Buckle up as we journey from Jessica's unique career path - from Wisconsin to working with NASA - to her current mission of developing clean energy solutions.
As well as her role at OxEon, Jessica is Secretary Board of Directors for the United States Hydrogen Alliance, Board of Governors for 47G, and a founding member of Women Who Succeed - an impressive range of roles!
In their conversation, Carmen and Jessica tackle the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in a male-dominated industry, with Jessica sharing her experiences and the importance of mentorship for aspiring leaders. We then take flight and explore OxEon's innovative technologies for sustainable aviation fuels and space travel propellants (as found onboard the Mars 2020 Rover!).
But innovation isn't a solo mission. The episode emphasises the power of collaboration – Jessica discusses how partnerships, education, and community involvement are crucial for scaling up clean energy production and building a thriving hydrogen economy.
Thinking of getting investment for your cleantech company? Want to know more about funding future tech? This episode is your pre-flight briefing! We explore the latest trends and the skills needed to navigate the exciting – and rapidly evolving – world of hydrogen and clean energy.
00:50 - Introduction to Jessica
02:43 - Can you share more about your background and what sparked your interest in science and technology?
05:01 - What do you think have been some of your defining moments or experiences in your journey that have shaped that career path, and driven your passion around sustainability and innovation?
07:57 - You mentioned transitioning from R&D to entrepreneurship can be quite a leap. So can you tell us about that decision, and some of the challenges and rewards from that?
09:45 - Can you tell us about mentorship throughout your career?
13:04 - In terms of being a leader in a more male-dominated field, how have you faced some of those unique challenges or barriers along your journey?
15:54 - What advice would you have for other women aspiring to break into these STEM fields?
18:06 - One of OxEon’s claims to fame involves Martian propellant production and breathable oxygen, making your team the first ever to produce a useful commodity off the face of the Earth. Tell us about the challenges and triumphs involved in that milestone.
22:15 - You mentioned you have been working on a project with the Navy regarding jet fuel production, can you provide a little bit of insight into this?
25:23 - What are your main priorities in scaling up operations and navigating the intricacies of product development, compliance and customer acquisition?
27:46 - Could you discuss the role of venture capital and strategic partnerships in advancing the shared vision - especially considering regulatory challenges?
30:26 - What would you say are some of the larger trends you've seen across investment within the hydrogen and green gas sector?
31:51 - What do you think we can do as a collective to keep the momentum for the sector and encourage funding, both public and private?
34:28 - What advice would you give to others considering careers in the sector and where could they find mentors?
36:25 - What skills and knowledge do you think are essential for success in this rapidly evolving field?
Connect with your host Carmen Davis on LinkedIn.
Find your guest Jessica Elwell on LinkedIn.
Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith.
This is a Loaded Hype production.
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Welcome to Season Seven of Conversations in Cleantech!
From inspiring stories and words of wisdom, to financial foresight and investment insights: in this season, you can expect to learn all about the people and companies who are propelling us towards a greener tomorrow, with a spotlight on investing in a cleaner planet.
Join Nick McCullough for an enlightening conversation with Ken Scott, Managing Director at Tevva! Tevva are leading the charge with their electric trucks, aiming to make EVs the unarguable choice.
From projects with UPS to rare earth-free motors, Ken shares the remarkable journey and fascinating technology that is enabling the team at Tevva to sustainably scale up their truck tech.
In this episode, Ken highlights some of the challenges scaling cleantech companies like Tevva face, such as attracting talent, and balancing payload/range/cost. Ken also shares insights on securing investment - something which has become more difficult industry-wide, Ken tells his investment story, and also provides his advice for people and organisation who are currently seeking investment in cleantech.
Ken’s motivation to decarbonise transportation is truly inspiring, with his thoughts on the opportunities in the growing electric vehicle market and the benefits of Tevva establishing themselves as an early mover in the market sure to inspire and engage cleantech novices and experts alike!
01:16 - Introduction to Ken
02:30 - Can you share more about your role and Tevva and what you’re working on?
05:59 - What would you say have been the biggest achievements so far?
08:09 - What are some of the challenges you’ve had to deal with?
10:33 - How do you keep motivated in the face of challenges?
11:57 - What originally inspired your move into the decarbonisation side of the industry?
12:38 - What lessons could you share with those also shaping their journeys in the sector?
15:05 - What are your thoughts on the trends and observations you've made when it comes to investment in the sector?
18:30 - How do you see investment situation changing in the coming years?
20:53 - How has your personal experience been when it comes to seeking investment within Tevva?
23:48 - What advice can you give to the people and companies who are searching for investment at the moment?
25:07 - When it comes to the EV market in general, what's your take on the state of the market?
29:01 - What advice can you give to others for success in the rapidly evolving field of cleantech?
Connect with your host Nick McCullough on LinkedIn.
Find your guest Ken Scott on LinkedIn.
Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith.
This is a Loaded Hype production.
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Welcome to Season Seven of Conversations in Cleantech!
From inspiring stories and words of wisdom, to financial foresight and investment insights: in this season, you can expect to learn all about the people and companies who are propelling us towards a greener tomorrow, with a spotlight on investing in a cleaner planet.
Join Hetty Lowther and Jenny Gladman for an inspiring and informative conversation with Edyta Rynkowska, a Chief Material Scientist at H-TEC! Edyta shares her remarkable journey, from her passion being ignited by her chemistry teacher in Poland to pursuing a double PhD and leading the charge in the evolving hydrogen industry.
In this episode, you can expect to uncover informative insights thanks to Edyta’s experiences; from the rewarding yet challenging transition from academia to industry, her start-up journey at H-TEC and the important work they’re doing within the hydrogen space, plus how education and mentorship can unlock a more diverse talent pool within the hydrogen industry.
Hetty, Jenny and Edyta also explore what it takes to thrive in the Hydrogen Sector, including the essential skills you need to succeed, the importance of combining technical expertise with soft skills and how fostering relationships and connections can help gain unique perspectives and unlock opportunities.
Finally, in line with our season seven theme, Edyta shares her thoughts on investing in the future of hydrogen, the investment trends she’s seen, and what she believes needs to happen within the sector.
Don't miss this insightful episode as Edyta sheds light on the exciting future of hydrogen and the crucial role we can all play in making it a reality!
01:33 - Introduction to Edyta
04:52 - Can you share your story of your teachers with us?
08:03 - Since you've come out of academia and into the world of industry, what role have role models and mentors played to you?
09:20 - What advice would you give others who are potentially just getting into Chemistry?
10:22 - How did you find the shift from academia to industry?
12:39 - What was it about hydrogen specifically, that appealed to you?
14:22 - How have you found the startup life?
15:52 - Can you share more about H-TEC and the work you’re doing?
16:53 - What are your thoughts on the German Market and their position in the global hydrogen landscape?
19:01 - What trends have you seen when it comes to investment in the space, and what do you think needs to happen moving forward?
20:34 - How do you think people keep the moment up in the hydrogen market?
23:47 - What skills and knowledge gaps do you think people entering the market should work on?
Connect with your hosts Hetty Lowther and Jenny Gladman on LinkedIn.
Find your guest Edyta Rynkowska on LinkedIn.
Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith.
This is a Loaded Hype production.
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Welcome to Season Seven of Conversations in Cleantech!
From inspiring stories and words of wisdom, to financial foresight and investment insights: in this season, you can expect to learn all about the people and companies who are propelling us towards a greener tomorrow, with a spotlight on investing in a cleaner planet.
In this podcast episode hosted by Alexa Mangeant, Senior Consultant at Brightsmith, we are delighted to be kicking off season seven with Travis Caddy, Business Development Director at Evident.
At the time of recording, Travis had just returned from COP28, which shapes much of the dialogue and discussion in the episode - from Travis’ motivations for attending COP28, to the hopes (such as the Carbon Removal Challenge) and the limitations (such as not driving enough global emissions reductions) seen at COP28.
You can also expect to glean insights into the carbon removal market, including a conversation around who the bill for carbon removal sits with, why investment should be a bigger priority, who benefits the most business-wise as well as diving into some of the biggest industry challenges and opportunities.
Finally, Travis also shares his journey into cleantech, the extraordinary trajectory Evident has been on to go from a small team of 6 people to nearly 100 and the importance of pursuing emerging areas for growth and revenue opportunities.
Safe to say, this episode is a sensational start to season seven!
01:16 - Introduction to Travis
03:58 - Would you be able just to shed a little bit of light on why you attended COP28?
08:18 - Can you share your insights on the panel you moderated at COP about the role the UAE can play in scaling, durable forms of carbon removal?
12:11 - Can you share some more on who should be paying for carbon removals?
15:04 - What were some of the symbols of hope from COP?
17:18 - What were some of the limitations from COP?
19:21 - Do you think that certain countries have more of a responsibility to transition quicker than others?
21:36 - Will you be attending COP next year?
Connect with your host Alexa Mangeant on LinkedIn.
Find your guest Travis Caddy on LinkedIn.
Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith.
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Welcome to Season Six of Conversations in Cleantech! From inspiring stories and words of wisdom to future foresight and the tech from the bleeding edge of cleantech, during this season you can expect to learn all about how pioneering cleantech companies and the leaders at their helm are propelling us towards a cleaner, greener tomorrow.In this podcast episode co-hosted by Brightsmith Founder and Director, Jenny Gladman, we are thrilled to be joined by Gérard Gatt, Founder and President of Sakowin Green Energy.
Sakowin is an eco-conscious deeptech company founded in 2017, who have developed a non-thermal plasma process to efficiently break down methane and produce decarbonised hydrogen.
Gérard’s diverse career journey makes him perfectly placed to talk about both the “clean” and “tech” sides of cleantech.
From co-founding Citrix to now leading Sakowin Green Energy; how his team are key to accelerating progress in a challenging area with unknown scientific frontiers; to his passion for contributing solutions to the energy transition; Gerard shares details and insights into how he is pioneering a different way of producing hydrogen.
01:26 - Introduction to Gerard
05:18 - What inspires you and makes you tick?
06:41 - What do you do to relax and enjoy yourself?
09:50 - What would you hope for the industry in the next seven or eight years?
15:22 - What types of people do you think that we need to be solving the energy transition and taking those leaps forward?
Connect with your host Jenny Gladman on LinkedIn.
Find your guest Gérard Gatt on LinkedIn.
Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith.
This is a Loaded Hype production.
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Welcome to Season Six of Conversations in Cleantech! From inspiring stories and words of wisdom to future foresight and the tech from the bleeding edge of cleantech, during this season you can expect to learn all about how pioneering cleantech companies and the leaders at their helm are propelling us towards a cleaner, greener tomorrow.
In this podcast episode co-hosted by Brightsmith Founder and Director, Jenny Gladman, we are thrilled to be joined by Emily Olinger, Chief People Officer, and Rob Hanson, CEO of Monolith Materials.
Monolith is working on clean commercial-scale green hydrogen production through a process called methane pyrolysis. While Emily and Rob work for the same business and share the same mission, they have vastly different roles within Monolith and face very different challenges on a day-to-day basis.
In this insightful conversation, we’ll explore several topics gaining insights from the perspectives of Emily and Rob - from Rob’s story that led him to found Monolith 10 years ago and Emily’s unconventional route into cleantech to the challenges of scaling production, building the right culture and ensuring long term viability of Monolith.
01:26 - Introduction to Emily and Rob05:01 - Rob, what was the inspiration behind Monolith, and how did you get started?09:45 - Emily, how has your journey at Monolith been so far?11:57 - Emily, how do you go about finding mission-driven, purpose-driven individuals?14:03 - Rob, how have you built such a great yet diverse executive team?16:16 - Rob, how do you go about facing the challenges that come with scaling a startup quickly alongside the gigantic task of the operations of Monolith? And how do you keep yourself sane in the process? 19:00 - Rob, how has it been going from an early-stage startup to being extremely competitive in this space?20:52 - Do you see the globe coming together to solve climate issues and trying to find the right solutions? If so, how do you see this working at Monolith?26:12 - Emily, do you think your career will remain in this sector from now on?27:11 - Are there any hot tips you've got for building a culture that aligns with what you're trying to achieve?30:14 - What does the short and medium-term future for Monolith look like? How do you see the business needing to adapt to industry changes and demands?
Connect with your host Jenny Gladman on LinkedIn.
Find your guests, Emily Olinger and Rob Hanson on LinkedIn.
Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith.
This is a Loaded Hype production.
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Welcome to Season Six of Conversations in Cleantech! From inspiring stories and words of wisdom to future foresight and the tech from the bleeding edge of cleantech, during this season you can expect to learn all about how pioneering cleantech companies and the leaders at their helm are propelling us towards a cleaner, greener tomorrow.In this podcast episode co-hosted by Jenny & Alexa, we are delighted to be joined by Aranzazu Carmona Orbezo, Founder/CTO at Parallel Carbon Limited.
Parallel Carbon are a UK-based business that is on a mission to reverse climate change by building technology that removes carbon dioxide from the air while producing hydrogen to eliminate emissions.
In this insightful conversation, Aranzazu discusses the journey she has been on, from PhD in Electrochemistry to co-founding and growing Parallel Carbon since 2021.
In addition to her groundbreaking work, she is a passionate advocate for women's rights and fighting gender bias. In this episode, Aranzazu also shares how she’s approached the adventure of “founding a business while founding a family” shedding insights into how she balances both worlds.
01:09 - Introduction to Aranzazu
02:12 - Aranzazu’s background and career journey
04:01 - What inspired you to start Parallel Carbon, and where do you see the business going?
06:05 - How has it been founding a business while also founding your family?
11:46 - How has the relationship with your co-founder contributed to the business’ success?
14:39 - What would your advice be to other women who may be looking to move into the cleantech space in a leadership role, but then are also looking to start a family?
20:05 - Are there any specific strategies or practices that allow you to balance work and life?
22:59 - Can you share any highlights of the positive impact that you're seeing with Parallel Carbon?
Connect with your hosts Jenny Gladman and Alexa Mangeant on LinkedIn.
Find your guest, Aranzazu Carmona Orbezo on LinkedIn.
Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith.
This is a Loaded Hype production.
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Welcome to Season Six of Conversations in Cleantech! From inspiring stories and words of wisdom to future foresight and the tech from the bleeding edge of cleantech, during this season you can expect to learn all about how pioneering cleantech companies and the leaders at their helm are propelling us towards a cleaner, greener tomorrow.In this podcast episode co-hosted by Jenny & Ben, we are delighted to be joined by Adam Knudsen, CEO of Dynapower.
Dynapower is a leading energy storage and power conversion manufacturer based out of Vermont, USA - their products energise and strengthen vital industries, all while helping to shape a shared vision of a clean energy future.
In this inspiring conversation, Adam discusses Dynapower's history and evolution over the past 60+ years, and how they have adapted to remain relevant in the changing cleantech market.
He explores the importance of people and culture within the cleantech sector, and his focus on integrity, customer collaboration, and positive leadership.
A must-listen for anyone within cleantech, especially those who are managing teams and looking to cultivate a positive culture!
0:49 - Introduction to Adam Knutson
2:00 - Career journey and business evolution at Dynapower
5:28 - Powering a cleaner planet through technology and innovation
9:47 - Energy storage solutions and the company's unique approach
16:39 - Customer-led innovation in cleantech industry
19:58 - Leadership, culture, and talent acquisition in a business
23:44 - Retaining and recruiting talent in the clean energy industry
30:12 - Maintaining positivity in an industry with ups and downs
33:18 - Balancing business values and environmental mission
36:21 - Cleantech trends and market relevance
Connect with your hosts Jenny Gladman and Ben Sparks on LinkedIn.
Find your guest, Adam Knudsen on LinkedIn.
Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith.
This is a Loaded Hype production.
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Welcome to Season Six of Conversations in Cleantech! From inspiring stories and words of wisdom to future foresight and the tech from the bleeding edge of cleantech, during this season you can expect to learn all about how pioneering cleantech companies and the leaders at their helm are propelling us towards a cleaner, greener tomorrow.In this podcast episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by one of Brightsmith’s trusted partners, Connected Kerb.
Connected Kerb are on a mission to create an EV charging network for everyone, with true innovation and problem-solving at their forefront.
An environmentalist with a PhD in biology, in this episode Chris shares his story of being a leader within the cleantech space.
From the lessons learnt as a first time CEO to addressing the industry skeptics: in this episode, you can expect to discover all of the fascinating details behind Chris, Connected Kerb and start-up culture.
With insights such as how collaboration is crucial to progress, why local authorities hold the key to to wider electrification, maintaining a positive mindset when things get tough, plus team management and how a culture of accountability drives internal innovation: there is a cleantech pearl of wisdom for every person in this episode!
1:33 - Introduction to Chris Pateman-Jones
3:00 - How do you go about shaping a culture of accountability and shared decision making with your team?
5:45 - Who are Connected Curb, and where do they fit into the charging infrastructure space?
11:16 - How would you address some of the recent scepticism in the EV charging space?
14:33 - What else can the industry do to make the transition more appealing?
19:34 - What is your view on the capacity of the grid when thinking about the long game?
23:44 - I know you're a big believer that local authorities certainly hold the key to broader nationwide electrification; can you explain to our listeners why that is?
28:19 - As a first time CEO, what would you say is the biggest lesson you've learned so far?
33:26 - How do you go about maintaining positivity when things are tough?
35:07 - What would your advice to any person be in terms of how could they navigate a route into this industry?
Connect with your host Jenny Gladman on LinkedIn.
Find your guest, Chris Pateman-Jones on LinkedIn.
Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith.
This is a Loaded Hype production.
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Welcome to Season Six of Conversations in Cleantech! From inspiring stories and words of wisdom to future foresight and the tech from the bleeding edge of cleantech, during this season you can expect to learn all about how pioneering cleantech companies and the leaders at their helm are propelling us towards a cleaner, greener tomorrow.
In this podcast episode, we’re delighted to be joined by Maria Fennis, the CEO of HyET Hydrogen.
HyET Hydrogen is a leading SME in the field of electrochemical hydrogen compression, founded in 2008 and headquartered in the Netherlands.
Maria is somewhat of a cleantech veteran, having worked in renewable technology her whole career - from hands-on product development within solar right through to now, heading up a hydrogen company in a gripping growth phase.
In this episode, Maria shares her incredible journey from Chemistry graduate to CEO with inspiring lessons along the way.
From taking to the helm of HyET hydrogen for the last four years and how coaching helped her to build her own leadership character, to why team spirit drives HyET forward and words of wisdom which could be the catalyst to your own career in cleantech - this episode is certainly not one to be missed!
Timestamped Agenda:00:49 - Introduction to Maria04:16 - Can you share the vision for HyET Hydrogen?07:34 - How has your journey from solar to hydrogen CEO been?11:10 - The hydrogen industry is at a tipping point right now - sitting right at the heart of the industry, what does the next year or two look like for the hydrogen space?14:13 - Who in the sector have you really admired and think is doing some amazing work?16:40 - How have you found the learning curve of people?18:53 - What lessons have you learned since you've been CEO and taken on that responsibility?20:31 - How has having a coach benefitted you?22:18 - How do you go about keeping a positive mindset and getting a bit of downtime?22:23 - If someone's assessing their career and how they could be a part of tackling climate change, what would you say to them?
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Welcome to Season Six of Conversations in Cleantech! From inspiring stories and words of wisdom to future foresight and the tech from the bleeding edge of cleantech, during this season you can expect to learn all about how pioneering start-ups and the founders at their helm are propelling us towards a cleaner, greener tomorrow.
In this podcast episode, we’re delighted to be joined by William Bergh, the founder of Swedish cleantech company Cling Systems.
William’s passion for climate change, love of technology and commitment to being part of the solution led him to found Cling Systems, a company that is on a mission to close the loop of electric vehicle batteries, ensuring they are reused, repurposed and recycled.
Including his background growing up in Sweden and studying in Hawaii - which sparked his passion for nature and the environment - this podcast covers William's intriguing and unique journey so far.
From playing Soccer and studying Environmental Science to meditation, motivation, how circularity works and why it’s so important - William and your host, Jen, also dive into the rewards and challenges of being a founder within the cleantech space.
Take a listen today to get your cleantech fix!
Timestamped Agenda:
00:49 - Introduction to William04:16 - What was your reason for studying in Hawaii?07:29 - What brought you back to Sweden?08:14 - The Scandinavian education system is just incredible compared to almost every other country in the world, how do you feel that benefits the people there?12:30 - Can you tell us the story of how Cling was born, from the motivation to the idea to the infancy of the business?23:47 - Outside of people, what are the biggest challenges that you faced as a founder?30:47 - Is there anything really important to you, to help keep that positive mindset and also to have a dual focus in life, so it's not all about work? 34:46 - Can you leave our listeners on a note about resilience and not giving up the fight for change, but also having some sense of acceptance on how we live with it?
Find out more about Cling Systems here: clingsystems.com
Connect with your host Jenny Gladman on LinkedIn.
Find your guest, William Bergh on LinkedIn.
Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith.
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Welcome to Season Six of Conversations in Cleantech! From inspiring stories and words of wisdom to future foresight and the tech from the bleeding edge of cleantech, during this season you can expect to learn all about how pioneering start-ups and the founders at their helm are propelling us towards a cleaner, greener tomorrow.
In this episode, we’re joined by Ana Haurie, CEO and Co-Founder at Respira International - a business that creates capital market solutions to enable long-term partnerships and aligns the interests of carbon credit project developers, buyers and capital providers.
As an inspirational woman within the carbon community, Ana shares her story behind starting Respira International and how she became an activist in her mid 50s.
Also breaking down the significance of the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) and the challenges it faces, she also discusses the journey of an entrepreneur and how it is not always all exciting…
An absolute must-listen for anyone who is interested in the fascinating world of cleantech, as Ana’s honest and inspirational story gives a real account of the VCM and the challenges it faces in the years to come.
Timestamped guide:
01:09 - Introduction to Ana
02:01 - Inspiration for Respira International
03:49 - The importance of the Voluntary Carbon Market
06:08 - How the Voluntary Carbon Market works
08:58 - Integrity in the Carbon Market
14:21 - Women in Carbon Community
16:47 - The highs and lows of setting up a business
21:04 - The importance of making mistakes in your career
22:49 - Advice for people who want to get into the Carbon Market
Connect with your hosts Jenny Gladman and Alexa Mangeant, on LinkedIn.
Find your guest, Ana Haurie on LinkedIn.
Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith.
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Welcome to Season Six of Conversations in Cleantech! From inspiring stories and words of wisdom to future foresight and the tech from the bleeding edge of cleantech, during this season you can expect to learn all about how pioneering start-ups and the founders at their helm are propelling us towards a cleaner, greener tomorrow.
In this episode, we’re joined by Mike Simpson, Founder and Chief Commercial and Product Officer at Cheesecake Energy.
Contrary to the name, Cheesecake Energy is not a purveyor of desserts! Instead, they are a pioneering cleantech start-up developing thermal and compressed air energy storage technology.
Despite Mike's background in aerospace engineering, by the time he had finished studying in the field, he knew he wanted to live his purpose and work in cleantech.
The perfect listen for those curious about cutting-edge cleantech or founders looking for fascinating facts about start-up life; this episode covers all you could need to know, including the challenges of innovating new technologies; funding challenges and strategies for securing grants and investments; the traits of successful entrepreneurs that Mike has observed; and the advice he would give his 16-year-old self.
Get ready to be inspired to live your purpose in cleantech!
Timestamped guide:
00:49 - Introduction to Mike
02:15 - For listeners who don't know Cheesecake Energy: who are you and what is your mission?
04:25 - What is the real-world usage for energy storage?
06:39 - How was the idea of Cheesecake Energy born, and how did you bring the team together?
07:57 - How have you found trying to grow the business at the right rate, ensuring you’ve got the right grants, the right funding or the right investment?
10:21 - What are the top challenges you’ve faced to date?
13:22 - What are the things you didn’t expect with growing a team?
20:40 - How do you destress?
22:20 - How do you keep a positive mindset?
23:30 - What are some of the traits of founders that you’ve seen that you think makes them successful?
25:53 - How much impact do you believe that startups will have in their wider battle on climate change versus the corporates?
28:04 - if you had to go back and give your 16-year-old self a piece of advice, what would that advice be?
Connect with your host Jenny Gladman, on LinkedIn.
Find your guest, Mike Simpson on LinkedIn.
Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith.
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Welcome to Season Six of Conversations in Cleantech! From inspiring stories and words of wisdom to future foresight and the tech from the bleeding edge of cleantech, during this season you can expect to learn all about how pioneering start-ups and the founders at their helm are propelling us towards a cleaner, greener tomorrow.
In this episode, we’re joined by Marta Krupinska, CEO and Dominque Airey, Client Partnerships Director at Cur8, a company at the forefront of carbon removal technology.
Dynamic duo Marta and Dominique have some impressive accolades under their belts -
CEO of Cur8, Marta is a serial tech entrepreneur, proud migrant and advocate for diversity. Alongside founding four companies with two successful exits, her contributions to the tech industry have earned her recognition from esteemed publications, including Forbes and the Evening Standard.
Client Partnerships Director, Dominique (Dom), has 15 years of experience across mission-driven startups, nonprofits and corporates. A passionate advocate for scaling organisations that deliver sustainable social and environmental impact, her achievements include being named one of Third Sectors “Most Promising CEOs” and featured in Management Today's 35 Women under 35.
In this conversation with Brightsmith Director, Jenny Gladman, Marta and Dom explore the challenges of building trust and credibility in an emerging industry surrounded by scepticism. With an emphasis on the need for education, funding and action to scale carbon removal solutions, they find motivation in the opportunity to build an industry that can make a truly meaningful impact on climate change.
Timestamped guide:
00:48 - Introduction to Marta and Dom
06:03 - An explanation of what Cur8 is
12:33 - There's a real lack of knowledge and education about the carbon market. How do we change and navigate that? And how do we make sure that over the next few years, it looks very different?
18:58 - How are you addressing the sceptics?
28:31 - how do you both stay positive when things get tough?
32:37 - Something I always like to discuss with female leaders in businesses is your advice to other females contemplating a career in this space, either founding a business or joining a business. Is there anything you'd specifically share with our female listeners?
35:58 - What does the carbon industry need from a talent perspective?
Connect with your host Jenny Gladman, on LinkedIn.
Find your guests, Marta Krupinska and Dominique Airey on LinkedIn.
Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith.
This is a Loaded Hype production.
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Welcome to Season Six of Conversations in Cleantech! From inspiring stories and words of wisdom to future foresight and the tech from the bleeding edge of cleantech, during this season you can expect to learn all about how pioneering start-ups and the founders at their helm are propelling us towards a cleaner, greener tomorrow.
In this episode, Brightsmith vice president Ben Sparks and director Jenny Gladman are joined by Kobi Eisenberg, Co-Founder & CEO at Autofleet.
Kobi discusses the challenges of scaling a climate tech startup focused on fleet electrification and optimisation, with fascinating insights on hiring and culture, the role of startups in tackling climate change, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs!
The conversation also tracks the rise of EV fleets and how technology has empowered Kobi and Autofleet to deliver core solutions for their partners worldwide.
Timestamped guide:
00:48 - Introduction to Kobe
3:48 - The inspiration behind Auto Fleet
6:15 - Challenges of scaling the company
8:16 - Hiring the best talent
10:38 - Cultivating a positive mindset as a CEO
16:13 - Traits of successful entrepreneurs
18:45 - What new technology is doing for the sector
20:57 - Future trends in the marketplace
Connect with your hosts, Ben Sparks and Jenny Gladman, on LinkedIn.
Find your guest, Kobi Eisenberg on LinkedIn.
Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith.
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Welcome to Season Six of Conversations in Cleantech! From inspiring stories and words of wisdom to future foresight and the tech from the bleeding edge of cleantech, during this season you can expect to learn all about how pioneering start-ups and the founders at their helm are propelling us towards a cleaner, greener tomorrow.
In this episode, Brightsmith director Jenny Gladman is joined by Piotrek Lewandowski, Co-Founder and CEO of Hydrogen Prospect.
Piotrek has had a particularly intriguing journey. It’s one that’s taken him from a childhood in Poland to a PhD in the United States, where he went on to have a very successful career - and also started a family.
Now, he is back in Europe cruising around on bicycles with his four children - in where else but the Netherlands! 🚲
In recent years, Piotrek decided it was time to find something more meaningful. In this episode, you can find out just exactly what that is, and how this led him to co-found Hydrogen Prospect just under a year ago.
You can also get Piotrek’s unique insights on the cleantech industry; from pivoting from a career in oil and gas to becoming a ”Decarbonization Maximalist”; right through to insight into how and why brilliant talent from oil and gas should take the leap into cleantech, and start living their purpose!
Timestamped guide:
00:48 - Introduction to Piotrek
09:10 - What is the purpose of hydrogen storage?
16:56 - What does the hydrogen economy look like in 2030?
23:29 - How do you stay motivated and on track?
27:23 - How do we educate people on this area?
31:42 - Do you have any advice on how we encourage more brilliant talent to make the step from oil and gas into cleantech?
Connect with your host, Jenny Gladman, on LinkedIn.
Find your guest, Piotrek Lewandowski on LinkedIn.
Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith.
This is a Loaded Hype production.
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