Future in Bloom

Steph Speirs
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Intelligent solutions for a thriving world 🌎 Future in Bloom bridges climate tech and human nature. Hosted by clean energy entrepreneur Steph Speirs, Future in Bloom brings together innovators, scientists, and investors working on the world’s most promising planetary solutions. Adapted from the Yale School of Management course “Climate Tech Innovation and Commercialization,” learners discover next generation technologies through data-driven lectures, deep dive studio interviews, and vivid short documentaries. Future in Bloom is here to show that a thriving future is within reach. Supported by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment. — About Me: Steph Speirs is a clean energy entrepreneur (Solstice CEO/founder), Yale SOM climate instructor, and former White House NSC staffer. She founded Future in Bloom and serves on the Sierra Club Foundation & Vote Solar Boards.

  1. 8時間前

    Navigating the Climate Tech Capital Stack & The Future of VC | Sophie Purdom

    The “Green Premium” is officially dead. If you think a great invention is enough to save the planet—and a business—think again. In this eye-opening breakdown, Sophie Purdom (General Partner at Planeteer Capital) pulls back the curtain on the brutal reality of climate tech. While there’s an $82 billion “gold mine” of dry powder waiting, most founders are looking in the wrong places. Whether you’re curious about how the world’s biggest industries (Energy, Food, and Transport) are being rebuilt or you want to know why your favorite “eco-friendly” startup might vanish tomorrow, Sophie provides the unfiltered truth on what it actually takes to win the climate war. — Subscribe to Our Substack: https://substack.com/@futureinbloom — Common Questions Why are climate tech startups failing? Many rely on a “green premium” (charging more for being eco-friendly), which fails in a tough economy. Success now requires being cheaper or better than the “dirty” alternative. Is there still money for new climate companies? Yes, but the “dry powder” is concentrated. Investors are pivoting away from pure software toward “hardware-enabled” solutions that solve real-world industrial problems. How is AI affecting climate change? AI requires massive amounts of energy for data centers (the “Hungry Hippo”), creating a massive challenge—and opportunity—for the energy grid. What is the best way to get involved in climate tech? According to Sophie, the world needs more builders and founders in heavy industry and risk mitigation rather than more venture capitalists.

    40分

  2. 1日前

    Investing in Climate Tech Innovation

    The “Green Premium” is officially dead. If you think a great invention is enough to save the planet—and a business—think again. In this eye-opening breakdown, Sophie Purdom (General Partner at Planeteer Capital) pulls back the curtain on the brutal reality of climate tech. While there’s a $82 billion “gold mine” of dry powder waiting, most founders are looking in the wrong places. Whether you’re curious about how the world’s biggest industries (Energy, Food, and Transport) are being rebuilt or you want to know why your favorite “eco-friendly” startup might vanish tomorrow, Sophie provides the unfiltered truth on what it actually takes to win the climate war. — Subscribe to Our Substack: https://substack.com/@futureinbloom — Common Questions Why are climate tech startups failing? Many rely on a “green premium” (charging more for being eco-friendly), which fails in a tough economy. Success now requires being cheaper or better than the “dirty” alternative. Is there still money for new climate companies? Yes, but the “dry powder” is concentrated. Investors are pivoting away from pure software toward “hardware-enabled” solutions that solve real-world industrial problems. How is AI affecting climate change? AI requires massive amounts of energy for data centers (the “Hungry Hippo”), creating a massive challenge—and opportunity—for the energy grid. What is the best way to get involved in climate tech? According to Sophie, the world needs more builders and founders in heavy industry and risk mitigation rather than more venture capitalists. —-

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  3. 1日前

    Solving the AI Power Problem part 4

    Why Isn’t Grid Flexibility Happening?

    2分

  4. 1月29日

    Investing in Clean Energy Innovation Keynote | Yale Clean Energy Conference

    In this keynote panel from the Yale Clean Energy Conference, we go beyond the surface of “green tech” to discuss the brutal realities of financing the energy transition. As policy support for clean energy wavers in America, we share how we navigate the shift from software-enabled “asset-light” technologies to the capital-intensive infrastructure needed to transform global industry. We explore why the human side of venture capital is often more important than the technology itself , and how the next era of climate tech—Climate Tech 3.0—is being shaped by national security, industrial policy, and the massive power demands of AI. Subscribe to Our Substack: https://substack.com/@futureinbloom —- We answer the biggest questions facing the energy transition: The Policy Exposure: We explain why we believe there is no way to invest in clean energy at scale without taking a specific policy point of view. Management Over Math: We discuss why we look for agile management teams that can “roll with the punches” as the best way to de-risk a business. The AI Opportunity: We explore how AI load growth is making grid optimization and behind-the-meter solutions more valuable than they have ever been. Climate Tech 3.0: We define the next era where costs are falling, but technologies must have freestanding economics with minimal reliance on subsidies. Breaking In: We offer candid advice for students, emphasizing specificity and the importance of building trust in a tough market. —- About this podcast: Recorded at the Yale Clean Energy Conference on November 6-7, 2025, this keynote features our panel: Amy Duffuor (Azola Ventures) , Terry Kellogg (Helios Climate Ventures) , and Rakesh Shankar (Antin Infrastructure Partners). We provide a masterclass on the “funder mindset,” detailing how we move capital from university labs to the massive infrastructure projects that define our climate future.

    57分

  5. 1月27日

    Solving the AI Power Problem part 3

    Like it or leave it, artificial intelligence is driving up energy demand. Can it help modernize the grid in ways we urgently need? In episode 3 of Solving the AI Power Problem, we break down what’s possible. Follow Future in Bloom for more.

    2分

  6. 1月23日

    Air Pollution

    Last week, the government quietly decided fresh air is optional. The EPA has stopped tracking the monetary public health costs of air pollution. This makes it much cheaper for businesses to pollute. This data is important because it shows how clean air safeguards keep our communities healthy and safe in terms of lives saved and healthcare costs avoided, putting public health benefits into economic terms.

    2分

  7. 1月22日

    AI = Higher Electric Bills?

    Think you’re just paying for the lights? Think again. In this video, we expose how the massive energy demands of AI growth and data centers are quietly driving up your monthly costs. While tech giants build massive facilities, ordinary households have been bearing the brunt of grid upgrades—but a landmark new law is finally shifting that $33 billion burden. We break down the “basic math” of how these policy shifts could save your household $200 a year and which states are following Texas’s lead in making big tech pay their fair share. Watch now to see if your state is on the list and how much you’re actually subsidizing the AI revolution! Subscribe to YouTube or Substack

    1分

  8. 1月21日

    Solving The AI Power Problem!

    AI is Eating Your Electricity! Think AI is just software? Think again. Most people don’t realize that every time you use AI, you’re tapping into a massive, physical power grid that’s currently reshaping our world. From surging electricity bills to the hidden water systems cooling down giant data centers, the “digital” world is more physical than ever—and it’s being built in your backyard. We’re cutting through the noise to show you the real impact of the AI revolution. Is tech going to save the planet, or are data centers the new corporate villains? The truth is somewhere in the middle, and it’s way more interesting. We break down the “AI Power Puzzle” to find out how clean energy and grid modernization can actually work, and more importantly, who is actually going to benefit from all this power. Subscribe to YouTube or Substack

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番組について

Intelligent solutions for a thriving world 🌎 Future in Bloom bridges climate tech and human nature. Hosted by clean energy entrepreneur Steph Speirs, Future in Bloom brings together innovators, scientists, and investors working on the world’s most promising planetary solutions. Adapted from the Yale School of Management course “Climate Tech Innovation and Commercialization,” learners discover next generation technologies through data-driven lectures, deep dive studio interviews, and vivid short documentaries. Future in Bloom is here to show that a thriving future is within reach. Supported by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment. — About Me: Steph Speirs is a clean energy entrepreneur (Solstice CEO/founder), Yale SOM climate instructor, and former White House NSC staffer. She founded Future in Bloom and serves on the Sierra Club Foundation & Vote Solar Boards.

情報

  • クリエイター
    Steph Speirs
  • 配信期間
    25年 - 26年
  • エピソード
    13
  • 番組のWebサイト
    Future in Bloom