The Switch - to a green economy

Kristina Hagström Ilievska
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The Switch - to a green economy

A podcast about energy, innovation and the people that make it happen. Join the Switch to a greeneconomy and a planet in balance. Hosted by Kristina Hagström-Ilievska and Alexander Helling fromBaseload Capital.

  1. MAR 11

    World Economic Forum 2025: Insights & Behind-the-Scenes!

    What is actually happening at the World Economic Forum?    We went there to find out if it’s the right spot for us to spread the gospel of geothermal and Baseload. And the conclusion?   You will have to watch our latest episode of “The Switch - To a Green Economy” where you get to tag along during our journey.     🌍 This episode of 'The Switch' podcast explores:    *The key takeaways from the conversations at Davos.  *Get to know our two hosts and who they really are.  *The role of geothermal energy in shaping a sustainable future.

    12 min

  2. FEB 11

    The do's and dont's of building a successful startup!

    Starting a business is no walk in the park. It’s a rollercoaster of highs and lows, sleepless nights, and figuring out what truly drives value. In the latest episode of The Switch – to a Green Economy, Kristina Hagström Ilievska and Alexander Helling take you behind the scenes of building and scaling a startup, focusing on sustainability and the green economy.     Top takeaways?  Be resilient: Learn from your mistakes.  Stay open: Don’t be afraid to fail.  Trust the process: It’s not a straight line.    And the hard truth: 90% of startups fail. So, what sets the 10% apart? What are the key do's and don'ts that help them succeed?

    27 min

  3. JAN 14

    How to attract capital to a startup? €53M series B round

    A few months back, we announced the successful closing of our €53M series B round.  While many celebrate such milestones, fewer see the hard work behind them. Have you ever wondered what the secret sauce is for attracting investments to a startup?  In this episode of our podcast, “The Switch – to a green economy”, Kristina Hagström-Ilievska picks Alexander Helling’s brain to uncover what it takes to succeed in raising capital.  What are your thoughts on this topic? Share them in the comments!

    39 min

  4. 12/10/2024

    Geothermal’s big boom - how it could grow 80x

    Geothermal energy could grow 80-fold by 2050. 🚀  Yes, you read that right: 80 times! And that’s just in the U.S.  Geothermal energy has been around for thousands of years, and geothermal power plants for over 100 years. But the vast majority of the geothermal potential remains untapped.   Listen to Kristina Hagström-Ilievska and Alexander Helling as they dive into the U.S. Department of Energy’s Liftoff report on geothermal energy in our latest episode of ‘The Switch – to a green economy’.     You’ll learn:  what it takes for geothermal to really take off, the immense opportunities in clean energy and job creation, the hurdles we need to overcome to get there. Tune in on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts to watch or listen.  How much do you think geothermal will grow the coming years?

    25 min

  5. 11/12/2024

    Trump and the climate – what changes and what doesn’t?

    Donald Trump is soon back in office, and his return marks a new chapter for U.S. climate policy. In this video, we dive into the changes already underway and the potential impact on climate action and environmental regulations. From revisiting energy policies to redefining America's stance on international climate agreements like the Paris Agreement, Trump’s administration is shaping a new direction for the climate agenda. What will this mean for renewable energy, fossil fuels, and the global climate fight? Join us as we explore the shifts in policy, the impacts on environmental protections, and what lies ahead in this new era.

    31 min

  6. 10/15/2024

    Crazy times working the Capitol Hill

    Crazy times working the Capitol Hill! 🏃🏻‍♂️‍➡️🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️🏛️  In our latest episode of our podcast ‘The Switch – to a green economy ‘, Kristina Hagström-Ilievska tells the story of running around, slightly confused, in the corridors of power, speed-dating senators and members of Congress at the heart of the U.S. political system.  You’ll learn:  How you prepare What you need to know What you need to do ... when working in advocacy. In other words, how you get politicians to listen to you - and even get on your side.  Do you also pitch ideas in your line of work? Feel free to share your thoughts and tips in the comments!

    27 min

  7. 09/10/2024

    Collaborating to scale up geothermal energy - Jerome Cainglet, President and COO, EDC

    Geothermal is the holy grail of renewables!   Without a renewable energy source that can deliver 24 hours a day, seven days a week, we will not be able to build a decarbonized world.   These are the words of Jerome Cainglet, the President of Energy Development Corporation (EDC), the second-largest geothermal energy producer in the world.   He also believes that collaboration and innovation are key to scaling geothermal energy worldwide.  Did you know that geothermal is #alwayson?

    35 min

  8. 08/13/2024

    Homegrown critical minerals - is that possible? - John Worth, CEO Geo40

    Critical minerals might be flowing underground, right beneath your feet!  That is great news.  Because the minerals we need for clean technologies like electrical vehicles, solar panels and digital screens, often come from dirty, unsustainable mining processes concentrated in a few countries.   John Worth, the CEO of Geo40, extracts minerals like lithium and silica from fluids, either from geothermal plants or other underground resources, without any rock crushing involved.  Hear his story in the latest episode of our podcast, ‘The Switch – to a green economy.’ Watch it on YouTube, listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.  Did you know that these minerals can be found in fluids?

    29 min
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A podcast about energy, innovation and the people that make it happen. Join the Switch to a greeneconomy and a planet in balance. Hosted by Kristina Hagström-Ilievska and Alexander Helling fromBaseload Capital.

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