Team Climate

Jeffrey Brian Potter, Kristen Shaw
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Inspiring interviews with professionals working in the climate space. Team Climate highlights the positivity and the fun of this new and important field, while also opening doors to anyone curious about how they can help. Lets get to work!

  1. Jennie Montano: We're Going to See Some Really Cool Sh*t

    NOV 22

    Jennie Montano: We're Going to See Some Really Cool Sh*t

    In this episode, we talk with Jennie Montano, an operations and supply chain leader who has spent her career simplifying complex systems, reducing waste, and helping companies work smarter. Jennie shares how her experience in biotech and global supply chain translates directly to climate solutions, from cutting inefficiencies to accelerating commercialization for hard tech startups. We also explore her passion for home electrification and heat pumps, including insights from her ClimateDrift article on making your home a climate champion. Jennie explains why installation rather than technology is the real barrier and how homeowners can make their homes more efficient. She also offers grounded advice for anyone looking to pivot into climate work and explains why narrowing your niche is the key to effective networking. Plus, she wanted us to know that her sitcom casting choice would be Jenna Fischer as Pam from The Office. This is our final episode of 2025. We will be back in 2026 with season 2. Let's get to work!

    54 min
  2. John Berger: Silver Buckshot not Silver Bullets

    NOV 8

    John Berger: Silver Buckshot not Silver Bullets

    We sit down with JOHN J. BERGER, Ph.D., environmental science and policy specialist, award-winning author, and longtime advocate for a rapid shift to clean energy. He digs into his new book, Solving The Climate Crisis: Frontline reports from the race to save the earth, and previews Accelerating the Transition, a national Clean Energy and Climate Protection Conference that will kick off San Francisco Climate Week, April 18–20, 2026. John explains why renewables and efficiency are the most economically and environmentally sound path forward, how regenerative agriculture and restoration fit into the solution set, and what it will take to align public officials, investors, and clean-tech builders to scale impact. Learn more Book site: solvingtheclimatecrisis.usConference site: acceleratingthetransition.com (San Francisco Climate Week, April 18–20, 2026)

    1 hr
  3. Justin Brodie-Kommit: Use what you're best at

    SEP 27

    Justin Brodie-Kommit: Use what you're best at

    Welcome back, Team! Today we're sharing our conversation with Justin Brodie-Commit. Justin is a Climate-Hard-Tech early-stage investor and an avid Climate-Tech community builder. As a founding general partner of Lichen Ventures and a lead organizer for DC Climate Week, He works as a catalyst to drive the mid-Atlantic as a national climate innovation hub while investing across the US. Motivated by a profound concern for vulnerable populations and ecosystems, Justin is committed to making a difference in the face of our climate crisis. Climate Funders Fireside Chat with Calectra - Decarbonizing Heavy Industry Baltimore Climate Tech meetup Linkedin Sign up for DC Climate Week newsletter and throw hat in the ring to volunteer for 2026.

    45 min
  4. Mark Costello: The people bring you through it.

    SEP 13

    Mark Costello: The people bring you through it.

    Welcome back team. Today We’re talking with Mark Costello, From Baltimore MD Until Recently, Mark was with the company Wasted, which builds  sustainable sanitation systems as an alternative to traditional waste management. Now looking for his next role in climate action, Mark fills us in on the ups and downs of the hunt in the market today and how he stays inspired.   Can’t wait for you to meet him, Lets get to work!

    47 min
  5. Owen Barrett: Lets Take That Attitude to the Rooftop

    AUG 2

    Owen Barrett: Lets Take That Attitude to the Rooftop

    Today we're excited to bring you our conversation with Owen Barrett. Owen is the founder and CEO of Shine solar, which builds solar solutions for commercial and large residential buildings. He's also the host of of his own Podcast called "Less Talk More Action" about what it's like on the front lines of decarbonization and a cleaner net-zero Future. Let's get to work!

    43 min
  6. Melissa Chan: We Run Towards the Problem

    JUL 26

    Melissa Chan: We Run Towards the Problem

    Welcome back to the Team. Today we’re really happy to welcome Melissa Chan to speak with us. Melissa is Senior Director of Ecosystem Development at Analog Devices, a Boston company makes semiconductors for all sorts of technology. She holds a PhD in Engineering & Public Policy and has spent her entire career in Energy and Climate. An exceptionally smart person, Melissa drops a lot of knowledge in the next hour. We’re going to try to catch as many of the references as we can and post the links in the show notes. We hope you get as much out of this conversation as we did. Lets get to work. References Vehicle-Grid Integration Council (VGIC) A national membership-based advocacy group focused on advancing the role of flexible electric vehicle charging and discharging. Edge Computing doing more of your data processing close to where it's created—on your phone, home router, factory floor, or even inside devices themselves—instead of sending it all to a distant cloud. The Institute for Regulatory Law & Economics (IRLE) a hub that brings together law, economics, and technology to improve how we regulate key industries—especially energy and digital networks . Analog Devices Melissa’s employer, they build software and hardware for all kinds of technology solutions across aerospace, automotive, communications, consumer, energy, industrial automation, and healthcare. Community Development Financial Institution ( CDFI ) a specialized financial institution that provides financial services to underserved communities and populations. DOE GRIP- Department of Energy Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships. A Government Grant Program for companies and individuals that help enhance grid flexibility and improve the resilience of the power system against extreme weather. “Mass Energy Center” refers to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC). MassCEC is a public agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector in Massachusetts. Rainforest Action Network Activist Group Taking action against the companies and industries driving deforestation and climate change. All In Energy  a nonprofit with a mission to advance an inclusive clean energy economy.

    59 min
  7. Melanie Adamson- The Worst Thing You Can Do Is Nothing

    JUN 14

    Melanie Adamson- The Worst Thing You Can Do Is Nothing

    Today We’re excited to bring you our chat with Melanie Adamson. Melanie is Founder and CEO of Portland Based Alder & Co.  a brand marketing and creative agency focused on energy and cleantech industries. She is also founder of the Substack Tofu -  an online community for climate tech marketers Let's get to work!

    43 min
  8. Cameron McDonald: Creating Space for Good Luck

    MAY 24

    Cameron McDonald: Creating Space for Good Luck

    In this episode of Team Climate, we're joined by Cam McDonald, Sales Director at Voltus, DER Task Force member, Terra.do fellow, and passionate mentor helping others pivot into climate careers. Cam walks us through his personal journey, sharing how he successfully leveraged years of SaaS sales experience—including building and leading sales and account management teams—to land a meaningful role modernizing the electrical grid. At Voltus, Cam's work directly supports grid flexibility, demand response, and the transition to cleaner energy.

    55 min
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Inspiring interviews with professionals working in the climate space. Team Climate highlights the positivity and the fun of this new and important field, while also opening doors to anyone curious about how they can help. Lets get to work!

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    Jeffrey Brian Potter, Kristen Shaw
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