1 MAY

s04e07 - Nuclear SMR - Has the technology’s moment finally arrived?

In this discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024), Bret Kugelmass, the CEO and co-founder of the nuclear fission startup Last Energy, which focuses on developing small nuclear reactors, talks about: The potential of nuclear power to provide abundant, inexpensive energy with minimal environmental impact. Kugelmass emphasizes nuclear energy's efficiency and reduced environmental cost compared to traditional energy sources. He addresses common criticisms of nuclear energy, particularly focusing on the exaggerated concerns about radiation and the real challenges of cost and time to delivery. The conversation also touches on regulatory hurdles and the need for innovation in nuclear technology deployment. Kugelmass advocates for a future where nuclear energy significantly contributes to solving global energy demands sustainably, in a future where humanity will need 10 times the amount of today's energy to afford everyone the lifestyle of today's most developed countries. The video of this episode and more can be found online at sosvclimatetech.com. Speakers Bret Kugelmass, Chief Executive Officer, Last Energy Moderator Candice Ammori, Founder and CEO, Climate Vine Credits Producer: Ben Joffe Podcast Summary: Written by gpt-4-turbo, edited by Ben Joffe Intro Voice: Cloned voice of Ben Joffe by ElevenLabs Intro Music: EL Waili Keywords: #deeptech #venturecapital #climatetech #vc #robotics #lifesciences #biology #hardware #startups #innovation #technology #frontiertech #hardtech #energy #decarbonization Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

56 min

30 ABR

s04e06 - CVCs Doubling Down on Climate, with Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, GS Ventures and Honda Innovations

In this panel discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024) moderated by Dr. Pae Wu of IndieBio and SOSV, corporate venture capitalists Brandon Middaugh from Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund, Taehong Huh from GS Futures, and Aditya Sharma from Honda Innovations discussed their strategies for investing in climate tech startups. They emphasize the importance of early engagement with startups, strategic alignment with corporate goals, and the necessity for startups to understand their market and competition. They highlight the challenges of scaling up technology in the climate sector, particularly the capital intensity and longer timelines associated with hardware innovations. They advise startups on navigating corporate structures and leveraging intellectual property effectively. The conversation underscored the evolving role of corporate venture capital in fostering innovative climate technologies and the collaborative approach required to drive significant advancements in decarbonizing industries. The video of this episode and more can be found online at sosvclimatetech.com. Speakers Brandon Middaugh, Senior Director, Climate Innovation Fund, Microsoft Taehong Huh, Managing Partner, GS Futures Adity Sharma, Principal, Honda Innovations Moderator Dr. Pae Wu, CTO, IndieBio; General Partner, SOSV Credits Producer: Ben Joffe Podcast Summary: Written by gpt-4-turbo, edited by Ben Joffe Intro Voice: Cloned voice of Ben Joffe by ElevenLabs Intro Music: EL Waili Keywords: #deeptech #venturecapital #climatetech #vc #robotics #lifesciences #biology #hardware #startups #innovation #technology #frontiertech #hardtech #energy #decarbonization Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

1 h y 0 min

30 ABR

s04e05 - Should VCs Measure and Attribute Climate Impact, with Norrsken VC, Planet A, AENU, World Fund and Pale Blue Dot

In this panel discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024) focused on measuring and attributing climate impact and moderated by Hampus Jakobsson of Pale Blue Dot, investors from various climate tech-focused funds discussed the importance of impact measurement in startups and investment decisions. The challenges and methodologies of impact assessment. The role of legislation in Europe The correlation between high impact and high returns. Perspectives on setting impact KPIs. The influence of investors on startups. The complexities of attributing impact across the value chain. The video of this episode and more can be found online at sosvclimatetech.com. Speakers Agnes Svensson, Chief Impact Officer, Norrsken VC Jessica Burley, Investor, Planet A Elena Stark, Impact Associate, AENU Morgan Sheil, Head of Impact, World Fund Moderator Hampus Jakobsson, General Partner, Pale Blue Dot Credits Producer: Ben Joffe Podcast Summary: Written by gpt-4-turbo, edited by Ben Joffe Intro Voice: Cloned voice of Ben Joffe by ElevenLabs Intro Music: EL Waili Keywords: #deeptech #venturecapital #climatetech #vc #robotics #lifesciences #biology #hardware #startups #innovation #technology #frontiertech #hardtech #energy #decarbonization Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

1 h y 4 min

30 ABR

s04e04 - After the Tumble: Climate VC In 2024 With Breakthrough Energy, Lowercarbon and SOSV

In this panel discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024) moderated by Tim De Chant, Senior Climate Reporter at TechCrunch, panelists Christina Karapataki from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Shuo Yang from Lowercarbon Capital, and Duncan Turner from HAX and SOSV discussed the current state and future of climate tech venture capital. The challenges and opportunities in the sector, noting a decrease in deal counts but robust fundraising, with venture capital and private equity firms holding significant "dry powder." The scrutiny in Series B and C funding rounds, the faster pace of seed and pre-seed investments, and the impact of recent economic uncertainties on investor behavior. The importance of building large, profitable companies to combat climate change. The role of technology in bridging the commercialization gap. The need for new investment structures to support CapEx-heavy projects. The global scope of climate tech, emphasizing the need for local partnerships in emerging markets and the potential influence of U.S. elections on the investment climate. The video of this episode and more can be found online at sosvclimatetech.com. Speakers Christina Karapataki, General Partner, Breakthrough Energy Duncan Turner, Managing Director, HAX; General Partner, SOSV Shuo Yang, General Partner, Lowercarbon Capital Moderator Tim de Chant, Senior Climate Reporter, TechCrunch Credits Producer: Ben Joffe Podcast Summary: Written by gpt-4-turbo, edited by Ben Joffe Intro Voice: Cloned voice of Ben Joffe by ElevenLabs Intro Music: EL Waili Keywords: #deeptech #venturecapital #climatetech #vc #robotics #lifesciences #biology #hardware #startups #innovation #technology #frontiertech #hardtech #energy #decarbonization Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

54 min

30 ABR

s04e03 - Keeping the Heat On: Antora Energy’s Thermal Batteries Plan to Solve For Industrial Heat

In this discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024), Andrew Ponec, Co-founder and CEO of Antora Energy, discusses with Casey Crownhart, Climate Reporter at MIT Technology Review, the challenges and innovations in industrial heating. Antora Energy is electrifying heavy industry with thermal energy storage and raised over 200 million dollars in funding. Ponec explains that industrial heat accounts for a significant portion of global emissions, primarily from fossil fuels. Antora Energy initially explored various energy storage solutions before developing thermal batteries, leveraging cheap and abundant renewable energy sources. These batteries efficiently store and provide heat, aiming to replace fossil fuel dependency in industries. The conversation also covers the economic and safety aspects of thermal batteries, their integration into industrial applications, and the potential expansion into high-temperature processes like cement and steel production. The video of this episode and more can be found online at sosvclimatetech.com. Speaker Andrew Ponec, Co-founder and CEO, Antora Energy Moderator Casey Crownhart, Climate Reporter, MIT Technology Review Credits Producer: Ben Joffe Podcast Summary: Written by gpt-4-turbo, edited by Ben Joffe Intro Voice: Cloned voice of Ben Joffe by ElevenLabs Intro Music: EL Waili Keywords: #deeptech #venturecapital #climatetech #vc #robotics #lifesciences #biology #hardware #startups #innovation #technology #frontiertech #hardtech #energy #decarbonization Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

58 min

30 ABR

s04e02 - Dressing for Climate Success: Three Startups Decarbonizing Fashion, with unspun, Smartex and Gozen

In this panel discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024) moderated by Dr. Sabriya Stukes, Chief Scientific Officer at SOSV's IndieBio New York program, founders Beth Esponnette of unspun, Gilberto Loureiro of SMARTEX, and Onur Eren of GOZEN discussed innovative approaches to sustainable fashion. The conversation focused on leveraging technology to reduce waste and emissions in the fashion industry. Beth highlighted unspun's on-demand manufacturing model that minimizes fabric waste and promotes efficient production. Gilberto discussed SMARTEX's use of advanced technology to enhance quality control and reduce defects in textile manufacturing. Onur emphasized GOZEN's development of new materials that offer sustainable alternatives to traditional textiles. The panel also touched on the challenges of scaling sustainable practices and the role of government regulation in promoting industry-wide sustainability. The video of this episode and more can be found online at sosvclimatetech.com. Speakers Beth Esponnette, Chief Product Officer and Chair, unspun Gilberto Loureiro, CEO & Co-Founder, SMARTEX Onur Eren, Co-Founder, GOZEN Moderator Sabriya Stukes, PhD, Partner, SOSV; Chief Scientific Officer, IndieBio NY Credits Producer: Ben Joffe Podcast Summary: Written by gpt-4-turbo, edited by Ben Joffe Intro Voice: Cloned voice of Ben Joffe by ElevenLabs Intro Music: EL Waili Keywords: #deeptech #venturecapital #climatetech #vc #robotics #lifesciences #biology #hardware #startups #innovation #technology #frontiertech #hardtech #energy #decarbonization Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

1 h y 0 min

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s04e01 - Can Form Energy meet the rapidly growing demand of grid-level, long-duration energy storage?

In this discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024), the CEO and co-founder of Form Energy, Mateo Jaramillo, talks about: Form Energy's advancements in energy storage, with their unique iron-air battery technology designed for multi-day energy storage, which is more cost-effective and durable than traditional lithium-ion batteries. How this technology supports the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid, enhancing reliability and reducing costs. How Form Energy, which has raised close to a billion dollars, is shifting from R&D to manufacturing and preparing for large-scale production and deployment, with plans to expand into European markets by 2026. The broader impact of the Inflation Reduction Act and the potential of such technologies to significantly contribute to global energy transitions. The video of this episode and more can be found online at sosvclimatetech.com. Speakers Mateo Jaramillo, CEO and Co-Founder, Form Energy Moderator Ben Joffe, Partner, SOSV Credits Producer: Ben Joffe Podcast Summary: Written by gpt-4-turbo, edited by Ben Joffe Intro Voice: Cloned voice of Ben Joffe by ElevenLabs Intro Music: EL Waili Keywords: #deeptech #venturecapital #climatetech #vc #robotics #lifesciences #biology #hardware #startups #innovation #technology #frontiertech #hardtech #energy #decarbonization Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

1 h y 1 min

19/10/2023

s03e23 - Our New Relationship With Electricity at Home with Span and Quilt

In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), the founders of Span and Quilt talk about the electrification of homes. Span has developed a smart panel that helps homeowners integrate new devices and manage their electricity use. Quilt is building an aesthetically pleasing residential electric heating and cooling system. They discuss the challenges of expanding the grid and the confusion homeowners face when transitioning to electrification. They also mention the importance of building relationships with contractors and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, which provides subsidies for electrification. Both speakers express their excitement about the future of electrification. This conversation is moderated by Emily Pontecorvo, Staff Writer at Heatmap. The video of this episode and more can be found online at sosvclimatetech.com. Speakers Paul Lambert, Co-Founder and CEO, Quilt Arch Rao, CEO, Span Moderator Emily Pontecorvo, Staff Writer, Heatmap Credits Producer: Ben Joffe Podcast Summary: Written by gpt-3.5-turbo, edited by Ben Joffe Intro Voice: Cloned voice of Ben Joffe by ElevenLabs Intro Music: EL Waili Keywords: #deeptech #venturecapital #climatetech #vc #robotics #lifesciences #biology #hardware #startups #innovation #technology #frontiertech #hardtech Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

27 min

SOSV Climate Tech Podcast

s04e07 - Nuclear SMR - Has the technology’s moment finally arrived?

s04e06 - CVCs Doubling Down on Climate, with Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, GS Ventures and Honda Innovations

s04e05 - Should VCs Measure and Attribute Climate Impact, with Norrsken VC, Planet A, AENU, World Fund and Pale Blue Dot

s04e04 - After the Tumble: Climate VC In 2024 With Breakthrough Energy, Lowercarbon and SOSV

s04e03 - Keeping the Heat On: Antora Energy’s Thermal Batteries Plan to Solve For Industrial Heat

s04e02 - Dressing for Climate Success: Three Startups Decarbonizing Fashion, with unspun, Smartex and Gozen

s04e01 - Can Form Energy meet the rapidly growing demand of grid-level, long-duration energy storage?

s03e23 - Our New Relationship With Electricity at Home with Span and Quilt

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s04e07 - Nuclear SMR - Has the technology’s moment finally arrived?

s04e06 - CVCs Doubling Down on Climate, with Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, GS Ventures and Honda Innovations

s04e05 - Should VCs Measure and Attribute Climate Impact, with Norrsken VC, Planet A, AENU, World Fund and Pale Blue Dot

s04e04 - After the Tumble: Climate VC In 2024 With Breakthrough Energy, Lowercarbon and SOSV

s04e03 - Keeping the Heat On: Antora Energy’s Thermal Batteries Plan to Solve For Industrial Heat

s04e02 - Dressing for Climate Success: Three Startups Decarbonizing Fashion, with unspun, Smartex and Gozen

s04e01 - Can Form Energy meet the rapidly growing demand of grid-level, long-duration energy storage?

s03e23 - Our New Relationship With Electricity at Home with Span and Quilt

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