Another ClimateTech Podcast

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Another ClimateTech Podcast

Another ClimateTech Podcast is a weekly interview series that explores the fight against climate change through the lens of entrepreneurship, investment, academia, activism, and art. Join Ryan Grant Little, a seasoned climatetech founder, advisor, and investor, as he interviews the climate warriors trying to save us from ourselves.#Climate #Climatetech #Cleantech #Sustainability #Environment 

  1. A kayaker turns her passion into a startup, with Jessica Droujko of Riverkin

    OCT 16

    A kayaker turns her passion into a startup, with Jessica Droujko of Riverkin

    Jessica Droujko is a passionate kayaker and lover of rivers. So it’s fitting that she should combine that passion and her PhD from ETH Zürich to launch Riverkin, a startup that monitors river health.In this episode we talked about:🌊 How rivers shape landscapes and their importance in global ecosystems🔬 How Riverkin monitors water levels and sediment flows🏞️ Jessica's adventures on some of the world's most interesting rivers, including the Boiling River in Peru🚣‍♀️ The balance between responsi...

    30 min
  2. The witty professor: comedy meets academia, with Prof. Max Boykoff of the University of Colorado

    OCT 3

    The witty professor: comedy meets academia, with Prof. Max Boykoff of the University of Colorado

    Max Boykoff is a professor of environmental studies at the University of Colorado. His research focuses on the cultural dimensions of climate change, with a particular interest in how media and various stakeholders communicate about the issue.In this episode we talked about:☯️ How firsthand experiences of climate events can contrast with media coverage🎭 The power of comedy in connecting people to climate change information and ideas🌏 Cultural perspectives on climate change ranging from Singap...

    35 min
  3. Cultivated caviar and foie gras may soon hit your plate, with Yossi Quint of Ark Biotech

    NOV 5

    Cultivated caviar and foie gras may soon hit your plate, with Yossi Quint of Ark Biotech

    Yossi Quint is the founder and CEO of Ark Biotech, a startup focused on computational bioprocessing in the cultivated meat industry.In this episode we talked about:🧬 Ark's role in accelerating the development of cultivated meat products🏭 How the bioeconomy could reshape traditional geographic advantages in food production🌍 The global landscape of cultivated meat regulation and its impact on industry growth🇺🇸 The potential consequences of state-level bans on cultivated meat in the US💼 The deci...

    34 min
  4. Fixing the chemical industry's emissions problem with Marissa Beatty of Turnover Labs

    SEP 19

    Fixing the chemical industry's emissions problem with Marissa Beatty of Turnover Labs

    Marissa Beatty is the co-founder and CEO of Turnover Labs, a startup developing technology to convert CO2 into valuable chemicals. With a background in chemical engineering and a Ph.D. from Columbia University, Marissa is tackling the challenge of carbon utilization in the petrochemical industry.In this episode we talked about:🧪 Turnover Labs' approach to converting CO2 into useful chemical building blocks💼 The challenges and opportunities for female founders in the climate tech space💰 How Ma...

    26 min
  5. A €160 million fund pioneering a science-based approach to VC with Jessica Burley of Planet A Ventures

    SEP 12

    A €160 million fund pioneering a science-based approach to VC with Jessica Burley of Planet A Ventures

    Jessica Burley is an investor at Planet A Ventures, a €160 million fund pioneering a science-based approach to venture capital. Jessica is passionate about impact measurement and, as she says: "If there's not a significant positive environmental impact, the deal is off.”In this episode we talked about:🔬 Planet A Ventures' use of life cycle assessments to evaluate potential investments🚫 The fund's in-house science team's veto power on deals lacking significant environmental impact🤝 Collaborati...

    28 min
  6. WebMD co-founder Kittu Kolluri of Neotribe Ventures invests where bits meet atoms

    SEP 4

    WebMD co-founder Kittu Kolluri of Neotribe Ventures invests where bits meet atoms

    I spoke with WebMD co-founder and veteran VC Kittu Kolluri of Neotribe Ventures to talk about what he’s investing in, the importance of board governance, and what active investing actually means.We touched on:🐉 The potential of technologies like hydrogen, ammonia synthesis, and cold fusion💼 The role of boards in ensuring good governance and avoiding conflicts of interest📈 What software VCs need to do to become hardware investors🤝 The importance of active investing and the value it brings to y...

    37 min
  7. Gen Z collabs with Aneta Londa of Moonshot Pirates and the winners of the Shape the Future competition

    AUG 21

    Gen Z collabs with Aneta Londa of Moonshot Pirates and the winners of the Shape the Future competition

    Aneta Londa is the founder of Moonshot Pirates, an organization that empowers young changemakers to tackle global challenges. In this episode, Aneta is joined by Annie Zountsa and Elanu Karakus, winners of the Shape the Future Challenge, to discuss their innovative project AEIFLORIA and the impact of youth-driven initiatives.We talked about:🏴‍☠️ How Moonshot Pirates teaches Gen Z to fight climate change through innovation🏆 How four teenagers found a way to help bees find flowers with AEIFLORI...

    35 min
  8. What to do after selling a $100 million company? Start another, with Alex Ivanenko of HyWatts

    AUG 1

    What to do after selling a $100 million company? Start another, with Alex Ivanenko of HyWatts

    I spoke with Alex Ivanenko, the founder of HyWatts, about building “power plants in a box” and about why, after selling a company for more than $100 million, he started another one right away.In this episode we talked about: 👉 Why traditional power generation philosophies don’t work for renewables 🔋 The high costs of transmission and distribution in the energy grid 💡 The potential for distributed energy solutions in reducing blackouts and fires 🚗 Why EV charging stations a...

    29 min
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Another ClimateTech Podcast is a weekly interview series that explores the fight against climate change through the lens of entrepreneurship, investment, academia, activism, and art. Join Ryan Grant Little, a seasoned climatetech founder, advisor, and investor, as he interviews the climate warriors trying to save us from ourselves.#Climate #Climatetech #Cleantech #Sustainability #Environment 

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  • Creator
    Ryan Grant Little
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Another ClimateTech Podcast
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