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CREtech Climate Cast Hosted by Michael Beckerman
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The CREtech Climate Cast is a podcast series devoted to educating, inspiring, and leading the built environment to address the world’s biggest crisis - climate change. Tune in to in-depth conversations with the leading real estate and tech innovators from across the globe with CREtech Climate CEO, Michael Beckerman. The series will host conversations on how the real estate and tech sectors are driving transformational change to decarbonize the Built World.
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Ben Birnbaum - Financing Scalable Solutions for Decarbonization
In this episode, Michael Beckerman interviews Ben Birnbaum, Partner, Keyframe Capital, about their focus on investing in large and complex projects in the built environment. They discuss the challenges of financing capital-intensive businesses in the climate and decarbonization space, as well as the need for scalable solutions in the industry. They also explore the potential for buildings to become power sources and the decarbonization of materials like cement and steel. Overall, they emphasi...
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Gautami Palanki - The Howard Hughes Approach to Scaling Sustainability
In this episode of the CREtech Climate Cast podcast, Michael Beckerman interviews Gautami Palanki, Senior Vice President of ESG Strategy at Howard Hughes Holding Corporation. They discuss how Howard Hughes approaches sustainability at scale, the role of technology in their ESG strategy, and the positive progress being made in the real estate industry. Gautami shares that Howard Hughes focuses on enhancing quality of life in their communities and considers sustainability metrics in their devel...
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Nick Durham - Transforming AEC for a Decarbonized Future
In this episode of the CREtech Climate Cast podcast, Michael Beckerman interviews Nick Durham, General Partner at Shadow Ventures, about the role of the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) sector in driving decarbonization. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in the construction industry, the impact of materials like concrete on carbon emissions, and the need for innovation and technology in the built environment. Durham highlights some startups in Shadow Ventures' por...
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Daniel Dart - From Prison to PropTech: Investing in Badass Founders
Daniel Dart, Founder, Rockyard Ventures, shares his inspiring journey from prison to PropTech. He grew up in California with a tumultuous childhood, and ended up homeless and in and out of jail. After starting a rock band and achieving success, he ended up back in prison for a few years before rebuilding his life. Dart's focus now is on investing in badass founders who are redefining core industries, particularly in the built environment. He emphasizes the importance of being the best prepare...
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Greg Jones - Driving Sustainability and Decarbonization in the Built Environment
Greg Jones, Director of Hoare Lea, discusses the importance of sustainability and decarbonization in the built environment. He highlights the progress that has been made in the UK, particularly in terms of legislative and regulatory policies, as well as the establishment of networks and collaborations to drive sustainability initiatives. Jones also shares examples of sustainable technologies being implemented, such as mass timber and energy networks, and emphasizes the need for a mindset shif...
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Josh Felser - Investing in Software-First Climate Tech for Efficiency
In this episode of the Cretech Climate Cast podcast, host Michael Beckerman interviews Josh Felser, Co-founding partner of Climactic VC. They discuss the mission of Climactic VC and its focus on investing in software-first climate tech companies that aim to make the built environment more efficient. Felser emphasizes the importance of authenticity and adaptability in founders, and shares examples of portfolio companies like Weave Grid and Orange Chargers that are addressing key challenges in ...