Innovation at the Edge Schneider Electric

Cleantech has seen unprecedented interest from investors since the start of the pandemic. Emmanuel Lagarrigue and Emily Reichert, CEO of Greentown Labs discuss the surge in cleantech investment and why this time is different to the boom in the early 2000's. Emily discusses why she's betting on Houston as a new hub for the energy transition, and why partnerships are key for cleantech startups.

Emmanuel Lagarrigue interviews legendary impact investor Nancy Pfund. Nancy shares her experiences facing skeptics as an early investor in Tesla, technology she is excited about now, Silicon Valley's role in the current cleantech boom, and why more investors are needed to fight climate change.

Monica Araya is the Transport Lead at Climate Champions, the conveners of the Race to Zero and a global clean mobility advocate. Emmanuel and Monica discuss how COVID has impacted the global transition to electric vehicles, COP 26, and the rational and emotional reasons for buying a car.

Francesco Venturini is the CEO of Enel X, providing products and services for electric mobility, smart homes and cities, industries, and energy efficiency with the aim of electrification and decarbonization. Joining Emmanuel for a conversation, they discuss the electrification of transport and how a digital transformation increases cost competitiveness. Then, the two talk about how the past year has changed the company’s outlook, new competitors entering the green energy space, and Enel X’s strategy for working with start-ups.

Emmanuel Lagarrigue interviews Dawn Lippert, CEO of Elemental Excelerator. They discuss the key to successful startup-corporate relationships, differentiating through diversity and sustainability, and how remote fundraising enables equal opportunities.

Jules Kortenhorst is the CEO of Rocky Mountain Institute, a non-profit "think and do tank" working to build a low-carbon future. A masters class in the energy transition- Emmanuel and Jules discuss EV's, hydrogen, the grid of future, the role of policy, and financial institutions coming to grips with the risks of a high carbon portfolio. Also discussed- how innovation will drive the low carbon future.