9 episodes

The world needs more and better innovation to solve climate, waste, and health problems in an increasingly tumultuous and uncertain world - not just the latest app, gadget, or software, but real deeptech innovation in energy, manufacturing, agrifood, resources, and more. In this podcast sustainable innovation experts Anthony Schiavo, Mike Holman, and Karthik Subramanian from Lux Research analyze the latest news and interview world leading experts to navigate the technological, economic, political, and social trends that will determine what innovations succeed or fail. 

Innovation Matters Anthony Schiavo

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The world needs more and better innovation to solve climate, waste, and health problems in an increasingly tumultuous and uncertain world - not just the latest app, gadget, or software, but real deeptech innovation in energy, manufacturing, agrifood, resources, and more. In this podcast sustainable innovation experts Anthony Schiavo, Mike Holman, and Karthik Subramanian from Lux Research analyze the latest news and interview world leading experts to navigate the technological, economic, political, and social trends that will determine what innovations succeed or fail. 

    Reusable packaging and greenwashing with Muuse CEO Jonathan Tostevin

    Reusable packaging and greenwashing with Muuse CEO Jonathan Tostevin

    Is reusability a way to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability? Or is it just more greenwashing? Anthony, Karthik, and Mike discuss Starbucks' new reuse campaign and then talk to the CEO of Muuse, which is putting reuse into practice in Singapore. 

    • 53 min
    Apple's sustainability push and biostimulants with Sound Agriculture's Adam Litle

    Apple's sustainability push and biostimulants with Sound Agriculture's Adam Litle

    Mike, Karthik and Anthony render judgement on Apple's recent sustainability claims and discuss the possibility of UN regulation on the plastics industry. Then, Adam Litle, the CEO of Sound Agriculture, joins to discuss biostimulants and the challenges of innovating in the agriculture industry.

    • 37 min
    AI and cement decarbonization with Sublime Systems' Leah Ellis

    AI and cement decarbonization with Sublime Systems' Leah Ellis

    The CEO of Sublime Systems Leah Ellis joins to talk all about the process of trying to disrupt one of the most challenging industries: cement. Plus, the hosts sound off on AI and pumped hydro. 

    • 57 min
    DAC, MOF-GPT, and Geothermal Technologies' Jim Hollis

    DAC, MOF-GPT, and Geothermal Technologies' Jim Hollis

    Is direct air capture a crucial part of stopping climate change, or merely cover for oil and gas companies to keep drilling? Can ChatGPT help scientists invent a new material? What's the deal with sailboats? We discuss all this and more, and are joined by Jim Hollis, the COO of Geothermal Technologies, to learn more about the future of geothermal energy. 

    • 57 min
    Held v Montana and the Inflation Reduction Act one year later

    Held v Montana and the Inflation Reduction Act one year later

    Anthony, Karthik, and Mike share their thoughts on a recent court case that could pave the way for more climate justice and look back on the biggest sustainable innovation story of the past year, the Inflation Reduction Act.  

    • 37 min
    Oil and gas ESG and LanzaTech's Freya Burton

    Oil and gas ESG and LanzaTech's Freya Burton

    In this episode Anthony, Karthik, and Mike tackle the role of oil and gas companies in the sustainable transition, and the impact of ESG finance. Then, they are joined by LanzaTech's Chief Sustainability Officer Freya Burton to learn about LanzaTech's innovation journey and what the future holds for climate tech. 

    • 43 min

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