Ep 80: Patients Expect Sustainability in Healthcare and Other Takeaways from Our SXSW Panel

What happens when the power grid fails, and how can businesses drive real sustainability solutions? In this live episode from SXSW, industry leaders Leigh-Kathryn Bonner (Bee Downtown), Eric Riesenberg (VoLo Earth Ventures), and Patric Rayburn (Catalyst by Wellstar) join the show to discuss the intersection of sustainability, energy, healthcare, and agriculture. They share how businesses can invest in resilient energy solutions, the challenges of balancing sustainability with profitability, and the crucial role of collaboration in building a cleaner future.

You'll also hear insights on how AI and data centers are increasing electricity demand, why power grid reliability is a growing concern, and how climate change could create ripple effects that impact infrastructure, migration, and global economies. Plus, we explore why many organizations hesitate to adopt sustainable energy solutions and how to make the business case for long-term investment.

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:

• Why power grid reliability is becoming a major global concern.
• How AI and data centers are driving energy demand.
• The role of sustainability in healthcare, energy, and agriculture.
• How businesses can balance sustainability with financial returns.
• The economic impact of power grid failures.
• Why companies hesitate to adopt onsite energy solutions.
• How climate change could lead to widespread migration.
• The importance of micro-nuclear power and decentralized energy.
• Why storytelling is key to successful sustainability initiatives.
• How millennials in leadership are reshaping corporate sustainability.

Resources In Today's Episode:

• Gareth Evans: LinkedIn
• VECKTA: News
• Leigh-Kathryn Bonner: LinkedIn
• Eric Riesenberg: LinkedIn 
• Patric Rayburn: LinkedIn

You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/5n8spjx8