The Final Stop on My Climate Journey—And What’s Next
Oct 31, 2024
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Jason Jacobs reflects on his journey and the evolution of the climate innovation mission. He shares how views on climate change have shifted and emphasizes the need for collaboration in addressing it. The discussion tackles the challenging role of oil and gas in the transition to sustainable energy and the importance of accountability. Insights into climate tech highlight a move towards market-driven solutions. The hosts also reveal plans for rebranding while reaffirming their commitment to fostering education and constructive discourse within the climate community.
The podcast marks a transition in focus, highlighting the importance of collaboration and innovation in addressing climate change challenges.
Jason underscores the necessity of including traditional industries like oil and gas in climate solutions to leverage their expertise and resources.
Deep dives
Transitioning to a New Chapter
The episode announces a significant transition for the podcast, albeit with the assurance that the show itself will continue. The name change reflects an evolution in focus, moving towards a more defined role within the climate change discourse. This transition highlights the growth from a personal journey of understanding climate change to a collective effort aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration within the climate space. Jason expresses excitement about this new direction, signaling a commitment to deeper engagement in climate solutions.
Growth Through Dialogue and Learning
Jason shares insights into his personal journey, emphasizing that the initial focus was on learning about climate change, which resonated with many others experiencing similar concerns. As discussions around climate change have evolved, the importance of various perspectives in shaping solutions has become increasingly apparent. However, he notes that public discourse has shifted, often becoming less constructive, leading him to prioritize effective results over public debates. This reflects the need for platforms that educate listeners and connect various viewpoints to advance meaningful change in the climate landscape.
The Role of Venture and Collective Action
The conversation addresses the role of traditional industries, like oil and gas, in the climate change transition, arguing for their necessary inclusion to leverage existing expertise and resources. While acknowledging the need for scrutiny and accountability, Jason emphasizes the importance of involving these companies in collective efforts for climate solutions. Activism is discussed as a valuable but complex factor in driving change, contrasting with the focus on building innovations that effectively lower costs and improve sustainability. This balanced perspective underlines the synergy needed among various stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, activists, and established industries, to accelerate progress towards a more sustainable future.
Today on My Climate Journey, we’re bringing back a familiar voice: Jason Jacobs, Founder and Venture Partner at MCJ. In this special episode, Cody and Jason reflect on the evolution of MCJ and its mission to drive climate innovation. While this is the last episode under the My Climate Journey name, don’t worry—the show isn’t going away. The format will stay the same, but a new name is coming soon. Cody and Jason share lessons learned, the ongoing need for collaboration, and gratitude for the community built along the way.
In this episode, we cover:
[1:57] Jason's early climate journey and where MCJ fits in the transition
[4:15] How Jason's feelings about climate change have evolved
[6:43] The nature of discussion around topics like climate change
[9:19] Jason's updated role at MCJ
[10:31] His hopes for the future of the firm
[11:15] Advice for folks starting their own climate journeys
[12:11] Jason's thoughts on the role of oil and gas in the transition
[13:17] And the role of activism
[14:47] Jason's thoughts on the category of climate tech and market forces
[17:50] Our collective responsibility to address the systems problem
[19:57] The role of the MCJ show going forward
Episode recorded on Oct 22, 2024 (Published on Oct 31, 2024)
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