#225 Solving Sulfur Waste while Capturing Carbon & Producing Sulfuric Acid & Hydrogen w/ Owen Cadwalader (Travertine)

Dec 11, 2024

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In this issue:

* How to use multiple revenue streams to ensure success as a climate startup

* How the Trump admin could accomplish it’s goals (re-industrialization) while also helping advance climate

* How climate founders need to approach their attachment to their tech

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On today’s episode, Owen Cadwalader, the COO of Travertine, delivers one of the most value-dense episodes we’ve ever released.

Hear how they are solving the massive sulfur waste problem while also capturing carbon and producing sulfuric acid and hydrogen.

In a short time, they are on track to build their first plant, producing ~100 tons a year near Rochester, NY. They have also navigated the startup landscape masterfully.

There is a lot to learn here.

Some of the discussion topics:

* How to interact with the chemical industry

* How to reframe CO2 emissions as waste

* How to get the Trump admin to back climate

* The sulfate waste landscape

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📝 Show Notes:

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(time stamps are accurate for the full episode and approximate for the free preview)

* 00:00 Intro

* 02:54 Owen's Journey to Tech

* 06:08 Travertine’s Tech

* 08:53 Multiple Revenue Streams

* 12:06 Customer Base and Market Challenges

* 14:55 Environmental Impact of Sulfate Waste

* 17:47 Navigating the Chemical Industry Landscape