Why Are Energy VCs Investing BILLIONS Here? A Discussion With Thomas Bajas

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Thomas Bajas, a VC at Founders Future, joins the podcast to discuss the energy market and how startups are trying to disrupt it.

In our conversation, we explore:

* The role of energy in modern economies and its link to climate change.

* Innovations driving renewable energy, electrification, and smart grid technologies.

* How to decarbonize energy and how we need to rethink the grid

* Challenges for energy startups, from funding gaps to regulatory hurdles.

* Venture capital’s role in driving innovation within the energy sector.

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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 05:52 The Role of the Grid08:22 Decarbonizing the Energy Mix09:13 Energy Efficiency and Smart Grids19:59 The Future of Energy Startups41:57 Venture Capital in Energy48:40 Final Thoughts and Predictions

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REFERENCED• Vaclav Smil's "How the World Really Works"• First of a Kind (FOAK) Infrastructure• Green Premium Concept• Transmission System Operators (TSOs)• Distribution System Operators (DSOs)• Behind the Meter• Front of the Meter• V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) and V2H (Vehicle-to-Home)• Startups: Plexigrid, Ampere Cloud, Plug

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GUEST▶️ Thomas Bajas - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-bajas/

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If you’re new here, I'm Hugo Rauch, the founder of VCo2 media and an aspiring climate tech VC who shares insights, interviews, and research about venture capital and climate tech. I aim to help you become a better climate-tech entrepreneur and smarter impact investor.

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