How I Built This with Guy Raz ICYMI... HIBT Lab! Climeworks: Jan Wurzbacher
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Mar 30, 2023 
Jan Wurzbacher, co-founder and CEO of Climeworks, dives into the urgent need for carbon capture technology to combat climate change. He shares insights on building the world's largest direct air capture facility and the journey from academic dreams to founding a climate tech company. Wurzbacher discusses innovative applications for captured CO2, like fertilizers and beverages, while addressing scaling challenges in the industry. He offers an optimistic vision for how technology can help us reverse climate change within our lifetimes.
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Founding Dream
- Jan Wurzbacher and Christoph Gebald met on their first day at university.
- They quickly bonded over their shared dream of starting a company.
Initial Motivation
- Initially, the founders' entrepreneurial vision wasn't specific to carbon capture.
- Their primary motivation was building something impactful together.
Beyond Emission Reduction
- Reducing emissions alone is insufficient to combat climate change.
- Removing existing atmospheric CO2 is crucial for meeting climate goals.