Climate CEOs (formerly Entrepreneurs for Impact): Scaling Climate Tech Startups Building Efficiency: $100M Raised + Aeroseal’s Tech to Cut HVAC Energy Waste
Aeroseal CEO Amit Gupta explains how patented sealing tech boosts heating & cooling efficiency, backed by $100M in investment and 40 years of lab testing.
⭐ My guest today is Amit Gupta, CEO of Aeroseal.
Aeroseal is a cleantech company – with $100M of investor capital raised to date – focused on increasing building efficiency by reducing HVAC losses in the duct system and leaks in the building envelope using patented technologies.
Amit is a mechanical engineer with experience at Tata Motors, Carrier, and 75F, as well as CEO of Aeroseal since its founding in 2010.
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🌐 LINKS:
Aeroseal – https://aeroseal.comAmit Gupta – https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-gupta-36abb0/
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🎙️ PODCAST TOPICS:
40% of global greenhouse gas emissions tied to buildings. 50% of those emissions linked to HVAC use. Their “fix a flat” tagline for leaking buildings. Why their solution is as “safe as bubble gum.” The 40 years of lab testing for their technology and incubation at Carrier. Their changing business model from just selling machines to leasing and software. Why they raised capital after ten years of high-margin operations. His desire to be more courageous, to lead like his “hair was on fire.” The role of meditation in his growth. The need to manage energy better than we manage time.
And lots more!
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