
Melissa Lott
Partner general manager at Microsoft. Focuses on the geopolitical tensions and US policy frameworks that are influencing investor confidence and support for innovation.
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Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 3min
What does DeepSeek AI mean for energy?
Amy Myers Jaffe, Director at NYU’s Energy Climate Justice and Sustainability Lab, and Melissa Lott, Partner GM at Microsoft, dive into the transformative impact of DeepSeek AI on the energy sector. They discuss how this innovative model disrupts market dynamics and raises questions about the future of 'baseload' power amidst shifting energy demands. The pair also tackle the implications of recent executive orders under the Trump administration, highlighting a notable shift in prioritizing energy supplies over climate change.

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Jan 22, 2025 • 1h 9min
Does clean hydrogen have a future? Finding a role for hydrogen in a low-carbon energy economy
In this discussion, Melissa Lott from Microsoft, an expert in energy transition, and Austin Knight, Vice President at Chevron New Energies, dive into the future of hydrogen in our energy system. They explore hydrogen's potential as a versatile tool for decarbonization and its application in heavy transport. While acknowledging the current challenges, including infrastructure and cost, they advocate for a balanced approach that combines hydrogen with other technologies to achieve net-zero emissions. The conversation is both optimistic and realistic, highlighting the path forward for clean hydrogen.

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Apr 15, 2025 • 53min
Keeping cleantech investment alive | With technological, economic and policy challenges mounting, how can we keep energy innovation on track?
Amy Duffuor, co-founder of Azolla Ventures, talks about the crucial role of catalytic capital in boosting clean energy innovations during tough times for investment. She emphasizes that successful climate tech must communicate its broader significance. Melissa Lott from Microsoft discusses the geopolitical factors shaping investor confidence and US policies affecting innovation support. Together, they explore cleantech challenges, the need for strategic planning, and the importance of framing investments to address societal issues in climate action.