Shayle Kann

Shayle Kann, Managing Partner at Energy Impact Partners and host of the Catalyst podcast, shares his inspiring journey from Madison, Wisconsin, to becoming a key voice in clean energy. He discusses his transition from Green Tech Media to venture capital, shedding light on the challenges of entrepreneurship and the importance of storytelling in investments. With humor, he touches on whimsical animal aspirations and life lessons, all while emphasizing the urgent need for climactic action and innovative approaches to the energy transition.

Shayle Kann, a venture capitalist at Energy Impact Partners and host of the Catalyst podcast, dives into the climate tech landscape. He and Akshat Rathi explore which technologies are genuinely promising and which are just talk. They discuss distributed energy resources as underappreciated, the hype around onsite gas generation for data centers, and the bottlenecks in transmission deliverability. They also dissect sodium-ion batteries and advanced geothermal's overhyped status in the U.S., offering insights into the complex world of climate innovation.

Join Shayle Kann, Cassie Bowe, Carley Anderson, and Matt Eggers in a news quiz round where investors test their knowledge on industry news. Topics include challenges in the energy sector, data center energy use, solar industry innovations, diverse professions in energy, and a lightning round quiz on recent energy sector updates.

Shayle Kann, Partner at Energy Impact Partners, discusses the complexities of the hydrogen market and their investment strategy for deep decarbonization. Topics include the different sources and uses of hydrogen, challenges faced by deep tech startups, measuring impact, and the progress of their frontier fund in tackling the climate crisis.

Dr. Leah Stokes and Shayle Kann discuss energy storage solutions including pumped hydro, compressed air, and molten salts. They explore innovative technologies, investments, and the challenges of transitioning to renewable energy sources, making the topic engaging and informative.