Joselyn Lai, co-founder and CEO of Bedrock Energy, brings innovative geothermal heating and cooling solutions to urban buildings. Joined by Tim De Chant, a TechCrunch Climate reporter, they dive into the efficiencies of closed vs. open loop systems. Joselyn shares how they built a client base among urban builders and the ease of fundraising with proven technology. They also explore creating clean energy jobs for workers transitioning from oil and gas, emphasizing the importance of decarbonizing the built environment.

This week, tech reporters Tim de Chant and Dominic Madori Davis delve into the awkward adolescence of AI, highlighting Apple's reluctance to fully embrace the technology. They also showcase the innovative Mexican startup Someone Somewhere, which uses AI to empower rural artisans, creating unique products that caught the eye of major brands. Discussions extend to the shifting strategies in autonomous delivery and the legal battles regarding diversity funding in venture capital, underscoring the challenges faced by marginalized entrepreneurs.