How does a VC investor turn climate change into a sound investment opportunity? Alex explains how he’s changing the world, by retooling the entire economy.Alex Roetter is Managing Director and General Partner at Moxxie Ventures, backing exceptional founders building products designed to change the world, while making life and work better.Nick and Alex dive into his background in software and how it overlaps with climate, why you need to follow the talent to make great investments, and the three elements your people need to thrive in their jobs.If you're looking to make it easier to find thousands of dollars worth of R&D Tax Credits, our sponsor MainStreet has the answer. You only need to plug MainStreet into your payroll and let their team of experts do the heavy lifting, scanning hundreds of federal, state and local tax credits on your behalf. It’s going to save you so much time and your company so much money.Visit MainStreet.com today.And if you love listening to The Keep Cool Show, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/keepcoolThank you so much!Follow Alex:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alex-roetterStay up-to-date on all things Keep Cool:https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/keep-cool/ or follow Nick Van Osdol on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickvanosdolNick is a Workweek friend, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

When you start working in climate tech, it’s hard to feel the same way about any other industry. And that’s what keeps Lily Bernicker, Principal at Wireframe Ventures, deep in the trenches.Nick and Lily get into conversation about why flexibility is critical to be a great climate tech investor, why saying no to companies is still hard, and the challenges of a long feedback loop.You’ll also hear Lily’s take on why scientists are learning the business playbooks and how that can only help drive forward innovation.If you're looking to make it easier to find thousands of dollars worth of R&D Tax Credits, our sponsor MainStreet has the answer. You only need to plug MainStreet into your payroll and let their team of experts do the heavy lifting, scanning hundreds of federal, state and local tax credits on your behalf. It’s going to save you so much time and your company so much money.Visit MainStreet.com today.And if you love listening to The Keep Cool Show, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/keepcoolThank you so much!Follow Lily:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lily-bernicker-2b638a89Stay up-to-date on all things Keep Cool:https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/keep-cool/ or follow Nick Van Osdol on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickvanosdolNick is a Workweek friend, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Climate tech needs public and private sector support. Leading the charge, and driving vehicle electrification, is Levi Tillemann. Find out how.Ample’s goal is to make electric cars available for everyone by solving charging problems. Utilizing autonomous robotics and smart-battery technology, Levi and his team can charge a car in minutes, but that’s just part of his day job.Nick and Levi get into his role as VP for Policy and International Outreach, what goes into shaping public policy, and why it seems to move so slowly.You’ll also hear Levi’s takes on the healthy tension between the public and private sector, the critical role battery swapping plays in electrification, and how you can help influence public policy and drive green transport technology forward.If you're looking to make it easier to find thousands of dollars worth of R&D Tax Credits, our sponsor MainStreet has the answer. You only need to plug MainStreet into your payroll and let their team of experts do the heavy lifting, scanning hundreds of federal, state and local tax credits on your behalf. It’s going to save you so much time and your company so much money.Visit MainStreet.com today.And if you love listening to The Keep Cool Show, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/keepcoolThank you so much!Follow Levi:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/levi-tillemann-226825aStay up-to-date on all things Keep Cool:https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/keep-cool/ or follow Nick Van Osdol on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickvanosdolNick is a Workweek friend, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Most real estate investors are unprepared for how climate change will impact their business. Owen Woolcock is one step ahead, investing in markets that will stay resilient long into the future.Real estate is often seen as a ‘safe investment’, but with increasing focus on how buildings are built and how they impact the environment, it’s time to recognize the impact of climate change on the future of this industry.Nick and Owen, Partner at CCC, discuss why his company is built on investing in real estate that considers climate tech alongside climate change, how things like flood risk are drastically changing the landscape, and why global financial systems need to re-evaluate business models before it’s too late.You’ll also hear Owen’s spicy take on which towns in the US are growing significantly, and why. Hint, if you’ve never considered living in Ann Arbor Michigan, now might be the time to take a look.If you're looking to make it easier to find thousands of dollars worth of R&D Tax Credits, our sponsor MainStreet has the answer. You only need to plug MainStreet into your payroll and let their team of experts do the heavy lifting, scanning hundreds of federal, state and local tax credits on your behalf. It’s going to save you so much time and your company so much money.Visit MainStreet.com today.And if you love listening to The Keep Cool Show, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/keepcoolThank you so much!Follow Owen:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/owenwoolcockTwitter: twitter.com/owen_cameronStay up-to-date on all things Keep Cool:https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/keep-cool/ or follow Nick Van Osdol on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickvanosdolNick is a Workweek friend, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

How do you make gardening greener? You engineer a new type of soil. This is the fascinating work of Rosy. Find out how.Cultivating gardens is a part of life for hundreds of thousands of people, but if you’re using harmful fertilizers, there’s a problem. Rosy Soil is solving that problem thanks to cutting edge soil engineering.Nick and Chad get deep into soil science. In this episode you’ll hear how Rosy’s new soil formulation has a negative carbon footprint, why it will make your plants thrive, and how it affects ecosystems across the world for the better.You’ll also hear Chad’s take on most store-bought fertilizers and why Rosy is going all out to make their entire supply chain as sustainable and low-carbon as possible. A challenge pertinent to all climate tech verticals and industries.If you're looking to make it easier to find thousands of dollars worth of R&D Tax Credits, our sponsor MainStreet has the answer. You only need to plug MainStreet into your payroll and let their team of experts do the heavy lifting, scanning hundreds of federal, state and local tax credits on your behalf. It’s going to save you so much time and your company so much money.Visit MainStreet.com today.And if you love listening to The Keep Cool Show, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/keepcoolThank you so much!Follow Chad:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/camassuraStay up-to-date on all things Keep Cool:https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/keep-cool/ or follow Nick Van Osdol on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickvanosdolNick is a Workweek friend, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Despite trillions of dollars pouring into climate tech, there’s still a huge funding gap. So how do we close it? The answer is through forward thinking investment in founders at the forefront of cutting edge tech. And one company working to do just that is Enduring Planet.Welcome to Season 2. Nick kicks off with a seriously impressive guest, Dimitry Gershenson, Co-Founder and CEO. They get into the reasons why we only get half the picture when it comes to investment and equity, and how non-financial factors can make a serious difference in lending. You’ll hear why Dimitry and his team are super intentional when it comes to championing under-represented founders, why they believe diversity makes better business sense, and Enduring Planet’s no BS approach for founders to apply and get funded.If you're looking to make it easier to find thousands of dollars worth of R&D Tax Credits, our sponsor MainStreet has the answer. You only need to plug MainStreet into your payroll and let their team of experts do the heavy lifting, scanning hundreds of federal, state and local tax credits on your behalf. It’s going to save you so much time and your company so much money.Visit MainStreet.com today.Follow Dimitry:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dgershensonTwitter: twitter.com/d_gershensonStay up-to-date on all things Keep Cool:https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/keep-cool/ or follow Nick Van Osdol on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickvanosdolNick is a Workweek friend, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Climate tech is constantly evolving. As the urgency to tackle the climate crisis grows, so does the number of exciting companies offering cutting-edge solutions. It can be hard to keep up with trends and harder still to link them to the bigger picture of climate and the climate technology landscape.I’m your host Nick Van Osdol. And on the Keep Cool Show, you get a front row seat to discussions with founders who are solving climate problems. I’ll also do my best to make connections back to other emerging technologies to arrive at a fuller industry perspective.Every episode, I’ll take a deep dive into a startup’s new technology, getting into what problems they’re solving, and what makes them unique in the space.Then we’ll get to know the person behind the headlines, digging into the nuances of their business as well as from where they take inspiration.If you’re a climate tech investor, work in the industry, or just want to know what’s coming around the corner, this is the show with the answers. And if you want to go deeper still, sign up to my newsletter at workweek dot com, where you’ll get weekly updates, considered analysis, and thoughtful explorations into the latest climate technology news.New episodes every Thursday, starting June 9th. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcast.

It’s a big question and Zach Stein has the answers with Carbon Collective. Meet the CEO battling for the Earth’s future.Traditional investment practice isn’t made to drive impact. And for individual investors who want to make sustainable choices, that can be a source of frustration. Carbon Collective is disrupting old school financial theory, creating investment products that make profit, are sustainable, and make a positive impact.Nick and Zach get deep into the power of narrative to drive positive climate impact investing, why there are still considerable fault lines in the investment community around decarbonizing, and the debate over oll and gas.If you want to know how you can reverse climate change, this is the episode to dive into.Follow Zach: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zach-stein-100Twitter: twitter.com/OsmoBotStay up-to-date on all things Keep Cool:https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/keep-cool/ or follow Nick Van Osdol on Twitter:https://twitter.com/nickvanosdol

The wait is finally over. One founder, or founding team, will leave with thousands of dollars worth of prizes to invest in their climate tech startup, but who will it be?Nick and his investor co-hosts have heard pitches from five of the most innovative climate tech startups out there, and this week it’s time to pick a winner.You’ll get a recap of the projects so far with Nick, before hearing from the investors and their reactions, and finally you’ll learn who the winner is, based on investor votes.Who’s your favorite?With over $40,000 in prizes for their business, there’s a lot at stake.If you're looking to make it easier to find thousands of dollars worth of R&D Tax Credits, our sponsor MainStreet has the answer. You only need to plug MainStreet into your payroll and let their team of experts do the heavy lifting, scanning hundreds of federal, state and local tax credits on your behalf. It’s going to save you so much time and your company so much money.Stay up-to-date on all things Keep Cool:https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/keep-cool/ or follow Nick Van Osdol on Twitter:https://twitter.com/nickvanosdol

How do you generate wealth and save the world? By disrupting traditional investment models. Meet Physis, empowering investors to make a positive impact.This is the fifth of the Keep Cool Show’s mini-series, offering five startup founders the chance to pitch their climate tech business. Nick and investor co-host Dan Lichtenberg figure out what drives Stefania Di Bartolomew and what sets Physis apart from others in the space, tackling climate change.Data is the key to understanding how investments impact the world. With millions of data points to choose from, Physis aggregates the most pertinent and shares them with investors to help them track and measure how their investments are performing for the good of the environment. And all through one platform.With a mission to help investors build sustainable portfolios, Physis believes the future is data-driven. We’ll also hear Stefania’s thoughts on whether divestment or an activist investor approach is more impactful, and what regulatory tailwinds mean for the industry,With over $40,000 in prizes for their business, there’s a lot at stake. Discover who our winner is in next week’s episode.If you're looking to make it easier to find thousands of dollars worth of R&D Tax Credits, our sponsor MainStreet has the answer. You only need to plug MainStreet into your payroll and let their team of experts do the heavy lifting, scanning hundreds of federal, state and local tax credits on your behalf. It’s going to save you so much time and your company so much money.Follow Stefania:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stefanialeaTwitter: twitter.com/dbstefiStay up-to-date on all things Keep Cool:https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/keep-cool/ or follow Nick Van Osdol on Twitter:https://twitter.com/nickvanosdol