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Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket CastsIn This Episode:How cities are still trying to hit their electrification goals without federal funding assistance What is really happening in the EV charging market How Tiya is building an A-Team What’s up, everyone! Today, we’re excited to have Tiya Gordon, founder of It’s Electric, back on the pod to discuss their progress since we last spoke in early 2024. She also gives us a big update on what’s happening in the curbside charging space across the US. With the federal funding support being pulled, a lot of cities are facing challenges in meeting their electrification goals. It’s Electric is thriving by helping them get curbside chargers in place with ZERO up-front costs. As if that wasn’t enough, they also help building owners earn extra revenue. A true win-win solution. Tune in for some golden nuggets on what the market is doing now and an absolute master class on how to build a high-performance team at an early-stage clean tech startup. 📺 Watch on YouTube | 🍎 Apple Podcasts | 🎧 Spotify | 🗣️ Join the Slack ChannelWant to access all our content? Upgrade to paid today to support our work. Subscribe now[Sponsor] ErthTech Talent: Affordable CleanTech Search FirmTiya is a huge proponent of getting superstars into her team. Do you care about talent the same way? If so let’s chat! ErthTech helps CleanTech startups hire top US-based talent. And we do it for ~half of what other firms charge. Affordable: Our search fee is 12-15% of first-year base salary (most charge 25-30%).Specialized: We ONLY work with CleanTech startups. Proven: 70+ placements since 2020 (Aypa Power, ChargeScape, QCells, & more). Save time and money when you work with ErthTech Talent. Plus, Silas runs it, so you already know him. — Reach out today and tell him you saw this ad. Get Started Today📝 Show Notes:Topics 02:03 It's Electric Introduction03:39 Key Innovation in Public Charging05:52 Recent Milestones and Company Progress07:32 City Responses to Electrification Efforts09:14 EV Adoption Continues Amid Infrastructure Challenges11:16 Cities Maintaining Momentum on Electrification13:15 Early Traction and Market Response to Zero-Cost Solution15:24 Community Engagement and Innovative Financing Model20:41 Evolving City Strategies and Scaling Public Charging24:36 How Tiya is Building a Team of Superstars 39:25 Upcoming Goals and Roadmap for It's Electric41:05 Upcoming Bottlenecks LinksTiya Gordon | It’s ElectricListen to the first episode we did with Tiya - $167#167 Urban Charging, Electrifying Cities, Pilots & Partnerships, & More w/ Tiya Gordon (It's Electric)Connect with Somil on LinkedIn | Connect with Silas on LinkedInFollow CleanTechies on LinkedIn to fill your feeds with educational content This podcast is NOT investment advice. Do your homework and due diligence before investing in anything discussed on this podcast. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cleantechies.substack.com/subscribe

In This Episode:* Was this continued ClimateTech Vibe shift inevitable, or is it just Trump?* The intersection of ClimateTech Startups and InsuranceTech startups?* What role are insurance companies playing in the climate crisis?Have you filled out our Subscriber Survey yet? We’ve put in thousands of hours to create this project — won’t you spare 5 min to help us make the show even better?What’s up, everyone!Today, we have a great episode with Grace Penders and Adam Chadroff from Equal Ventures. If you're not familiar with Equal, I recommend checking out episode 116 where we had on Rick Zullo, the Founder of Equal.Today, we’re continuing the conversation about the climate tech vibe shift. However, our conversation with Equal is a little bit different. Equal has, from the very beginning, had a thesis broader than just climate. One of those other areas is insurance. This is an area that is increasingly intersecting with climate. This is becoming especially acute given the rise in natural disasters and the catastrophic financial impacts that follow.Our conversation today focuses on these themes as well as what the insurance industry’s role is in helping solve the climate investing challenge. There are plenty of ways. This is playing into how governments engage.Overall, it's an amazing episode and we're really excited to share this with you.Sidenote, we recorded this in person in the equal offices during my recent visit to New York. So if you'd like to watch, check it out on YouTube. (Also, be sure to give us a follow on YouTube to help us grow the channel)If you're enjoying the content, consider upgrading to become paid subscriber today.Act fast! Because our annual subscription is going from $80 up to $100 as of May 1st.To upgrade, click the “upgrade” button on the top right of your screen here.📺 Watch on YouTube | 🍎 Apple Podcasts | 🎧 Spotify | 🗣️ Join the Slack Channel📝 Show Notes:Topics* 00:00 Cold Open & Intro* 03:00 The Climate Tech Vibe Shift* 05:58 The Intersection of Climate and Insurance* 09:01 Investment Trends in Climate Risk* 12:05 Quantifying and Mitigating Climate Risks* 15:03 Innovations in Climate Risk Management* 17:55 Preventative Measures and Market Impacts* 26:05 Understanding Market Compression and Its Impacts* 29:50 The Role of Insurance in Value Creation* 32:54 Government Involvement in Climate Risk* 35:00 Navigating Innovation in Insurance and Utilities* 40:18 Exit Opportunities in the Insurance Sector* 44:10 The Climate Capital Summit and Future TrendsLinks* Grace Penders | Adam Chadroff | Equal Ventures* Connect with Somil on LinkedIn | Connect with Silas on LinkedIn* Follow CleanTechies on LinkedIn* This podcast is NOT investment advice. Do your homework and due diligence before investing in anything discussed on this podcast. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cleantechies.substack.com/subscribe

In This Episode:* Was this continued ClimateTech Vibe shift inevitable, or is it just Trump?* The intersection of ClimateTech Startups and InsuranceTech startups?* What role are insurance companies playing in the climate crisis?Have you filled out our Subscriber Survey yet? We’ve put in thousands of hours to create this project — won’t you spare 5 min to help us make the show even better?What’s up, everyone!Today, we have a great episode with Grace Penders and Adam Chadroff from Equal Ventures. If you're not familiar with Equal, I recommend checking out episode 116 where we had on Rick Zullo, the Founder of Equal.Today, we’re continuing the conversation about the climate tech vibe shift. However, our conversation with Equal is a little bit different. Equal has, from the very beginning, had a thesis broader than just climate. One of those other areas is insurance. This is an area that is increasingly intersecting with climate. This is becoming especially acute given the rise in natural disasters and the catastrophic financial impacts that follow.Our conversation today focuses on these themes as well as what the insurance industry’s role is in helping solve the climate investing challenge. There are plenty of ways. This is playing into how governments engage.Overall, it's an amazing episode and we're really excited to share this with you.Sidenote, we recorded this in person in the equal offices during my recent visit to New York. So if you'd like to watch, check it out on YouTube. (Also, be sure to give us a follow on YouTube to help us grow the channel)If you're enjoying the content, consider upgrading to become paid subscriber today.Act fast! Because our annual subscription is going from $80 up to $100 as of May 1st.To upgrade, click the “upgrade” button on the top right of your screen here.📺 Watch on YouTube | 🍎 Apple Podcasts | 🎧 Spotify | 🗣️ Join the Slack Channel📝 Show Notes:Topics* 00:00 Cold Open & Intro* 03:00 The Climate Tech Vibe Shift* 05:58 The Intersection of Climate and Insurance* 09:01 Investment Trends in Climate Risk* 12:05 Quantifying and Mitigating Climate Risks* 15:03 Innovations in Climate Risk Management* 17:55 Preventative Measures and Market Impacts* 26:05 Understanding Market Compression and Its Impacts* 29:50 The Role of Insurance in Value Creation* 32:54 Government Involvement in Climate Risk* 35:00 Navigating Innovation in Insurance and Utilities* 40:18 Exit Opportunities in the Insurance Sector* 44:10 The Climate Capital Summit and Future TrendsLinks* Grace Penders | Adam Chadroff | Equal Ventures* Connect with Somil on LinkedIn | Connect with Silas on LinkedIn* Follow CleanTechies on LinkedIn* This podcast is NOT investment advice. Do your homework and due diligence before investing in anything discussed on this podcast. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cleantechies.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cleantechies.substack.comIn This Episode:The European Electrification OpportunityInvesting in Energy Software, Not Just “Climate Tech”Hard Conversations with Founders (and Why They Matter)AI, Grid Resilience & The Real Infrastructure Behind Clean EnergyWhy Climate Messaging Needs to Sound More Like Tesla

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cleantechies.substack.comListen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket CastsIn This Episode:* What is a Solid State Transformer * How Solid State Transformers are Reshaping the Energy Industry* How They Built a $1bn Pipeline Have you filled out our Subscriber Survey yet? We’ve put in thousands of hours to create this project — won’t you spare 5 min to help us make the show even better? Check Out Our Sponsors! Goodwin: The Law Firm of Choice for ClimateTech Entrepreneurs Every ClimateTech Entrepreneur needs a reliable partner for their legal needs. Why settle for less than the best? 💪🏽Reach out to Goodwin Law today; the law firm of choice for hundreds of ClimateTech Entrepreneurs worldwide. They have you covered from funding docs to offtake contracts to IPO and M&A support. GoodwinLaw.com (and tell them CleanTechies sent you!)-----ErthTech Talent: Affordable CleanTech Search FirmTo build a successful CleanTech startup, you need the right people. Affordable: Our search fee is 12-15% of first-year base salary (most charge 25-30%).Specialized: We ONLY work with CleanTech startups. Proven: 70+ placements since 2020 (Aypa Power, ChargeScape, QCells, & more). _____Save time and money when you work with ErthTech Talent. Plus, Silas runs it, so you already know him. — Reach out today and tell him you saw this ad. _____What’s up, everyone! Today, we have a great episode with Haroon Inam & Michael Wood III from DG Matrix. We’re talking about a simple technology that can fundamentally reshape the energy industry by transforming electricity more efficiently and with way less physical space, than what’s been done traditionally. Take an EV charger, for example. You need to get the exact electricity flow right. Usually, that would take a few parking spaces’ worth of transformers. With DG Matrix, you can do it with a simple power stand smaller than your refrigerator. This is still the case even if you’ve got solar, batteries, or other distributed resources all mixed in together. They can handle all the streams of electricity in and out. It’s clear the industry is loving this too. They have over $1bn of pipeline to date. We got Haroon and Michael, so it’s a great episode. _____Want to access all our content? Upgrade to paid today. Act fast! Annual subscriptions increase to $100 on May 1st (currently $80). 📺 Watch on YouTube | 🍎 Apple Podcasts | 🎧 Spotify | 🗣️ Join the Slack Channel_____📝 Show Notes:Topics Free Version:03:21 The Journey to DG Matrix05:51 Understanding Solid State Transformers09:11 Market Position and Economic Impact10:00 Goodwin AD12:06 Solid State Transformer Advantages13:26 Company AD17:14 Building a Strong Advisory Network18:51 Call to Action21:10 Overcoming Challenges in Clean Tech24:54 The Future of DG Matrix and Market Fit26:29 Building from the Ground Up27:51 Transforming Energy Markets30:55 Streamlining Manufacturing and Supply ChainLinks* Haroon Inam, Michael Wood III | DG Matrix* Connect with Somil on LinkedIn | Connect with Silas on LinkedIn* Follow CleanTechies on LinkedInThis podcast is NOT investment advice. Do your homework and due diligence before investing in anything discussed on this podcast.Hey there! Thanks for being a paid sub! Means a lot - (code for, we like money) just kidding. For real though, as a paid subscriber, feel free to reach out to us with questions, if you’re looking for support, or if you have suggestions on future topics. If you’re not already in the group chat, let us know and we’ll get you in there. 😄

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cleantechies.substack.comListen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket CastsIn This Episode: * How Powin went from a family business manufacturing a wide range of products to a leading provider of BESS* Solving supply chain challenges and the future of partnership with the US and China on batteries* What the future of energy looks like and the important role that BESS plays Take the Listeners Survey to Help Us ImproveCheck Out Our Sponsors! * Goodwin: The Law Firm of Choice for ClimateTech Entrepreneurs * ErthTech Talent: Affordable CleanTech Search FirmWhat’s up, everyone! Today, we have a great episode with Danny Lu from Powin. Powin is one of the leading providers of battery energy storage systems, with 8 GWh of systems built and 9 in the pipeline. They are an absolute powerhouse. Battery storage is a critical part of the future of a renewable energy grid. Powin is doing its part to make it possible. As the Trump admin pushes for more drilling and a seemingly anti-clean energy policy (despite that not being the definition of abundance) we are seeing the value of battery storage. Prior to tariffs, building a speaker plant would be more expensive and take longer than building energy storage systems to manage grid flexibility issues. (It’s tbd what the situation will be with huge Chinese tariffs). Powin has years of experience working in this space to solve supply chain issues and is always improving its business to adapt to whatever battery chemistry is most feasible and affordable for its clients. Given all this, it was great to speak with someone who can help us understand where the market is going and what the key challenges and opportunities are that lie ahead. Want to access all our content? Upgrade to paid today. Act fast! Annual subscriptions increase to $100 on May 1st (currently $80). 📺 Watch on YouTube | 🍎 Apple Podcasts | 🎧 Spotify | 🗣️ Join the Slack ChannelTopics Free Preview: * 00:00 Cold Open & Intro to Our Guest * 04:00 Origins & Evolutions of Powin* 08:10 What They Do * 10:00 Creating the Market and Finding Their First Customers* 12:00 Check Out Goodwin for all Your Legal Support Needs* 13:00 Stepping Into a Leadership Role Out of University * 16:55 Check out ErthTech Talent for your Hiring Needs* 18:10 From Permit to Commissioning in Months* 19:10 What an IPP/Utility Wants — Single Point of Blame* 23:00 The Evolution of Battery Chemistry for BESS vs EV * 24:30 Become a Paid Supporter of CleanTechies* 25:30 Powin’s Current Scale* 26:50 Storage Project Market Projections Considering Tariffs* 31:30 AI & Data Centers | BESS vs Peaker Plants* 39:00 Manufacturing in the US? (teaser clip & paywall) Links* Danny Lu | Powin* Connect with Somil on LinkedIn | Connect with Silas on LinkedIn* Follow CleanTechies on LinkedInThis podcast is NOT investment advice. Do your homework and due diligence before investing in anything discussed on this podcast.

In This Episode:* Was this continued ClimateTech Vibe shift inevitable, or is it just Trump?* The intersection of ClimateTech Startups and InsuranceTech startups?* What role are insurance companies playing in the climate crisis?Have you filled out our Subscriber Survey yet? We’ve put in thousands of hours to create this project — won’t you spare 5 min to help us make the show even better?What’s up, everyone!Today, we have a great episode with Grace Penders and Adam Chadroff from Equal Ventures. If you're not familiar with Equal, I recommend checking out episode 116 where we had on Rick Zullo, the Founder of Equal.Today, we’re continuing the conversation about the climate tech vibe shift. However, our conversation with Equal is a little bit different. Equal has, from the very beginning, had a thesis broader than just climate. One of those other areas is insurance. This is an area that is increasingly intersecting with climate. This is becoming especially acute given the rise in natural disasters and the catastrophic financial impacts that follow.Our conversation today focuses on these themes as well as what the insurance industry’s role is in helping solve the climate investing challenge. There are plenty of ways. This is playing into how governments engage.Overall, it's an amazing episode and we're really excited to share this with you.Sidenote, we recorded this in person in the equal offices during my recent visit to New York. So if you'd like to watch, check it out on YouTube. (Also, be sure to give us a follow on YouTube to help us grow the channel)If you're enjoying the content, consider upgrading to become paid subscriber today.Act fast! Because our annual subscription is going from $80 up to $100 as of May 1st.To upgrade, click the “upgrade” button on the top right of your screen here.📺 Watch on YouTube | 🍎 Apple Podcasts | 🎧 Spotify | 🗣️ Join the Slack Channel📝 Show Notes:Topics* 00:00 Cold Open & Intro* 03:00 The Climate Tech Vibe Shift* 05:58 The Intersection of Climate and Insurance* 09:01 Investment Trends in Climate Risk* 12:05 Quantifying and Mitigating Climate Risks* 15:03 Innovations in Climate Risk Management* 17:55 Preventative Measures and Market Impacts* 26:05 Understanding Market Compression and Its Impacts* 29:50 The Role of Insurance in Value Creation* 32:54 Government Involvement in Climate Risk* 35:00 Navigating Innovation in Insurance and Utilities* 40:18 Exit Opportunities in the Insurance Sector* 44:10 The Climate Capital Summit and Future TrendsLinks* Grace Penders | Adam Chadroff | Equal Ventures* Connect with Somil on LinkedIn | Connect with Silas on LinkedIn* Follow CleanTechies on LinkedIn* This podcast is NOT investment advice. Do your homework and due diligence before investing in anything discussed on this podcast. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cleantechies.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cleantechies.substack.comIn This Episode:* How they went from tech discovery to pilot in 3 years * Why this business model is the only way to make eFuels work for now* The future of the E-Fuels/SAF market under Trump SPONSORS: * Goodwin: The Law Firm of Choice for CleanTech Companies around the world. * ErthTech Talent: Affordable CleanTech Headhunter Helping Hire US-Based Sales & Engineering Talent. What’s up, everyone! Today, we have a great episode with Joe Rodden from Lydian. And we are talking all things eFuels and their story. Lydian uses Co2, Water, and abundant Green Energy to create eFuels/SAF. And because of their flexible run method, they can do it profitably, consistently. In the recent past there has been a huge demand for SAF that has been hard for major airlines to procure. In part because the technology was not there, but mostly because there were no plants up and operating. SAF plants are assumed to look like chemical production facilities… ie: always on. This way the cost of the investment is paid back soon. Lydian made sure they used inexpensive materials to create their system. And they made it to start and stop whenever there is excess electricity being produced. It’s a game changer. On top of this, Joe has a great story. A story that I’m sure you’ll enjoy on today’s episode. Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment and giving us 5 stars on your favorite podcast app. Topics 00:00 Understanding eFuels and Lydian's Mission03:00 The Journey to Clean Technology06:05 The Role of Leadership in Innovation09:06 The Science Behind eFuels11:57 Operational Flexibility and Economic Viability15:01 The Future of Energy and Technology Integration18:03 Business Models in the eFuel Industry26:35 Building Sustainable Technology28:01 Vision for Energy Abundance30:47 The Accelerationist Movement in Climate Tech32:09 Rapid Development of Pilot Projects33:56 Current Trends in the eFuel Market40:30 Carbon Credits and Market Demand42:10 Traction and Interest in Sustainable Aviation Fuel43:23 Funding Strategies for Innovation46:51 Challenges in Building a Climate Tech Company49:44 Finding Guidance and Mentorship50:27 Resources for Climate EntrepreneursLinksJoe Rodden | LydianConnect with Somil on LinkedIn | Connect with Silas on LinkedInFollow CleanTechies on LinkedInThis podcast is NOT investment advice. Do your homework and due diligence before investing in anything discussed on this podcast.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cleantechies.substack.comIn This Episode:* Was this continued ClimateTech Vibe shift inevitable, or is it just Trump?* The intersection of ClimateTech Startups and InsuranceTech startups?* What role are insurance companies playing in the climate crisis?Have you filled out our Subscriber Survey yet? We’ve put in thousands of hours to create this project — won’t you spare 5 min to help us make the show even better?What’s up, everyone!Today, we have a great episode with Grace Penders and Adam Chadroff from Equal Ventures. If you're not familiar with Equal, I recommend checking out episode 116 where we had on Rick Zullo, the Founder of Equal.Today, we’re continuing the conversation about the climate tech vibe shift. However, our conversation with Equal is a little bit different. Equal has, from the very beginning, had a thesis broader than just climate. One of those other areas is insurance. This is an area that is increasingly intersecting with climate. This is becoming especially acute given the rise in natural disasters and the catastrophic financial impacts that follow.Our conversation today focuses on these themes as well as what the insurance industry’s role is in helping solve the climate investing challenge. There are plenty of ways. This is playing into how governments engage.Overall, it's an amazing episode and we're really excited to share this with you.Sidenote, we recorded this in person in the equal offices during my recent visit to New York. So if you'd like to watch, check it out on YouTube. (Also, be sure to give us a follow on YouTube to help us grow the channel)If you're enjoying the content, consider upgrading to become paid subscriber today.Act fast! Because our annual subscription is going from $80 up to $100 as of May 1st.To upgrade, click the “upgrade” button on the top right of your screen here.📺 Watch on YouTube | 🍎 Apple Podcasts | 🎧 Spotify | 🗣️ Join the Slack Channel📝 Show Notes:Topics* 00:00 Cold Open & Intro* 03:00 The Climate Tech Vibe Shift* 05:58 The Intersection of Climate and Insurance* 09:01 Investment Trends in Climate Risk* 12:05 Quantifying and Mitigating Climate Risks* 15:03 Innovations in Climate Risk Management* 17:55 Preventative Measures and Market Impacts* 26:05 Understanding Market Compression and Its Impacts* 29:50 The Role of Insurance in Value Creation* 32:54 Government Involvement in Climate Risk* 35:00 Navigating Innovation in Insurance and Utilities* 40:18 Exit Opportunities in the Insurance Sector* 44:10 The Climate Capital Summit and Future TrendsLinks* Grace Penders | Adam Chadroff | Equal Ventures* Connect with Somil on LinkedIn | Connect with Silas on LinkedIn* Follow CleanTechies on LinkedIn* This podcast is NOT investment advice. Do your homework and due diligence before investing in anything discussed on this podcast.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cleantechies.substack.comIn This Episode:* Was this continued ClimateTech Vibe shift inevitable, or is it just Trump?* The intersection of ClimateTech Startups and InsuranceTech startups?* What role are insurance companies playing in the climate crisis?Have you filled out our Subscriber Survey yet? We’ve put in thousands of hours to create this project — won’t you spare 5 min to help us make the show even better?What’s up, everyone!Today, we have a great episode with Grace Penders and Adam Chadroff from Equal Ventures. If you're not familiar with Equal, I recommend checking out episode 116 where we had on Rick Zullo, the Founder of Equal.Today, we’re continuing the conversation about the climate tech vibe shift. However, our conversation with Equal is a little bit different. Equal has, from the very beginning, had a thesis broader than just climate. One of those other areas is insurance. This is an area that is increasingly intersecting with climate. This is becoming especially acute given the rise in natural disasters and the catastrophic financial impacts that follow.Our conversation today focuses on these themes as well as what the insurance industry’s role is in helping solve the climate investing challenge. There are plenty of ways. This is playing into how governments engage.Overall, it's an amazing episode and we're really excited to share this with you.Sidenote, we recorded this in person in the equal offices during my recent visit to New York. So if you'd like to watch, check it out on YouTube. (Also, be sure to give us a follow on YouTube to help us grow the channel)If you're enjoying the content, consider upgrading to become paid subscriber today.Act fast! Because our annual subscription is going from $80 up to $100 as of May 1st.To upgrade, click the “upgrade” button on the top right of your screen here.📺 Watch on YouTube | 🍎 Apple Podcasts | 🎧 Spotify | 🗣️ Join the Slack Channel📝 Show Notes:Topics* 00:00 Cold Open & Intro* 03:00 The Climate Tech Vibe Shift* 05:58 The Intersection of Climate and Insurance* 09:01 Investment Trends in Climate Risk* 12:05 Quantifying and Mitigating Climate Risks* 15:03 Innovations in Climate Risk Management* 17:55 Preventative Measures and Market Impacts* 26:05 Understanding Market Compression and Its Impacts* 29:50 The Role of Insurance in Value Creation* 32:54 Government Involvement in Climate Risk* 35:00 Navigating Innovation in Insurance and Utilities* 40:18 Exit Opportunities in the Insurance Sector* 44:10 The Climate Capital Summit and Future TrendsLinks* Grace Penders | Adam Chadroff | Equal Ventures* Connect with Somil on LinkedIn | Connect with Silas on LinkedIn* Follow CleanTechies on LinkedIn* This podcast is NOT investment advice. Do your homework and due diligence before investing in anything discussed on this podcast.