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Oct 7, 2021 • 45min

ESG Data Tracking, Creating Partnerships, & More w/ Holly Lichtenfeld (SustainaBase)

Really great conversation with Holly Lichtenfeld, Chief Growth & Strategic Alliances Officer at SustainaBase. SustainaBase is an ESG tracking platform that is helping companies advance their sustainable development goals. Their goal is to replace most of the ESG tracking and reporting services, that are traditionally done through consultants, with software. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Holly as it was a blast to make. SustainaBase Website: https://www.sustainabase.com/Connect with Holly On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollylichtenfeld/Follow Holly on Twitter @Holly_BL :https://twitter.com/Holly_BLJoin the Slack Channel:  https://cleantechies.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-pd2drz6d-N~9nURU5JlyMXv2ZiO5bAQ#/shared-invite/emailSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.silasmahner.com/ctnewslettersignupHMU on Twitter: @silasmahnerSupport the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silasmahnerRead my intro to ESG: https://silasmahner.medium.com/a-beginners-intro-to-esg-2f35e5b06851Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silasmahner)Support the showEvery 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!)
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Sep 23, 2021 • 53min

From Engineer to VC, ClimateTech Investing, & More w/ Craig Lawrence (Energy Transition Ventures)

Had the opportunity to speak with Craig Lawrence, Partner, and Co-Founder at Energy Transition Ventures. Craig started his career in a technical role and has found himself as the holder of the purse. Really hope you enjoy this conversation.  Check out the ETV Website: https://energytransitionventures.com/Connect with Craig on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigmlawrence/Join the Slack Channel:  https://cleantechies.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-pd2drz6d-N~9nURU5JlyMXv2ZiO5bAQ#/shared-invite/emailSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.silasmahner.com/ctnewslettersignupHMU on Twitter: @silasmahnerSupport the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silasmahnerSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silasmahner)Support the showEvery 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!)
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Sep 16, 2021 • 48min

Creating Extra Revenue Streams for Real Estate Owners by Selling Captured Carbon w/ Josh Santos (Noya)

A punchy conversation with Josh Santos, the Co-Founder, and CEO of Noya - a carbon capture company offering companies a way to capture carbon and get paid. Their tech is installed on Cooling Towers, captures carbon, and is then able to be sold to companies who use carbon. The new business models that are being developed every day to help make the transition to a cleaner world are very inspiring to me. Check out Noya: https://www.noya.co/Connect with Josh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshisantos/Join the Slack Channel:  https://cleantechies.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-pd2drz6d-N~9nURU5JlyMXv2ZiO5bAQ#/shared-invite/emailSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.silasmahner.com/ctnewslettersignupHMU on Twitter: @silasmahnerSupport the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silasmahnerSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silasmahner)Support the showEvery 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!)
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Sep 9, 2021 • 52min

Retrofitting Commercial Vehicles into EVs w/ Jim Castelaz (Motiv Power Systems)

Great conversation with Jim Castelaz, the founder and CTO of Motiv Power Systems. Motiv has been in the business of electrifying light commercial vehicles for over a decade. We touched on many topics from what they are doing, to the future of the grid, to the future of education, and employee retention. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Checkout Motiv Power Systems: https://www.motivps.com/Connect with Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcastelaz/Join the Slack Channel:  https://cleantechies.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-pd2drz6d-N~9nURU5JlyMXv2ZiO5bAQ#/shared-invite/emailSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.silasmahner.com/ctnewslettersignupHMU on Twitter: @silasmahnerSupport the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silasmahnerSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silasmahner)Support the showEvery 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!)
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Sep 2, 2021 • 1h 6min

What is a Smart City, The Cities of the Future, Green Cities, & More w/ Dr. Jonathan Reichental - Smart City Evangelist

Was really great to have Dr. Jonathan Reichental on the show today. We discussed Smart Cities on a broader level as well as the relationship between the private and public sectors. I really learned a lot on this episode and I hope you do too! Let us know what your favorite takeaway with this episode is! Get Jonathan’s books: https://www.reichental.com/smart-cities-book/Learn more about Jonathan: https://www.reichental.com/Join the Slack Channel:  https://cleantechies.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-pd2drz6d-N~9nURU5JlyMXv2ZiO5bAQ#/shared-invite/emailSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.silasmahner.com/ctnewslettersignupHMU on Twitter: @silasmahnerSupport the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silasmahnerSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silasmahner)Support the showEvery 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!)
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Aug 26, 2021 • 40min

Upcycling the Wasted Parts of the CaCao Plants, What is an Upcycled Snack, Farmers Revenue Models, & More w/ Shannon Neumann (CaPao)

Episode 16 of CleanTechies the podcast. Really enjoyed this discussion with Shannon Neumann running the CaPao brand from Mondelez International. We discussed upcycling in regard to the food industry from harvest through manufacturing. Let us know what your favorite takeaway with this episode is! Check out CaPao: https://www.capaofruit.com/Connect With Shannon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-neumann-8445065/Join the Slack Channel:  https://cleantechies.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-pd2drz6d-N~9nURU5JlyMXv2ZiO5bAQ#/shared-invite/emailSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.silasmahner.com/ctnewslettersignupHMU on Twitter: @silasmahnerSupport the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silasmahnerSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silasmahner)Support the showEvery 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!)
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Aug 19, 2021 • 50min

Creating Green Buildings, Reducing Wasted Energy, IoT & Real Estate, & More w/ Brian Turner (Buildings IoT)

Had a great conversation with Brian Turner the CEO of Buildings IoT on today's episode. He had a lot of insight to share about the PropTech / BuildingTech space. Learn more about Buildings IoT here: https://www.buildingsiot.com/Join the Slack Channel:  https://cleantechies.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-pd2drz6d-N~9nURU5JlyMXv2ZiO5bAQ#/shared-invite/emailSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.silasmahner.com/ctnewslettersignupHMU on Twitter: @silasmahnerNEW: Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silasmahnerSupport the showEvery 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!)
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Aug 12, 2021 • 36min

Giving Home Owners the Choice of Energy Type & More w/ Ben Hood (WattBuy)

This week's episode is a great discussion with Ben Hood, the CTO, and Co-Founder of WattBuy. WattBuy is helping arm residential consumers with the data and insight to reduce their energy prices which will have a large effect on the entire grid. Learn more about WattBuy: Connect with Ben: Join the Slack Channel: Subscribe to the Newsletter: HMU on Twitter: @silasmahnerSupport the showEvery 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!)
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Aug 5, 2021 • 38min

What it's Like Investing in ClimateTech, PortCo Services, & More w/ Valerie Shen (G2 Venture Partners)

Welcome back to the podcast! It's been a long refreshing and busy summer break and now we're back.What better way to come back than with a great episode with Valerie Shen from G2Venture Partners with a comprehensive look at the ClimateTech space from the fund perspective? Valerie has so much insight to share and I really enjoyed our conversation. I hope you enjoy it as much. Please learn more about G2 Venture Partners and their investments here Connect with Valerie: Join the Slack Channel: Subscribe to the Newsletter: HMU on Twitter: @silasmahnerSupport the showEvery 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!)
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Jun 10, 2021 • 40min

Vertical Growing, Slashing Water Waste, Supply Chain Intentionality, & More w/ Jackie Roberts (AppHarvest)

The final episode of the first season of the podcast. And what a great episode to close it on. In this episode, I spoke with Jackie Roberts, the Chief Sustainability Officer of AppHarvest. A revolutionary CleanAg / AgTech company, based in Morehead, KY.What they are doing in the space really excites me and I'm super excited to see what they do in the future. https://www.appharvest.com/about-us/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-roberts-1b4533b/*********This episode is sponsored and made possible by NextWave Partners. NextWave Partners is a Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, and Technology specialized headhunting firm. NextWave has a global network of expert consultants who are keenly aware of the trends and happenings of their respective markets. So, whether you are setting up a company in a new market, building out a new company, or seeking a specific headhunt, reach out to NextWave to learn more about how a Partnership with NextWave could help your organization expand. - info@next-wavepartners.com- www.next-wavepartners.com*********Please follow the pod, share with your friends especially with the relevant people that this episode can be highly valuable for. Turn on notifications so you can keep up-to-date on all the industry advancements. If you want some readable content subscribe to the newsletter here https://join.slack.com/t/cleantechies/shared_invite/zt-pd2drz6d-N~9nURU5JlyMXv2ZiO5bAQJoin the Slack channel to continue the conversation and to connect with industry professionals. https://join.slack.com/t/cleantechies... And follow us on Instagram for easily sharable links www.instagram.com/cleantechies/____________Thanks so much for your support of this season of CleanTechies. We look forward to seeing you back here after a short Summer Break. We will be coming back with some exciting stuff and doing our best to bring you the best content we can. In the meantime, keep an eye on the Monthly Newsletter. Support the showEvery 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!)

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