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Latest episodes

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 showIf you're gonna change the world, you're gonna need a world-class team. Partner with ErthTech Talent to help you do that, for less. 70+ Placements 5+ Years (exclusively in CleanTech) The Lowest Fees in the Market (12-15% of first-year salary) 90-day placement guarantee It's really hard to say no to that. Wait?! -- The best service is also the cheapest? Seems too good to be true, but it's the entire reason we started this company. We believe that Climate entrepreneurs are doing important work, and there should be a firm to help them find the best talent, without it breaking the bank. Reach out today for a free assessment of your hiring process. hello@erthtechtalent.com

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 showIf you're gonna change the world, you're gonna need a world-class team. Partner with ErthTech Talent to help you do that, for less. 70+ Placements 5+ Years (exclusively in CleanTech) The Lowest Fees in the Market (12-15% of first-year salary) 90-day placement guarantee It's really hard to say no to that. Wait?! -- The best service is also the cheapest? Seems too good to be true, but it's the entire reason we started this company. We believe that Climate entrepreneurs are doing important work, and there should be a firm to help them find the best talent, without it breaking the bank. Reach out today for a free assessment of your hiring process. hello@erthtechtalent.com

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 showIf you're gonna change the world, you're gonna need a world-class team. Partner with ErthTech Talent to help you do that, for less. 70+ Placements 5+ Years (exclusively in CleanTech) The Lowest Fees in the Market (12-15% of first-year salary) 90-day placement guarantee It's really hard to say no to that. Wait?! -- The best service is also the cheapest? Seems too good to be true, but it's the entire reason we started this company. We believe that Climate entrepreneurs are doing important work, and there should be a firm to help them find the best talent, without it breaking the bank. Reach out today for a free assessment of your hiring process. hello@erthtechtalent.com

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 showIf you're gonna change the world, you're gonna need a world-class team. Partner with ErthTech Talent to help you do that, for less. 70+ Placements 5+ Years (exclusively in CleanTech) The Lowest Fees in the Market (12-15% of first-year salary) 90-day placement guarantee It's really hard to say no to that. Wait?! -- The best service is also the cheapest? Seems too good to be true, but it's the entire reason we started this company. We believe that Climate entrepreneurs are doing important work, and there should be a firm to help them find the best talent, without it breaking the bank. Reach out today for a free assessment of your hiring process. hello@erthtechtalent.com

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 showIf you're gonna change the world, you're gonna need a world-class team. Partner with ErthTech Talent to help you do that, for less. 70+ Placements 5+ Years (exclusively in CleanTech) The Lowest Fees in the Market (12-15% of first-year salary) 90-day placement guarantee It's really hard to say no to that. Wait?! -- The best service is also the cheapest? Seems too good to be true, but it's the entire reason we started this company. We believe that Climate entrepreneurs are doing important work, and there should be a firm to help them find the best talent, without it breaking the bank. Reach out today for a free assessment of your hiring process. hello@erthtechtalent.com

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 showIf you're gonna change the world, you're gonna need a world-class team. Partner with ErthTech Talent to help you do that, for less. 70+ Placements 5+ Years (exclusively in CleanTech) The Lowest Fees in the Market (12-15% of first-year salary) 90-day placement guarantee It's really hard to say no to that. Wait?! -- The best service is also the cheapest? Seems too good to be true, but it's the entire reason we started this company. We believe that Climate entrepreneurs are doing important work, and there should be a firm to help them find the best talent, without it breaking the bank. Reach out today for a free assessment of your hiring process. hello@erthtechtalent.com

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 showIf you're gonna change the world, you're gonna need a world-class team. Partner with ErthTech Talent to help you do that, for less. 70+ Placements 5+ Years (exclusively in CleanTech) The Lowest Fees in the Market (12-15% of first-year salary) 90-day placement guarantee It's really hard to say no to that. Wait?! -- The best service is also the cheapest? Seems too good to be true, but it's the entire reason we started this company. We believe that Climate entrepreneurs are doing important work, and there should be a firm to help them find the best talent, without it breaking the bank. Reach out today for a free assessment of your hiring process. hello@erthtechtalent.com

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 showIf you're gonna change the world, you're gonna need a world-class team. Partner with ErthTech Talent to help you do that, for less. 70+ Placements 5+ Years (exclusively in CleanTech) The Lowest Fees in the Market (12-15% of first-year salary) 90-day placement guarantee It's really hard to say no to that. Wait?! -- The best service is also the cheapest? Seems too good to be true, but it's the entire reason we started this company. We believe that Climate entrepreneurs are doing important work, and there should be a firm to help them find the best talent, without it breaking the bank. Reach out today for a free assessment of your hiring process. hello@erthtechtalent.com

May 27, 2021 • 40min
Capturing Heat from Waste Water from Commercial Buildings w/ Lynn Mueller (Sharc)
Really excited to be bringing you this episode and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. This episode really was a thrill to shoot with Lynn Mueller President & CEO of Sharc International Systems. An energy recycling company that captures heat from outgoing water and uses it to help heat up the building or water that needs to be heated next. Lynn is very down-to-earth and knowledgeable in his space and just inspiring in terms of what they are doing with creating a people-focused company. I hope you enjoy this episode and I highly encourage you to check out their website to learn more by checking out their website www.sharcenergy.com/ and follow them on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/sharcenergy/ *********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://www.silasmahner.com/ctnewslettersignup - The first issue went out today, but if you ping me on LinkedIn or Twitter I can forward you the first issue so you can be an OG subscriber. Join the Slack channel to continue the conversation and to connect with industry professionals. https://join.slack.com/t/cleantechies/shared_invite/zt-pd2drz6d-N~9nURU5JlyMXv2ZiO5bAQ And follow us on Instagram for easily sharable links www.instagram.com/cleantechies/See you next week!!! 🌍 Support the showIf you're gonna change the world, you're gonna need a world-class team. Partner with ErthTech Talent to help you do that, for less. 70+ Placements 5+ Years (exclusively in CleanTech) The Lowest Fees in the Market (12-15% of first-year salary) 90-day placement guarantee It's really hard to say no to that. Wait?! -- The best service is also the cheapest? Seems too good to be true, but it's the entire reason we started this company. We believe that Climate entrepreneurs are doing important work, and there should be a firm to help them find the best talent, without it breaking the bank. Reach out today for a free assessment of your hiring process. hello@erthtechtalent.com

May 24, 2021 • 33min
A Brief Intro to CleanTech / ClimateTech
Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of CleanTechies the Podcast. This is a special episode dropping outside of our normal schedule. We wanted to share a general overview of the main areas of CleanTech. This is super high level, and just relying on my limited knowledge, but I hope it gives you a good understanding of what the space is about and what the primary areas are which will contribute to the successful reversal of climate change. Please do sign up for the upcoming newsletter mentioned in the show. You can do that here. https://www.silasmahner.com/ctnewslettersignupYou can also join the slack channel here, https://join.slack.com/t/cleantechies/shared_invite/zt-pd2drz6d-N~9nURU5JlyMXv2ZiO5bAQHit me up on Twitter @silasmahnerAnd if you're interested to learn more about our sponsor, NextWave Partners, you can do that by going to their website, https://www.next-wavepartners.com/NextWave Partners are leaders in the global recruitment of Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, and Technology talent. So if you are looking to level up your career or to expand your team, reach out to NextWave today so one of their talented consultants can help understand your need and create a tailored solution to the problem. Support the showIf you're gonna change the world, you're gonna need a world-class team. Partner with ErthTech Talent to help you do that, for less. 70+ Placements 5+ Years (exclusively in CleanTech) The Lowest Fees in the Market (12-15% of first-year salary) 90-day placement guarantee It's really hard to say no to that. Wait?! -- The best service is also the cheapest? Seems too good to be true, but it's the entire reason we started this company. We believe that Climate entrepreneurs are doing important work, and there should be a firm to help them find the best talent, without it breaking the bank. Reach out today for a free assessment of your hiring process. hello@erthtechtalent.com