CleanTechies Podcast

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/silasmahner_________We are proud to continue working with NextWave as our official show sponsor for this podcast. NextWave and all of its staff are highly motivated to advance the ClimateTech revolution and are constantly innovating ways that they can help affect that transition. From experts in the talent space to ESG experts, NextWave is taking on Climate and Social responsibility head-on and helping companies build great cultures that not only make the world a better place but also increase workplace satisfaction.Reach out to NextWave Partners today to learn more about how we might partner with you today. https://www.next-wavepartners.com/ / info@next-wavepartners.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silasmahner)Support the show 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

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/silasmahner_________We are proud to continue working with NextWave as our official show sponsor for this podcast. NextWave and all of its staff are highly motivated to advance the ClimateTech revolution and are constantly innovating ways that they can help affect that transition. From experts in the talent space to ESG experts, NextWave is taking on Climate and Social responsibility head-on and helping companies build great cultures that not only make the world a better place but also increase workplace satisfaction. Reach out to NextWave Partners today to learn more about how we might partner with you today. https://www.next-wavepartners.com/ / info@next-wavepartners.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silasmahner)Support the show 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

Episode 16 of CleanTechies the podcast. Really enjoyed this discussion with Shannon Neumann running the CaPao brand from Mondelez International. We discussed upcycling in regards 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/silasmahner_________We are proud to continue working with NextWave as our official show sponsor for this podcast. NextWave and all of its staff are highly motivated to advance the ClimateTech revolution and are constantly innovating ways that they can help affect that transition. From experts in the talent space to ESG experts, NextWave is taking on Climate and Social responsibility head-on and helping companies build great cultures that not only make the world a better place but also increase workplace satisfaction.Reach out to NextWave Partners today to learn more about how we might partner with you today. https://www.next-wavepartners.com/ / info@next-wavepartners.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silasmahner)Support the show 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

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/silasmahner_________We are proud to continue working with NextWave as our official show sponsor for this podcast. NextWave and all of its staff are highly motivated to advance the ClimateTech revolution and are constantly innovating ways that they can help affect that transition. From experts in the talent space to ESG experts, NextWave is taking on Climate and Social responsibility head-on and helping companies build great cultures that not only make the world a better place but also increase workplace satisfaction. Reach out to NextWave Partners today to learn more about how we might partner with you today. https://www.next-wavepartners.com/ / info@next-wavepartners.comSupport the show 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 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: @silasmahner_________We are proud to continue working with NextWave as our official show sponsor for this podcast. NextWave and all of its staff are highly motivated to advance the ClimateTech revolution and are constantly innovating ways that they can help affect that transition. From experts in the talent space to ESG experts, NextWave is taking on Climate and Social responsibility head-on and helping companies build great cultures that not only make the world a better place but also increase workplace satisfaction. Reach out to NextWave Partners today to learn more about how we might partner with you today. https://www.next-wavepartners.com/ / info@next-wavepartners.com Support the show 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

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: @silasmahner_________We are proud to continue working with NextWave as our official show sponsor for this podcast. NextWave and all of its staff are highly motivated to advance the ClimateTech revolution and are constantly innovating ways that they can help affect that transition. From experts in the talent space to ESG experts, NextWave is taking on Climate and Social responsibility head-on and helping companies build great cultures that not only make the world a better place but also increase workplace satisfaction. Reach out to NextWave Partners today to learn more about how we might partner with you today. https://www.next-wavepartners.com/ / info@next-wavepartners.com Support the show 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

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 show 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

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 show 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

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 show 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

We have a great episode for you today with Paul Mertes, President, and CEO of CircuitMeter. CircuitMeter has revolutionized the building energy management system space with their meters that are able to report data within small windows offering a microscopic view of energy usage and which machinery is using that electricity. This tech, once installed stands to save the building owners hundreds of thousands of dollars on their electricity usage over the coming years - effectively paying for itself. Please checkout CircuitMeter's website to learn more about their technology. If you are a commercial building owner, the safe assumption is that you will save swaths of money by installing this tech. https://www.circuitmeter.com/Connect with Paul on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-mertes-47936820/____And big thanks to our sponsors, NextWave Partners for making this show possible. NextWave is a global Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Technology, and CleanTech specialist recruitment firm. NextWave takes on select clients with the intention of building a partnership that allows your company to attract and secure the best talent in the market. Reach out today to capture the NextWave of talent. https://www.next-wavepartners.com/____Please also let us know your thoughts on the podcast by tweeting @silasmahnerJoin the Slack Channel: https://join.slack.com/t/cleantechies/shared_invite/zt-pd2drz6d-N~9nURU5JlyMXv2ZiO5bAQFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/cleantechies/Sign up for the newsletter: https://www.silasmahner.com/ctnewslettersignup (FYI: the first issue of the newsletter goes out on May 27th - don't want to miss being part of this journey with us) Support the show 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