Green Disruptors: Scaling the Future

Most commercial facilities are sitting on energy efficiency opportunities they don’t even know exist. In this episode of Green Disruptors, Megan sits down with Alex Mouton, founder of M3 Services, to discuss the overlooked world of utility-funded energy efficiency projects — and how contractors can help schools, hospitals, and commercial buildings dramatically improve efficiency with far less out-...

The energy conversation has never been more complex—or more important. In this episode of Green Disruptors: Scaling the Future , Megan sits down with supply chain expert and author David Jacoby to break down what’s actually happening across global energy markets. With over 30 years of experience advising companies in oil & gas, renewables, and critical minerals, David brings a unique perspecti...

In this episode of Green Disruptors: Scaling the Future , Megan Kjar sits down with Fritz Troller, CEO of Thurm, to discuss one of the most overlooked climate opportunities hiding in plain sight: refrigeration and the food supply chain. Refrigerant gases used in grocery stores and cold storage facilities are among the most powerful greenhouse gases in the world, and small leaks add up to massive c...

Most people think their climate impact comes from things like driving an EV, installing solar panels, or reducing waste. But what if the biggest climate impact you have is hidden inside your retirement account? In this episode of Green Disruptors: Scaling the Future , Megan Kjar sits down with Ashwin Devnani , CTO and Chief Product Officer of Investiture , to explore one of the most overlooked lev...

In this episode of Green Disruptors , Megan Kjar sits down with Nick Casas , CEO of Uptime EV Charger , to talk about the realities of EV infrastructure deployment in a changing market. Nick shares how Uptime approaches enterprise EV charging rollouts, why the company focuses on transparency and education, and what it means to truly listen to customer needs instead of pushing one-size-fits-all sol...

Buildings account for roughly 40% of global energy consumption and carbon emissions , yet one of the biggest drivers of that energy use remains largely invisible: HVAC systems . In this episode of Green Disruptors: Scaling the Future , host Megan Kjar sits down with Jim Metropoulos , founder of BlueBox Air , to unpack a problem that’s been hiding in plain sight for over a century — biofouling insi...

What does it take to scale a clean energy company without losing focus, culture, or profitability? In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Lev Buslovich, President of Apadana Energy, to explore leadership lessons behind sustainable growth in clean energy. Lev shares his remarkable personal story—from growing up as a refugee to leading a rapidly scaling energy company—an...

The conversation with Dave Harper delves into the intersection of renewable energy, indigenous sovereignty, and cultural preservation. It highlights the challenges faced by tribal communities in the development of renewable energy projects and the importance of trust, dignity, and collaboration in this space. Dave's vision for Haraav Energy focuses on uplifting tribal communities and promoting sus...

In this episode of Green Disruptors , host Megan Kjar sits down with Tim Raines, a climate tech commercialization advisor specializing in SBIR funding and go-to-market strategy. Tim shares what separates successful SBIR applicants from those that stall out—and why technical excellence alone isn’t enough. From customer discovery and value propositions to sales, marketing, and founder mindset, this...

The clean energy transition isn’t just about building more solar and wind — it’s about making the power grid smart enough to handle them. In this episode of Green Disruptors , host Megan Kjar sits down with Dan Travers, co-founder of Open Climate Fix, to explore how AI-powered forecasting is transforming the way electricity grids operate. Dan shares: • How outdated grid systems struggle with renew...

What if you could benefit from solar energy — without installing panels, investing upfront, or taking on risk? In this episode, Megan Kjar sits down with Jason Kaplan, President of PowerMarket, to explore how community solar is unlocking clean energy savings for renters, apartment dwellers, and businesses across the United States. PowerMarket manages over 1 gigawatt of community solar projects and...

What if inspecting a wind turbine or solar farm was as simple as pressing a button? In this episode of Green Disruptors , Megan sits down with Itai, Chief Revenue Officer at VHive, to explore how AI-powered digital twins are transforming infrastructure management across wind and solar energy. VHive enables energy companies to use off-the-shelf drones to autonomously scan assets, analyze performanc...

How do we make sure more capital flows to the right climate solutions? In this episode of Green Disruptors: Scaling the Future , Megan Kjar sits down with Noah Miller, co-founder of Rho Impact, a climate advisory and software company helping investors, consultants, and capital allocators forecast the real impact of emerging climate technologies. With 2050 net-zero commitments looming and ESG under...

The conversation with Darrell Liski, co-founder of EnBioorganic Technologies, explores the challenges and opportunities in the adoption of biological solutions for environmental problems. It delves into the unique bio-organic treatment system developed by EBioorganic Technologies and the scalability and affordability of the solution. The discussion also covers the go-to-market strategy, overcoming...

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Jeff Cohen, Head of Sales at Cambium, a pioneering climate-tech company redefining how we value wood. Cambium’s mission is simple but powerful: transform fallen or removed trees into Carbon Smart Wood — durable, traceable lumber that keeps carbon locked away instead of sending it into the atmosphere. Jeff shares how Cambium’s tech...

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar speaks with Henk Mooiweer, co-founder of Grass Roots Carbon, a Texas-based company helping businesses like Microsoft and Nestlé meet their climate goals by investing in regenerative ranching. Henk explains how mimicking natural grazing patterns can restore grassland ecosystems, boost soil health, and store massive amounts of carbon underground....

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Chris Gray, CEO of EcoSmart Solution, to talk about how simplicity, scalability, and strategy are driving the next generation of sustainable real estate. Chris shares how his background—from HVAC technician to PhD in sustainability—led him to merge engineering, construction, and financing expertise into one powerful mission: makin...

What if the most powerful cleaner didn’t come from a bottle of chemicals — but from water, oxygen, and electricity? In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Michael K. Webb, Strategic Partner at CleanCore Solutions, a sustainability company based in Omaha, Nebraska that’s revolutionizing cleaning with patented aqueous ozone technology. Their system creates a non-toxic, o...

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Chris Gray, CEO of EcoSmart Solution, to talk about how simplicity, scalability, and strategy are driving the next generation of sustainable real estate. Chris shares how his background—from HVAC technician to PhD in sustainability—led him to merge engineering, construction, and financing expertise into one powerful mission: makin...

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Dave Wells, VP at NLINE Energy, to explore how micro steam turbines are transforming wasted pressure into renewable electricity — without burning additional fuel. With 30 years in the energy industry and a track record in successful startups like EnerNOC, Dave explains how NLINE is scaling a technology that can generate up to 2 mi...

How do companies — from two-person startups to global giants — navigate the chaos of sustainability, regulatory shifts, and volatile energy markets? In this episode, Eco-Engineers President Brad Pleima breaks down how his firm helps organizations understand the carbon markets, calculate lifecycle emissions, monetize sustainability through credits, and move from uncertainty to opportunity. We discu...

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Brian Riordan, CEO and Co-Founder of Avalanche Fusion, a Washington-based company pioneering compact fusion energy. Brian shares how his unconventional background in ocean engineering and team-building led him to tackle one of the toughest challenges in energy: harnessing the power of the stars here on Earth. Together, they unpack...

What if waste was the starting point for innovation? In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Connor, co-founder of Rubbish Ideas, to unpack how circular economy thinking is transforming the events industry — and beyond. Connor shares his journey from growing up with sustainability in his DNA to building tools like the Rubbish Portal, a waste and carbon accountancy softw...

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Brad Stutzman, founder and CEO of O3 Energy, to discuss the evolution of the solar industry and what it takes to scale renewable energy projects. Brad shares how O3 Energy went from financing “scratch and dent” solar projects to becoming a leader in commercial and industrial solar development. The conversation covers: The evolutio...

How can the ocean help us fight climate change? In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar speaks with Dr. Will from Planetary Technologies, a company pioneering ocean alkalinity enhancement. From his transition from academia to startup science, to Planetary’s milestone of delivering its first carbon removal credits, Will explains how this scalable solution could safely remove billions o...