CleanTechies Podcast

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Episode Title: How to Win in the Anti-Climate Era (Live from NY Climate Week!) This week, we're sharing our live audience podcast from NY Climate Week: "How to Win in the Anti-Climate Era." We assembled a fantastic panel to discuss the strategies founders need to thrive in this new landscape: Augustus Doricko (Founder, Rainmaker) Liz Dennett (CEO, Endolith) Grant Brown (Partner, 8090 Industries) J...

Below are the show notes for the audio RSS feed version of the episode. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts Episode Summary: With the massive increase in demand for electricity, having the capacity to flex the grid is more important than ever. To date, utility-scale energy storage uses lithium-ion technology, but there's a problem: lithium-ion needs perfect conditions to w...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts Hey folks! It’s that time of year again. Prepare for NY Climate Week 2025! Last year, one of our most popular episodes was our “ Pre climate week podcast ” on how to get the most out of climate week. We are back this year, but with two incredible (and popular) guests! Nick van Osdol — creator of the Keep Cool newsletter & podcast , and c...

Winning as a Climate founder has always been tough. It’s even tougher with the current administration. Despite that, there are many founders and investors who are winning. We’re bringing some of those together for our live podcast during NY Climate Week. When : Tuesday, September 23rd, from 2:00 to 4:30 pm Where : Chelsea (address revealed upon accepted registration) Panelists : Augustus Doricko (...

University Climate Incubators: Can They Really Drive the Next Wave of Innovation? Are universities just ivory towers—or can they actually launch climate startups that scale? At NYU’s Urban Future Lab , the answer is clear: yes. In this episode, we sit down with Austin Evarts , Director of the Acre Incubator , the longest-running cleantech incubator in New York. Austin has mentored hundreds of foun...

The Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Grant: What's the Real Story? Is the Trump administration really putting a billion dollars into critical minerals? Not exactly. Most of it is just a re-packaging of existing funds. But this isn't about politics—it's about opportunity. In this episode, we sit down with Joel Armin-Hoiland, founder of Climate Finance Solutions, who has secured over $1.6 bi...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cleantechies.substack.com Today’s episode dives into the nuanced world of climate finance and infrastructure with Brendan Bell, Chief Operating Officer and Partner at Align Climate Capital. Unlike most investors who play in either venture or infrastructure, Align straddles both worlds—backing early-stage companies while also owning and...

How can we fight climate change by focusing underground? It turns out one of the biggest untapped climate solutions isn’t in the air—or in the trees, it’s in the soil beneath our feet. Today’s guest has developed a game-changing way to measure and protect soil organic carbon , helping farmers, agribusinesses, and carbon markets work together for climate impact and economic resilience. Our guest is...

Ever wonder how we are going to decarbonize heavy industry? Well, you won't have to wonder much longer. Today's guest has an incredible solution that is 1) drop in, 2) cost parity (or better), 3) has an existing supply chain, 4) overcomes any scarcity concerns, and 5) prevents users from changing anything they do.  Our guest is Peter Godart , the Co-Founder of Found Energy .  S ome quotes to hook...

CleanTech founder Conor Madigan (Aether Fuels) reveals sustainable fuel tech breakthroughs, smart hiring, & building resilient climate startups. Join us as Conor Madigan, Founder and CEO of Aether Fuels, shares how their innovative tech is set to decarbonize aviation and shipping by drastically cutting costs and boosting fuel yield from waste streams. A second-time founder, Conor also unpacks his...

Today, we're speaking with Cole Ashman , the CEO and founder of Pila Energy .  Pila is democratizing access to battery backup systems through industrial-grade, consumer-priced batteries that are simply plug-and-play. No electricians, no permitting, just reliable power. Pila's innovative approach is disrupting the home energy market, from enabling demand response programs to making backup power acc...

In this episode, we talk with Eric McShane, co-founder and CEO of Electroflow Technology (backed by Breakthrough Energy Ventures). Eric is on a mission to revolutionize lithium production, a vital battery material. We discuss the "Big Beautiful Bill's" impact on the battery industry and how Electroflow Technology's innovative approach addresses the critical need for domestic lithium production, es...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cleantechies.substack.com In this episode, we sit down with Nikhil Vadhavkar , co-founder and CEO of Raptor Maps , to uncover how the company is tackling the invisible crisis in clean energy: operational inefficiency across $250B+ worth of solar assets.

Wow - 250 Episodes! Thank you all for being part of this journey so far. Stick with us as it’s only getting better. Quotes From This Episode: "Operating an electric vehicle in your fleet is insanely cheap..." - Tyler Phillipi "Level 3 chargers without utility upgrades... Think garden hose in, fire hose out." - Silas Mähner "Amazon and Walmart... are doing the same exact thing from every portion of...

Matt Ellis (Measurabl): Building a Climate Tech Empire Join us with Matt Ellis , Founder & CEO of Measurabl , as he shares how they're transforming the green building industry. Discover how they're leveraging data and AI to drive sustainability, navigating policy, and helping building owners lower emissions. Matt dives into building a billion-dollar climate tech company, the importance of constant...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts In 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...

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...

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...

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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cleantechies.substack.com Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts In 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...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cleantechies.substack.com Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts In 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 energ...

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...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cleantechies.substack.com In 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 Cl...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cleantechies.substack.com 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 t...