Energy Institute, UT Austin

Between Two Cacti

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Between Two Cacti is the signature conversational series from the Energy Institute at The University of Texas at Austin. EI Director Brian Korgel sits down, literally between two cacti, with leading voices in energy. Recorded live from energy events on the UT Austin campus, these candid conversations explore big ideas, industry insights, and the personal stories shaping the future of energy. Expect fresh perspectives, thoughtful dialogue, and a little Texas charm along the way.

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Between Two Cacti with Alexei Tcherniak and Lorna Ortiz 08.07.2026 31:38

Brian Korgel is joined by Lorna Ortiz, Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer, GeoKiln Energy Innovation; Founder & President, The Genuine Foundation, and Alexei Tcherniak, Co-Founder & CEO, GeoKiln Energy Innovation. Learn more about Between Two Cacti ⁠ Learn more about The Energy Institute at The University of Texas at Austin

Between Two Cacti with Greg Gosnell 01.07.2026 27:06

Brian Korgel is joined by Greg Gosnell, President & Chief Executive Officer of GenH2 Learn more about Between Two Cacti ⁠ Learn more about The Energy Institute at The University of Texas at Austin

Between Two Cacti with Danny Hellebusch 24.06.2026 49:29

Danny Hellebusch, Vice President of CO₂ Electrolysis at Twelve Brian Korgel, Director, Energy Institute, UT Austin Learn more about Between Two Cacti ⁠ Learn more about The Energy Institute at The University of Texas at Austin

Between Two Cacti with David Baldwin 17.06.2026 35:55

David Baldwin, Partner at SCF Partners and Co-Founder of OpenMinds Inc. Brian Korgel, Director, Energy Institute, UT Austin Learn more about Between Two Cacti ⁠ Learn more about The Energy Institute at The University of Texas at Austin

Between Two Cacti with Gabriel Rio 10.06.2026 30:33

Gabriel Rio, President and CEO of Milestone Environmental Brian Korgel, Director, Energy Institute, UT Austin Learn more about Between Two Cacti ⁠ Learn more about The Energy Institute at The University of Texas at Austin

Between Two Cacti with Shawn Cumberland 01.05.2026 29:41

Shawn Cumberland, Managing Partner, Energy Transition, Encap Investments Brian Korgel, Director, Energy Institute, UT Austin Learn more about Between Two Cacti ⁠ Learn more about The Energy Institute at The University of Texas at Austin