Build, Repeat. (A Paces Podcast)

Great to chat with Andrew Dana Hudson a sustainability researcher and speculative fiction writer! We discussed solar punk, the future of capitalism, rearranging politics to solve planetary problems, the importance of climate storytelling, futurist urban spaces and more! Our Shared Storm: A Novel of Five Climate Futures by Andrew Dana Hudson, pre-orders here ! On the Political Dimensions of Solarpu...

Great to chat with Sebastian Manchester , Co-Founder and CTO at Jaza Energy . Jaza Energy is empowering the 1.3 billion people living without electricity, one solar energy hub at a time! We discussed the electrification of rural areas, the experience of working in Tanzania, the use of portable batteries instead of kerosene, the importance of building a good relationship with the community and more...

Great to chat with Ameen Saafir , CEO & Co-Founder at Tynt Technologies , Tynt is developing the next generation of smart windows, based on proprietary reversible metal electrodeposition technology! We discussed the fun and challenge of commercializing new technologies, finding the right startup partnerships, how cleantech homes are more comfortable homes, advice on raising capital and more! h...

Great to chat with Tom Matzzie Founder, President & CEO of CleanChoice Energy , a cleantech company that empowers people and businesses to easily access clean energy! We discussed how to optimize the commercialization of clean energy solutions, how to make it easy for people to adopt new behaviors, politics, customer service and more! https://carbotnic.com/cleanchoice   Download Podcast Here:...

Great to chat with Jan Heinvirta Co-Founder at Perfekto , a company that wants to change the broken food system by giving consumers access to edible food typically lost due to things like cosmetic imperfections! We discussed the problem of food waste in LATAM, the demand for imperfect produce, his experience at YC, the experience of delivering food boxes in Mexico, how they are thinking about rais...

Great to chat with Grant McDowel l, Co-Founder and Head of Commercialisation and Strategy at Enosi Energy , a company that unlocks the promise of clean energy for all households and businesses! We discussed the future of renewable energy, the energy grid mix needed to reach true zero, how australian energy compares to the USA, COP26 and more!  https://carbotnic.com/enosi   Download Podcast Here: h...

Great to chat with Greg Johnson , CEO at AquiPor Technologies . AquiPor developed an innovative hardscape material that is extremely permeable, while featuring the strength and durability of traditional concrete and provides nature a helping hand by creating a natural water system in urban environments. We discussed the genesis of the company, the pivots along the way, how AquiPor can play a role...

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Great to chat with Martin DeBono , President at GAF Energy . GAF Energy offers homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar and is part of Standard Industries, the largest roofing materials company in the world! We discussed the benefits of solar roofs relative to solar panels, the role of contractors when homeowners are choosing replacement roofs, the role of subsidies and carbon taxes in a clean en...

Great to chat with Lizzie Horvitz , Founder at Finch ! Finch is a tool that educates people on the ins and outs of sustainability by turning complex scientific facts into simple, actionable insights! We discussed sustainable choices while shopping, how Finch will be able to help you choose better products at Amazon, the sustainability paradox, the greenwashing behind packaging and more!  https://c...

Great to chat with Apoorv Bhargava , CEO & Co-founder at Weave Grid ! WeaveGrid works with utilities and electric vehicle (EV) owners to enable and accelerate the electrification of transportation! We discussed the system solutions for decarbonizing electricity and transportation, the venture ecosystem’s view on climate, utilities as regulated monopolies, aligning incentives for a comprehensiv...

Great to chat with Megan O'Connor ,  CEO and Co-founder of  Nth Cycle , a company recovers and recycles critical minerals from waste materials for the clean energy transition! We discussed the very small amount of batteries that are recycled worldwide, the process of recovering the minerals for the battery manufacturing supply chain, how Nth Cycle can help reduce the carbon footprint of the m...

Great to chat with Zécca J. Lehn , General Partner of Responsibly Ventures , a PreSeed VC Impact Fund, backing remarkable teams in both sustainability and social good! We discussed the process to become an accredited investor, how VC can be aligned with sustainability, the general process for evaluating a company, the difference between venture backable vs venture geared and more!  https://carbotn...

Great to chat with Matthew Plante , President and Co-Founder at Voltus ! Voltus is a distributed energy platform that accelerates the energy transition! We discussed bringing renewables online to prevent massive blackouts and reduce energy consumption, wholesale trade energy markets, opportunities for startups in the energy space, the importance of building a world class team and more! https://car...

Great to chat with Julia Marsh , Co-Founder & CEO at Sway , a company that is building a plastic-free future with the regenerative power of seaweed! We discussed the carbon sequestration power of seaweed, the negative environmental impacts of single-use plastics, how to alleviate guilt for the shopper, the reality of compostable products and more!  https://carbotnic.com/sway   Download Podcast...

Great to chat with Tony Pan , CEO of Modern Electron , a sustainable heat and power technology company that helps buildings and homeowners save money, reduce carbon emissions, and increase resiliency during power outages! We discussed energy efficiency, technology that converts heat into electricity, the carbon footprint associated with heating systems, decarbonizing buildings and more! https://ca...

Great to chat with Bonnie Gurry , Co-Founder at GreenPortfolio , a company that helps you know the climate impact of your finances! We discussed ESG standards, greenwashing, finances as a powerful way to fight climate change, the need to direct people towards fighting climate change and more! https://carbotnic.com/greenporfolio   Download Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1518148418 Remember, If...

Great to chat with Brian Morin , CEO at Soteria Battery Innovation Group who make lithium-ion batteries dramatically safer! We discussed battery safety, how battery explosions lead to major recalls of EV batteries, what certification and safety tests are needed, licensing consortium models and more! https://carbotnic.com/soteria   Download Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1518148418 Remember, I...

Great to chat with Matt Campbell , CEO and Founder at Terabase Energy ! Terabase accelerates the deployment of solar power plants! We discussed the advantages of rapid characterizing the site for solar power plants, the use of GIS, the exciting technologies that cheap solar energy enables, the relationship between local developers and big players in the energy sector and more! https://carbotnic.co...

Great to chat with Sebastian Sajoux , CEO at Arqlite , a recycling technology company developing high-efficiency materials, made from 100% recycled plastic! We discussed how they create Smart gravel from hard to recycle plastic, how a focus on local solutions avoids CO2 emissions for concrete, regulations to remove the plastics from the environment, the need for government incentives to speed up t...

Great to chat with Sean Rodrigues , CEO at Sky Blue Impact , Sky Blue Impact develops and arranges the funding for net-zero energy social housing communities in the USA and large scale net-zero energy communities in Africa! We discussed how to provide affordable housing addressing major climate issues, advantages the developing world has by starting with new tech from scratch and more! https://car...

Shorter episode this week as I am on vacation! I discuss what I have learned hosting the podcast over the last year, the podcast's future direction and some personal news! Remember, If you want to support the podcast there are two amazing ways! Subscribe to the Carbotnic patreon   Rate 5 stars on Apple Thanks so much!  James Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for...

Great to chat with Rebecca Wolkoff , CTor at ChargeNet Stations , a cleantech SaaS company creating the EV charging experience of the future using renewable energy in fast food parking lots! We discussed the carbon footprint of solar energy storage, the lack of incentives to export the energy, how smart software can enable low energy prices, the biggest changes in the energy space and more! https:...

Great to chat with Tinia Pina , Founder & CEO of Re-Nuble , a company that uses organic cycling science technology to transform unrecoverable vegetative food byproducts into a platform of sustainable technologies for soilless farming! We discussed post-production farm waste, regional challenges in food waste, disconnection between consumers and farmers, VC investments and more! https://carbotn...

Great to chat with Taylor Francis , Co-Founder at Watershed , Watershed helps companies get to net zero carbon faster! We discussed climate as a data problem, how the data can enable the right action, climate governance,  carbon emissions in the supply chain and more!  https://carbotnic.com/watershed   ------ If you want to support the podcast there are two amazing ways! Subscribe to the Carbotnic...