Climate CEOs

Climate Robotics CEO Jason Aramburu shares how AI-powered robotics are scaling biochar for soil health, carbon sequestration, & affordable carbon removal backed by decades of research. ⭐ My guest today is Jason Aramburu , CEO of Climate Robotics . Climate Robotics is a team of roboticists, soil scientists, and AI researchers developing advanced robotics to help sequester carbon via biochar, c...

Cultivo CEO Manuel Pinuela reveals how proprietary algorithms, on-the-ground verification, & portfolio design are unlocking multi-revenue streams from regenerating nature at scale. ⭐ My guest today is Manuel Pinuela , CEO at Cultivo . Cultivo exists to accelerate finance to regenerate nature. They do this by building portfolios of high-quality natural capital that generate healthy financial r...

ChargerHelp! CEO Kameale Terry shares how Reliability as a Service, predictive analytics, & a 1,000-strong technician network are transforming EV charger maintenance & equity in climate tech. ⭐ My guest today is ⁠ Kameale Terry , Cofounder and CEO of ChargerHelp!. ChargerHelp! is the only national EV charger-dedicated operations and maintenance service provider, with over 1,000 EV technic...

Scythe Robotics CEO Jack Morrison reveals how autonomous electric mowers cut costs 40%, eliminate gas pollution, & redefine landscaping with all-day battery power + guaranteed reliability. ⭐ My guest today is Jack Morrison , CEO and cofounder at Scythe Robotics . Scythe produces “state-of-the-art autonomous machines that handle the mowing while your team works hard to keep your properties loo...

A rapid-fire holiday episode with U.S.-backed climate innovations, science-backed sleep hacks, electrification’s top software leaders, and a lesson in perseverance from history’s most ignored inventors. ⭐ In today's super short holiday episode, I cover these 4 topics: (1) Top 30 software innovators: Electrify everything, (2) 7,000+ climate technologies vetted by the U.S. government, (3) 12 ti...

A quick-hit holiday episode on climate investing for the ultra-wealthy, an $80B VC’s take on software, why assuming the worst backfires, and one powerful question for your inner game. ⭐ In today's super short holiday episode, I cover these 4 topics: (1) Report — Climate investing for family offices, (2) POV — What climate tech software means for an $80B VC investor, (3) Mental model — Hanlon’...

Haroon Inam, CEO of DG Matrix, shares how his team is reinventing EV fast charging with 10–20x smaller tech, a $1B customer pipeline, and leadership wisdom drawn from decades in power electronics. ⭐ My guest today is Haroon Inam , CEO and co-founder at DG Matrix . DG Matrix is a power electronics startup building L3 DC fast EV chargers, that are 10-20x smaller than competitors, as well as all-in-...

Shely Aronov, CEO of InnerPlant, reveals how her team is building crops that "talk" to farmers through optical signals, helping prevent yield loss while redefining the future of agriculture. ⭐ My guest today is Shely Aronov , Founder and CEO of InnerPlant . InnerPlant is a VC-backed agtech company on a mission to transform farming by enabling crops to communicate with growers. Their Liv...

Micah Kotch, Partner at Blackhorn Ventures, shares how the firm is backing 60+ startups reshaping $3T worth of industrial systems—from energy to logistics—while delivering top-quartile VC performance. ⭐ My guest today is Micah Kotch , Partner at Blackhorn Ventures . Blackhorn Ventures invests in companies redefining industrial resource efficiency. Their portfolio serves enterprise customers acros...

A quick-hitting solo episode covering expert insights on climate investing, DOE guidance, the 2-variable formula for happiness, Carl Rogers’ wisdom, and a simple nightly gratitude practice. ⭐ In today's super short holiday episode, I cover these 5 topics: (1) 200 climate tech experts define top investment trends. (2) U.S. Department of Energy gives guidance on climate tech investment readines...

Explore how Ultra Capital invests $5M–$25M per company to scale mid-market energy transition infrastructure, and why Mike Reynolds pushes leaders to think in decades, not quarters. ⭐ My guest today is Mike Reynolds , Managing Director at Ultra Capital . Ultra Capital is a mid-market investor in infrastructure and growth equity in the energy transition. They were founded in 2016 and have invested...

Break down the top pitfalls founders make when raising capital in climate tech — and how to shift from short-term stress to a long-term fundraising mindset. ⭐ My guest today is me. That’s right. No guest. Just 10 or so lessons learned from my work in capital raising for climate ventures as a private equity investor, founder, board member, and investment banker. If you liked these tips, share them...

Learn how Generation’s $1.7B Growth Equity fund is investing in mission-driven companies with proven traction, driving global, system-positive sustainability. ⭐ My guest today is Lila Preston , Head of Generation Growth Equity . Generation Growth Equity is a part of the larger Generation Investment Management , an investment management firm founded in 2004 by former US Vice President Al Gore and...

Discover how Reunion is streamlining clean energy tax credit transactions with a managed marketplace, unlocking an $80B financing opportunity for solar, wind, and storage. ⭐ My guest today is Andy Moon , CEO and Cofounder of Reunion . Reunion's mission is to accelerate investment into clean energy. The Inflation Reduction Act created a simpler way to finance solar, wind, battery storage, and...

Learn how Terraset is channeling donor capital into high-quality carbon removals, building an essential new industry beyond traditional offsets. ⭐ My guests today are my collaborators at Terraset , the anti-GHG 501c3 that purchases CDR (aka, carbon removals) using philanthropic dollars. Adam Fraser is our new CEO. Alex Roetter is the founder and also GP at Moxxie Ventures. Erzsi Sousa is also a B...

Explore how the Ceres Accelerator is shaping ESG investing, tackling anti-ESG rhetoric, and guiding $60T of assets through climate risk, regulation, and opportunity. ⭐ My guest today is Steven Rothstein , the founding Managing Director of the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets . Previously, Steven ran the world-renowned Perkins School for the Blind, as well as Environmental Futures...

Learn how Clearloop’s CEO Laura Zapata blends policy, pop culture, and utility-scale solar to decarbonize the U.S. grid and expand clean energy access. ⭐ My guest today is Laura Zapata , Cofounder and CEO of Clearloop . Clearloop creates carbon solutions for organizations of all sizes, from global corporations to small businesses and educational institutions, to decarbonize the economy, expand ac...

Discover how MassMutual Ventures is deploying $100M into early-stage U.S. climate startups, from clean power to climate intelligence, with lessons from geopolitics, unicorn hunting, and even pierogi-making. ⭐ My guest today is Tim Krysiek , Managing Partner at MassMutual Ventures . MassMutual is an insurance and financial services firm with $460B in AUM, and MassMutual Ventures is their venture a...

Learn how Dawn Lippert has built Elemental Excelerator into a powerhouse with 150+ climate tech startups funded, community-driven deployment, and a venture spinout in Earthshot Ventures. ⭐ My guest today is Dawn Lippert , the CEO of Elemental Excelerator, Partner at Earthshot Ventures, and Senior Climate Advisor at Emerson Collective. Elemental Excelerator advances solutions to climate change and...

Discover how Matt Lipscomb and DMC Biotechnologies are producing sustainable chemicals with fermentation, $50M in funding, & a 40-person team driving cost-effective scale-up. ⭐ My guest today is Matt Lipscomb , Founder and CEO of DMC Biotechnologies . DMC is a Boulder-based biotech company that sustainably produces bio-based chemicals using fermentation, with over $50M in VC funding and a tea...

Discover how Gabe Phillips is tackling hard challenges, scaling Catalyst Power, & delivering cheaper renewable energy with ESCOs, community solar, & battery solutions. ⭐ My guest today is Gabe Phillips , Founder and CEO of Catalyst Power . Catalyst Power is an ESCO, retail electricity provider, community solar aggregator, and solar/battery developer for commercial and industrial businesse...

Discover how Brad Hartwig and Arbor convert organic waste into carbon-negative power, fresh water, & monetizable carbon removal, all with lessons from SpaceX & modular, “hug-able” hardware. ⭐ My guest today is Brad Hartwig , CEO and Cofounder of Arbor . Arbor is a carbon removal and storage company delivering carbon-negative power that converts organic waste into clean energy and fresh wa...

Howard Fischer of Gratitude Railroad shares how to shift profit-driven capital into climate and impact investments while balancing financial returns with deep social and environmental good. Since it's summer, I'll play my "on vacation" card and recycle this podcast, one of our most popular so far. Plus, Howard and Gratitude Railroad are putting on their upcoming 2023 Gratitude In...

Chris shares practical strategies for climate tech CEOs to schedule priorities instead of just prioritizing their calendar. ⭐ I’m not a ruthless person. Except when it comes to my calendar. 😃 And the climate tech startup CEOs in our peer group program at Entrepreneurs for Impact are always looking for ways to “schedule their priorities instead of prioritizing their schedule.” So, in this podcast...

Chris answers listener questions on climate startup funding, helping female founders, recommended books, and career choices for impact. ⭐ In this Ask Me Anything (AMA) podcast, I cover these five questions from listeners to the Entrepreneurs for Impact podcast and readers of the ⁠Entrepreneurs for Impact newsletter⁠ on Substack. “You always ask your guests what books they’re reading, but how abou...