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This Follower Friday on The Green Insider spotlights the powerhouse UTSI podcast series and the cutting‑edge conversations shaping the future of OT. Mike Nemer and Shaun Six break down the latest in OT innovation, AI, security, and energy efficiency, while showcasing standout partners like Sequre Quantum, Siemens , BlastWave , and EdgeRealm . It’s a dynamic deep dive into why OT cybersecurity is b...

Mike Nemer and Fridrik Larsen Founder of Charge Powering Energy Brands Conference discussed the upcoming charge conference in San Antonio, which has been rescheduled from April/May to February 26-27. Fridrik explained that CHARGE, which focuses on energy brands and their importance in the boardroom, is moving from Houston to San Antonio to create a more energetic atmosphere like their European eve...

This episode of The Green Insider featured an interview with Rod Baltzer , President and CEO of Deep Isolation , who discussed the company’s innovative approach to nuclear waste disposal using horizontal drilling techniques. Rod explained Deep Isolation’s solution for spent nuclear fuel disposal and their global consultancy work in nuclear decommissioning and waste management, highligh...

In the fifth installment of our six-part series with UTSI International, we joined Robert Hilliker and Frank Stepic on The Green Insider Podcast to explore Edge Realm’s innovative approach to artificial intelligence and data management. Robert Hilliker, serving as Chief Strategy Officer, shared insights into his technology background and highlighted how EdgeRealm is committed to developing control...

David Tyler , co-founder of Artemis Technologies , described the company’s mission to decarbonize high-speed maritime transport, leveraging expertise from the Artemis Racing America’s Cup team. On episode 312 of The Green Insider , we discuss detailing their innovative e-foiler technology that significantly reduces fuel consumption and emissions in passenger ferries. On today’s episode...

Dean Akey , Executive Vice President/Partner from Clone Capital highlights a market transformation in energy demand, driven by rapid load growth from AI and data centers, which have different power needs compared to traditional industries. On episode 311 of The Green Insider , Dean covers: AI facilities require flexible power solutions due to fluctuating demands, similar to steel mills, while data...

Mike Nemer interviewed Kevin Carriere , the CEO of Powertron Globa l, who explained that he entered the HVAC industry after meeting engineers developing solutions for heat exchanger efficiency restoration. On episode 310 of The Green Insider podcast , Kevin described how Powertron Global was founded to address HVAC efficiency issues, expanding beyond initial heat exchanger solutions to tackle othe...

Tom Sego , founder and CEO of BlastWave , discussed his background in chemical engineering and his journey through various industries, including roles at Caterpillar , Eli Lilly , Emerson Electric , Alta Vista, and Apple . He explained that BlastWave was founded to combine Apple’s ease of use with cybersecurity, focusing on protecting critical infrastructure as it becomes increasingly digiti...

Craig Merrigan, Co-founder & CEO of Spotlight Sola r, discussed his background in the solar industry and his decision to co-found Spotlight Solar, which creates aesthetic solar structures such as shade structures and solar trees. He explained that the company’s goal is to make solar technology more engaging and visible to foster its greater adoption. Craig highlighted that while solar ha...

Today’s guest is Ralph Bianculli, Founder/CEO of Emerald Ecovations. On episode 308 of The Green Insider, we discussed a number of items ranging from the journey to the finished product. Ralph described Ecovations’ journey in developing alternative materials for disposables, now producing over 370 finished goods. They control raw materials, convert them into products, and provide ESG reporti...

Social entrepreneur Gilad Goren , hailing from New York, delved into his diverse background spanning tourism, travel tech, and philanthropy before pivoting towards impact and blockchain realms, with a specific focus on nature credits and carbon credits. Sharing insights on The Green Insider , he elaborated on his journey crafting marketplace solutions and navigating the intricacies of nature-based...

Mike Nemer welcomes Clemens Stockreiter to his podcast, The Green Insider to discuss his company ReCIRCLE Solutions, which focuses on organic recycling in Ontario. Clemens shared his background in the paper, packaging, and recycling industry and explained ReCIRCLE Solutions’ mission to prevent organic food waste from ending up in landfills. Organic Food Waste Diversion Initiative ReCIRCLE ta...

This month’s quick Follower Friday highlights our time at the Disasters Expo USA and Resilient City Expo in Houston, where we had the pleasure of reconnecting with Chris Whittaker , an alum of The Green Insider podcast. Chris Whittaker serves as the city manager/administrator for Magnolia, TX, and during our discussions at the conference, we delved into the insights gained and the ongoing re...

Tom Szaky , the Founder and CEO of TerraCycle , joined Mike Nemer for a podcast discussion about recycling on episode 305 of The Green Insider. They discussed TerraCycle’s mission to recycle items that are typically not recyclable, with Tom explaining that their offices are constructed from waste materials like soda bottles and old doors. Here are the key takeaways from the discussion betwee...

Alissa Nixon shared her background at Siemens , where she has worked in various sectors including oil and gas, automotive, and chemicals, and highlighted her involvement in sustainability initiatives and educational boards. Alissa shared her background at Siemens, highlighting experience in oil and gas, automotive, chemicals, sustainability initiatives, and educational boards. This week’s UTSI Int...

Gilad Goren , Executive Director and Founder of Nature Tech Collective , is a social entrepreneur from New York with a background in tourism, travel tech, and philanthropy. He later shifted to impact and blockchain, emphasizing nature and carbon credits. His experience with marketplace solutions and nature-based projects inspired him to help develop the nature tech sector at Nature Tech Collective...

Henk van Alphen , Founder and CEO of Wealth Minerals shares his personal journey from living in the Netherlands to becoming involved in the mining exploration business with The Green Insider . He entered the mining industry and founded his own resource company in 1989, pioneering mining exploration in Argentina. The conversation concluded with detailed discussions about the lithium and copper mark...

On episode 302, Tony Beebe , an M & A Specialist explores the complexities and challenges surrounding tax credits and incentives across different sectors, including the impact of recent policy changes and market uncertainties. The conversation concluded with predictions about future energy-related transactions and details about potential deals expected to close in the fourth quarter. Today’s e...

James Berryman , Chief Revenue Officer for Fortem International , based in Hoboken, New Jersey, organizes approximately 20 trade shows annually across various industries, including disaster and resilience expos, customer connect exhibitions, and food and drink shows. He highlighted that the company’s approach to trade shows remains consistent, focusing on providing value for both visitors an...

Jack Doueck and Mike Nemer discussed the upcoming Energy Marketing Conference , known as EMC24 in Washington, DC on this week’s Follower Friday of The Green Insider . The conversation includes the agenda, timing, and promotional strategies, with Jack agreeing to present key points on competitive energy industry issues. EMC Conference in Washington, DC : Scheduled for October 27-28. Jack will prese...

In this special 300th episode of The Green Insider podcast, Mike Nemer welcomed guests Paulina Assmann , CEO of Sequre Quantum and Shaun Six , CEO of UTSI International to discuss cybersecurity and quantum computing threats. The episode focused on Secure Quantum’s work as the first quantum technology company in Latin America, their development of quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions, and the...

David Piperno , the CFO of SparkCharge , explains on ERENEWABLE and The Green Insider Podcast their innovative mobile charging network that provides fleet EV charging services across North America, highlighting their technology, coverage, and pricing structure. The conversation covered Spark Charge’s operational capabilities, recent funding, and future plans, with David emphasizing their sca...

On ERENEWABLE and The Green Insider Podcast we discuss green lending as a service with Bill Paulen , Founder & CEO of loanTERRA .  On episode 298 we explored Bill’s background in banking and credit unions, leading to the development of green lending as a service that enables financial institutions to offer solar loans without significant technology investment. Accidental Entry into Solar...

John Melby , CEO of Xpansiv , joined The Green Insider Podcast to discuss his background in energy deregulation and policy work, as well as Xpansiv’s role in renewable energy markets. Importance of Registries : Explained the role of registries in tracking and verifying renewable energy production and consumption  Detailed the evolution of the renewable energy credit market over the past...

Mike Nemer and Mike Taylor , President and Founder of Emissions Experts discussed in episode 296 of The Green Insider podcast, Washington State’s adoption of California’s program and efforts to link with other states and provinces. California Cap and Trade Overview : Mike Taylor, an expert in environmental credits with 25 years of experience, discussed the California Cap and Trade prog...