In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, host Ryan Musto sits down with Gregory Constantine, co-founder and CEO of AIRCO, a pioneering carbon technology company transforming captured CO₂ into valuable products like sustainable jet fuel, vodka, and fragrances. From early days in Brooklyn to groundbreaking collaborations with NASA and the U.S. Air Force, AIRCO is redefining what's possible in climate innovation. Gregory shares how AIRCO uses a proprietary process to convert carbon dioxide and hydrogen into high-value chemicals and fuels—offering scalable, drop-in solutions for both commercial and defense aviation sectors. This conversation highlights how AIRCO’s bold vision, dual-use strategy, and market-first approach are creating real impact and shaping a cleaner, more secure future.

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• Tech Optimist
• AIRCO

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