Activation Energy

This episode features Bahruz Mammadov, CEO of BERKM, and John Standish, Technical Director at the Association of Plastic Recyclers, who share their views on the history, current state, and innovation in plastic packaging.

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This episode features Mark Vreeke, the co-founder of the Chemical Angel Network, who shares his views about investing in deep tech ventures. Aaron Santos, co-founder of DNP123, joins me as co-host.

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I speak with John Sears of Innovators Legal about intellectual property, business strategy, and deep-tech startups partnering with corporations to co-create value.

I speak with Alexis Bazzanella of the Society for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (DECHEMA) and the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) about sustainable chemistry and multinational collaboration.

I speak with Jane Melia of Harvest Thermal and DC Palter of the Chemical Angel Network, Tech Coast Angels, and Pitching Angels blog about how changing the way we heat our homes and buildings can help mitigate climate change.

I speak with Craig Kasberg of Tidal Vision and Tony Sun of GC Ventures about biopolymers, applications chitosan, building and investing in science-based startups.

I speak with Morgan Lehtinen of RXN Hub about the Canadian cleantech entrepreneurial ecosystem.

I speak with Ginger Rothrock of HG Ventures about investing in industrial technologies.

I speak with Gabriel Thoumi of Responsible Alpha, a consultancy whose mission is to support businesses and communities in securing a low-carbon, sustainable, and equitable future.