Age of Adoption

In this episode of the Age of Adoption Podcast, Keith Zakheim, CEO of Antenna Group, sits down with Romain Liot, the co-founder and COO of Adore Me. Romain shares how he wanted to combine sustainable practices into Adore Me's highly successful e-commerce lifestyle apparel brand, and how they sold the business in 2022 for $400 million dollars.

Keith Zakheim, the CEO of Antenna Group, sat down with Meir Rabkin, the founder of Blue Vision Capital, to learn how Meir transitioned from working in finance to creating an investment fund that supports climate tech start ups and entrepeneurs. In this episode, Meir shares how he built a network of high net worth individuals, and leveraged those relationships to get funding to invest in the future of climate tech.

In this episode of The Age of Adoption Podcast, Keith Zakheim, CEO of Antenna Group, interviews Hap Klopp, one of the original founders and 20-year CEO of The North Face. Hap shares his journey from starting small in San Francisco to building an internationally recognized brand known for its sustainable, high-quality products. Together, they explore Hap’s entrepreneurial beginnings, his forward-thinking approach to sustainability, and how he helped grow The North Face into a $4 billion company.

In this exciting episode of the Age of Adoption Podcast, Keith Zakheim, CEO of Antenna Group, sits down with Eric Kohlmann, Partner at Climate First, to discuss the Future of Investing in Climate Technology. Keith and Eric dive deep into Eric's previous experience working in the financial sector, and how he sees investing in climate technology will help pave the way for new companies to emerge that have the opportunity to not only be profitable, but have a positive impact on the planet.

In this episode of the Age of Adoption Podcast, host Keith Zakheim, CEO of Antenna Group, sits down with Chris Robinson, a United States Marine Veteran turned climate tech entrepreneur and the CEO of Clearyst, a leader in sustainable software solutions.

Together, they explore Chris’s journey into the climate tech industry, diving deep into the pivotal moments that inspired him to create a business that balances profitability with a positive environmental impact. From early technology breakthroughs to his commitment to ESG principles, Chris shares how he’s pioneering a sustainable future through innovative software and technology.

In this insightful episode of the Age of Adoption Podcast, Keith Zakheim, CEO of Antenna Group is joined by Justin Saia, VP, European Communications and CEO Public Relations, recently named by Time Magazine as the World's Most Sustainable Business. Justin and Keith discuss how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are placed at the core of Schneider's business strategy, and their commitment to electrification, automation, and digitization—all critical components in driving efficiency and sustainability in the modern world. He emphasizes how the company is focused on reducing energy usage and emissions, with the ultimate goal of decarbonizing the planet. Tune in to learn how Schneider Electric is pioneering a cleaner, more efficient future through cutting-edge technology and a strong dedication to ESG.

In this episode of the Age of Adoption Podcast, Keith interviews Jess Bergman, Acting Director of Marketing and Communications at the New Buildings Institute. Jess shares her extensive career journey across nonprofits, government, Google, and more, offering lessons learned in the fields of energy efficiency and building decarbonization.

The discussion explores the major barriers to climate adoption, both perceived and actual, and emphasizes the importance of effective messaging and policy incentives. The episode also highlights NBI’s annual Getting to Zero Forum, a premier event focused on decarbonization in the built environment.

In this episode of the Age of Adoption Podcast, Keith sits down with Gareth Evans, CEO of VECKTA.

Growing up in Liverpool, England, Gareth dreamed of becoming a fast jet pilot with the Royal Air Force. Sponsored by the Air Force to study environmental science, his career journey began in environmental remediation, where he worked to clean up old oil and gas well sites in post-Gulf War Iraq. The experience revealed to Gareth the instability and inefficiencies of relying on central energy grids and motivated him to become a disruptive force in the energy industry.

Gareth's vision of transforming the century-old energy consumption model led to the birth of VECKTA, which simplifies and modernizes the deployment of onsite energy systems. Today, Gareth and VECKTA help businesses through the energy transition process, ensuring sustainability while meeting economic goals.

In this episode of the Age of Adoption Podcast, Keith hosts long-time friend and fellow climate warrior Scott Kitcher, President and CEO of Sustain SoCal.

Scott takes us through his professional journey, highlighting how his start in the financial services industry led him to becoming a passionate advocate for sustainability and climate action.

Keith and Scott then reflect on the lessons learned from early investments in climate tech companies and how these experiences laid the groundwork for more informed investments today.

Scott also shares the history of Sustain SoCal and how the organization’s evolution into an organization with more than 4,000 members, ranging from local governments to Fortune 100 corporations, underscores the growing interest in sustainability and the collective effort required to address climate challenges.

In this episode of the Age of Adoption Podcast, Keith interviews Mike Robinson, Head of Retail Solutions at the Eighth Notch. Mike shares how he made the leap from consumer products and management consulting to becoming an 'accidental retailer' and spearheading major initiatives at Gap and Macy's.

Mike discusses his pivot toward sustainable retail solutions, focusing on more efficient and eco-friendly final mile delivery processes. Keith and Mike then explore the industry’s shift from promoting excessive consumerism to fostering sustainable purchasing habits and innovative fulfillment strategies.

Mike emphasizes the importance of reducing environmental impact through smarter logistics and shares his vision for the future of retail and delivery systems.