Energypreneurs

Samia Tariq, an expert in project financing, shares her insights on the importance of scaling up investment in technology and discusses the role of blended finance and grant financing in supporting projects in areas such as Agri-tech, energy, environment, electric vehicles, and hydrogen.

Samia emphasizes the financial viability of projects and highlights the need for a strong track record, ring-fenced projects, and due diligence on contracts and technology. Samia provides tips on preparing a project proposal and discusses the role of lenders in arranging financing.

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Jeslyn and Julia Jerota, represent a generation who will be managing the world's affairs in decades to come. In this episode, these two young sisters from the Philippines, with their combined age below 40, share their passions for making a difference in many aspects of sustainability.

We discuss the importance of individual responsibility and their experiences working with children, highlighting the impact of environmental education. Our conversation also delves into the role of AI in education and answers the big question of "whether children should have access to AI today" The sisters provide thoughtful perspectives on the intersection of technology, education, and environmental awareness.

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David Morgado, a Senior Energy Specialist at the Asian Development Bank, discusses clean energy initiatives across Asia and the Pacific. David highlights the drivers, challenges, and opportunities for investment in energy efficiency and clean energy solutions.

He emphasizes the urgent need for regional collaboration and invites all listeners to participate in ADB's Asia Clean Energy Forum from June 3-7, 2024.

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Melissa Benn, a climate finance specialist, discusses her role in helping climate tech companies secure funding. She highlights the importance of external reviewers, challenges in document limitations, and nuances in domestic versus international projects. Melissa also shares insights into her startup's business model, emphasizing the role of AI tools like OpenAI, perplexity.ai, and Zapier. She explores the potential impact of personal AI assistants on communication and offers valuable perspectives for those interested in a career in climate finance.

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Johannes Paul Lehmann, a futurist who is literally driving innovation in automotive tech, shares his passion for the future of autonomous driving and urban mobility. We explored a future with the global adoption of dedicated lanes for autonomous vehicles, induction charging for electric cars, and the rapid evolution of AI. Johannes also shares insights from his work at Porshe Shanghai, his German Accelerator, his mentoring work, and the shaping of the interconnected global landscape. Please join in to find more. Connect with Sohail Hasnie:

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Siri to Pi: AI is transforming our lives quicker than expected. In this episode, I "discuss" with Pi, the Inflection AI's language model. My "conversation" with Pi touches on a range of subjects. We explored a thought experiment of "free" electricity; Pi was able to portray the potential effects on society, boosting electric vehicles, and transforming agriculture and transport, especially with drones in reforestation. Can we continue living without Pi, or her friends; please tune in to find more. Connect with Sohail Hasnie:

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In this experimental episode, I recorded while driving a Tesla Model Y with its built-in microphone and camera. I recorded this episode using its built-in Zoom application, reflected on how electric vehicles are taking over Australia, and shared insights from the last few 2023 episodes. I ponder why people still worry about the range of an electric vehicle, the recent price trajectory for solar panels, and the prospect of free electricity. I explained the impact of the democratisation of AI and how we can all use it to plan and brainstorm our future projects. Bottom line? Embrace tech, stay engaged, tackle climate change. Driving into the future—no time to be bored! Please join in to find more. Connect with Sohail Hasnie:

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Viktoria Locson knows the solar power scene in the Philippines and the region. Today, she explained the challenges of wind energy delivery. Drawing from her background as an electrical engineer, Victoria emphasises logistical hurdles, physical demands, and offshore complexities in wind projects. She underscores the significance of a balanced lifestyle and encourages aspiring professionals to join the renewable energy sector, highlighting the importance of sincerity and clear intentions. Please join in to find more. Connect with Sohail Hasnie:

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Meet Vaibhav Agarwal, the driving force behind Lifetime Renewable Energy.

He's here to bring insight to the rooftop solar business and the incredible opportunities it holds.

Also to unravel the story behind his groundbreaking City of Melbourne retrofit project, unveiling the challenges faced by towering structures in embracing solar solutions.

An advocate for sustainability, Vaibhav passionately stands up for local businesses, emphasizing the vital need to understand the historical shifts in construction practices.

Join him on a journey into the landscape of innovation and a greener, more sustainable future.

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Ankit Patel, an innovator and entrepreneur, shares many of his innovative innovations today. He explains new thinking in carbon capture with rock weathering in existing Indian quarries. We discuss the potential impact, innovative approaches like burying fast-growing plants, and challenges in implementing renewables in the Pacific.

Emphasizing simple designs and local involvement, we conclude with an invitation for future discussions on enhanced rock weathering.

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