In this episode, Rawand Rasheed, CEO and founder of Helix Earth Technologies, shares how his background as a NASA space engineer led him to repurpose space-developed technology to decarbonize buildings and heavy industry. Rawand explains how work on life support and fire suppression systems evolved into retrofit devices that reduce energy loads in HVAC systems, along with the challenges of scaling the technology, navigating IP negotiations, and finding product-market fit through customer feedback. He also reflects on the role of mentorship, community, and his immigrant upbringing in shaping his entrepreneurial journey and commitment to building impactful climate solutions.

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