Daniel Hooft, Founder & CEO of Kelp Blue, joins Chuck Yates to explore the transformative potential of kelp in agriculture and its ecological benefits. Daniel shares how kelp can boost biodiversity, sequester carbon, and serve as a fertilizer substitute, offering innovative solutions to environmental challenges. The discussion also highlights the challenges of ocean cultivation and Daniel’s journey from Shell executive to kelp pioneer, bringing unique insights into sustainable tech startups and the industrial market.

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00:00 - Intro
01:10 - What is Kelp
05:48 - Kelp Fertilizer Production
08:02 - Can Kelp Save the Earth?
10:43 - Churchill's Influence
11:03 - Daniel Hooft's Background
17:41 - Working for Shell in Nigeria
21:09 - Hostage Experience
23:29 - Moving to Russia
29:14 - Putin and Trump Dynamics
30:06 - Oil Shale Insights
32:27 - Jordan's Energy Landscape
39:53 - Cost-Effective Drilling Techniques
39:55 - Ocean Energy Potential
40:25 - Inspiration Behind Seaweed Innovation
47:30 - Launching Kelp Blue: 2020 Challenges
51:34 - Future Prospects for Kelp Blue
52:16 - Importance of Inspiration
58:23 - Finding Kelp Blue Online

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