Innovation Matters

The CEO of Sublime Systems Leah Ellis joins to talk all about the process of trying to disrupt one of the most challenging industries: cement. Plus, the hosts sound off on AI and pumped hydro. 

Is direct air capture a crucial part of stopping climate change, or merely cover for oil and gas companies to keep drilling? Can ChatGPT help scientists invent a new material? What's the deal with sailboats? We discuss all this and more, and are joined by Jim Hollis, the COO of Geothermal Technologies, to learn more about the future of geothermal energy. 

Anthony, Karthik, and Mike share their thoughts on a recent court case that could pave the way for more climate justice and look back on the biggest sustainable innovation story of the past year, the Inflation Reduction Act.  

In this episode Anthony, Karthik, and Mike tackle the role of oil and gas companies in the sustainable transition, and the impact of ESG finance. Then, they are joined by LanzaTech's Chief Sustainability Officer Freya Burton to learn about LanzaTech's innovation journey and what the future holds for climate tech. 

Anthony and Karthik talk about the hype around LK-99 - the recently discovered, highly controversial alleged room temperature, ambient pressure superconductor. Then, they are joined by the CEO of the Fusion Industry Association Andrew Holland to discuss the present and future of fusion power. 

Anthony, Karthik, and Mike talk green steel (and Cara Delevingne) and are joined by Craig Wood of Vast Solar to learn about concentrated solar power. 

Anthony, Kartik, and Mike talk critical minerals and are joined by guest Ujwal Arkalgud to discuss how consumer perception impacts sustainable innovation.