SOSV Climate Tech Podcast

In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), the founders of three startups discuss the challenges and potential of the hydrogen value chain, particularly in terms of green hydrogen production. They highlight the importance of renewable electricity in producing truly green hydrogen and the need for collaboration and support from governments and policymakers. They also discuss the existing infrastructure for hydrogen and the potential for expansion. The panelists finally express cautious optimism about the future of the hydrogen industry and emphasize the importance of clarity and stability in legislative and incentive structures.

Speakers

Raffi Garabedian,CEO and Co-Founder, Electric Hydrogen

Dr. Seonghoon Woo, Founding CEO, Amogy

Natasha Kostenuk, Founder/CEO, Ayrton Energy

Moderator

Maria Gallucci, Senior Reporter, Canary Media

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In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three founders of startups involved in long-duration energy storage discuss the importance of such technologies in the changing grid and the need for new ways to store energy. Each speaker explains their company's technology and how it fits into the energy system. They also discuss the challenges they have faced in funding their projects and the importance of proving the business case for their technologies. Finally, they highlight the cost competitiveness of renewable energy and the role of energy storage in enabling the transition to a greener future.

This conversation is moderated by Casey Crownhart, Climate and Energy Reporter at the MIT Technology Review. The video of this episode and more can be found online at sosvclimatetech.com .

Speakers

Kemp Gregory, CEO and Co-Founder, Renewell

Claudio Spadacini, CEO and Founder, Energy Dome

Ramya Swaminathan, CEO, Malta

Moderator

Casey Crownhart, MIT Technology Review, Climate and Energy Reporter

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Keywords: #deeptech #venturecapital #climatetech #vc #robotics #lifesciences #biology #hardware #startups #innovation #technology #frontiertech #hardtech

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In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three startup founders discuss the industrial sector's focus on reducing carbon emissions and the challenges they face. Their technologies cover alternatives to various materials, and approaches to reduce energy consumption in the chemical industry and for the production of industrial heat. They also discuss the investment landscape and the role of strategic investors in the industry.

This conversation is moderated by Duncan Turner, SOSV General Partner and HAX Managing Director. The video of this episode and more can be found online at sosvclimatetech.com.

Speakers

Mohammad Farahani, Co-Founder and CEO, Seppure

John O'Donnell, Co-Founder and CEO , Rondo Energy

Khorcheska Batyrova, Co-Founder and CEO, OzoneBio

Moderator

Duncan Turner, SOSV General Partner and HAX Managing Director

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In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit">2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three founders of startups building small nuclear reactors discuss the development of advanced nuclear technologies and their potential in the energy landscape.

They highlight the shift in business models, the need for private investment, and the importance of addressing safety concerns. The speakers express optimism about the future of nuclear energy and emphasize the importance of collaboration in achieving clean and sustainable energy systems.

This conversation is moderated by Shannon Bragg-Sitton, Director of the Integrated Energy and Storage Systems Idaho National Laboratory.

The video of this episode and more can be found online at www.sosvclimatetech.com.

Speakers

Bret Kugelmass, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Last Energy

Mikal Boe, Chairman and CEO, Core Power

Stefano Buono, CEO, NewCleo

Moderator

Shannon Bragg-Sitton, Director, Integrated Energy & Storage Systems Idaho National Laboratory

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In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three startup founders discuss the importance of critical minerals in the energy transition and how their companies are working to secure access to these minerals. One focuses on lithium extraction from brine, another on refining copper ore with electricity, and the last one on extracting minerals from the ocean floor. They also discuss the challenges of the current supply chain and the need for innovative and sustainable solutions.

This conversation is moderated by Andy Gollach, Principal at HAX, SOSV’s startup program focused on hard tech.

The video">video of this episode and more can be found online at www.sosvclimatetech.com">www.sosvclimatetech.com.

Speakers

Dave Snydacker, CEO and Founder, Lilac Solutions

Renee Grogan, Co-Founder and Director, Impossible Metals

Jon Vardner, CEO, co-Founder, Still Bright

Moderator

Andy Gollach, Principal, SOSV

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In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), Dr. Uma Valeti, founder of UPSIDE Foods, a pioneer in cultivated meat is in conversation with Po Bronson. Dr. Valeti trained as a cardiologist before turning his attention to sustainable meat production. Po Bronson is a general partner at SOSV and managing director of Indie Bio, who wrote the first investment check in Upside Foods back in 2015.

They discuss the recent FDA approval of Upside Foods and their expansion into Illinois. They talk about the significance of Chicago as the birthplace of meat production and the preservation of humanity's love for meat. They also discuss the products they will be making at the facility, such as chicken sandwiches, burritos, and salads. They highlight the importance of supply chains and lowering costs through scalable technologies. Last, they mention the transformative nature of cultivated meat and the challenges this emerging industry faces in scaling up..

Speakers

Dr. Uma Valeti, CEO and Founder, UPSIDE Foods

Po Bronson, SOSV General Partner and IndieBio SF Managing Director

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Keywords: #deeptech #venturecapital #climatetech #vc #robotics #lifesciences #biology #hardware #startups #innovation #technology #frontiertech #hardtech

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In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), Vinod Khosla, Founder of Khosla Ventures and Sean O'Sullivan, Managing General Partner and Founder of SOSV discuss the time it takes for climate tech investments to mature and the potential for exponential growth in the future.

Vinod Khosla emphasizes the importance of focusing on major areas of carbon reduction and advises founders and investors to tackle large problems in the climate space and be patient. They also discuss various technologies and approaches, including fusion, geothermal, and AI, and express optimism about the potential for impact.

Speakers

Vinod Khosla, Founder, Khosla Ventures

Sean O'Sullivan, Managing General Partner and Founder, SOSV

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In this conversation from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), Professor Jesse Jenkins, director of the zero lab at Princeton University is interviewed by Robinson Meyer, Founding Executive Editor of Heatmap. They discuss the progress of the Inflation Reduction Act one year after its passing. They talk about the implementation of the act, the flow of money, and the rules that need to be written and implemented by federal agencies. They also discuss the impact of the act on clean energy, particularly in the areas of electric vehicles, manufacturing, wind and solar deployment, and the need for further investment in industry and agriculture.

The video of this episode and more can be found at SOSVclimatetech.com.

Speakers

Dr. Jesse Jenkins, Princeton University ZERO Lab, Assistant Professor and Macro-scale Energy Systems Engineer

Robinson Meyer, Founding Executive Editor, Heatmap

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In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three experts discuss the topic of funding first-of-a-kind projects and the challenges and risks associated with it. They emphasize the importance of defining such projects and the need for different types of capital, such as government funding, venture capital, and philanthropic funding. They also highlight the significance of selecting the right partners and considering equity issues and community engagement for impactful climate solutions.

This conversation is moderated by Kim Zou, Co-Founder of the climate tech media and research company CTVC. The video of this episode and more can be found online at SOSV climatetech.com

Speakers

Doug Schultz, COO, Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations

Scott Jacobs, CEO and Co-Founder, Generate

Dr. Lara Pierpont, Director, Early Climate Infrastructure, Prime Coalition

Moderator

Kim Zou, Co-Founder, CTVC

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In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three founders of carbon removal startups discuss the importance of carbon removal in achieving sustainable goals and the challenges of scaling up carbon removal technologies. They also touch on the need for community engagement, permitting, and the creation of a market for carbon removal.

The panelists emphasize the need for innovation, cost reduction, and long-term commitments to drive the growth of the carbon removal industry. Finally, they highlight the potential of advanced market commitments and the importance of workforce development in this field.

The conversation is moderated by Candice Ammori, Founder of The Climate Vine.

Speakers

Peter Reinhardt, CEO and Co-Founder, Charm Industrial

Shashank Samala, CEO and Co-Founder, Heirloom

Brian Baynes, CEO, Verdox

Moderator

Candice Ammori, Founder, The Climate Vine

Producer: Ben Joffe 

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Keywords: #deeptech #venturecapital #climatetech #vc #robotics #lifesciences #biology #hardware #startups #innovation #technology #frontiertech #hardtech

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