Kyle Brauer is the CEO and co-founder of Pencil Energy. With a background in policy, as well as experience with property management and data analysis, Kyle has a unique skill set to bring to the world of energy projects.

Pencil Energy aggregates and structures complex and fragmented energy policy so you don't have to. Their technology is built on cutting-edge data science and machine learning techniques, enabling them to gather, structure, and analyze policy data on a massive scale. They envision a world where policy data is readily available and easily understood, enabling a smooth transition to a sustainable energy future.

In this talk we covered:

* 1:55 - Kyle's Path to Finding his Passion for Climate

* 5:40 - Kyle's professional background

* 9:14 - lessons learned as an Auditor

* 16:35 - Pursuing an MBA with an outsiders perspective

* 19:44 - The birth of Pencil Energy

* 25:44 - Climate Tech Ecosystem

* 36:41 - Leveraging your Unique Perspective

* 40:56 - The future of Pencil Energy

* 47:31 - The need for more founders