Climate Insiders

Climate Insiders

Listen to top climate thinkers, entrepreneurs, and investors share their insights, innovations, and contrarian views. Let's learn from visionary thought leaders and hear their ideas that can reshape society and bring us closer to a sustainable world.

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Recent Episodes

Reinventing Capitalism: Moving from Profits to Purpose in Climate Tech (ft. Fabian Heilemann Founder & CEO of AENU)
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Oct. 8, 2024

Reinventing Capitalism: Moving from Profits to Purpose in Climate Tech (ft. Fabian Heilemann Founder & CEO of AENU)

On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re sitting down with Fabian Heilemann, CEO of AENU. AENU is an impact fund that focuses on stage-agnostic long-term investments in climate-tech and social impact companies. Fabian shares insights into his journey from being an entrepreneur to becoming a venture capitalist with a focus on sustainable investments. Highlighting his experience of burnout post-Google acquisition, Fabian discusses how maintaining a routine involving physical worko
What’s Holding Carbon Markets Back? (ft. Allister Furey - CEO and Co-founder of Sylvera)
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Sept. 24, 2024

What’s Holding Carbon Markets Back? (ft. Allister Furey - CEO and Co-founder of Sylvera)

On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re sitting down with Allister Furey, CEO and Co-founder of Sylvera. Sylvera is a carbon data provider that helps organizations ensure they're making the most effective investments toward net zero. We build software that independently and accurately automates the evaluation of carbon projects that capture, remove, or avoid emissions. With Sylvera's data and tools, the world’s largest businesses and governments can confidently invest in, bench
Can Deep Tech & Hardware Solutions Decarbonize Our Planet? (ft. Nadav Steinmetz - Climate First)
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Sept. 3, 2024

Can Deep Tech & Hardware Solutions Decarbonize Our Planet? (ft. Nadav Steinmetz - Climate First)

In today's show, I'm welcoming Nadav Steinmetz an early stage climate tech investor based in London, UK. Nadav is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Climate First. Nadav delves into he critical role of deep tech in combating climate change and the challenges and opportunities faced within this niche. The discussion is particularly relevant given the backdrop of heightened climate awareness and the pressing need for sustainable solutions. Nadav highlights the crucial role of deep tech and har
The Planet's Final Hour (ft. Roberta Boscolo - Climate and Energy Lead at WMO)
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Aug. 20, 2024

The Planet's Final Hour (ft. Roberta Boscolo - Climate and Energy Lead at WMO)

In today's show, I'm welcoming Roberta Boscolo, Climate and Energy Lead at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Roberta delves into the nuances of climate science, the importance of timely action, and her unique approach to communicating these urgent issues to the public through social media. Roberta discusses the vital role of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in providing accurate weather forecasts and climate models, emphasizing their importance for sectors such as agricultu
The Role of Hardware in the Climate Tech Revolution (ft. Yair Reem - Partner at Extantia Capital)
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July 16, 2024

The Role of Hardware in the Climate Tech Revolution (ft. Yair Reem - Partner at Extantia Capital)

Yair Reem is a Partner at Extantia Capital, a climate-first venture capital firm accelerating the path to a decarbonized world by backing daring entrepreneurs with breakthrough ventures. He co-founded BeyondBlack, a fund for investments in technologies reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and advises European startup CEOs on strategic narratives. Formerly Managing Director at Hasso Plattner Ventures, Yair was also a cyber technology leader at Israel’s Unit 8200. He holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engi
Will Fusion Power Save the Planet? (ft. Ben James - Climate Tech Specialist)
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July 2, 2024

Will Fusion Power Save the Planet? (ft. Ben James - Climate Tech Specialist)

Ben is a climate tech expert who writes deep guides to energy topics on his blog, benjames.io. His guides to batteries, carbon removal, hydrogen and SAF are read by thousands of investors and analysts around the world. This episode delves into: -Fusion vs. Fission -Levels to Unlock Fusion -Challenges in Fusion Reactor Design -Role of AI in Fusion Research -Economic Viability and Policy If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our channel! Want to go deeper? Invest in climate moonshots wi
Is Hydrogen the Fuel of the Future? (ft. Ben James - Climate Tech specialist)
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June 18, 2024

Is Hydrogen the Fuel of the Future? (ft. Ben James - Climate Tech specialist)

Ben is a climate tech geek who writes deep guides to energy topics on his blog, benjames.io . His guides to batteries, carbon removal, hydrogen and SAF are read by thousands of investors and analysts around the world. This episode delves into: The Existing and Future Uses of Hydrogen Challenges with Hydrogen Production and Transport Comparison Between Hydrogen and Electric Vehicles Controversy about Blue Hydrogen Investment Opportunities in Hydrogen Space If you enjoyed this episode, please subs
Connecting Elite Athletes with Startups  (ft. Benjamin Kayser Co-founder of Teampact Ventures)
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June 11, 2024

Connecting Elite Athletes with Startups (ft. Benjamin Kayser Co-founder of Teampact Ventures)

On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re diving into an engaging conversation with Benjamin Kayser, a former French Rugby international with a 16-year long career. Today, Benjamin is a renowned commentator of international rugby games on TV, both in France and the UK, and his voice is easily recognizable by all Rugby fans. More relevant to this podcast, Benjamin is the Co-founder and Partner at Teampact Ventures, a Venture Capital fund that specializes in human capital. We discu