Energy Impact

Latest Episodes:

Ep 78: Sameer Reddy - Managing Partner, Venture, Energy Impact Partners Mar 03, 2023

Show notes

1. Sameer's background, growing up in Gainesville, Florida, and how childhood trips to India shaped his outlook on energy and environment

2. The varying paths of breaking into venture and how sitting in on utility board conversations developed Sameer's energy understanding

3. The importance of harnessing the corporate ecosystem to help companies scale

4. Energy Impact Partners' exciting launch of the "Elevate Fund"

Ep 77: Maud Texier - Head of Clean Energy and Carbon Development, Google Feb 15, 2023

Show notes

1. How clean energy influenced Maud's big move from France to the Bay Area and the skills she learned throughout her early career journey

2. An optimistic and realistic look at the inner workings of the energy industry

3. Maud's current role at Google and an exploration of their climate-focused goals for 2030

4. A discussion of carbon-free energy, data centers, PPAs, and more

Ep 76: Miranda Ballentine - CEO, Clean Energy Buyers Association Feb 09, 2023

Show notes

Miranda's start in clean energy and the history of the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA)
How decarbonization is approached in both the public and the private sectors
The impressive services CEBA offers and how the organization assists its many customers
A deep dive into Scop 1, 2 and 3 emissions and how they tie into a company's energy impact

Ep 75: Alex O'Cinneide - CEO and Founder, Gore Street Capital Jan 12, 2023

Show notes

Alex's self-described eclectic academic background and his eventual discovery of finance
The founding of Gore Street Capital and how Alex views the industry of energy transition
A reflection on COVID, government funding, and what it could all mean for the climate crisis
A discussion of infrastructure investing and the technology of the future

Ep 74: Alicia Seiger - Stanford University Jan 03, 2023

Show notes

Alicia Seiger's background and her experience growing up near the esteemed Stanford University
A deep dive into Alicia's climate interests and how her entrepreneurial spirit led her back to Stanford, this time as a Graduate student
A lesson on overcoming challenges and skepticism in the climate workspace
Alicia's explanation of carbon accounting, emissions liability management, and more

Ep 73: Ryan Hobert - The United Nations Foundation Dec 20, 2022

Show notes

Ryan Hobert talks about his time at The United Nations Foundation and the organization's mission
A look at The United Nation Foundation's Sustainable Development Goals and who should be paying attention to them
The world's climate goals, COP, and how it all comes together in the name of climate policy
A discussion of energy independence and energy security