Energy Superheroes
Original Insights from the leaders making big things happen in the world of energy and beyond. We focus on energy transition projects, climate tech startups and more mature companies who are making an impact in renewable energy, hydrogen, battery storage, decarbonization, ccus, battery storage and other key trends and technologies in power and energy. Further insights from trends in related energy transition capital allocation like private equity, venture capital, M&A and infrastructure funds. Disclaimer: This podcast expresses the views of its participants as of the date indicated and does not represent the views of the participants’ employers. This podcast is being made available for educational purposes only and should not be used for any other purpose. The information contained herein does not constitute and should not be construed as an offering of advisory services, investment advice, or an offer to sell or solicitation to buy any securities or related financial instruments in any jurisdiction.
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Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Our latest Energy Superhero is Nada Ahmed, Founding Partner at Energy Tech Nexus, a Houston-based startup hub focused on the energy transition and decarbonization. Nada and her team support over 120 startups working on cutting-edge technologies like carbon capture, hydrogen production, lithium extraction, and more. By leveraging the city’s status as an energy capital, Nada is bridging the gap between innovation and industry, ensuring that the city becomes a global leader in clean energy solutions.
Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
Our latest Energy Superhero is Nick Rohleder, co-founder of Climate Commodities. His company focuses on project development related to the clean energy transition, artificial intelligence infrastructure, national defense, and other energy-related sectors. With the recent surge in power demand driven by data centers and reindustrialization, we need accelerated solutions now more than ever. In this episode, Nick talks about the trends reshaping the energy landscape and the creative strategies required to bridge the gap between immediate demand and long-term solutions.
Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
Our latest Energy Superhero is Margarita Patria, a PhD economist, energy strategist, and Principal at Charles River Associates. With over 15 years of experience in the energy industry, Margarita specializes in energy economics, market design, and data analytics. She also teaches on energy markets as an Adjunct Professor at Northeastern University, ensuring that the next generation of energy professionals is prepared for the industry’s evolving challenges. In this episode, Margarita dives into the explosive growth of data centers, their impact on the power grid, and the strategies utilities are adopting to keep up with demand.
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Our latest Energy Superhero is Marina Hritsyshyna, a Ukrainian born policy expert specializing in hydrogen regulation. Now based in Germany and pursuing a PhD in Finland, Marina brings a unique perspective on the evolving hydrogen sector, combining her background in law, energy regulation, and technical expertise. With over 12 years of experience in the energy sector and her own podcast called Clean Energy Talks, Marina is helping shape the hydrogen policies of tomorrow. In this episode, Marina shares her insights on EU versus US policy, aviation fuels and what inspires her in this fast moving industry.
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
As electricity demand continues to soar, what will it take to power the future? Energy Superhero Mike Caravaggio dives deep into the numbers. Working as the Vice President of Energy Supply at EPRI, Mike shares data-driven truths about where we have been and where we’re going when it comes to energy and peak demand. With 25 years of industry experience, Mike helps transform raw data into actionable insights that could dictate how we keep the lights on. In this episode, Mike talks about California’s solar and battery boom, the hidden strengths of nuclear, and why AI data centers are rewriting the rules of electricity demand.
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Our latest Energy Superhero is Ralph Rodriguez from Legend Energy Advisors. With a unique background that spans real estate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and energy sales, Ralph has mastered the art of navigating tough challenges. Today, he helps data center customers secure the power they need to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape. In this episode, Ralph shares insights into the evolving energy needs of data centers, the challenges of power shortages, and the role of natural gas in the energy transition.
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Our latest Energy Superhero is Mush Khan, co-founder and CEO of Alchemy Industrial, a company transforming onsite energy storage solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers. Mush’s company is using a “made in the USA” strategy to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today: insufficient and expensive power. As the U.S. undergoes a wave of reindustrialization, Mush’s work is helping C&I customers navigate the growing demands on the grid and secure reliable, cost-effective energy solutions.
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Our latest Energy Superhero is Emily Easley, founder of NOVUS Energy Advisors. She is an energy expert with over 20 years of experience at the nexus of traditional and emerging power sources. Growing up in Dallas during the oil boom of the 1980s, Emily was immersed in the energy business from a young age. Now, she advises companies on how to navigate the complex intersection of energy policy, regulation, and innovation, helping them adapt to today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape. In this episode, Emily discusses the evolution of the grid, the rise of data centers, and the balance between energy security and sustainability.
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Our latest Energy Superhero is Carl Kress, the Regional Director & Worldwide Energy Sector Team Leader at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). With over two decades of experience at the USTDA and a background in international trade law, Carl has helped American companies sell more abroad and helped U.S. allies around the world get critical projects built. By connecting domestic manufacturers with important projects globally, Carl and his team are bringing made-in-the-USA products to countries around the world.
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
The energy transition demands more batteries, but there’s a downside. Battery materials are in short supply and extraction technologies are often environmentally degrading. What if there was a more sustainable option? Serhii Kaminskyi might have the solution. As the founder and CEO of Sorbiforce, Serhii is working on clean battery technology that is changing how we think about energy storage. In this episode of Energy Superheroes, Serhii describes how his team is developing the world’s first non-metal, 100% recyclable battery.