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 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.
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
Mark Cyffka, the co-founder and COO of AirMyne, is solving one of today’s most pressing issues: carbon emissions. At AirMyne, Mark is pushing affordable and scalable direct air capture (DAC) technology to combat climate change. In this episode, Mark shares his insights into the DAC industry and highlights some key barriers to widespread adoption.
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Mauricio “Mo” Vargas, President and CEO of BayoTech, has witnessed and contributed to significant advancements in hydrogen over the years. With extensive experience and a deep understanding of the sector, Vargas shares his insights into the growth and future of hydrogen technology. In this episode, Vargas touches on the factors driving hydrogen growth and the key role it plays in the clean energy transition.
Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
Pavle Jeremić is the CEO of Aether, a company at the forefront of nanoscale chemistry and protein engineering. Under his leadership, Aether is redefining material synthesis and resource extraction by leveraging artificial intelligence and robotics. In this episode, Pavle provides an in-depth look at Aether's technology and its many applications.
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Our latest Energy Superhero is Yazan Harasis, a significant figure in the energy sector and a Forbes 30 Under 30 awardee. Harasis is the co-founder of Power Edison, where he has been instrumental in advancing cutting-edge energy storage technologies. In this episode, Yazan shares his insights on the future of energy storage and battery technology.
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Sean Strawbridge, Co-Founding Partner at Voyager Energy Partners and former CEO of the Port of Corpus Christi, boasts a long career navigating some of the hardest challenges of the energy sector. An investor and strategic advisor for many energy-related projects, he is extremely knowledgeable on the nexus of geopolitics and energy. In this episode, Sean covers a wide range of topics concerning energy exports, the energy transition, and global energy dynamics.
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Richard Zhang, the Head of Digital at Electric Hydrogen, is taking a unique approach to hydrogen integration. By combining digital technologies with hydrogen infrastructure, Richard has helped to redefine efficiency for the industry. From co-founding Lift H2 to taking on his current role at Electric Hydrogen, Richard has shown a strong commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions. In this episode, Richard discusses how he is using digital technologies to transform the hydrogen industry.
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
In this episode of Energy Superheroes, we discuss the future of nuclear power with Elizabeth Muller, co-founder and CEO of Deep Isolation. Her Berkely, CA-based startup specializes in a unique issue: nuclear waste disposal. Driven by a passion for climate change, Elizabeth unexpectedly found herself in the nuclear sector and has since been driving innovation when it comes to waste challenges. Elizabeth explains why we need nuclear to reach net zero, and how we can continue to better the industry.
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Hydrogen is expected to play a huge role in the energy transition, accounting for up to 25% of global decarbonization efforts. But today, many hydrogen solutions are expensive, inefficient, and unsafe. Hydro X CEO Assaf Sayada is hoping to fix that. His company is taking on the hydrogen industry with a technology that tackles key storage and transportation challenges. In this episode, Assaf provides an overview of the hydrogen value chain's problems and how Hydro X plans to solve them.