Energy Superheroes

If you’re trying to grow sales internationally, Zach Selch is your go-to guy. Over 3 decades, he has created over $1 billion in sales across 135 countries - from India to Japan to Ghana and beyond - helping his clients build successful operations and significantly expand their reach. A podcaster, vloger, and author, Zach specializes in global sales mentoring, providing hourly coaching services, assistance with distribution network growth, and fractional sales management for his clients. In this episode, Zach talks about his career in international sales, the many cultures and communities he’s encountered in his travels, and what it takes to live life on the road.

Manuj Aggarwal, founder and Chief Innovation Officer at TetraNoodle, is using AI to accelerate business growth and provide revenue-boosting solutions. By redefining business in terms of the human experience, TetraNoodle helps companies make meaningful connections with employees and customers alike, getting to the heart of what motivates people to build success. In this episode, Manuj discusses how he got his humble start, the many industries he’s worked in over the years, and his optimism toward our climate’s future.

Bear Givhan, CEO and founder of Earthview, is trying to stop fugitive emissions at the source, using hardware-enabled methane detection. Unlike existing methods that involve drones or aircraft surveillance, Earthview’s approach allows for 24/7 monitoring, ensuring that no methane leaks slip through the cracks. In this episode, Bear discusses the perseverance required to build a successful startup and how he thinks Earthview can help shape the energy transition.

Tom Ward, cofounder and CEO of Epoch, is doing for boats what Tesla has done for cars – going all electric. His startup designs and manufactures electric boats with bidirectional energy capability. Currently pursuing pre-seed funding, the company hopes to dramatically expand electric boat sales to benefit both the environment and the power grid.

Casey Handmer, Founder of Terraform Industries, is tackling some of today’s toughest issues – providing the world with clean, reliable energy, while also trying to get CO2 levels under control. The Caltech alum joins Energy.Media to explain why he left his dream job working on spacecraft for NASA to instead help pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. His startup aims to make carbon capture scalable and profitable by cheaply turning CO2 into natural gas for energy reuse.

As the Chairman, President and CEO of CarbonMeta Technologies, Lloyd Spencer has helped shaped the ambitious vision for his company: to up-cycle plastic waste into high value carbon products - like graphite, carbon nanotubes, and graphene - and hydrogen products - like green fuel. In this episode, Lloyd chats about the fascinating technology behind CarbonMeta, how his broad background has helped shape his career, and his advice for young people worried about our planet.

It was a pleasure to have Jamie Gull, CEO and cofounder of Talyn, on Energy Superheroes. Jamie is working hard to make eVTOL cargo transport a cheaper and more efficient reality. Quieter and more climate conscious, eVTOL offer many benefits over traditional helicopters. Talyn’s design takes it one step further, using staged systems - similar to how a rocket jettisons heavier fuel-laden stages after reaching altitude. 

Brent Lakeman, Director of the Hydrogen Initiative at Edmonton Global, is looking to radically transform his Canadian home into a leader for the hydrogen economy. Clean hydrogen fuel offers an incredible alternative for typically hard-to-decarbonize sectors, such as long-haul transport, cement, and steel. By capitalizing on the economic and environmental potential of hydrogen in Edmonton, Brent hopes to attract business investment to his local area while also buckling down against climate change.