Best Lea Andrews Podcasts (2025)

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#244 $1bn Pipeline for Solid State Transformers | Haroon Inam & Michael Wood III (DG Matrix) 35:55

3d ago35:55

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts In This Episode:* What is a Solid State Transformer * How Solid State Transformers are Reshaping the Energy Industry* How They Built a $1bn Pipeline Sponsors: Goodwin: The Law Firm of Choice for ClimateTech Entrepreneurs ErthTech Talent: Affordable CleanTech Search Firm What’s up, everyon…

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Cambridge Decoded: A U.S. Student’s Guide to Admission with Roshan Walkerly 39:17

3d ago39:17

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Ashley and Emma sit down with Roshan Walkerly, Deputy Head of International Student Recruitment at the University of Cambridge. Together, they explore the life-changing opportunities that come with studying abroad and take a deep dive into Cambridge’s approach to recruiting international students, especially from the US. Roshan provides valuable in…

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"Wow, What a Throwback" (Live Episode) 2:05:47

4d ago2:05:47

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Claudia is back for her first appearance in Round 3 of the Glacket for our very first livestream episode of the round! Gleeks, Ari & David, join to discuss the importance of "666," Super Massive Black Hole, and the famous Jazz Ghost from the Season 2 finale. Enjoy! Songs this episode include: Human Nature Ice Ice Baby Keep Holding On (S5) Smooth Cr…

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#243 Battery Storage Supply Chains & Future in US-China Trade War | Danny Lu | Powin 41:05

10d ago41:05

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Follow on YouTube | Listeners Survey Check Out Our Sponsors! * Goodwin: The Law Firm of Choice for ClimateTech Entrepreneurs * ErthTech Talent: Affordable CleanTech Search Firm What’s up, everyone! Today, we have a great episode with Danny Lu from Powin. Powin is a leading provider of BESS, w/ 8 GWh of systems built and 9 in the pipeline. As the Tr…

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Trailblazing International Regional Success with Lea-Anne Allen 29:12

10d ago29:12

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Ashley and Emma sit down with Lea-Anne Allen from Flinders University to discuss her remarkable career and unique insights as a former regional representative for an international university in the United States. Lea-Anne shares her inspiring journey, beginning with her early experiences as a regional rep and culminating in her impactful work conne…

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"The Combover That You Know" (w/ Recovering Gleek) 1:59:25

11d ago1:59:25

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Every round needs one.. it's time for thee Recovering Gleek episode of Round 3. Ian and Lena join this week to discuss Katy Gaga, Quinn's dancing, and Mormonism ❤️ Songs this episode include: Applause Broadway Baby Express Yourself Without You ---- Become a Patron for exclusive bonus episodes, guest announcements, and access to live episode recordi…

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#242 The 3 Most Common Mistakes Climate Founders Make | David Brekke, Goodwin 58:07

17d ago58:07

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In This Episode: The story of him co-launching the Goodwin climate practice What’s happening in climate tech right now? (Market update) The 3 Biggest Mistakes Climate Founders Make Check Out Our Sponsors! Goodwin: The Law Firm of Choice for ClimateTech Entrepreneurs ErthTech Talent: Affordable CleanTech Search Firm What’s up, everyone! Today’s epis…

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Student Stories: Reaching for the Stars with Anastatia Mayers 43:16

17d ago43:16

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Anastasia Myers, the youngest person to venture into space, shares her extraordinary story of resilience and ambition. From her childhood in Antigua to studying philosophy and physics at the University of Aberdeen, Anastasia’s path to joining the Virgin Galactic's Galactic 02 crew alongside her mom is nothing short of inspiring. Alongside Ashley an…

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Episode 54: Dr. Tracy Mcgrady-"A Conversation with Dr. Tracy McGrady" 1:03:32

18d ago1:03:32

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Send us a text In this special episode of Oh That's Cool, we sit down with Dr. Tracy McGrady, Provost at Ozarks Technical Community College, for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation as she prepares to retire this May. Dr. McGrady reflects on her journey through higher education, shares stories from her time at OTC, and offers wisdom on leadership…

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"I'm in That!" (w/ Conor & Matt) 2:20:15

18d ago2:20:15

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Round 3 episode 2 and this time.. it's personal. Competitions are getting tough so I had to bring out the big guns, Conor and Matt! We listen to a gloicemail, discuss how Blolos are doing on the Glacket, and we get so scared of one of the competitions in this episode. Listen to find out! Songs this episode include: Don't Stop Believin' (S1 V1) My F…

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#241 The Biz Model Making eFuels Pencil Out | Joe Rodden (Lydian) 37:54

24d ago37:54

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Follow us on YouTube --------- Today, we have a great episode with Joe Rodden from Lydian. And we are talking all things eFuels and their story. Lydian uses Co2, Water, and abundant Green Energy to create eFuels/SAF. And because of their flexible run method, they can do it profitably, consistently. In the recent past there has been a huge demand fo…

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UCAS Explained with Felicity Lloyd 38:54

24d ago38:54

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Felicity Lloyd, international partnerships manager for UCAS, shares her journey in higher education with Ashley and Emma, emphasizing the importance of the international student voice in the UK education system. She covers the UCAS application process, the significance of targeted applications, and recent changes to the personal statement format. F…

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"Glancel & Gretel" (w/ Allison & Jenny) 1:35:14

25d ago1:35:14

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It's the ROUND 3 PREMIERE! We're celebrating the podcast's fourth birthday by having back on Allison Dodge and Jenny Gorelick from the first episode all the way back in 2021. We reminisce on the recording that started it all before kicking off Round 3 of the Glacket (with some small changes to the episode format!) Songs this episode include: Bills,…

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#240 Bulldozing in a New Era of Climate Tech Investing & Tech-Enabled Investing | Andrew Chan from Atas VC 39:18

1M ago39:18

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Today, we have a great episode with Andrew Chan from Atas Ventures. Surprise surprise…we’re continuing the conversation about the climate tech vibe shift, climate tech 3.0, climate risk…whatever you want to call it. However, our conversation with Andrew Chan of Atas Ventures is a little bit different. Andrew has, from the very beginning, thought ab…

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Bridging Borders: All Things UK Higher Education with Will Abraham 38:34

1M ago38:34

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Will Abraham, Regional Manager at Goldsmiths, University of London, joins the conversation to explore the complexities of studying abroad, with a focus on higher education in the UK. Drawing from his own experiences, Will shares the moments that fueled his enthusiasm for international education while highlighting the unique benefits of studying in …

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#239 Climate Risk, a New Era for Climate Tech | Grace & Adam from Equal Ventures 33:34

1M ago33:34

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📺 Watch on YouTube What’s up, everyone! Today we have a great episode with Grace Penders and Adam Chadroff from Equal Ventures. If you're not familiar with Equal, I recommend checking out episode 116 where we had on Rick Zullo, the Founder of Equal. Today, we're continuing the conversation about the climate tech vibe shift. However, our conversatio…

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Dispelling the Misconceptions about Community College with Kristoffer Toribio 36:56

1M ago36:56

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Kristoffer Toribio, a leader in international education and community college admissions, shares his personal journey, the challenges he faced in his career, and the misconceptions surrounding community colleges. He, along with Ashley and Emma, discuss the need for greater awareness and support for community colleges as vital institutions in the gl…

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#238 ClimateTech is Mainstream, so is The Vibe Shift | Tommy Leep (Jetstream) 37:01

1M ago37:01

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📺 Watch on YouTube Hey everyone! Today we’ve got a great episode with Tommy Leep from VC, Jetstream. Some of his PortCos include David Energy, Pachama, Rhizome, and past pod guests Pathways & Glacier. He’s been on the show in the past with some great advice on fundraising. Check it out — episode 85. #85 How to Raise Money for your ClimateTech Start…

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Study in Japan with Sophia University’s Dr. Thais Favero 40:49

2M ago40:49

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Hosts Ashley and Emma sit down with Dr. Thais Favero from Sophia University to explore what it’s really like to study in Japan. From the richness of the culture to the challenges of mastering the language, they unpack the unique allure of studying abroad in Japan. They discuss key aspects of life as an international student—touching on safety, cost…

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#237 Using Robotics to Transform Recycling & Building Data Moats with Hardware w/ Rebecca Hu Thrams (Glacier) 29:37

2M ago29:37

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Rebecca Hu Thrams, co-founder of Glacier, is on a mission to transform recycling using AI-powered robotics and proprietary physical data to fix one of the biggest inefficiencies in waste management. Glacier isn’t just another AI company—it’s tackling the physical world problem of waste sorting, giving recyclers and major brands unprecedented visibi…

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Our Why: Ashley and Emma’s Journey to International Education 38:00

2M ago38:00

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Hosts Ashley and Emma sit down to share their personal journeys, discussing how studying abroad transformed their lives and careers. They delve into their early ambitions, the challenges they faced in their educational paths, and how these experiences led them to create a podcast focused on international education. Send us a text Don't forget to fo…

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#236 Critical Minerals: A Master Class on How to Win w/ Nicholaus Rohleder 42:33

2M ago42:33

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We’re doing something a bit different…🤔 We’re exploring the urgent and evolving landscape of critical minerals with Nicholaus Rohleder from Climate Commodities. Nick, an investor and expert in the field, breaks down how the U.S. went from a leader in mineral production to heavy reliance on foreign sources—and why the time is now for entrepreneurs t…

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Round 2 Analytics Breakdown (w/ Amelia & Matt) 1:52:40

2M ago1:52:40

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A between rounds buffer episode! Amelia has been working hard at updating the Glacket all round and collecting all the stats that you want to know about! How many Quolos are in round 3, what episode of the series has the most songs going through, and how many songs are still left from Season 6? All that and more will be answered by Amelia herself. …

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Round 2 Finale! (w/ Special Gleek Guests) 3:34:05

2M ago3:34:05

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In our longest episode to date, round two finally comes to an end! I'm joined by SIX special Gleek guests to help with these final competitions. Tune in next week for a Round Two analytics breakdown! Songs this episode include: As Long As You're There Damn It, Janet (I've Had) The Time of My Life Whistle Whenever I Call You Friend Will You Love Me …

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#235 This $100 BILLION Industry Is Hiding in Plain Sight! Big Oil's Bet on Carbon Capture 57:38

2M ago57:38

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This week, we’re joined by Todd Bush, an expert in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), with decades of experience supporting oil and gas companies in their decarbonization efforts. Todd has founded and sold multiple companies and is now leading decarbonfuse, a daily newsletter tracking deal activity in carbon capture and industrial dec…

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"Can't Hack It On The Glacket" (w/ Allyson & Lena) 2:12:49

2M ago2:12:49

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In the penglultimate episode of round two of the Glacket, I had to spend it with two of the Gleekiest girls I know, Allyson A La Mode and Recovering Gleek's, Lena Conatser! And boy oh boy are there some BANGERS in this episode - plus a surprise seventh song! What song? You'll have to listen to find out! Songs this episode include: Back to Black If …

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#234 The Future of Cleaner Data Centers & Lessons from 20+ Years at Meta, LinkedIn, & Cisco w/ Yuval Bachar (EdgeCloudLink) 39:09

3M ago39:09

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Yuval Bachar, Founder and CEO of Edge CloudLink (ECL), is on a mission to revolutionize data centers with hydrogen-powered, off-grid solutions. His journey spans decades, with leadership roles at Cisco, Facebook, and LinkedIn, where he built critical infrastructure for some of the biggest names in tech. Now, he’s pioneering a new wave of sustainabl…

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"Bon Voyage Fish" (Live Episode) 2:07:38

3M ago2:07:38

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Allison Dodge is BACK on this month's livestream episode! She leads us in some Gloga (Glee Yoga) before getting into this week's competitions joined by Gleeks Nicole, Joseph, and Jude. Songs this episode include: Barracuda I Could Have Danced All Night Jar of Hearts Keep Holding On (S5) Love Shack Take Me Home Tonight ---- Become a Patron for exclu…

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#233 The Climate Disruptors You Haven’t Heard of (Yet)—Inside Energy Tech Nexus w/ Nada & Jason 58:42

3M ago58:42

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In This Episode We are speaking with Nada Ahmed and Jason Ethier, two of the founding partners at Energy Tech Nexus. Energy Tech Nexus is a Houston-based hub designed to connect EnergyTech startups with the resources they need to grow. This includes access to capital, corporate partners, direct access to pilot opportunities, as well as a community …

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"The Lea Michelification of Rachel Berry" (w/ Conor & Jacob) 2:38:52

3M ago2:38:52

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Direct from New Zealand, Jacob Kyon returns from round one to help Conor and I with round two of the Glacket! We discuss Gleek Out Brazil, Dianna Agron Updates, and the anti Glacket. Enjoy! Songs this episode include: I Dreamed a Dream Isn't She Lovely Lady is a Tramp Maybe This Time P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) You Keep Me Hangin' On ---- Become a …

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"To Me, It's Great" (w/ Matt & Pat) 3:06:17

3M ago3:06:17

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We're nearing the end of round two! And to help with this week's Glacket decisions I'm joined by previous Gleeks, Matt and Pat! This week we discuss horny glee songs, Dot Marie Jones singing Ariana Grande, and a lot about The Glee Project. Enjoy! Songs this episode include: Anything Goes/ Anything You Can Do Break Free Centerfold/ Hot in Herre Happ…

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#232 The Carbon Capture Startup Google Bet Big On—And Why It’s a Cheaper | Anca Timofte (Holocene) 33:50

3M ago33:50

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In This Episode In today’s episode of CleanTechies, we’re joined by Anca Timofte, the CEO and Founder of Holocene, a direct air capture (DAC) company revolutionizing carbon removal through a continuous-loop liquid system. With over a decade of experience in carbon capture—including being one of the first employees at Climeworks—Anca offers unparall…

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#231 How to Cut Costs AND Eliminate Emissions in Homes [BY 90%+] w/ Jane Melia (Harvest Thermal) 27:05

3M ago27:05

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Jane Melia is the CEO and Co-Founder of Harvest Thermal, revolutionizing home heating with heat batteries. Jane’s journey began with a vision to make home electrification both cost-effective and climate-friendly. Harvest Thermal has developed a patented system that combines heat pumps with thermal storage, reducing household emissions by 90% and en…

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"The Battle of Heteronormativity" (Live Episode) 2:11:22

3M ago2:11:22

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January's live Glacket episode! This time, I'm joined by no co-host for all three competitions but instead joined by six lovely glisteners of the podcast who share their Glacket grievances before we get into their competitions. And yes, there is one insane competition this week so be scared. Songs this episode include: I Feel Pretty/ Unpretty Look …

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#230 This Founder Built a $5M Climate Tech Startup in Africa (Here’s How!) w/ Martin Freimuller (Octavia Carbon) 30:39

4M ago30:39

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Martin Freimüller, the CEO and Co-Founder of Octavia Carbon, a cutting-edge Direct Air Capture (DAC) company based in Kenya Martin’s journey began with a deep appreciation for Africa’s potential and the realization that Kenya, with its abundant geothermal energy and skilled talent pool, is the perfect location for DAC. In just two and a half years,…

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"Wicked: Part Two Four Three Good" (w/ Claudia & Ian) 2:59:39

4M ago2:59:39

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Wowie zowie this is a huge episode for songs! Past Gleeks, Claudia and Ian, join this week to Glacket and also discuss the Golden Globes, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the best day of Santana's life, and literally so much more. Songs this episode include: Don't Rain On My Parade (S1) For Good It's All Coming Back to Me Now Jessie's Girl One of Us Ta…

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#229 How to Make Money on Pilot Projects w/ Martin Schichtel (KRAFTBLOCK) 34:49

4M ago34:49

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On today’s episode, we’re speaking with Martin Schichtel, the CEO and Founder of Kraftblock, a thermal energy storage solution for industrial clients that use high heat. Today, they’re delivering their 5th project. All of which have been paid for by their customers — yep, you read that right. They have not used equity to pay for these pilot and dem…

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#228 How to Invest in ClimateTech in 2025 like a Day 1 Investor w/ Joshua Posamentier (Congruent Ventures) 30:24

4M ago30:24

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Joshua Posamentier is the co-founder and managing partner at Congruent Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund focused exclusively on climate tech. With a background in physics and a career that began in the semiconductor industry, Josh transitioned into climate investing after holding various roles at Intel and Prelude Ventures. Widely regar…

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"Post Glacket Clarity" (w/ Audrey & Brantly) 2:49:16

4M ago2:49:16

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Dusting off some Gleeks who haven't Glacketed since Round One, Audrey and Brantly! We discuss the parallels between Samcedes and the film Past Lives, Marley's original songs, and ISIS Awareness Week! Songs this episode include: Bitch Cell Block Tango I Know Where I've Been I'll Stand by You (S5) Outcast You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman ---- Be…

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ClimateTech Wrapped 2024 37:34

4M ago37:34

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Our reflections and musings as we close out the year... Topics 01:28 2024's Top CleanTechies Episodes 07:37 Insights 12:49 Reflections on Branding and Storytelling 20:22 Milestones and Achievements in 2024 26:12 Key Lessons for Climate Tech Startups 34:59 Future Outlook Support the show Every ClimateTech Entrepreneur needs a reliable partner for th…

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#226 What Working With Governments to Tackle Climate Change Looks Like w/ Julia Kumari Drapkin (ISeeChange) 30:35

5M ago30:35

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Julia Kumari Drapkin is the CEO and founder of ISeeChange, a data platform that combines resident-generated insights with AI to address climate adaptation challenges. Julia’s background as a climate science reporter, covering disasters like Hurricane Katrina, inspired her to bridge the gap between people’s lived experiences and actionable climate s…

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"Glee Casting Breakdown" (w/ Robert Ulrich) 2:20:15

5M ago2:20:15

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It's the last episode of 2024 and we're going out with a bang! Casting director behind Glee, The Glee Project, and so many more incredible projects - Robert Ulrich is back on the podcast and this time he's helping out with the Glacket! Conor joins this week to discuss with Robert what it was like casting all the actors from the series we all know a…

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#225 Solving Sulfur Waste while Capturing Carbon & Producing Sulfuric Acid & Hydrogen w/ Owen Cadwalader (Travertine) 37:14

5M ago37:14

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Learn how this carbon capture startup also produces green chemicals AND hydrogen -- how they funded their first demo plant -- their secrets to building a resilient business model -- and what he would advise Trump's admin in order to help keep climate on track while also competing with China. Listen Time: Full Show 58:31 (no ads) | Free Preview 37:1…

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"Brittango" (Live Episode) 2:37:15

5M ago2:37:15

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Lena (from TV's Recovering Gleek) joins me for the final Glacket livestream of the year and oof - do we go out with a bang. We give our Wicked reviews, assign pronouns to Glee songs, and most importantly - we cry a lot! Get your tissues ready. Songs this episode include: 4 Minutes Cold Hearted Glory Days New York State of Mind Paradise by the Dashb…

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#224 How to Scale up Anode Manufacturing in the US w/ Gleb Yushin (Sila Nanotechnologies) 41:27

5M ago41:27

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Hear the story of how Sila Nanotechnologies has successfully developed, taken to market, and scaled up a new Anode technology for the battery industry. -- Learn the importance of Job Creation in landing funding -- Understand why CleanTech is actually bi-partisan -- and Understand where the puck is going with the battery industry. Listen Time: Full …

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"Wear Your Cheerio Uniform to Chicago" (w/ Claudia & Patrick) 2:26:34

5M ago2:26:34

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Back from a week off with two of your favorite Gleeks, Claudia and Patrick! We discuss how Love Song can still win the Glacket, Naya Rivera's Instagram audition for Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, and our favorite robot moments in the hit Fox show, Glee. Enjoy! Songs this episode include: A House Is Not a Home Dinosaur Drive My Car Hello, Goodb…

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#223 Everything You Need to Know About ClimateTech Politics (DoE, DoD, GovTech, Partnerships, & More) w/ Nate Loewentheil (Commonweal Ventures) 34:55

5M ago34:55

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Nate Loewentheil is the founder and managing partner of Commonweal Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on solving America's biggest challenges through entrepreneurship. Nate’s career spans angel investing, politics, and public policy. Previously, he served in the Obama White House, advising President Obama on emerging technologies…

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#222 Exposing the O&G Carbon Capture Lie & How Skytree is Doing it Right w/ Rob van Straten, CEO) 41:09

5M ago41:09

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Hear the CEO of Skytree explain how you MUST build for scale to achieve impact in a timely manner -- how O&G have been releasing their captured Co2 for years -- why their biggest investor is a huge Greenhouse Operator -- the importance of co-locating your carbon capture tech with the demand -- his journey into climate -- and a few more hot takes. L…

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Student Stories: Molly’s Journey to the University of St. Andrews 34:04

5M ago34:04

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Molly Keane, a current student at the University of St. Andrews, shares her journey from attending a California high school to studying biochemistry in Scotland. She helps break down her experience with the application process, cultural differences, and her own journey of becoming an international student. Learn more about: - University of St. Andr…

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#221 Blended Finance is Going to Save ClimateTech (& Why We Need More of It) w/ Amy Duffuor (Azolla Ventures) 30:13

6M ago30:13

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Amy Duffuor is a co-founder and General Partner at Azolla Ventures and Managing Director at Prime Impact Fund, Azolla's predecessor vehicle. She has a diverse background that spans immigration research, management consulting, impact investing, and renewables investment banking. Amy began her career studying marginalized West African migrants and la…

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