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NY Climate Week is ####ing insane — event after event after event.
If you’re not careful, you’ll waste an entire week of work and sleep — and get nothing out of it.
We are here to give you our two cents… or rather, 35 min of advice on how to get the most out of your climate week experience.
This is for you regardless if this is your first or fifth climate week.
We broke it down into:
Before - How to prepDuring - What to keep in mind during the chaosAfter - Mastering the follow-upHave a listen and comment with your advice for all the other CleanTechies.
🚨🚨🚨 ALSO… here is the list of events we’re attending during NYCW. Don’t be a stranger — we’ll be more excited to say hi than you can handle.
Events We're Attending
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We’re back with another episode featuring Jonathan, a founder shaking up the battery tech industry!
Jonathan, a UC Berkeley Chemical Engineering grad, spent years in wastewater treatment before realizing the key driver of adoption was economics. In 2017, he and his co-founders, frustrated with their jobs, started their own company after working in thin film membrane industries.
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Today they are building Coreshell, a company helping replace the use of Graphite in batteries while also making us less reliant on China, the main global supplier of Graphite.In this episode, we cover:
The lack of true innovation in battery tech over the last 20 years.How luxury EVs focus on range, while China slashes prices.How Coreshell’s tech could reduce reliance on China’s graphite monopoly.The EU’s take on battery recycling vs. US policy.Join us for more insights!
Jonathan Tan | CoreshellConnect with Somil on LinkedIn | Connect with Silas on LinkedInFollow CleanTechies on LinkedIn@Silas & @Somil_Agg on X This podcast is NOT investment advice. Do your homework and due diligence before investing in anything discussed on this podcast.
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In this episode, we are joined by Till Stenzel, Partner at SET Ventures, a European venture capital firm that has been in operation in 2007 which makes them one of the first climate VCs out there. They invest $2-$5M in rounds that range from $3-10M at the Series A/A+ stage. SET Ventures focuses on innovative business models and typically like to lead or co-lead rounds. Their investments range over 6 focus areas: distributed energy systems, digital utilities, AI & enabling technologies, built environment, industrial energy management, and mobility & transport.
On a personal note, Till takes us on a fascinating ride through his career, from his early inspiration drawn from Amory Lovins and the Rocky Mountain Institute, to his venture into renewable energy projects across Northern Africa during the early solar boom, and his pivotal role at E.ON, where he navigated their corporate energy strategy towards renewables. In the age old debate of investing in the “now” of tech — tech we already have commercializable vs. investing in the future (i.e. more expensive breakthroughs), Till believes in the now, saying I quote “we don’t really need major science and energy breakthroughs to turn our energy system carbon free.” Mind blowing — listen to the ep to find out why.
He talks about:
How Europe's regulatory environment is shaping the energy transitionThe challenges of scaling EV and grid technologiesWhy the future of freight electrification might be closer than we thinkEnjoy!
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00:00 Introduction01:28 Innovative Business Models 24:45 The Impact of Europe's Regulatory Environment26:39 Challenges Faced by Utilities32:15 The Power of Storytelling and Education
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TopicsPaid Version Starts
35:27 Exit Modeling and Fund Strategy48:57 Looking Forward for SET Ventures50:21 Helpful Resources in Climate TechLinks
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This is a masterclass on investing in the future 🌍💰.
Today, we're sitting down with Peter Sofer, Investment Partner at Clean Energy Ventures (CEV). Based in Austin, Texas, Peter tackles investing in the toughest-to-decarbonize sectors. CEV is known for backing companies that could be the only game in town for the long haul, with potential to achieve multi-gigaton greenhouse gas reductions.
Peter’s journey is packed with insights, from his time at the Environmental Defense Fund to leading Clean Energy Ventures' second fund, targeting $305 million in Seed and Series A investments.
This episode dives into an issue not often discussed in detail — the future of climate tech amid political and economic uncertainty. Peter breaks down how the evolving political landscape and macroeconomic factors will influence the availability of non-dilutive funding, and why a company's storytelling is critical for fundraising success.
In this conversation, we explore:
How Clean Energy Ventures chooses companies that are addressing the most challenging sectorsThe potential impact of a new administration on climate tech, especially around the IRA His thoughts on geopolitical tensions, China’s dominance in renewables, and the future of onshoring production---
Clean Energy Ventures' Investment Philosophy Challenges of Hard-to-Decarbonize Sectors Navigating Political and Economic Uncertainty
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TopicsPaid Version Starts Here
Onshoring vs. Global Competition Evaluating Startup SuccessExit Landscape for Climate Tech Startups Empowering the Next Generation of Climate EntrepreneursLinks
Peter Sopher | Clean Energy VenturesConnect with Somil on LinkedIn | Connect with Silas on LinkedInFollow CleanTechies on LinkedIn@Silas & @Somil_Agg on X This podcast is NOT investment advice. Do your homework and due diligence before investing in anything discussed on thisSupport the show
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Today’s episode is special to me! When I first learned about ClimateTech, I dreamed of building a Venture Studio in the space. Although I didn’t even know what a Venture Studio was back then, I quickly realized that founder-market fit is crucial for success. While I’m not there yet, I started my own recruitment firm to gain the freedom and impact I wanted in a field with a huge need for affordable services.
Maybe one day, I’ll follow in Ben’s footsteps. But for now, this conversation with Benjamin, who co-founded Ouishare in France and has been building companies ever since, was incredibly fulfilling. We dive deep into his latest venture, Marble, discussing what they do, how their business model works, and how they’re funded. We also explore how to find the right co-founder and the role of policy in advancing ClimateTech.
There’s so much more to uncover, and I’m excited to have him back on one day. Enjoy the show!
Intro Ben's BackgroundWhat They DoFundraising for MarbleChallenges of Building in ClimateFinding a Co-Founder
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Topics—(end of free preview)—
Policy and Regulation in Climate TechKey Opportunity Areas in Climate TechLinks
Benjamin Tincq | MarbleConnect with Somil on LinkedIn | Connect with Silas on LinkedInFollow CleanTechies on LinkedIn@Silas & @Somil_Agg on X This podcast is NOT investment advice. Do your homework and due diligence before investing in anything discussed on this podcast.Support the show
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We don’t always have climate philanthropic-learning orgs on, but when we do, it’s always a banger 💥
We're sitting down with Karl Burkart, the Co-Founder and Deputy Director of One Earth. One Earth funds advanced scientific research and technology applications to address the climate crisis at scale across three pillars:
Renewable energy transitionNature conservationRegenerative agricultureKarl's journey is nothing short of fascinating, starting from his early days as an architect focused on sustainable design in the Bay Area and is now leading One Earth.
This episode explores an issue that doesn’t get enough love in climate tech — biodiversity and nature. Right now, the issues are in how biodiversity is measured, valued, and integrated into markets. Karl breaks down how and why biodiversity is becoming an investable space, particularly through monitoring and verifying the health of ecosystems. It’s so promising that Fortune 500s get into this space 💰.
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01:03 Background04:22 From Architecture to Sustainability to Climate Change08:16 Transition to LA10:34 The Role of Media and Content Creation in Climate Change16:09 One Earth and its Three Pillars21:55 The Need for More Funding and Support in Climate Solutions24:22 The Potential Impact of a Change in Administration on Climate Philanthropy27:33 The Role of Philanthropy and Impact Investing in Climate Solutions
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29:29 Nature Tech x AI37:15 Biodiversity in Climate Solutions(get the full episode by becoming a paid subscriber on our Substack today! https://cleantechies.substack.com/subscribe
Karl Burkart | One EarthConnect with Somil on LinkedIn | Connect with Silas on LinkedInFollow CleanTechies on LinkedIn@Silas & @Somil_Agg on X This podcast is NOT investment advice. Do your homework and due diligence before investing in anything discussed on this
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This is a special breakdown of Ample’s strategic playbook and how you can apply it to your hardware climate startup. The full version of this episode is only available to our paid subscribers — soo… if you’re looking for a reason to become a paid sub… here is your chance 😉
John de Souza | Ample Inc.Connect with Somil on LinkedIn | Connect with Silas on LinkedInFollow CleanTechies on LinkedIn@Silas & @Somil_Agg on X This podcast is NOT investment advice. Do your homework and due diligence before investing in anything discussed on this podcast.
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Today, our guest is John de Souza. Co-founder of Ample Inc. A startup betting that battery swapping is the future.
If you're at all like me, you're thinking that sounds bat shit crazy. Well, listen to today's episode, and you'll realize it's the opposite. It's the only logical conclusion to EVs.
We can't gloss over this -- John is special. This is his 4th major startup endeavor, and it's clear that it is because he brings a level of maturity and wisdom that very few founders do. He could have ridden off into the sunset, but he decided to stay in the arena because it's what he does.
I guarantee you will learn a lot from John today. I'm not even going to thank you for tuning in today because you're doing yourself a favor by listening to this episode.
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03:26 John's Career & Entrepreneurial Origins05:20 The Inspiration for Ample09:06 Battery Swapping13:51 OEM Partnerships16:15 A Universal Battery Module18:38 Integration w/ OEMs & Production Lines22:54 Deployment & Scale23:22 Business Model & Global Expansion24:47 Ample's GTM Strategy: (Partnering with Uber and Commercial Fleets)28:07 Efficiency & Cost Control: In-House Battery & Swapping Station Production
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Drew D’Alelio is an Investor at Connecticut Innovations, the government investing arm of the state of Connecticut, who helps manage and co-founded the state’s $100M climate tech fund. He plays a pivotal role in managing their $100M Climate Tech fund with a triple bottom line of returns, climate mitigation and adaptation, and CT jobs.
His passion for sustainability was sparked by witnessing the impacts of climate change firsthand in Florida, where his family is from. Over the years, he has developed a deep expertise in mobilizing capital for climate solutions, including structuring investments for solar projects at the U.S. Development Finance Corporation.
At Connecticut Innovations, they focus on leveraging the state’s strengths in manufacturing, materials science, and engineering to support early-stage companies that align with Connecticut’s decarbonization goals. Drew’s unique approach to venture capital combines financial acumen with a deep commitment to public service, ensuring that each investment not only generates returns but also fosters innovation and job creation within the state.
We talk about:
**How they manage their triple bottom line: creating jobs, making money, and having a positive impact on the planet
**The complexities in evaluating climate tech investments in infrastructure and second-order effects
**Connecticut's strengths in manufacturing and a tight-knit ecosystem that facilitates quick connections
**Their close collaboration with Yale and UConn to support early-stage climate tech innovation and commercialization
TOPICS:
**03:01 Connecticut's Climate Tech Fund
**07:46 The Triple Bottom Line
**14:35 Facilitating Partnerships
**23:24 University Collaborations
--In the full episode--
**Connecticut's Strengths and Industries
**Engaging with Universities and Startups
**Exciting Sectors: Sustainable Fuels and Carbon Sequestration
**Aviation and Synthetic Hydrocarbons
**Skepticism and Second Order Effects
**42:21 Why Move to Connecticut
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Woo Hoo! Episode #200 🎉🎉🎉
His journey into entrepreneurship and Cemvita What in the world they do and what they've done so far The basics of the biotech space Then we talk a lot about the future of biotech -- specifically, how we will start taking nature's lead in engineering industrial production We even discussed what a Trump administration could look like for the climate sector
We are thrilled to release our 200th episode with the one and only Moji Karimi. Moji is a co-founder of Cemvita, the biotech powerhouse that has also birthed GoldH2 and Endolith (now individual companies).
This is the free version of the episode. To get the full thing, go to our Substack and become a paid subscriber. Any paid tier gets full access to the episode.
Today, Moji shares with us,It's a wonderful conversation full of value. Enjoy!
TOPICS:
**02:22 Dinner with George Mitchell
**05:39 Personal Journey & Origin of Cemvita
**08:05 Sustainable Oil Production
**13:01 Understanding Biotech & Synthetic Biology
**15:46 Success in Biotech & Tips for Fundraising
**19:44 End of Free Episode
--In the full episode--
**Considerations if Trump gets in
**Disruption in Fundraising | Focus on Cost
**What is a Durable Biotech Biz Model
**Using Waste as a Feedstock
**Redesigning Biotech Processes
**Approaching Different Investors
**Future Applications of Biotech
**Finding the Right Cos and Investors
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**Connect with Moji | Follow Cemvita
**Connect with Somil on LinkedIn | Connect with Silas on LinkedIn
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Vivin Hegde is a visionary in the built environment space — from leading innovation efforts at Hilti to co-founding Zacua Ventures, Vivin is on a mission to redefine how we think about construction and infrastructure.
In this episode, he dives deep into the challenges and opportunities of investing in the built environment, sharing his journey from managing corporate venture capital at Hilti to launching Zacua Ventures, where he backs early-stage startups focused on decarbonization, productivity, and infrastructure resiliency.
Vivin unpacks:
**The importance of "gentle disruption" in the construction industry 🛠️
**The strategic shift from corporate innovation to independent VC investing 💼
**How global perspectives inform better investment decisions 🌍
**The key traits he looks for in founders, especially in the construction tech space 👥
Topics:
**02:04 Intro
**03:08 Defining the Built Environment
**04:56 Automation and Robotics in Construction
**08:40 Sales and Building Relationships
**24:59 Supporting Startups at the Earliest Stages
**26:35 Investing Globally to Fund the Best Entrepreneurs
**31:55 The Importance of Sector Specialization
**42:53 The Role of Data Centers in the Digital Age
**44:27 The Potential of Mass Timber in Construction
**45:48 Addressing Challenges in the Design Space
**47:22 Impressing Investors: Deep Understanding, Knowledge, and Learning Agility
Links:
**Vivin Hedge | Zacua Ventures
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Today, we are speaking with Kieran White. Co-Founder of Curo.
At Curo they help EV Fleet owners secure reliable charging without the need to build their own infrastructure.
This has the double benefit of allowing existing infrastructure owners to maximize their assets.Today’s call is super fun. We discuss:
How he hustled his way into a job with Tesla at 18, even tho they claimed to only hire 21 and older The effect this exp had on him and how it led to him launching Curo How they help fleet owners find reliable charging without building infrastructure And how they help existing charging owners maximize their infrastructureEnjoy the show!
Topics:
**01:56 Intro
**04:23 Journey to Entrepreneurship
**06:20 The Problem Kero is Solving
**08:22 Challenges and Ops in EV Charging
**17:05 Policy, Incentives, and the Future of the Industry
**19:33 Navigating Ideas / Staying Focused
**23:52 Growth Hacks
**27:07 Tracking Progress / Systematizing
**30:17 Dealing with New Ideas
**32:57 Climate Startup Ideas
**34:26 Future of EV Charging
**38:38 Fundraising Advice & Closing Thoughts
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**Kieran White | Curo
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Hey everyone!
Today’s episode is a special issue. We are unpacking Susan Su’s recent article “What a second Trump presidency would mean for climate investing”. She originally posted this on her Substack, Climate Money but we wanted to unpack it for those who prefer to learn by audio.
The first ~20 minutes of today’s episode are public, but you’ll need to be a paid subscriber to access the remaining 17 minutes. Get the full episode and support our work while doing so by going to CleanTechies.Substack/Subscribe
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Edo is a rockstar individual — from tackling the lack of green employer incentive problem to building climate tech communities across the USA, Edo joins us to share his journey from working in sustainability at Apple to founding Elements World, making it possible for employers to hit their sustainability targets through their employees.
He discusses the unique challenges and opportunities in addressing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by leveraging the often-overlooked potential of employee-related activities, such as business travel, commuting, and work-from-home practices.
He breaks down:
Their shift from a B2C to a B2B model 📈Shares insights on fundraising challenges 💰The importance of gaining traction before approaching investors 💵The role of AI in optimizing their offerings 🤖--
Topics:
**02:31 Introduction and Background
**05:23 Understanding the Employer Problem
**09:16 Transition from B2C to B2B
**13:13 Working at Apple and Decision to Found Elements World
**16:43 Fundraising Journey
**22:26 Using AI in Climate Tech
**27:26 Building and Scaling the Team
**33:06 Creating ClimateTech Communities
**35:44 Future Goals and Closing Thoughts--
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**Edo Perry | Elements World
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Today we speak with Ravi Kurani, CEO and Founder of Sutro (water IoT device company -- exited to Sani Marc). Aaand the creator and host of Liquid Assets, a Podcast interviewing the leading voices in WaterTech.
Between Ravi's background as a founder in the water, his familiarity with the water ecosystem, and now his opportunity to interview the leaders in the water space, he's a great person to have on regarding all things water.
We feel that we got a hell of a deal here. We get to have one conversation that is worth thousands.
Enjoy today's conversation about all things water, tech, policy, circularity, financing, and more.
Oh, and if you are not already, go check out Liquid Assets wherever you get your podcasts (or just go to LiquidAssets.cc)Topics:
**2:28 Intro
**4:10 Learnings from Liquid Assets Podcast
**8:09 The Categories of Water
**11:20 Where Innovation Is
**13:27 Energy x Water (Policy)
**16:26 Upgrade to Paid Ad
**18:01 GTM in Water
**21:55 Power Dynamics and Wastewater
**24:04 Telecom Parallel
**24:52 Circularity x Water x Infrastructure
**26:33 Owning Wastewater
**28:45 Geo-Specific Challenges
**31:04 Water Isn't Priced Right
**32:20 KPIs for Success in Water
**34:13 Global Water Hubs
**35:35 Why Water is Close Knit
**36:49 Startup Ideas
**37:59 Water Needs New Financing Arm
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**Connect with Ravi Kurani | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuraniravi/
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Today, we are talking to Matthias Muehlbauer of OnePointFive.
We have the pleasure of covering one of our good friends, Matthias Muehlbauer at the powerhouse firm OnePointFive. Matthias is a Founding Partner at the firm, where their activities range across two operations:
**They provide diligence and climate advisory services
**They train sustainability professionals
They’re bringing a level of success and professionalism that is beating MBB (top 3 consulting firms) at the sustainability game.
From operating such a dynamic business from day 1, Matthias has picked up a lot of great knowledge about the space:
**The Future of Work in climate
**Where sustainability is headed
**The power of bootstrapping
**What you need to know to be successful in getting a job in climate
Convinced that you should know more about this? Well, you’re in luck. Tune in to todays episode to learn more…🎧💡
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Topics:
**03:12 About OPF
**12:22 Differentiating Ed in the Market
**13:49 From Expert Network to Education
**15:45 Workforce Transition
**18:43 Mid-Career Pivoters
**27:16 Bootstrapping & Being Nimble
**31:02 Embedded Sustainability in the Workforce
**40:14 Clean Energy and the Future of Fossil Fuels-----
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Dimitry Gershenson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Enduring Planet. A fractional CFO and Non-Dilutive Funding service for ClimateTech Entrepreneurs. As for funding, they provide working capital for founders who have landed grants or who have government contracts.
It's great to see more Climate-Specific service providers to help continue supporting the ecosystem.
Today, Dimitry shares his story, and we discuss:
**The importance of and when to hire a fractional CFO
**Funding underrepresented founders
**The importance of Catalytic Capital
**The Grant Funding Gap and Solving it
And much more.
Enjoy the episode!
Resources Mentioned:
**Climate Curious
**Streamline Climate
**Pacific Northwest Climate WeekEmail Dimitry: [email protected]
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**2:3 Introduction and Overview of Enduring Planet's Services
**4:10 The Importance of Supporting Climate Entrepreneurs
**8:47 The Gap in the Ecosystem for Finance Expertise in Climate Tech
**10:23 The Need for Early Financial Planning and Analysis
**12:31 The Importance of Getting Finance in Order Early
**14:51 Timeline for Bringing in Fractional CFO and Hiring Full-Time Finance Talent
**17:22 Navigating Finance Challenges in Hardware Climate Tech
**18:18 Introduction and Pricing
**19:18 Lending and Transparency
**46:17 Building Local Climate Communities
**50:47 Addressing Capital Gaps in the Climate Ecosystem
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**Enduring Planet | https://enduringplanet.com/
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In our third installment of sustainable building materials, we’re taking another look at lumber.
We’ve already called reclaimed lumber “the superpower building material you’ve never heard of”.
As a refresher, lumber, processed wood from trees, is a versatile and widely used building material known for its strength, durability, and workability.
So why isn’t there more of it in our buildings? Well, as great as lumber is, usable lumber from our buildings only comes from a few places — in the USA, it comes mainly from the Northwest and Southeast. For this reason, lumber is an expensive building material.
But all hope is not lost. Last week, we covered Urban Machine, a company turning waste wood reusable by removing objects from it.
This week, we’re covering Cambium - a hot 🔥 startup pioneering regenerative, local supply chains for wood by converting waste wood into reusable assets for the lumber industry. Not only do they have their own white-labeled wood called Carbon Smart Wood, but they have an innovative SaaS platform that can function as the source of truth for the entire supply chain.
Convinced that you should know more about this? Well, you’re in luck. Tune in to todays episode to learn more…🎧💡
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**02:10 Introduction
**06:24 Challenges in the Lumber Supply Chain
**14:04 Deciding on the Founder Venture-Fact Operating Model
**16:26 Guaranteeing Offtake and Ensuring Supply
**19:03 The Value of Waste Wood
**29:03 Competing with Incumbents
**34:09 Scaling the Local Approach
**45:32 Advice for Founders
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Reclaimed lumber is the superpower building material you’ve never heard of (because we’re all up to date on our Rolodex of sustainable building materials, right?).
Lumber, processed wood from trees, is a versatile and widely used building material known for its strength, durability, and workability.
So why isn’t there more of it in our buildings? Well, as great as lumber is, usable lumber from our buildings only comes from a few places — in the USA, it comes mainly from the Northwest and Southeast. That makes lumber an expensive building material.
But all hope is not lost. In comes Urban Machine. By creating reusable lumber from waste sites, they are increasing the supply of usable lumber, making it not only more available but more local.
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**03:14 Building Robots for Lumber
**08:22 Removing Metal
**18:30 Predicting Inventory
**26:27 Challenges of Building a Hardware Company
**28:47 The Economics of Construction
**36:26 The Future of Urban Machine
**40:35 Keys to Success in the Construction Tech Industry
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**Eric Law | Urban Machine
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Mycelium is an emerging decarbonized building material due to its sustainability, biodegradability, and strength. It is cultivated by growing fungal networks, also known as mushrooms. Mycelium-based products can be used for insulation, bricks, and packaging.
Today, we have a ClimateTech Entrepreneur making waves with Mycelium. Ilya is CEO & Co-Founder of COMU Labs, bridging the gap between sustainability and affordability in furniture materials. They utilize fungi to transform agricultural waste into robust, machinable and fire-retardant material that looks and behaves like plywood.
Some of what we chatted about:
**How Mycelium can be pressed into high-density boards
**Why their material is substrate agnostic (and what the heck that means 🤔)
**Challenges that still exist with market acceptance
**Building a sustainable and healthy company culture
& more. 🍄
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**01:31 Intro
**02:49 Discovering Mycelium
**09:09 Advantages of Mycelium as a Building Material
**11:43 Common Misconceptions about Mycelium
**20:31 Scouting New Talent
**24:58 Challenges Ahead for Comu Labs-----
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