In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah sits down with Angela McKane, a former BP executive turned venture capitalist, for a deep and thought-provoking conversation about the future of energy innovation.
With over 15 years of experience in the energy technology sector, Angela shares her journey from the corporate world of BP to launching her own fund — Energy Mix Ventures — which focuses on resilient, affordable, and scalable energy solutions.
The discussion covers key themes including:
00:00 - Introduction to Energy Mix Ventures
00:02:21 - Transitioning from BP to VC life
00:05:57 - Information vs. belief arbitrage in venture
00:16:36 - Why the energy debate is broken
00:19:39 - The case for hydrocarbons and renewables
00:26:01 - The realities of EV production and energy recycling
00:32:01 - The energy-defense nexus and government’s role
00:39:15 - The future of nuclear and regulatory reform
00:44:39 - Wind power, data centers, and off-grid innovation
🎧 Tune in for a candid, insight-rich discussion that goes beyond buzzwords and digs into what real progress in energy looks like.
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Find Angela McKane online at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelamckane/
Twitter: https://x.com/AngieVJ
Energy Mix Ventures: https://energymixventures.com
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