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STORIE NBACARMELO ANTHONY - Il RE di New York (senza corona)CARMELO ANTHONY - Il RE di New York (senza corona)Anno domini 2018. Carmelo Anthony, dopo 15 stagioni NBA e sole 10 partite con la sua nuova franchigia, gli Houston Rockets, rimane senza squadra. Come può un giocatore col suo background rimanere a piedi a soli 34 anni, senza che qualcuno sia disposto a dargli un’opportunità di tornare in NBA?Questa è la storia di un giocatore dominante, schiavo del suo ego fino a tarda età e mai realmente in grado di evolversi da quel suo primo, stratosferico anno, sino al termine della sua carriera da Hall of Fame.S...2025-04-0815 min
Innovation MattersCan data centers really go green with natural gas?Amy, Karthik, Mike, and Anthony discuss the recent resurgence of natural gas power demand for data centers, and get to asking the big questions, like: are we in an AI boom, can carbon capture really work, and what's AI even good for anyway?2024-12-2436 minInnovation MattersWhat do bans on critical mineral exports mean for innovators?Anthony, Mike, Alina, and Karthik convene to discuss China's recent ban on exports of gallium and germanium. They touch on the political outlook (pretty grim), the opportunity for new tech (pretty good), and the potential backlash from consumers (pretty likely).2024-12-1039 minInnovation MattersWhat new climate finance agreements at COP29 mean for carbon offsetting with Dr. Injy JohnstoneDr. Injy Johnstone, a Research Fellow in Net-Zero Aligned Offsetting at the University of Oxford, joins Mike, Alina, and Anthony to discuss the recent 29th Conference of Parties in Baku. They tackle the historical challenges with carbon offsetting, the nature of the long-awaited Article 6 of the Paris Accords, and what the outcomes from Baku mean for carbon offsetting going forward. 2024-12-0536 minInnovation MattersWhat the UN's quest for a global plastic treaty means for circularityAnthony, Alina, and Mike first hop over the pond to the UK to discuss the new mass balance laws, and what they might mean for the future of recycling in the UK, along with Cadbury's somewhat bungling attempt to explain the concept of mass balance to the broader public. Then, they turn to the ongoing negotiations for a global plastic treaty in Busan South Korea. Times have changed since the UN's efforts started - is there still hope for global agreement?2024-11-2637 minInnovation MattersHow sustainable aviation fuel will clean up the airline industry with Metafuels' Saurabh KapoorKarthik and Alina are joined by Metafuels co-founder Saurabh Kapoor to talk all things sustainable aviation fuels. Are the current challenges and shutdowns of SAF projects just a blip? Will consumers have to bear higher prices? How can airlines make this work to their advantage? And when will SAF be commercially ready?2024-11-2231 minInnovation MattersIs there any hope for the UN's climate goals?Amy and Anthony discuss the ongoing COP29 summit in Baku: first, checking in the vibes (bad), the chances for climate finance (mid), and the possibility of oil and gas companies leading the way on sustainability (maybe not as bad as you might think). They also tackle the recent Shell case in the Netherlands, where a court overturned a decision forcing Shell to cut emissions. 2024-11-1841 minInnovation MattersWhat a second Trump presidency means for climate techAnthony, Amy, Mike, and Karthik gather in the wake of the recent US presidential election to discuss what Trump's return to the White House means for climate tech and climate change. They touch on funding for innovation, immigration, US global leadership, changes to the power sector, and the consumer sentiment that led to Trump's second term. 2024-11-1342 minInnovation MattersClimate tech in an era of climate skepticismAmy, Mike, and Anthony talk catch up on some recent news: arguments about climate change in Alberta Canada, the recent UN report on the Nationally Defined Contributions to lowering carbon emissions, and the revitalization of the SunCable project, which seeks to bring solar power from Australia to Singapore. 2024-11-0636 minInnovation MattersWhat the new House bill on recycling and mass balance means for the circular economy in AmericaAnthony, Mike, and Karthik discuss the proposed House bill "Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024", which would create a unified framework for recycling in America but also dramatically change the definition of recycling. They discuss the impacts, the drivers, what the bill would mean for the chemicals industry, and what they hope to see in a finalized version. 2024-10-3045 minInnovation MattersCan the tech industry deliver on AI and clean energy?This week's discussion is all about the tech industry. Karthik, Anthony, and Amy first check in with podcast standby Elon Musk, whose recent demonstration of "AI"-powered robots and robotaxis was more flop than futurism. Next, they turn to tech's investment in nuclear power. Companies like Amazon are committing millions to nuclear, but it's going to take more than piles of money to make it work.2024-10-2140 minInnovation MattersWhy chemicals safety could get worse, not better, over the coming yearsMike, Alina, and Anthony discuss the recent Biolab fire in Georgia, examining the chemical industry's structure, how increasing sustainability and climate change pressures may impact smaller chemical businesses, and the ways companies can adapt to these challenges.2024-10-1543 minInnovation MattersCan nuclear power solve data centers' energy problem?Nuclear energy is undeniably having a renaissance, but there are still major hurdles to actually increasing the amount of nuclear energy in the world. Karthik and Anthony take on two recent announcements - the restart of Three Mile Island, and BlackRock's USD 30 billion data center fund - to try to figure out where nuclear goes from here. 2024-10-0731 minInnovation MattersLego's new sustainability push: green bricks or greenwashing?Mike, Amy, Karthik, and Anthony talk Lego's new sustainability efforts, discussing why mechanical recycling has failed them, what the shift to mass balancing really means, Lego's sustainability principles, and the long-term role of Lego as an ambassador for plastics sustainability.2024-09-2334 minInnovation MattersLessons on scaling up novel proteins with SuperBrewed Food's CEO Bryan TracyAmy and Karthik sit down with Bryan Tracy, the CEO of SuperBrewed Foods, to talk about all things postbiotic proteins. They discuss value that postbiotics can bring, the opportunity for integration into a wide range of food types, pitfalls in branding and positioning, navigating the regulatory environment, and ultimately how the chemicals and food industries are converging. 2024-09-1940 minInnovation MattersWhy AI and healthcare won't be Apple's new killer appKarthik and Anthony tackle the latest releases from Apple - and why the pace of groundbreaking products from tech companies seems to be slowing down, despite the rise of AI as a supposed force for innovation. Plus, Anthony shares his findings from the Advanced Recycling Summit as the hosts wonder if recycling will really ever get done. 2024-09-1636 minInnovation MattersWhat humanoid robots need to do to be embraced by humansMike, Karthik, and Amy are talking about robots! Not just any robots: humanoid robots whose creators are betting will replace human labor in factories, the home, and in services. To do that, the robots will need to overcome human rejection - which might be an insurmountable challenge for the eerie human doppelgangers. Use cases, business models, and the overall weirdness of the human robots are all on the table in this episode.2024-09-1334 minInnovation MattersHow California sugarcane could become the next energy crop with Dave RubensteinWhen you think of ethanol, you probably think of corn: at least in America, where corn ethanol has become a common addition to everyone's gas tank. This week, we speak with Dave Rubenstein who's trying to change that by growing sugarcane in California's Imperial Valley. Anthony, Amy, and Karthik discuss the economics of ethanol, long term opportunities in sustainable aviation fuel and chemicals, the challenges with water, and more. 2024-09-0542 minInnovation MattersInnovation Matter's end of summer news roundupAlina, Karthik, and Mike sound off on the news as summer wraps up and fall kicks off. Can Nestle rebrand as a health company, or will consumers continue to hold a grudge for pandemic-era price increases? What about the future of nuclear power - can it really find a place in the grid? All this and more in this episode. 2024-09-0336 minInnovation MattersCan Google prove that it's carbon offsets really work?This week Amy, Anthony, Mike, and Karthik tackle the thorny issue of carbon credits, offsets, and insets as big tech companies like Google and Amazon seek to make changes in how emissions are calculated. Will consumers grow even more distrustful of big tech? And how can we regulate a complex system in a way that appeals to consumers?2024-08-2638 minInnovation MattersHow anthropology can make us more effective innovators with Dr. Fabio MattioliAmy and Karthik are joined by Dr. Fabio Mattioli, a Senior Lecturer in Social Anthropology, a senior lecturer of social anthropology at the University of Melbourne, to discuss the cultural side of innovation. Where do companies go wrong? What does it mean to really invest in a founder? And how will AI impact innovation? 2024-08-2239 minInnovation MattersHow climate change will change what we eatWith the hosts back from vacation, Anthony, Alina, Mike, and Karthik discuss an issue that's increasingly pressing - the impacts of climate change on the food system. Consumers want food that's local, sustainable, and guilt free, but these desires mesh poorly with the reality of the industrial food system that we have today. Can technology overcome these contradictions?2024-08-1939 minInnovation MattersOnshoring innovative manufacturing in the northeast with Forge's Laura TeicherMike and Anthony are joined by Laura Teicher, the executive director of Forge Impact, a non-profit dedicated to helping businesses scale physical products with local supply chains. They discuss how the important this work has become over the last few years, common pitfalls that companies make, and how manufacturing can help address big picture sustainability challenges. 2024-08-1535 minInnovation MattersSupercritical geothermal, Google in hot waterWith the other hosts on vacation Anthony and Karthik discuss two news stories: first, they evaluate the ongoing efforts to commercialize supercritical geothermal energy; then dig into the Google's recent loss in an antitrust trial, and what that means for the future of AI. 2024-08-1236 minInnovation MattersFish-free seafood for fine dining with Brittany ChibeKarthik and Alina are joined by Brittany Chibe, CEO and Co-founder of Aqua Cultured Foods to talk about everything alternative seafood: how it's made, how Brittany is bringing it to the food world, what consumers think, what the future holds, and more. 2024-08-0935 minInnovation MattersThe Supreme Court v. sustainable innovationAt the end of their most recent term, the US Supreme Court issued four major decisions that will impact the future of regulation in America. Mike and Anthony break down these cases - including Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which overturned Chevron deference - and unpack their impact on the scale-up of sustainable innovation in America.2024-08-0542 minInnovation MattersWhat's next for synthetic biology with Fermbox Bio's Subramani RamachandrappaKarthik, Mike, and Alina are joined by the founder of Fermbox Bio, Subramani Ramachandrappa, to discuss everything synthetic biology: the new business models that are unlocking scale-up, what products need to be successful, how consumers are responding, and even the future of food. 2024-08-0237 min
Innovation MattersThe circular economy is failingAmy, Mike, and Anthony discuss some of the recent announcements from major brands and companies who will not be meeting their circularity targets. Then, the discussion turns to the Biden Admin's recent circular economy strategy: will this be enough to turn things around? No, but is it a start?2024-07-2934 min
Avoiding BabylonThe Culture of Death (with Patrick Coffin)Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!We confront the harrowing ethical debates surrounding euthanasia. The heart-wrenching case of Margo Naranjo, a young woman in Texas, brings the complex moral implications of end-of-life decisions into stark relief. We delve into the controversies sparked by her parents' choices and court intervention, drawing parallels to similar cases like Terri Schiavo's. Through personal stories and experiences in Catholic hospitals, we question societal attitudes towards life, suffering, and...2024-07-261h 30Innovation MattersThe death of 3D printingKarhik, Alina, Mike, and Anthony perform an autopsy on the 3D printing market: what went wrong? How did companies so highly valued just a few years ago end up going out of business? Plus, nickel: will people really pay up for green metals in their EVs?2024-07-2236 minInnovation MattersUsing AI to capture carbon with Xinterra's Patrick TeyssonneyreKartik and Anthony are joined by the CEO and Cofounder of Xintera Patrick Teyssonneyre, who walks them through the company's material informatics technology, how Xinterra is using AI to develop new materials to fight climate change, and why your next t-shirt could be a carbon capture device. 2024-07-1932 minInnovation MattersBuilding a real circular economy with CuRe Technology CEO Josse KunstMike, Amy, and Anthony sit down with the CEO of Cure Technology Josse Kunst to discuss how CuRe is trying to crack the code on polyester recycling, how Josse builds trust and forms partnerships, how companies can better communicate to consumers about sustainability, and what the vibes are in the circular economy in 2024. 2024-07-1133 minInnovation MattersRights and renewablesAmy Huras and Karthik Subramanian discuss new right to repair laws that are proliferating across America. They promise better access to electronics repair, but will consumers really take advantage? Plus, Google's new "clean firm" tariff: more greenwashing or a genuine solution?2024-07-0827 minInnovation MattersThe future of fusion energy with Andrew HollandThe ADVANCE act didn't just update regulations for conventional nuclear - it also solidified a new regulatory regime for fusion energy. Andrew Holland, the CEO of the Fusion Industry Association, returns to Innovation Matters to discuss how the ADVANCE act passed, its impacts, and what the future holds for fusion energy.2024-07-0434 minInnovation MattersNostalgia for nuclearAlina, Anthony, Mike, and Karthik discuss the passage of the ADVANCE act, which sets out to create a new regulatory regime for nuclear power in America. Then, the discussion turns to nostalgia as a commercial force, and why exactly companies are selling bizarre flavor mashups of beloved products.2024-07-0134 minInnovation MattersA sneak peak at how Europe is funding the next generation of sustainable technology with Lux's Arij van BerkelLux's CPO Arij van Berkel joins Alina, Karthik, and Anthony to offer a glimpse into the European process for funding cleantech. Arij fills us in on the early stage projects that are getting funded, the missing links in the EU innovation ecosystem, and the future of the innovation sector. 2024-06-2744 minInnovation MattersGreen hydrogen, green cottonMike, Karthik, Amy, and Anthony take stock of the recent progress (or lack thereof) in the US hydrogen industry, and break down efforts to provide supply chain transparency in sustainable textiles. Features the Celtics, fit checks, EU vs US policy, blockchain, and more. Programming note: the interview portion of the podcast will now be released separately - look for that in a new weekly episode on Thursdays. 2024-06-2443 minInnovation MattersHow hydrogen can solve aviation emissions with ZeroAvia CEO Val MiftakhovKarthik, Anthony, Mike, and new recurring co-host Alina Strugut, Director of Research at Lux, talk about why Apple Intelligence has failed to resonate with consumers. Then, ZeroAvia CEO Val Miftakhov joins Karthik and Mike to discuss how hydrogen aviation may be closer to launch than you think.2024-06-171h 18Innovation MattersOzempic pizza: will GLP-1s change the way we make food?Mike, Anthony, and Karthik are joined by new recurring host Amy Huras, Director of Research at Lux, to unpack how the new class of GLP-1 drugs will impact the production of food. Will your local pizza place survive? Plus, Massachusetts' plan to become a climate tech powerhouse. 2024-06-1029 minInnovation MattersAre wave and tidal energy the wind and solar of 2050?Anthony, Karthik, and Mike sound off on a recent Florida law banning offshore wind, and then are joined by Dr. George Lavidas, Professor of Marine Renewable Energies at TU Delft, to learn about the future of wave and tidal energy. 2024-06-0353 minInnovation MattersThe Nuclear Energy Institute's Matthew Crozat on what the nuclear renaissance means for decarbonization and industryMike, Anthony, and Karthik catch up on the chemicals industry, then are joined by the Nuclear Energy Institute's Executive Director of Strategy and Policy Development Matthew Crozat to discuss the state of nuclear power in 2024. 2024-05-291h 10Innovation MattersAre Joe Biden's tariffs meaningful economic policy or just more political theater?REUPLOADED WITH CORRECT AUDIO. Mike and Anthony are joined by Lux's Chris Robinson and Naveen Krishnamurthy to break down the new US tariffs on Chinese goods. The headline numbers are startling - a 100% tariff on EVs - but will these new duties really make a difference?2024-05-2349 minInnovation MattersAre Joe Biden's tariffs meaningful economic policy or just more political theater?Mike and Anthony are joined by Lux's Chris Robinson and Naveen Krishnamurthy to break down the new US tariffs on Chinese goods. The headline numbers are startling - a 100% tariff on EVs - but will these new duties really make a difference?2024-05-2058 minInnovation MattersCitrine's Florencia Paredes on the way AI is reshaping the chemicals industryMike and Anthony talk about the seeming slowdown of generative AI improvement and the future of US EV charging. Then, Citrine's Head of Product Florencia Paredes joins to discuss what materials informatics and AI really mean for the chemicals industry and sustainability. 2024-05-1358 minInnovation MattersOurobio's Alec Brewer on what synthetic biology can bring to the plastics industryMike, Karthik, and Anthony catch up on the news - including the UN, wind energy, and the eternal Yankees vs Mets debate, and then are joined by Ourobio's co-founder Alec Brewer to dig into the opportunities for synthetic biology in the circular economy of plastics. 2024-05-061h 06Innovation MattersMimbly's Isabella Palmgren on how we can tackle microplastics in our waterMike and Karthik catch up on the news, from rain in Dubai to new nuclear power. Isabella Palmgren, co-founder of Mimbly, joins to discuss their efforts to scale up solutions to microplastic pollution. 2024-04-2957 minInnovation MattersTiffany Hua on what we can learn from Renewcell's bankruptcy and the future of textile recyclingLux Analyst Tiffany Hua joins Karthik and Anthony to discuss the recent bankruptcy of Renewcell, a leading textile recycler - and where the textile recycling industry goes from here. 2024-04-1536 minInnovation MattersNobleAI's Sunil Sanghavi and Ethan Mirsky on how AI will transform chemicals R&DKarthik, Anthony, and Mike discuss Amazon's failed Just Walk Out technology, and then are joined by NobleAI's Sunil Sanghavi and Ethan Mirsky to unpack the impact of AI on the chemicals industry. 2024-04-1049 minInnovation MattersMukunda Kaushik on the future of direct air capture, methanol, and sustainable aviation fuelLux's Mukunda Kaushik joins Anthony and Mike to dig into everything carbon economy: how will direct air capture make money? What's the best use for methanol? And how can the commercial airline industry ever become sustainable?2024-04-0149 minInnovation MattersLux's Cheryl Auger on what anthropology can tell us about everything from AI to OzempicCheryl Auger, Senior Director at Lux Research, joins Anthony and Mike to talk about everything from AI to Ozempic to Stanley Cups, and discuss how AI anthropology can give us a richer view into consumer trends and fads. 2024-03-2550 minInnovation MattersAgilitas' Tommy Hayes on how AI will impact food scienceMike, Anthony, and Karthik take on TikTok, Shien, and the IRS before being joined by Agilitas founder Tommy Hayes to talk about the uses of AI in food science. 2024-03-1852 minInnovation MattersC-Zero's Zach Jones on how methane pyrolysis can accelerate the energy transitionMike, Anthony, and Karthik discuss SEC regulations and nuclear power, then are joined by C-Zero's President and CEO Zach Jones to discuss where methane pyrolysis fits in the energy transition. 2024-03-1148 min
The ReactivistSynonyms. Saints. SCOTUS.Holy Random Batman! Today's reactions involve this week's U.S Supreme Court ruling, Saint Anthony, corpses, and a hat tip to National Grammar Day. Not necessarily in that order.
2024-03-0514 minInnovation MattersHow can the energy transition cross the scale-up valley of death?Karthik, Mike, and Anthony dive back into the world of the energy transition. Can energy players size on emerging technologies, or are they doomed to play catch-up?2024-03-0435 minInnovation MattersWill the Antwerp Declaration make a difference?Anthony, Mike, and Karthik try to figure out the future of plastics recycling, industrial policy, and why policy is currently, you know, like this. 2024-02-2642 minInnovation MattersLandmark Ventures' Isaac Brown on what AI really means for manufacturingKarthik, Mike, and Anthony take a deep dive on the Apple Vision Pro, and then are joined by Landmark Ventures' Isaac Brown to unpack the real opportunities for AI and technology in manufacturing. 2024-02-1953 minInnovation MattersFermata Energy's Claire Weiller on the opportunities for vehicle to XClaire Weiller, head of Product and Partnerships at Fermata Energy, joins Anthony, Mike, and Karthik to discuss how electric vehicles can act as energy storage for the grid. 2024-02-1244 minInnovation MattersIrrational SustainabilityKarthik, Anthony, and Mike catch up on the news and learn about the one simple fix that will solve the issue of ESG. For more insights on innovation, check out the Lux Research Blog.2024-02-0535 minInnovation MattersCLUBZERØ's Safia Qureshi on how returnable packaging can scaleSafia Qureshi, founder and CEO of CLUBZERØ, joins Karthik, Mike, and Anthony to discuss the pitfalls and opportunities for returnable packaging.2024-01-2950 minInnovation MattersUnibloom's Anna Sandgren on how companies can navigate the murky world of sustainability dataMike, Karthik, and Anthony discuss a growing controversy around undersea mining, and are joined by the cofounder and CEO of Unibloom Anna Sandgren to learn more about the growing world of sustainability data platforms. Corportation need good data to make sustainability decisions - but it takes a lot more than that to bring real sustainability efforts to life. 2024-01-2238 minInnovation MattersLux's Arij Van Berkel on the coming shake up for sustainable innovationLux's Chief Product Officer Arij Van Berkel joins Anthony, Mike, and Karthik to discuss the year ahead. With interest rates on the rise, funding for start-ups down, and governments rolling out more aggressive innovation policy, the old paradigm of open innovation is increasingly falling by the wayside. Dr. Van Berkel sees a shift to shared innovation, with serious ramifications for everyone trying to scale sustainable technology. 2024-01-1636 minInnovation MattersCopernic's Jacob Grose on how catalysis can drive the future of low carbon ammoniaAmmonia is one of the hottest innovation topics in the energy sector, but there's still doubt about its long-term role in the sustainable transition. Mike, Karthik, and Anthony are joined by Jacob Grose, CEO of Copernic, to discuss the future of low carbon ammonia and how innovation can drive decarbonization in energy and industrial applications. 2024-01-0852 minInnovation MattersInnovation Matters' end of year roundup part two: predictions2023 is officially in the books, and the official Innovation Matters take is that the vibes were kinda off. Will the questionable vibes continue in 2024? Karthik, Mike, and Anthony make predictions for what's to come in 2024, touching on critical minerals, VC investing, grid reliability, and the ongoing climate crisis. 2024-01-0232 minInnovation MattersInnovation Matters' end of year roundup part one: technologiesWith 2024 rapidly approaching, Mike, Karthik, and Anthony reflect on the top technologies of 2023. Which technologies were the winners? What's Anthony's go-to McDonald's order? All this and more: from nuclear energy to reusable packaging, the team highlights the most important technology shifts from 2023. 2023-12-1843 minInnovation MattersZero Waste Europe's Janek Vahk on Europe's new packaging waste lawsMike, Anthony, and a back-from-vacation Karthik tackle all the news, including COP28, the carbon footprint of plastic pyrolysis, and the important issue of kangaroo derived carbon credits. Then, they sit down with Zero Waste Europe's Janek Vahk to break down the recent Packaging and Packaging Waste regulations. We discuss the regulation's wins, failures, and what the best path is for plastic waste sustainability. 2023-12-041h 02Innovation MattersBiomade's Genya Dana and Steven Evans on how the US can unlock the $4 trillion bioeconomyMike and Anthony talk court intrigue at OpenAI - will the firing, hiring, and rehiring of Sam Altman derail the development of AI? Or is it all just shadows on the wall? Then, Mike is joined by two experts on the US bioeconomy, Genya Dana and Steven Evans, to learn more about Biomade's efforts to get the bioeconomy across the commercial valley of death. 2023-11-3054 minInnovation MattersCan Exxon become the next big lithium producer?This week, just Anthony and Mike are taking on the news: Lux's forum in Amsterdam, Exxon's move into lithium production, New York's lawsuit against PepsiCo, and the problem with sustainable technologies that just don't work.2023-11-2140 minInnovation MattersRenewcell's Tricia Carey on how to build a circular economy for apparelWhat's the deal with circular apparel? Can companies overcome their incentives to produce and sell more cheap clothing and truly embrace circularity? Can AI really be used for good? Which Innovation Matters host has met Jerry Seinfeld? All this and more as the hosts are joined by Renewcell's CCO to dig into sustainable apparel and the future of the industry. 2023-11-061h 06Innovation MattersArij van Berkel on how hydrogen hubs could transform the American energy ecosystemIs US energy policy going to accelerate the energy transition - or is it actually, secretly, bad? This question lies at the heart of today's episode, which sees Anthony, Karthik, and Mike joined by Dr. Arij van Berkel to discuss the recent US DOE Hydrogen Hub funding announcement. 2023-10-2356 minInnovation MattersWill the UAW strikes disrupt the sustainable transition?This week Karthik, Mike, and Anthony catch up on some recent news, including Nucor and Helion's recent fusion announcement and the ongoing United Auto Workers strike in America. 2023-10-1634 minInnovation MattersMach49's Xiao Zhong on the current state of corporate venture capitalThe venture investing space has seen huge disruption in the past few years, as rising interest rates have triggered a major change in the availability of funding. This week, the hosts are joined by Xiao Zhong, a principal at Mach49 to talk about the big questions - is corporate venturing a useful tool for sustainable innovation? Where does it go wrong? And what does the changed policy landscape mean for CVC?2023-10-1050 minInnovation MattersMaking sustainable innovation work with Steve WeissAnthony, Mike, and Karthik sound off on Lego's recent recycling flop, and then are joined by Steve Weiss, founder of Grey Heron and longtime innovation leader in the industrial biotech industry. They discuss the pitfalls and opportunities of sustainable innovation, where SPACs went wrong, and more. 2023-10-0256 minInnovation MattersReusable packaging and greenwashing with Muuse CEO Jonathan TostevinIs reusability a way to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability? Or is it just more greenwashing? Anthony, Karthik, and Mike discuss Starbucks' new reuse campaign and then talk to the CEO of Muuse, which is putting reuse into practice in Singapore. 2023-09-2553 minInnovation MattersApple's sustainability push and biostimulants with Sound Agriculture's Adam LitleMike, Karthik and Anthony render judgement on Apple's recent sustainability claims and discuss the possibility of UN regulation on the plastics industry. Then, Adam Litle, the CEO of Sound Agriculture, joins to discuss biostimulants and the challenges of innovating in the agriculture industry.2023-09-1837 minInnovation MattersAI and cement decarbonization with Sublime Systems' Leah EllisThe CEO of Sublime Systems Leah Ellis joins to talk all about the process of trying to disrupt one of the most challenging industries: cement. Plus, the hosts sound off on AI and pumped hydro. 2023-09-1157 minInnovation MattersDAC, MOF-GPT, and Geothermal Technologies' Jim HollisIs direct air capture a crucial part of stopping climate change, or merely cover for oil and gas companies to keep drilling? Can ChatGPT help scientists invent a new material? What's the deal with sailboats? We discuss all this and more, and are joined by Jim Hollis, the COO of Geothermal Technologies, to learn more about the future of geothermal energy. 2023-08-2857 minInnovation MattersHeld v Montana and the Inflation Reduction Act one year laterAnthony, Karthik, and Mike share their thoughts on a recent court case that could pave the way for more climate justice and look back on the biggest sustainable innovation story of the past year, the Inflation Reduction Act. 2023-08-2137 minInnovation MattersOil and gas ESG and LanzaTech's Freya BurtonIn this episode Anthony, Karthik, and Mike tackle the role of oil and gas companies in the sustainable transition, and the impact of ESG finance. Then, they are joined by LanzaTech's Chief Sustainability Officer Freya Burton to learn about LanzaTech's innovation journey and what the future holds for climate tech. 2023-08-1443 minInnovation MattersEpisode 3 with Andrew HollandAnthony and Karthik talk about the hype around LK-99 - the recently discovered, highly controversial alleged room temperature, ambient pressure superconductor. Then, they are joined by the CEO of the Fusion Industry Association Andrew Holland to discuss the present and future of fusion power. 2023-08-0743 minInnovation MattersEpisode 2 with Craig WoodAnthony, Karthik, and Mike talk green steel (and Cara Delevingne) and are joined by Craig Wood of Vast Solar to learn about concentrated solar power. 2023-07-3141 minInnovation MattersEpisode 1 with Ujwal ArkalgudAnthony, Kartik, and Mike talk critical minerals and are joined by guest Ujwal Arkalgud to discuss how consumer perception impacts sustainable innovation. 2023-07-2443 min