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Spill the CSmarter Spaces: Building Intelligence with Clairco | Spill the C #14Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!This time, we’re heading indoors — to unpack how clean air, smart sensors, and intelligent automation are reshaping the buildings we live and work in.Aayush Jha, Co-founder and CEO of Clairco, joins me to break down how their plug-and-play platform is transforming air quality, energy consumption, and space utilisation inside commercial buildings — all without any capex-heavy upgrades. We explore how Clairco is turning everyday spaces into intelligent environments using air purification, real-time sensors, and occupancy-based automation — to help businesses save energy, boost comfort, and build climate resilien...2025-08-1348 min
Spill the CThe New Mix: Bio-Based Concrete with GreenJams | Spill the C #13Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!This time, we’re talking buildings buildings — but from the ground up. Cement and concrete are responsible for 8% of global emissions, and still don’t get enough attention in climate discourse.I sat down with Tarun, Founder and CEO of GreenJams, to explore how their carbon-negative building material, Agrocrete®, is turning agri-waste into high-performance, cost-efficient bricks and blocks. We unpack the science behind carbon sequestration in construction, the trust gap in India’s built environment sector, and what it takes to mainstream material innovation in such a legacy-dr...2025-07-1754 min
Spill the CAI at the Helm: Decarbonizing Industry with LivNSense | Spill the C #12Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!In this episode, we dive into the industrial heart of the climate challenge - where emissions are high, processes are complex, and change has been slow.Avnish, Founder and CEO of LivNSense, joins me to unpack how their Green-AI platform is enabling “hard-to-abate” sectors to cut emissions — without overhauling infrastructure. We explore how LivNSense combines AI, digital twins, and predictive analytics to deliver operational efficiency and climate impact — and why behavioural change, trust in data, and regulatory alignment are just as critical as the tech itself.00:00...2025-07-0259 min
Spill the CInside the Pack: Advancing Battery Innovation with Hastin| Spill the C #11Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!This time, we’re unpacking what it really takes to manufacture next-gen battery systems in India’s evolving ecosystem.I sat down with Amit from Hastin Energy to explore how they’re pushing the frontiers of battery innovation with immersion-cooled packs, their in-house Battery Management System (BMS), and the Optimus Analytics platform — all built to help customers optimize performance, enhance safety, and predict cell life like never before.Tune in as we go deep into the engineering behind lithium-ion packs for some of the most demandin...2025-06-241h 01
Spill the CWater 2.0: The Urban Water Loop with Boson Whitewater | Spill the C #10Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!This time, we’re talking water — or more specifically, how we reuse it. With many Indian cities heading toward water scarcity and overdependence on borewells, municipal supply, and tankers, Boson Whitewater is building decentralised, tech-driven solutions to close the urban water loop. I sat down with Vikas, Co-Founder of Boson, to unpack how their system transforms treated sewage water into potable-quality water, how real-time monitoring is changing the game, and why pricing, perception, and policy all matter when it comes to adoption.00:00 – Introduction01:50 – Vikas's Journey into the...2025-05-271h 08
Spill the CClosing the Loop: Transforming Food into Feed with Wastelink | Spill the C #09Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!This time, we’re talking food waste—not on your plate, but at scale. Krishnan from Wastelink joins us to unpack how they’re transforming pre-consumer food waste into high-quality animal feed, building a circular solution for one of India’s most overlooked sustainability challenges. We explore the systemic gaps in India’s food waste ecosystem, the role of circular infrastructure, and what it takes to rebuild value in what most would discard.00:00 – Introduction01:50 – Krishnan's Journey to Founding Wastelink08:27 – Understanding theWaste Management Industry in India14:20 – What really happen...2025-05-221h 02
Spill the CMaterial Matters: Packaging for a Circular Future with Bambrew | Spill the C #08Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!This time, we’re unpacking the future of packaging. Vaibhav from Bambrew joins us to talk about building a meta-materials company tackling one of the toughest sectors in climate innovation—single-use plastics. From scaling sustainable packaging to navigating India's brokenrecycling ecosystem, we get into the real challenges and opportunities in building a circular economy.00:00 – Introduction03:15 – Vaibhav’s Journey into Circular Innovation06:20 – The Plastic PackagingProblem in India 13:10 – Upstream and Downstream Innovation17:50 – Bambrew’s Solution 20:42 – Sustainable Manufacturing Practices22:30 – Infrastructure Gaps & What’s Needed to Fix It24:45 –...2025-05-1339 min
Spill the CThe Brick Fix: Redefining Construction Materials with Angirus | Spill the C #07Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!This time, we’re laying the foundation—literally—for a more sustainable future. Kunjpreet from Angirus joins us to talk about WRICKS - bricks made from repurposed waste. We dive into how they’re transforming construction by tackling both emissions and landfill waste, all while building one of the most exciting circular innovations in a traditionally slow-to-evolve industry.Kunjpreet Arora - Co-Founder at AngirusLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kunjpreet-arora-1a9599126/ AngirusWebsite: https://www.angirusind.com/index.php LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/comp...2025-04-3045 min
Spill the CThe Solar Hack: Motion-Free Optical Tracking with Renkube | Spill the C #06Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!In this episode of Spill the C, we sit down with Dr. Lakshmi from Renkube to explore how they're revolutionizing solar energy with their Motion-Free Optical Tracking (MOFT) technology. Tune in as we unpack how this innovation is redefining solar panel efficiency and carving a space for deeptech in India’s growing climate tech landscape.Dr. Lakshmi Santhanam - COO, Co-Founder LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/lsanthanam RenkubeWebsite: https://www.renkube.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/co...2025-04-221h 03
Spill the CReimagining the Grid: The Rise of Virtual Power Plants with Wenergie | Spill the C #05Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!In this episode, we sit down with Akshay from Wenergie to discuss how they're reimagining electricity distribution to deliver clean energy - everywhere, and at all times. Tune in as we explore how decentralisation and Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are transforming the energy landscape and putting power – quite literally - in the hands of consumers.Akshay Harikumar, Founder & CEO at WenergieLinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/akshay-harikumarWenergieWebsite: https://www.wenergie.io/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/co...2025-04-0958 min
Spill the CWatt’s Next? Big Data for Renewables with Digitised Energy | Spill the C #04Welcome to another episode of Spillthe C!In this episode, we sit down with Srinivasfrom Digitised Energy, a trailblazer in modernizing energy systems, to explore how big data is transforming renewablepower plants. From real-time optimization to smarter energy management, we break down the complexities of the renewable energy value chain and what ittakes to power a more sustainable future.Subrahmanya Srinivas Sista, Co-Founder & CEO atDigitised Energy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/subrahmanya-srinivas-sista-166b48/?originalSubdomain=inWebsite: https://digitised.energy/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/digitised-energy...2025-04-0258 min
Spill the CBeyond the Plug: The Future of Charging and Grid Integration with Kazam | Spill the C #03Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!In this episode, we sit down with Akshay from Kazam, a startup revolutionizing India's EV charging infrastructure. From tackling grid stability challenges to enabling seamless charging, we dive into how Kazam is accelerating EV adoption.Akshay Shekhar, Co-founder and CEOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshayshekhar/?originalSubdomain=inKazamWebsite: https://kazam.energy/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kazam-ev/Relevant Links & Resources:NITI Aayog’s EV Charging Infrastructure Implementation Handbook: ht...2025-03-1858 min
Spill the CDemocratizing Climate Investments: Pyse’s Vision for Retail Investors | Spill the C #02Welcome to the second episode of Spill the C!In this episode, we sit down with Harshit from Pyse, a pioneering Climate Fintech startup that’s redefining how retail investors participate in climate solutions.Harshit Garg, Co-founder https://in.linkedin.com/in/harshit-garg97PyseWebsite: https://pyse.in/LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/pysefin2025-03-0457 min
Spill the CFlying Taxis in India? The Future of eVTOLs with Sarla Aviation | Spill the C #01Welcome to the first episode of Spill the C!In this episode, we sit down with Adrian from Sarla Aviation, one of India’s most ambitious eVTOL startups, to discuss the future of urban air mobility and what it will take to bring flying taxis to reality.Adrian Shmidt, Co-founder and CEOLinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/adrianschmidttSarla AviationWebsite: https://sarla-aviation.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sarla-aviation/2025-02-1859 min