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Climate Avengers10: From Seed To SuccessOn Today's Episode: In today's climate-conscious landscape, addressing global climate change is not just a mission but an urgent necessity. Paul Straub, through Wireframe Ventures, is actively confronting this issue. He's channeling investments into early-stage companies focusing on technologies that can both mitigate and adapt to the challenges of climate change. This includes novel solutions for decarbonizing our economy, helping societies acclimatize to shifting climates, and actively pulling carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. By offering seed funding, mentoring, fostering industry connections, and aiding in recruitment, Paul is ensuring these startups are primed for success.2023-09-271h 00
Climate AvengersSailing the Jetstream: Tommy Leep's Vision for Sustainable StartupsOn Today's Episode: Tune in to an enlightening dialogue with Elena Foukes as she hosts Tommy Leep, the visionary founding partner of Jetstream. This climate tech fund is dedicated to supporting software startups that are shaping our sustainable economy.You'll learn about Tommy's extensive background in tech and venture capital, and his transition into the climate tech sphere. He shares insights about the critical role of climate change and how it necessitated a shift in his investment strategy to empower burgeoning enterprises in the climate tech industry.Tommy also explores the...2023-06-2834 min
Climate Avengers08: From Baggage Handler to Climate Tech CEO: Devin Hampton is Unlocking Utility Data at UtilityAPIOn Today's Episode: In this special episode, our Executive Producer, Nico Johnson, takes the helm as a guest host. The conversation is with Devin Hampton, CEO of UtilityAPI, a service transforming the energy industry by making utility customer bill and interval data accessible & useful. Devin explains the complexities of developing a platform that ensures safe and secure data sharing among various energy stakeholders, as well as what it was like becoming the CEO of a revenue-positive climate tech startup and taking it through the next round of funding.Devin and Nico discuss many...2023-06-2158 min
Climate AvengersTurning the Tide on Water Tech: Christine Boyle, Valor Water and Burnt Island VenturesOn Today's Episode: Christine Boyle, Partner at Burnt Island VenturesFounder and CEO of Valor Water, a venture backed water tech/data company that exited after 5 years to a big corporate. We discuss:Hacking procurement timelines were part of the entrepreneurial journeyWater is more than utilities, ag, data centers, Become an insider in the sector, conference circuit and joining groups/orgs/committteesRaising capital in the utility spaceWhat it’s like to get acquiredImagine H2O - https://www.imagineh2o.org/Don’t be a jerk - even when you’re stress...2023-06-141h 06
Climate AvengersFast Founder Friendly FundingOn Today's Episode: This week we have the founders of Enduring Planet: Dimitry Gershenson, CEO Erin Davis, COOEnduring Planet offers revenue based and grant based debt to climatetech companies.VC funding is only one type of funding for a climate startup, and we extensively talk about the different funding available and the pros and cons of each type. In this episode, we talk about:Family and ruthless prioritization as founders, intentional cultureVenture vs grants vs debtDiversity Equity Inclusion and JusticeThe journey from international development to founding a U...2023-06-0759 min
Climate AvengersRetiring Fossils From Retirement FundsOn Today's Episode: Alex Wright-Gladstein is the founder and CEO of Sphere, a fossil free 401(k) provider. Sphere offers a low-cost fossil free fund and supports employees at companies so that a fossil free investment option is available for retirement. With recent changes, companies are required to include the carbon impact of retirement funds in a company’s carbon calculations, which is great news for Sphere, and the planet.Alex became interested in climate because of her 7th grade science teacher, and held fundraisers to save the rainforest in high...2023-05-3159 min
Climate AvengersFish From FungiClimate Avengers Q2 Open House registration, Wednesday, May 24 · 3 - 4pm EDT:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-avengers-q2-open-house-tickets-633682470327On Today's Episode: Elena Foukes welcomes Brittany Chibe and Anne Palermo, who discuss their company, Aqua Cultured Foods, which focuses on creating fermentation-enabled whole cuts of seafood alternatives. Anne Palermo, the CEO and co-founder of Aqua Cultured Foods, has a background in finance but was always passionate about health and wellness. She decided to learn food science, food tech, and culinary innovation to pursue her dream of starting her own company. She started w...2023-05-2457 minClimate AvengersTrees from Ashes: Reforesting with drones and carbon creditsOn Today's Episode: Grant is Founder and CEO of Mast Reforestation. Mast Reforestation focuses on solving the problem faced by land managers and owners after wildfires, including seed acquisition, seedling growth, transportation, and carbon credit registration and sale. We also cover his career, and journey to Mast. He is a repeat founder and took Mast through Techstars and several high-profile people have invested. For him “Climate Change is the problem that all of their issues report to.”He shares his experiences and career trajectory, including his work in green buildi...2023-05-171h 14Climate AvengersDiamonds out of Air: Ryan Shearman of Aether DiamondsOn Today's Episode: Ryan read about Direct Air Capture in Project Drawdown, and because he worked in high-end jewelry, wondered out loud to a friend “can we use DAC to make diamonds?” And the idea stuck. In this episode, we dive deep into two topics:Direct Air CaptureFundraisingWe also cover:The impact and influence of Project DrawdownThe sexiness of diamonds as a climate solutionHow diamonds are Aether’s Tesla Roadster, and they have other high-value productsThe importance of the climate communityHow to engage on climateAnther diamonds on celebritiesA deep di...2023-05-101h 02Climate AvengersWhat is Climate AvengersOn Today's Episode: In our episode ZERO, we’re answering the question “What is Climate Avengers?”Climate Avengers is an angel investing group that invests in early stage climatetech startups, and with this podcast, we’re talking with founders and investors who share their stories about scalable and investable climate solutions. Join us, and learn about starting up and fundraising from a founder’s perspective. We also talk with venture investors to better understand what they look for in a climatetech company. In this episode, Nico Johnson, a Venture Partner at C...2023-05-0222 minClimate AvengersWhat is ClimateTech?On Today's Episode: Elena and Nico discuss “What is ClimateTech?”Before ClimateTech, there was CleanTech… an infamous category of startups that “cleaned-up” the world, and is now lovingly referred to as ClimateTech 1.0. CleanTech was focused on basic research for clean technologies, such as high-efficiency solar panels and biofuels. Billions of dollars were invested, and hard-tech is hard, and the investor returns were less than stellar. Now, the industry is called ClimateTech, and is greatly focused on software solutions for the climate. There are still hardware startups, yet they are ready for scaling and...2023-05-0218 min
SunCastWhat is Climate Tech? >> Climate Avengers begins… I’m so incredibly excited today to announce the officially official launch of our newest podcast, Climate Avengers! Many of you have heard & shared the trailer episode that we revealed a couple of weeks ago (thank you). Now, here is Episode 1 of the show, featuring the show host, Elena Foukes, and yours truly answering one of the questions that’s on the tip of the tongue for many folks investing in the renewable and “cleantech” sector over the last couple of years… “just what IS Climate Tech???” Elena is the host of Climate Avengers, which explores the ex...2023-05-0212 minSunCastSaving the Planet & Making Money, Elena Foukes, host of Climate Avengers Podcast! Elena Foukes is an investor, advisor and climate entrepreneur who upgraded her career from a low-level analyst at a public utility to co-founder and CEO of a climate-tech startup. Now she develops programs to help others build purpose-filled climate careers, stressing, "You can make money and save the world at the same time." Elena was reared in a Midwest family steeped in automotive tradition, has been in climate work her entire career, and even had a stint paying homage to the family heritage when she joined Tesla.In today's podcast, Nico Jo...2023-04-201h 14
SunCastBonus Episode: Introducing the Climate Avengers For this bonus episode, we’re introducing a new podcast! The Climate Avengers podcast explores the stories of entrepreneurs and investors tackling the challenge of climate change through technology. With over $200 billion invested in the climate tech sector and trillions more needed, the podcast aims to demystify the capital raising process for founders and help investors understand how to source and invest in climate-focused startups. Host Elena Foukes guides listeners through interviews with founders and investors who are making a difference in the fight against climate change while also making a profit. The podcast highlights the importance of...2023-04-1903 minClimate AvengersWelcome to the Climate Avengers… Avengers AssembleWelcome to the Climate Avengers podcast… hosted by investor and operator Elena Foukes, aims to demystify the capital raising process for climate tech founders and help investors understand how to invest in startups addressing climate change. With over $200 billion already invested in the sector, trillions more are needed to prevent the Earth from warming three degrees Celsius. The podcast will feature stories of entrepreneurs and investors tackling climate change, exploring how they make money while saving the world.Subscribe now, season 1 drops May 2, 20232023-04-1903 min
Elevating mantras and meditationsStrengthThis is a series of elevating Mantras for strength. Some days we need a little help finding strength. You could also called it a guided meditation or a series of affirmations.2021-10-1922 min
Elevating mantras and meditationsElevating Mantras for Climate HopeThis is a series of elevating Mantras for Climate Hope. I made this one for myself, and everyone else I know who is struggling with our climate reality. You could also call it a guided meditation or a series of affirmation.2021-10-1914 min
Elevating mantras and meditationsPain-free livingThis is a series of elevating mantras for pain-free living. Some could consider this a guided meditation or a series of affirmations. It is voiced by a woman / female.2021-10-0633 min
Elevating mantras and meditationsMantras for challenging timesThis it’s a series of elevating mantras for challenging times. It is served me very well. Some would also consider this a guided meditation or series of affirmations. It is voiced by a woman /female.2021-10-0633 min
Elevating mantras and meditationsGratitudeThis is a series of elevating mantras focused on gratitude. Some would also consist a guided meditation or affirmation series. Voiced by a female / woman.2021-10-0633 min
Elevating mantras and meditationsNew Moon Intention SettingThis meditation invites us to center and feel the new moon, then prompts you to set intentions for the next lunar cycle. (Audio updated for quality on October 5th)2021-10-0417 min
Elevating mantras and meditationsNew moon mantrasThis is a series of elevating mantras for the new moon. It’s a meditation with affirmations.2021-10-0433 min
Elevating mantras and meditations33min Nourishing meditation with nourishing mantrasThis is a series of elevating mantras / affirmations intended to nourish your body and mind. Read by a woman/ female.2021-10-0433 min
Elevating mantras and meditations33 min of elevating mantras33 min of elevating mantras for everyday use, with background music. It’s a guided meditation with affirmations, female narrator2021-10-0333 min
Elevating mantras and meditationsFull Moon Cleansing and ManifestingThis recording is meant for use throughout your day. The energy of the full moon can be overwhelming, and this 71 minute long series of full moon elevating mantras is good to have in the background. I listen to it as I walk my dog, prepare my meals, and generally go about my day. The mantras keep my mood uplifted and elevated. These are the same mantras that are used in the full moon guided meditation, just put on loop and without the extended introduction and awakening.2021-09-211h 11
Elevating mantras and meditationsFull moon meditation with double the mantras and affirmations, with musicThis is a guided meditation fo the full moon, and I’ve doubled the amount of mantras and affirmations in this version2021-09-2027 min
Elevating mantras and meditationsFull moon guided meditation, with musicThis is a full moon guided meditation.2021-09-2017 min
Elevating mantras and meditationsPositive mantras for everyday or whenever you need itThis is a series of mantras that you can listen to everyday or whenever you need it. There is no background music in this version2021-09-1814 min
Elevating mantras and meditationsPositive mantras for everyday, with musicThis is a series of mantras for use everyday or whenever you need it. This version has background music.2021-09-1814 min
Elevating mantras and meditationsAbundance meditation with background musicThis is a guided meditation with abundance mantras, with background music2021-09-1813 min
Elevating mantras and meditationsAbundanceThis is a guided meditation with elevating mantras for abundance2021-09-1715 min