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Global South Climate TechTakeaways from COP28In the final episode of this season’s Global South Climate Tech Podcast, hosts Marilyn Waite and Andrew Chang reflect on their journey speaking with climate entrepreneurs at COP28. Amongst the shortcomings and disappointments of COP28, Marilyn and Andrew find hope in the innovative technologies emerging from change makers in the Global South. They share their key takeaways from the season, including the crucial role of location in shaping climate action and the importance of community-based solutions. As the season draws to a close, Marilyn and Andrew urge us to harness this momentum and translate it into tangible action, emp...2024-04-1121 minGlobal South Climate TechBlockchain Solutions for Carbon Transparency with C9 TechLive from COP28, Andrew Chang is joined by Tiago Chavez Ribeiro, founder and CEO of C9 Tech. A Brazil-based company, C9 Tech utilizes blockchain technology to democratize access to information on carbon footprints, facilitating the decarbonization process and carbon transparency. Together, Tiago and Andrew discuss the challenges in the Brazilian market, carbon emissions in the transportation sector in Brazil, and the potential for green bonds as a financing solution.You can keep up with Tiago Chavez Ribeiro and C9 Tech on LinkedIn and X (Twitter).The Global South Climate...2024-03-2823 minGlobal South Climate TechAffordable Solar Refrigeration in Sub-Saharan Africa with KoolboksLive from COP28, Marilyn Waite is joined by Ayoola Dominic, founder and CEO of Koolboks. With only 17% of people in Sub-Saharan Africa having access to refrigeration, Ayoola and his co-founder recognized the need to create accessible and affordable refrigeration in the Global South. Koolboks utilizes solar and water technology to store energy as ice instead of batteries. During their discussion, Marilyn and Ayoola explore the challenges in the cold chain infrastructure, emphasize the importance of local manufacturing, and discuss the impact refrigeration solutions have in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, from food waste elimination to energy conservation.2024-03-1426 minGlobal South Climate TechUnifying the Indian Electric Grid with TekUncorkedLive from Cop28, Marilyn Waite is joined by Meenakshi Vashisht, founder and CEO of TekUncorked. With over 30 years of experience leading global tech programs in space research, telecom equipment, and semiconductor designs, Meenakshi founded TekUncorked, driven by the vision of establishing a reliable and integrated platform across utility grids in India. Together, Marilyn and Meenakshi discuss the unique climate challenges facing India, the gender gap in entrepreneurship, and the importance of unifying our electric grids in preparation for net zero transitions.You can keep up with Meenakshi Vashisht and TekUncorked on LinkedIn.2024-02-2927 minGlobal South Climate TechGrounding Climate Action in Community and Art with JFFLabsLive from Cop28, Marilyn Waite and Andrew Chang sit down with Taj Ahmad Eldrige, a poet, musician, and managing director of Climate Innovation, an incubated practice at JFFLabs. With over 25 years of experience as an investment professional, his work focuses on the intersection of climate and the workforce. Together, Marilyn, Andrew, and Taj discuss the importance of community-led action, how technology can help address climate change in the Global South, the vital role of art in communicating climate issues, and the creation of a climate-focused workforce.You can keep up with Taj Ahmad Eldridge...2024-02-1540 minGlobal South Climate TechArtificial Intelligence: The Future of Climate Innovation with SuncastLive from Cop28, Marilyn Waite and Andrew Chang are joined by the founder and CEO of Suncast, Constanza Levicán. After seeing a need for innovative technology in Chile’s clean energy industry, Constanza founded Suncast to provide a solution based on artificial intelligence for renewable energy companies. Together, they discuss the importance of AI and forecasting in renewable energy, the challenges countries such as Chile face in their journey to becoming carbon neutral, and the undeniable benefits that access to renewable energy can bring to local communities.You can keep up with Constanza Lev...2024-02-0125 minGlobal South Climate TechCarbon Markets, China, and Motivating Large Companies with WeCarbonLive from Cop28, Marilyn Waite and Andrew Chang are joined by Eric Ma (马嬴超) and Remoca Shi (施怡然), co-founders of WeCarbon. A China based tech firm, WeCarbon offers a carbon data platform to assist compliance, disclosure, and value creation for green certification, financing, energy management, and carbon assets. Together, they discuss the role voluntary carbon markets play in the wider energy transition, the complexities of climate financing, and the policies and regulations that are in place to ensure that companies are being held accountable for the carbon emissions. You can keep up with updates on WeCarbon via their web...2024-01-1832 minGlobal South Climate TechDriving Clean Energy in Africa with Zed MotorsMarilyn Waite and Andrew Chang are joined by Olou JP Kucoi, founder and CEO of the mobility startup Zed Motors. An innovative company changing the landscape of electric vehicles, Zed Motors is serving the needs of taxi and delivery service drivers one country at a time. Together, Marilyn, Andrew, and Olou dive into topics such as what it takes to make clean energy work for the African continent, the challenges Zed Motors faces in not only bringing clean energy to West Africa but also in bringing in more gender equity in the process, and the need for an enforced...2024-01-0430 minGlobal South Climate TechClimate Conversations for the Global MajorityIn this inaugural episode of the Global South Climate Tech podcast, hosts Marilyn Waite and Andrew Chang introduce themselves and share their mission for the show: to explore the groundbreaking startups shaping a sustainable future for the global majority. Drawing on their diverse backgrounds in civil engineering, venture capital, and climate finance, Marilyn and Andrew are excited to be on the ground at COP28 in Dubai to talk with the trailblazers leading the charge in clean energy innovation for the Global South. Ahead of their trip to Dubai, they dissect the controversies around COP28 while maintaining an unwavering optimism...2023-12-2117 min
Techstars Climate Tech PodcastAndrew Chang and Marilyn Waite / Recognizing China as the Real Battlefront Against Climate ChangeChina will reach peak carbon emissions in 2030, and expects to be carbon-neutral by 2060. One-quarter of the world’s emissions are from China, but without China, there is no solving climate change.In 2020 alone, China outperformed the U.S. in wind and solar, including high-emitting and hard-to-abate sectors. By leveraging AI, carbon capture, big data and more, climate tech startups in China are giving the world hope for significant decarbonization. Opportunities for investment are plentiful, gateways to access funding are open, and pilot projects are in development like never before.Listen to Marilyn and An...2021-12-2036 min