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Age of AdoptionThe Future of Wind EnergyIn this episode of Age of Adoption, host Keith Zakheim welcomes Neal Rickner, CEO of Airloom Energy, about reimagining wind turbine technology. Neal, a former F-18 pilot with the Marines who later worked at Google X on the Makani project, explains how Airloom Energy is developing revolutionary wind turbines that can be mass-manufactured, easily transported, and deployed without specialized equipment—all while significantly reducing costs. Instead of pursuing marginal improvements through larger turbines, Airloom creates adaptable systems that can be installed in locations where traditional wind turbines aren't feasible.Airloom's innovative approach addresses key industry challenges by us...2025-03-2521 min
Age of AdoptionReimagining Food ProductionWhat innovative strategies is SunOpta implementing to transform food waste into valuable resources, and how is their new Texas facility contributing to sustainability goals?In this episode of the Age of Adoption podcast, host Keith Zakheim sits down with Stacy Seidel, Senior Director of ESG at SunOpta, to explore how the plant-based food and beverage company is revolutionizing sustainable food production. Seidel shares her fascinating journey from communications and law to becoming a sustainability leader, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and courage in driving corporate change.The conversation delves into SunOpta's comprehensive approach to...2025-02-2719 min
Age of AdoptionAdvancing Energy Resilience and SustainabilityHow did Rachel Posner Ross, the Former Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer for the U.S. Department of Defense, help transform the largest energy consumer in the nation into a leader in sustainability?Host Keith Zakheim has a compelling conversation (at the Pentagon!) with Rachel Posner Ross, the Former Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer at the Department of Defense. Rachel explains the crucial balance between energy management and national security. You’ll hear about the Department's ambitious increase in climate and energy investments from $600 million in 2022 to $4.5 billion in 2024, driven by visionary leadership and dedicated public service. Rachel also out...2025-02-1817 min
Age of AdoptionBetting on Green InvestmentsHow is Breene Murphy pioneering sustainable investment strategies that challenge the status quo of traditional financial systems?Host Keith Zakheim speaks with Breene Murphy, President of Carbon Collective, as he recounts his extraordinary shift from the bustling world of NBA journalism to spearheading the movement for sustainable investing. Breene takes us through his journey, sharing how his creative aspirations and a pivotal influence from his grandmother set him on a path to climate advocacy. His story is a testament to the power of aligning personal purpose with professional endeavors, inspiring each of us to consider how we...2025-02-0424 min
Age of AdoptionDriving Change: Electro Dad's EV Mission for a Greener EuropeWhat inspired Jan Stanek to become a leading influencer in the clean energy sector, known as 'Electro Dad' on YouTube?In this episode, Keith talks with Jan, aka 'Electro Dad,' a climate advocate and YouTube influencer passionate about electric vehicles. Jan shares his transition from living in extreme industrial pollution while working in Nanjing, to leading the clean energy movement in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Jan is on a mission to inspire one million Czech and Slovakian people to embrace electric vehicles. His diverse background in engineering and economics fuels his vision for a sustainable...2025-01-2112 min
Age of AdoptionA Sustainable Approach to Transforming Global Health - With Northwell Health’s Dr. Eric Cioè-PeñaIn the latest episode of the Age of Adoption podcast, we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Eric Cioè-Peña, MD, MPH an emergency physician, and the vice president and founder of the Center for Global Health at Northwell Health, the largest healthcare provider and private employer in New York State. Dr. Cioè Peña shares Northwell Health’s Age of Adoption story, with insights into Northwell's vision for transforming the healthcare system into a more decarbonized and sustainable model. Listen to or watch the episode to hear our guest’s insights on antennagroup.com2024-01-0417 min