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Investor Shayle Kann is asking big questions about how to decarbonize the planet: How cheap can clean energy get? Will artificial intelligence speed up climate solutions? Where is the smart money going into climate technologies? Every week on Catalyst, Shayle explains the world of climate tech with prominent experts, investors, researchers, and executives. Produced by Latitude Media.

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For “deep tech” or industrial tech investors, a captivating idea on paper doesn’t always translate into a sustainable or viable business. Even a remarkable technological breakthrough isn’t guaranteed to survive the long sales cycles of the industrial... more

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Weather forecasting drives billions of economic decisions — from grid operations to evacuation planning. Better forecasting could improve supply chain planning, disaster warnings, and renewable integration. The industry has decades of satellite obser... more

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Today virtually all AI compute takes place in centralized data centers, driving the demand for massive power infrastructure.

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Big construction projects in the U.S. are notoriously unpredictable, often finishing over budget and behind schedule. Part of the problem is the inherent complexity of these kinds of projects, like data centers and first-of-a-kind plants. But there’s... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Battaglia
Senior Director at Google DeepMind's Sustainability Program
Google DeepMind
Episode: How AI is changing weather forecasting
Dr. Ben Lee
Professor of electrical engineering and computer science at the University of Pennsylvania, visiting researcher at Google
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Will inference move to the edge?
Shanu Mathew
Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager for US Sustainable Equity at Lazard
Lazard
Episode: Who benefits from the AI power bottleneck?
Raffi Garabedian
CEO of Electric Hydrogen
Electric Hydrogen
Episode: Driving down the cost of green hydrogen
Dogus Cubuk
Co-founder of Periodic Labs and former researcher at Google DeepMind
Periodic Labs
Episode: Inside a $300 million bet on AI for physical R&D
Allison Clements
Former FERC commissioner, now partner with digital infrastructure advisory firm ASG and principal of 804 Advisory.
ASG
Episode: Unpacking DOE's proposal to transform data center interconnection
Tyler Norris
PhD student at Duke University, known for seminal work on data center load flexibility.
Duke University
Episode: Unpacking DOE's proposal to transform data center interconnection
KR Sridhar
CEO of Bloom Energy
Bloom Energy
Episode: Frontier Forum: The new power map for AI infrastructure
Akshat Rathi
Senior reporter at Bloomberg News and host of the Zero Podcast
Bloomberg
Episode: Calibrating hype with Akshat Rathi

Host

Shayle Kann
Host and investor focused on delving deeply into the decarbonization of the planet, exploring the role of technology and clean energy in addressing climate issues.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 742 ratings
  • Great energy podcast

    In my top energy podcasts - always learn lots

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fearaschiarrai
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Never not interesting

    Every episode - great guests, great insights. Highly recommended. Thank you for sharing Shayle.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A&J£G
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great show.

    This is the most informative climate tech show available. Excellent. Always interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EJ109994567
    United States2 years ago
  • Sourcing Biomass

    70 % of municipal solid waste is biomass yet it is not even mentioned in your podcast as a potential source. Also, you did not mention direct sequestration of biomass. Please look at our website for details on how to sequester biomass.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Evan Nyer
    United States2 years ago
  • Topic power beaming

    Sanjay well spoken and very knowledgeable about the space base solar power technology. I learned something I didn’t know about. Thanks to Kaan for bringing him to the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tomcruse123
    United States2 years ago

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Many highlight the thorough and expert interviews, with an emphasis on practical implications for climate initiatives.
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How AI is changing weather forecasting
Q: What version of AI are you actually leveraging for weather forecasting?
Currently, we are mostly using traditional machine learning and supervised learning methods to improve weather predictions.
How AI is changing weather forecasting
Q: How do we do weather forecasting currently?
Weather forecasting today relies on a combination of observational data from satellites, weather stations, and numerical weather prediction using supercomputers to simulate atmospheric conditions.
Driving down the cost of green hydrogen
Q: Why do you retain optimism about this market?
There is a clear path to achieving cost parity with fossil fuel alternatives in several target markets and overall positive trajectory of climate innovations.
Driving down the cost of green hydrogen
Q: What does the market look like for good and what drives its demand?
The market currently relies heavily on policy support in Europe and needs to achieve fossil parity for practical competitiveness.
Driving down the cost of green hydrogen
Q: What's the solution to the CAPEX problem?
The solution includes making electrolyzer systems denser and modular, allowing better control of construction and overall system costs.

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Focusing on the intersection of clean energy and technology, the series consistently engages with pressing questions regarding the decarbonization of the planet. Topics frequently include the role of artificial intelligence in accelerating climate solutions, the economics of clean energy, and investment trends within climate technologies. Episodes feature insightful discussions with a variety of experts, from researchers to CEOs, who share their knowledge about innovative approaches and the evolving landscape of sustainable practices. Unique to this series is its emphasis on actionable insights, equipping listeners with knowledge that can directly impact their engagement in the climate space.

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2. Dr. Ben Lee
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5. Dogus Cubuk
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7. Tyler Norris
8. KR Sridhar

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