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We are CleanTechies, the #1 Podcast for ClimateTech Entrepreneurs. Whether you’re an active ClimateTech entrepreneur, an aspiring one, an investor, a service provider…anything that touches supporting early stage climate tech, this is the place for you. Each week, we publish two interviews with leading experts in the field telling their stories, insights, and advice to help ClimateTech Entrepreneur... more

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#287 CleanTechies Pod: David Reasenberg | Heliene | U.S. Solar Manufacturing & Policy-Driven Sales

How Heliene is leveraging "commercial curiosity," open-book pricing, and deep policy knowledge to scale a massive domestic solar supply chain.

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#286 A Media Training Expert Gives Away His Most Powerful Secrets | Michael Lehmann (Lehmann's Terms)

In clean tech, building a groundbreaking s... more

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00:00 – Intro & Sponsors: Lehmann's Terms, Climate Finance Solutions, and EarthSearch.

03:27 – Robert’s background: 30+ years in semiconductors to 3D printing batteries.

06:59 – Reinventing additive manufacturing: Printing multi-material active dev... more

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00:00 – Intro & Sponsors: Lehmann's Terms, Climate Finance Solutions, and EarthSearch.

03:19 – The Origin of Reservoir: Why target the water heater?

06:33 – The Data: Why heating water uses more energy than driving an EV.

16:06 – The Innovator's D... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Lehmann
Media training expert, founder of Lehmann's Terms
Lehmann's Terms
Episode: #286 A Media Training Expert Gives Away His Most Powerful Secrets for CleanTech Founders | Michael Lehmann (Lehmann's Terms)
Robert Bagheri
Founder, CEO and Chairman of Sakuu
Sakuu
Episode: #285 CleanTechies Pod: 3D Printed Batteries w/ Robert Bagheri (Sakuu)
Luke Winston-Almanzar
CEO and co-founder of Reservoir
Reservoir
Episode: #284 CleanTechies Pod: Luke Winston-Almanzar | Reservoir | Smart Water Heaters
Joshua Dominic
Co-founder and CEO of Dreamstar Lines
Dreamstar Lines
Episode: #283 Reviving the Great American Night Train | Joshua Dominic (Dreamstar Lines)
Silas Mähner
CEO and founder of EarthSearch, a CleanTech recruitment firm
EarthSearch
Episode: #282 The Real State of CleanTech Hiring & The "Digestion Phase" | Silas Mähner on Keep Cool
Samir Pendse
CEO and co-founder of Coral
Coral
Episode: #281 Simplifying Heat Pump Rebates | Samir Pendse (Coral)
Andrew Beebe
Legendary CleanTech investor, leads planetary health pillar at Obvious Ventures
Obvious Ventures
Episode: #280 Why Every Company Will Decarbonize & The Climate Investment Arbitrage | Andrew Beebe (Obvious Ventures)
Cody Finke
Co-founder and CEO of Brimstone
Brimstone
Episode: #279 They Lost $189m DOE Grant, but Survived. Learn Why | Cody Finke (Brimstone)
Landon Mossburg
CEO and co-founder of Peak Energy
Peak Energy
Episode: #278 How to Sell $500M of Batteries Before You Build a Factory | Landon Mossburg (Peak Energy)

Host

Silas Manor
Host and founder engaged in clean tech recruitment and industry insights; associated with EarthSearch and the podcast.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • THE podcast for everything clean tech

    Silas and Somil do a wonderful job of extracting real insights and stories - not scripted answers. The guests and their companies are eye opening, and I would recommend a listen to anyone who’s vaguely curious about what’s being done to build a better Earth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CalebSH98
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent

    Great podcast with a lot of depth and nuance to it. Silas does a good job of asking the right questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sunil Kurien
    United States3 years ago
  • Very authentic

    I love hearing about both the ups and downs. Very relatable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary567890
    United States3 years ago
  • Good content

    Host needs a pop filter for his mic.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    cxthom
    United States3 years ago
  • Fascinating content in a digestible format

    Silas unpacks a wide range of important topics in a friendly way with some fantastic guests! Check it out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smb1003
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests are varied and credible, with deep domain expertise in climate tech.
The show sometimes mentions mic quality and production considerations, but content quality remains high.
Listeners appreciate founder-focused, practical insights that translate tech into business value.
The host style is engaging and allows guests to share honest stories and challenges.
Audience benefits from concrete takeaways on fundraising, hiring, and market strategy.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#285 CleanTechies Pod: 3D Printed Batteries w/ Robert Bagheri (Sakuu)
Q: Could you give us a quick introduction to who you are and what your company does?
Robert Bagheri describes himself as co-founder, CEO and chairman of Sakuu, outlining a platform that lets people make better products with a focus on energy storage, and emphasizes local onshoring of manufacturing, multi-material 3D printing, and the ability to print active devices.
#284 CleanTechies Pod: Luke Winston-Almanzar | Reservoir | Smart Water Heaters
Q: What revenue streams do you foresee beyond selling the water heater itself?
Revenue could come from incentive payments to homeowners for grid services, a revenue-share model with utilities, and especially a virtual power plant approach that leverages the install base to participate in wholesale energy markets.
#284 CleanTechies Pod: Luke Winston-Almanzar | Reservoir | Smart Water Heaters
Q: How do you balance performance, cost, and installation in your go-to-market strategy?
Reservoir focuses on superior hardware quality and direct-to-consumer sales to reduce margins, aiming for fully installed costs that are competitive with traditional systems, while ensuring installation quality through in-house licensed plumbers.
#284 CleanTechies Pod: Luke Winston-Almanzar | Reservoir | Smart Water Heaters
Q: Can you walk us through the core components of how the Reservoir water heater works?
There are three core components: a standard heat-pump water heater with a tank, an onboard Linux-based computer with ML for learning user behavior, and a hydronic backpack that houses sensors, actuators, a recirculation pump, ultrasonic flow meter, and other hardware to enable advanced control and safety features.
#281 Simplifying Heat Pump Rebates | Samir Pendse (Coral)
Q: What evidence do you have of traction and growth since launch?
Contractors using Coral see a 20% to 30% lift in sales conversions when offering instant rebates, and the company has completed thousands of projects with a 100% repayment rate on rebates.

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What is CleanTechies Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A focused interview program centered on climate technology startups, energy storage, sustainable materials, and policy-driven market dynamics. Episodes frequently explore technical breakthroughs, go-to-market strategies, capital formation, and regulatory environments, often featuring founders, investors, and researchers who are actively shaping decarbonization. Notable patterns include deep dives into hardware-enabledCleanTech, financing mechanisms like instant rebates, and on-the-ground scaling stories (onshoring, pilots, and large-scale deployments). The show stands out for its practical founder-centric guidance, guest diversity across hardware, software, and policy, and a candid look at funding, subsidies, and market barriers from season... more

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5. Silas Mähner
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8. Cody Finke

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