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Climate Cowboys | The founders and futurists building the hard-tech frontier. A generation of the most talented engineers built photo-sharing apps and SaaS on top of SaaS. None of it helped the power stay on, the supply chains hold, or the country make the things we need. The smartest people in tech are finally moving into real tech. Tech with a physical footprint: batteries, grid software, microb... more

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#291 Building Physical Infrastructure at the Speed of Software | Cole Ashman | Pila

How Pila is decentralizing home energy storage, cutting $7,000 in installation soft costs, and upgrading the grid one smart node at a time.

Listen: Apple Podcasts |... more

#290 Meet The Hottest Grid Solution... A Kitchen Stove? w/ Sam Calisch | Copper

How Copper is bypassing expensive electrical panel upgrades and grid bottlenecks by hiding smart battery storage inside beautiful induction stoves.

Listen on: Apple Pod... more

#289 The Ocean Cowboy. Will O'Brien. Ulysses | Ocean Robotics & Stewardship Tech

Why the future of marine conservation, national security, and global abundance relies on underwater robots and a true frontier spirit.

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#288 Lessons from 25,000 EV Ports: Scaling SWTCH Energy with Carter Li

How do you bring EV charging to the millions of renters who don’t have a private driveway or garage?

In this episode, Silas Mähner sits down with Carter Li, CEO and Founder of S... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Calisch
Founder of Copper (copperhome.com)
Copper
Episode: #290 Is This What a Kitchen Stove Would Look Like If Steve Jobs Designed It? | Sam Calisch | Copper
Will O'Brien
Co-founder of Ulysses, ocean robotics founder
Ulysses
Episode: #001 Stewardship Tech & Ocean Robotics w/ THE Ocean Cowboy. Will O'Brien. Ulysses.
Carter Li
CEO and founder of SWTCH Energy
SWTCH Energy
Episode: #288 Why Your Apartment Building Doesn't Have EV Chargers (And How to Fix It) | Carter Li (SWTCH Energy)
David Reasenberg
Chief Commercial Officer at Heliene
Heliene
Episode: #287 How to Build a Kick-Ass Sales Team in CleanTech | David Reasenberg, Heliene
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

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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 States4 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

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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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#176
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Talking Points

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#290 Is This What a Kitchen Stove Would Look Like If Steve Jobs Designed It? | Sam Calisch | Copper
Q: What is the long-term vision for Copper beyond stoves?
Copper aims to become a technology provider and energy company that installs batteries in a range of appliances and contributes to a more resilient, electrified grid, with a focus on local, domestic manufacturing and workforce development.
#290 Is This What a Kitchen Stove Would Look Like If Steve Jobs Designed It? | Sam Calisch | Copper
Q: How does Copper balance durable product quality with growth and profitability?
Copper leans into material authenticity and long-term durability, arguing that durable products command premium and deliver ongoing value, while pursuing multiple revenue streams including licensing and OEM partnerships to scale responsibly.
#001 Stewardship Tech & Ocean Robotics w/ THE Ocean Cowboy. Will O'Brien. Ulysses.
Q: What was the thought process behind expanding beyond seagrass and diversifying into other ocean tech markets?
The team describes strategic pragmatism and the belief that many ocean-related problems share a similar shape; expanding was driven by market opportunities, customer needs, and the desire to create broader impact while maintaining a clear, defensible business model.
#001 Stewardship Tech & Ocean Robotics w/ THE Ocean Cowboy. Will O'Brien. Ulysses.
Q: How did you and your co-founders decide to form the company together?
Will explains that Jamie and Gary spearheaded the idea, with Jamie's connection to marine biology and Gary's familiarity with the four-person team helping pull everyone in, and that Colum joined as a strong engineer; the group started as a casual chat and quickly evolved into a real venture after prototyping in Dublin and then building a team in SF.
#288 Why Your Apartment Building Doesn't Have EV Chargers (And How to Fix It) | Carter Li (SWTCH Energy)
Q: When should a company add new financing or service offerings around charging, and how do you decide what to pursue?
Offerings are chosen based on customer needs, risk assessment, and economics; SWTCH provides multiple models (hardware ownership with managed services, hardware as a service, and owning/operating) and partners to finance or operate, depending on what makes sense for the building and market.

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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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2. Will O'Brien
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