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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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00:00 – Intro & The core thesis: Will climate disasters create more unicorns?

03:08 – Why WRI reports and "social benefits" don't open wallets.

04:20 – Mitigation vs. Adaptation: Doing what we should vs. what we will.

07:24 – The Wildfire Problem:... more

Is the "green premium" trade officially dead?

In this episode, Silas Mähner sits down with Mike D’Aurizio, Partner at Bridges Fund Management, to break down the shifting landscape of climate technology. Together, they explore what "climate tech" act... more

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Mining isn't the bottleneck for critical minerals—refining is. Traditional metal refining takes months and relies on toxic chemical processes, driving the supply chain straight to China.

In this episode, Nikhil Gupta (Founder & CEO of Determinant Ma... more

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The "climate" label might be under pushback, but the demand for energy, critical minerals, and resource security is skyrocketing. In this episode, Chad Rickaby from ClimateDoor breaks down how successful climate tech companies are reframing their val... more

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Recent Guests

Darren Clifford
Founder of an adaptation-focused investment fund with experience in company building, consulting and angel investing
Adapt[us]
Episode: #296 Some Companies Will Print Money When Climate Disasters Happen | Darren Clifford | Adapt[us]
Mike D'Aurizio
Partner at Bridges Fund Management focused on climate technology investments
Bridges Fund Management
Episode: #295 - The Climate Intelligence Era & The End of Puritanism | Mike D'Aurizio (Bridges)
Nikhil Gupta
Founder/CEO of Determinant Materials, expert in microparticle refining for metals
Determinant Materials
Episode: #294 The $3 Trillion Problem: Reindustrializing America’s Critical Mineral Supply | Nikhil Gupta (Determinant Materials)
Chad Rickaby
CEO of ClimateDoor
ClimateDoor
Episode: #293 Why the "Green Premium" Is Dead (And What’s Actually Winning Right Now) | Chad Rickaby (ClimateDoor)
Sampriti Bhattacharyya
Founder/CEO at Navier
Navier
Episode: #292 She built a flying boat in 10 months. VCs said it would take 5 | Sampriti Bhattacharyya (Navier)
Cole Ashman
Founder and CEO of Pila
Pila
Episode: #291 Building Physical Infrastructure at the Speed of Software | Cole Ashman | Pila |
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)

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Silas Mähner
CEO and founder with involvement in CleanTech recruiting and multiple climate tech ventures

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 States4 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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Production is strong with actionable insights for sponsors and guests alike.
High-value insights into go-to-market, fundraising, and regulatory dynamics.
Host balances technical depth with accessible storytelling.
Guests are diverse, bringing real-world experience from manufacturing to policy.
Listeners praise the deep, unscripted conversations and practical takeaways for hardware-focused climate ventures.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#296 Some Companies Will Print Money When Climate Disasters Happen | Darren Clifford | Adapt[us]
Q: How are you getting around the challenge of pitching customers on spending money upfront to prevent future losses?
Clifford says companies should qualify buyers for their existing awareness of risk and begin with customers, such as family businesses, that can value long-term benefits. Early adoption can establish proof and competitive pressure for other buyers.
#296 Some Companies Will Print Money When Climate Disasters Happen | Darren Clifford | Adapt[us]
Q: Will more climate disasters lead to more climate tech unicorns?
Clifford says yes: changing weather will force buyers to change what they purchase, creating opportunities for companies that can meet the resulting demand.
#295 - The Climate Intelligence Era & The End of Puritanism | Mike D'Aurizio (Bridges)
Q: What do you mean by the climate intelligence era?
D'Aurizio describes applying AI and data to existing clean-energy infrastructure to address second-order effects, such as rising electricity loads, grid constraints, and the paperwork burden of renewable development.
#295 - The Climate Intelligence Era & The End of Puritanism | Mike D'Aurizio (Bridges)
Q: Is Climate Tech dead?
D'Aurizio says the green-premium trade has weakened in North America, but climate tech remains a broad category with investment opportunities in AI-based businesses and technology-enabled services.
#294 The $3 Trillion Problem: Reindustrializing America’s Critical Mineral Supply | Nikhil Gupta (Determinant Materials)
Q: What makes onshoring refining more compelling than nearshoring or relying on imports?
Onshoring offers strategic independence, reduces risk from geopolitical tensions, improves supply chain security for hyperscalers and defense sectors, and aligns with bipartisan policy momentum and funding—creating a practical path to revitalizing American industry.

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