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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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#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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#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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Recent Guests

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
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)

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 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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#219
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#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.
#288 Why Your Apartment Building Doesn't Have EV Chargers (And How to Fix It) | Carter Li (SWTCH Energy)
Q: What does SWTCH actually do and who do you sell to?
SWTCH provides EV charging solutions for urban, multi-tenant buildings, focusing on helping real estate developers and property managers offer charging as an amenity to residents, while optimizing cost and electrical infrastructure.
#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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Climate Cowboys

What is Climate Cowboys 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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2. David Reasenberg
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