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Future in Bloom

Steph Speirs
Clean Energy
Geothermal Energy
Data Centers
Climate Tech
Energy Transition
Community Engagement
Air Pollution
Artificial Intelligence
Electric Vehicles
Milford, Utah
Texas
AI Energy Demand
Enhanced Rock Weathering
Housing Crisis
Climate Innovation
Local Economy
Climate Technology
Environmental Protection Agency
Electricity Grid
Sustainable Aviation Fuels

Intelligent solutions for a thriving world 🌎 Future in Bloom bridges climate tech and human nature. Hosted by clean energy entrepreneur Steph Speirs, Future in Bloom brings together innovators, scientists, and investors working on the world’s most promising planetary solutions. Adapted from the Yale School of Management course “Climate Tech Innovation and Commercialization,” learners discover nex... more

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Right now, humanity puts billions of tons of CO2 into the atmosphere every year. This has real, negative impacts on environmental and human health. Clean energy and the updated infrastructure that it demands are steps towards a healthier future. If t... more

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In the past 50 years, the cost of generating solar power has dropped by 99%. That’s largely due to economics: when more solar generators get made, the cheaper it is to make more. This isn’t unique to solar power; in the right circumstances and with e... more

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Most Americans support solar. Most are interested in it. But most people can’t afford it because of cost. And 63% of renters say the only reason they don’t have it is that they’d have to go through their landlord. Balcony solar, also called plug-in s... more

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Supply chains are made up of thousands of interconnected pieces, each with their own customers, suppliers, and responsibilities. In a global economy, how can any one company, let alone one person, understand where a product is really coming from?

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Recent Guests

Jackie Wong
Senior Vice President of Climate and Energy at NRDC
National Resources Defense Council
Episode: What to Do When the Perfect Climate Solution Takes Too Long | Jackie Wong, NRDC
Eric Rubenstein
Investor, founder of New Climate Ventures
New Climate Ventures
Episode: How to Get More Climate Tech as Cheap as Solar| Eric Rubenstein, New Climate Ventures
Cora Stryker
Co-founder at Bright Saver
Bright Saver
Episode: Why You Can’t Get Solar and Why That’s Changing | Cora Stryker, Bright Saver
Peter Swartz
Co-founder of Altana, data scientist and global supply chain expert
Altana
Episode: How AI is Making Global Supply Chains Visible | Peter Swartz, Altana AI
Brandon Middaugh
Leader of Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund
Microsoft
Episode: How to Expand Climate Tech and Community Trust with Brandon Middaugh
Dawn Lippert
CEO and Founder of Elemental Impact; Founding General Partner of Earthshot
Elemental Impact, Earthshot Ventures
Episode: How can we finance development that’s good for the planet and the communities that live there?
Jeff Coleman
Founder of Eli, automating paperwork and financing for clean energy programs
Eli
Episode: Fixing the Reason Why Nobody Wants a Heat Pump | Jeff Coleman, Eli
Dr. Noa Plonafsky
Geochemist, professor at Yale, startup co-founder
Yale University; startup co-founder
Episode: The climate tech company copying trees to remake our world sustainably
Lea Winter
Chemical and environmental engineering professor at Yale
Yale University
Episode: It feeds half the world. It Also Emits 2% of Global COâ‚‚. Can We Fix It?

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Steph Speirs
Host of Future in Bloom, clean energy entrepreneur (Solstice founder/CEO), Yale SOM climate instructor

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Thought-provoking discussion on a field that I don’t know very much about

    Excited to see future episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ibcrb
    United States10 months ago
  • Thoughtful, heartfelt show

    I am fascinated by the idea that the centuries of energy industry know how and tech can be translated to the 21st century in towns all across America! I will definitely recommend this show to all my buddies

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anon_rebel
    United States10 months ago
  • Wonderful Podcast

    This is going in my rotation!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BSB0323
    United States10 months ago

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Thoughtful, heartfelt show; I'm fascinated by how energy industry expertise translates to real-world communities and will recommend to friends.
Wonderful podcast; this is going in my rotation of essential climate-tech content.
Thought-provoking discussion on a field that I don't know very much about, excited to see future episodes.

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How to Get More Climate Tech as Cheap as Solar| Eric Rubenstein, New Climate Ventures
Q: What do founders think investors care about, but maybe care less about in reality?
Founders often focus on the size of the return, but investors emphasize the path to that return, including milestones, plan alignment over one to three years, and the ability to pivot when needed.
Why You Can’t Get Solar and Why That’s Changing | Cora Stryker, Bright Saver
Q: What has surprised you most about early customer reactions?
Many people were skeptical—it sounded too good to be true, and there were predatory sales tactics targeting low-income groups; trust and credible local messaging from neighbors prove crucial for adoption.
Why You Can’t Get Solar and Why That’s Changing | Cora Stryker, Bright Saver
Q: Can you explain plug-in solar to a renter who has never heard of it?
It's an appliance-like solar unit you plug into a standard outlet; you can buy it in stores, connect it, and start producing solar energy immediately without landlord approval, though the payback varies by local electricity prices and policy.
Navigating the Climate Tech Capital Stack & The Future of VC | Sophie Purdom
Q: Can you tell us about an investment you made that you did not make?
Sophie discusses Crux as an anti-portfolio example, noting the opportunity around transferability of ITC/PTC credits and how missing that window was a loss, while the company has since oversubscribed rounds and grown strongly, underscoring the importance of founders and timing. She also emphasizes that in climate VC, the founders' quality and execution often trump other factors, and that markets reward founders who push through regulatory and market uncertainty.
Better Soil with Natural Carbon Removal: A Yale Geochemist Explains
Q: What are the main barriers to scaling this technology, and how can they be overcome?
Key barriers include initial deployment learning curves, monitoring costs, and ensuring community benefits; overcoming them requires transparent data, scalable monitoring networks, localized supply chains, and supportive policy incentives.

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The show consistently centers climate technology, policy, and real-world deployment, blending interviews with researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors to unpack how innovative solutions scale responsibly. Across episodes, themes include financing models for sustainable infrastructure, regulatory and grid-readiness challenges, and practical pathways for accelerating electrification, clean fuels, and long-duration storage. Noteworthy is a strong emphasis on community benefits, transparency, and the intersection of technology with policy, markets, and culture—offering listeners concrete examples, actionable frameworks, and a clear lens on what it takes to commercialize climate solutions at scale.

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1. Jackie Wong
2. Eric Rubenstein
3. Cora Stryker
4. Peter Swartz
5. Brandon Middaugh
6. Dawn Lippert
7. Jeff Coleman
8. Dr. Noa Plonafsky

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