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Pitching Progress

BCG
Sustainability
Green Technology
Emerald AI
Food Waste
Data Centers
Steel Production
AI Data Centers
Renewable Energy
Artificial Intelligence
Deep Lake Water Cooling
Ecovadis
District Energy
Jetzero
Flashfood
Carbon Capture
Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Infinium
Investing
Entrepreneurship
Renewable Diesel

From turning food waste into energy, to recycled fashion and low-emission aviation fuel: Pitching Progress brings you the stories of innovators working to decarbonize the industries that power our world. On this show from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the founders of some of the world’s most inventive green-tech startups take part in an in-depth pitch session that challenges them to demonstrate t... more

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When BCG’s Global Chair, Rich Lesser, agreed to come on the show, we were looking to get a five minute sound bite to use in a previous episode. We ended up getting that sound bite… and so much more.

Among other things, Rich shared his thoughts on t... more

We’ve known how to trap CO2 from smokestacks for decades, but the sheer size of many carbon capture solutions has been a barrier to adoption. Today we’re featuring a company solving that problem, with a compact and modular solution that can be tailor... more

While millions of people struggle to afford adequate nutrition, 40 percent of all the food produced in North America ends up wasted. And a lot of that food is perfectly edible, but sent to landfill simply because it’s getting too close to its best be... more

In hard-to-abate sectors, carbon capture and storage (CCS) can be useful in curbing emissions, while keeping vital assets like cement factories and gas power plants online. But the traditional methods of point-source CCS employ an amine solvent-based... more

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Recent Guests

Rich Lesser
BCG's Global Chair
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: BONUS EPISODE: Sustainability, AI and Leadership with Rich Lesser, BCG’s Global Chair
Aniruddha Sharma
Co-founder and CEO of Carbon Clean
Carbon Clean
Episode: Scaling Carbon Capture Solutions with Aniruddha Sharma, Co-founder and CEO of Carbon Clean
Jordan Schenck
CEO of Flashfood
Flashfood
Episode: Preventing waste with a marketplace for food nearing its ‘best before’ date
Kathleen Paulsonello
Head of BCG in Canada
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Episode: Preventing waste with a marketplace for food nearing its ‘best before’ date
Catherine Phillips
BCG chemist and sustainability expert
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: Using Gas plus Carbon Capture to Power the Data Center Boom with Wendy Lam, CEO of Capsol Technologies
Wendy Lam
CEO of Capsol Technologies
Capsol Technologies
Episode: Using Gas plus Carbon Capture to Power the Data Center Boom with Wendy Lam, CEO of Capsol Technologies
Rob Lawson-Shanks
CEO and Co-founder of Molg AI
MolG AI
Episode: Fixing the economics of tech recycling using robots with Rob Lawson-Shanks, CEO and Co-founder of Molg
Jim Miller
BCG Senior Advisor with experience in cloud, semiconductors and AI
BCG
Episode: Fixing the economics of tech recycling using robots with Rob Lawson-Shanks, CEO and Co-founder of Molg
Kunal Mundra
Founder and CEO of Astranova Mobility
Astranova Mobility
Episode: Electrifying India’s Quick Commerce Boom with Kunal Mundra, Founder & CEO of Astranova Mobility

Host

Vinay Shandal
Lead host; heads sustainable investing practice at a major consulting firm; focuses on finance-sustainability intersections and investor value in green tech.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Inspiring & fascinating

    I love learning about the different innovations being driven by founders and their inspiring backstories. This podcast gives me hope for the energy transition!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    patrickmlavery
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • The Future Economy, Explained Brilliantly

    Just listened to this and it was great. Pitching Progress is a must-listen. The host’s sharp yet approachable style pulls the best out of founders, making complex climate and energy transition topics clear and compelling. Smart, timely, and inspiiring. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TunedInAlways
    Canadaa year ago

Listeners Say

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Energetic, thoughtful interviewing that keeps startups honest.
Insightful perspectives on decarbonization and capital efficiency.
High-quality conversations that blend tech detail with business impact.
Guests bring practical, investor-ready insights.
The host makes complex climate topics clear and actionable.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Scaling Carbon Capture Solutions with Aniruddha Sharma, Co-founder and CEO of Carbon Clean
Q: What drives the economics of carbon capture in the near term?
Government incentives like ETS and 45Q, coupled with corporate commitments and the green premium, create a sufficient economic envelope to justify capex when paired with long-term price signals and potential shared revenue streams.
Scaling Carbon Capture Solutions with Aniruddha Sharma, Co-founder and CEO of Carbon Clean
Q: How does Carbon Clean plan to scale its technology for widespread retrofit across industries?
The team envisions a modular, compact system that can be installed quickly, retrofit existing assets, and be delivered in a fixed timeframe, while leveraging partnerships to assemble a full decarbonization solution for hyperscalers and data centers.
Preventing waste with a marketplace for food nearing its ‘best before’ date
Q: Why wouldn't a grocery store just run its own discounting program instead of using Flashfood?
Because Flashfood provides cross-retailer visibility and the network effect that a single store can't achieve, making discounts more accessible to high-intent shoppers and driving overall traffic, which aligns with retailer incentives to grow foot traffic rather than just discount in isolation.
Using Gas plus Carbon Capture to Power the Data Center Boom with Wendy Lam, CEO of Capsol Technologies
Q: How does Capsol envision scaling from testing to large-scale deployment, especially with cement and data-center customers?
Capsol is moving from licensing to project development, leveraging partnerships (like with SIPEM and Everlands) and focusing on repeatable, modular deployments to reduce costs and shorten lead times, while meeting stringent regulatory and industry standards.
Using Gas plus Carbon Capture to Power the Data Center Boom with Wendy Lam, CEO of Capsol Technologies
Q: What makes HPC-based carbon capture compelling for post-combustion applications compared to amines?
HPC is inert, safer than amines, and, unlike amine-based systems, it can actually generate extra energy or heat as the capture cycle is operated, improving overall efficiency and economics.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pitching Progress

What is Pitching Progress about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Pitching Progress spotlights founders and executives leading green-tech innovations, with hard-edged questions that test environmental impact, scalability, and investor value. Episodes frequently center on decarbonization across energy, transport, and manufacturing, featuring deep dives into technology, economics, policy drivers, and go-to-market strategies. A notable strength is the practical, finance‑oriented angle brought by BCG experts, making it valuable for founders seeking rigorous investor validation and for brands looking to sponsor authentic, impact-focused conversations.

Unique angles include collaborations with corporate and VC guests, a clear emphasis on real-world deployments, and episodes that pair technical detail with busi... more

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1. Rich Lesser
2. Aniruddha Sharma
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4. Kathleen Paulsonello
5. Catherine Phillips
6. Wendy Lam
7. Rob Lawson-Shanks
8. Jim Miller

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