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Watt It Takes

Emily Kirsch
Climate Change
Carbon Removal
Ebb Carbon
Marine Carbon Removal
Electrochemistry
Artificial Intelligence
Powerhouse
Renewable Energy
Lanzatech
Decarbonization
Recycling
Clean Energy
Fusion Energy
Odyssey Energy Solutions
Electric Recreational Vehicles
Carbon Recycling
Environmental Sustainability
Waste Management
Wildfires
Sustainability

Watt It Takes tells the stories of founders who are building our energy abundant future — their upbringings, their risks, their failures, and their breakthroughs that are transforming our world. Hosted by Powerhouse Founder and CEO and Powerhouse Ventures Managing Partner Emily Kirsch. New episodes are released every month.

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As we’ve covered in other recent episodes, the growth of data centers and the massive amount of power they require is reshaping the energy landscape. Today, I want to zero in on a specific challenge at the heart of it all: the watt bit spread, a phra... more

The U.S. power sector serves more than 160 million electricity customers—across homes, businesses, and factories in all 50 states. But the grid that supplies that electricity wasn’t designed for the world we live in now, let alone the one that’s comi... more

If cement were a country, it would be the third-largest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world, behind only China and the United States. That’s because cement production alone accounts for about five and a half percent of total global greenhouse gas ... more

It’s been a few years since we last covered geothermal on Watt It Takes. Our 2021 episode with Tim Latimer, Founder and CEO of Fervo Energy, explored how next-generation geothermal was just beginning to emerge. Since then, the sector’s momentum has o... more

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Recent Guests

Sheldon Kimber
Co-founder and CEO of Intersect Power
Intersect Power
Episode: Intersect Power Co-Founder and CEO Sheldon Kimber
Cody Finke
CEO and co-founder of Brimstone, focused on producing lower emission cement.
Brimstone
Episode: Brimstone Co-Founder and CEO Cody Finke
Jigar Shah
Former Director of Loan Programs Office at U.S. Department of Energy, co-founder of SunEdison and Generate Capital.
Powerhouse Ventures
Episode: Jigar Shah, Former Director, Loan Programs Office (LPO)
Shayle Kann
Managing Partner at Energy Impact Partners
Energy Impact Partners
Episode: Shayle Kann, Managing Partner, Energy Impact Partners
David Bromberg
Co-founder and CEO of Pearl Street Technologies
Pearl Street Technologies
Episode: Pearl Street Technologies Co-Founder and CEO David Bromberg
Kurt House
Co-founder and CEO of KoBold Metals
KoBold Metals
Episode: KoBold Metals Co-Founder and CEO Kurt House
Henrik Henriksson
CEO of Stegra, formerly H2 Green Steel
Stegra
Episode: Stegra CEO Henrik Henriksson
John O'Donnell
Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Rondo Energy
Rondo Energy
Episode: Rondo Energy Founder and Chief Innovation Officer John O'Donnell
Matanya Horowitz
Founder and CEO of AMP
AMP
Episode: AMP Founder and CEO Matanya Horowitz

Host

Emily Kirsch
Founder and CEO of Powerhouse Innovation, and Founder and Managing Partner of Powerhouse Ventures

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 186 ratings
  • Powerhouse of Hope

    Working on climate is a deeply challenging path that’s often hard, isolating, demoralizing, and poorly compensated. One common fear is how can any one person move the needle on such a vast and seemingly intractable problem. This podcast is a radiant light amidst our dark times that highlights the amazing people building solutions to our wicked problems. Emily Kirsch, I’m your biggest fan, thank you for creating such a wonderful and profoundly human show. It fills my heart with hope.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicholas Birkhead
    United States7 months ago
  • Essential listening and a source of hope for the climate transition

    Climate start-up founders - expertly interviewed by Emily Kirsch- explain the difference their business is designed to make, their motivation, their values and the lessons they have learned. This has been added to my 3 new climate tech must listen podcasts. The climate crisis can be dispiriting. This show proves that help is on the way. Not big enough or quick enough yet. But brilliant, good people are working on it and it is scaling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    climate wonk
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Great view of ClimateTech industry solutions & innovation from the leading edge!

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    SCSierraDave
    2 years ago
  • Love this pod!

    Emily hosts insightful and actionable conversations that ignite a deep desire to see change in this world! Her guests are incredible and bring unique perspectives on how to build a climate positive future.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan1777999877
    United States3 years ago
  • Informative, insightful, inspirational.

    Watt it Takes is my go to Podcast to learn about climate-tech and be inspired about the future for our world, and the journey to a zero-carbon. I’m tracking though the back catalogue and only today listened to the episode where Emily is interviewed. I loved hearing her personal story, thoughtful insights, and vision and passion to make a lasting impact. Emily if there’s one person I could invite to dinner - it would be you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kurt Oborne
    Australia3 years ago

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Emily Kirsch's interview style is often highlighted for its clarity and ability to draw personal stories from guests.
The podcast is regarded as an essential source for anyone interested in the intersection of climate tech and entrepreneurship.
Listeners praise the exceptional storytelling of founders tackling major climate challenges.

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Intersect Power Co-Founder and CEO Sheldon Kimber
Q: What guidance would you give for other founders raising capital?
Find personal relationships with smaller private equity shops and be mindful of maintaining control while raising funds.
Intersect Power Co-Founder and CEO Sheldon Kimber
Q: What was the sabbatical like you were in Kauai with your two young kids and your wife?
It was a humbling experience that allowed Kimber to re-evaluate his priorities.
Intersect Power Co-Founder and CEO Sheldon Kimber
Q: What do you remember about growing up in South Africa?
Kimber shares a formative story about his family's experience, revealing government surveillance due to his father's opposition to apartheid.
Sage Geosystems CEO Cindy Taff
Q: How did you manage the transition from a corporate environment to a start-up?
Cindy considered it a challenge and opportunity, recognizing the need to adapt to a leaner team and more hands-on involvement.
Jigar Shah, Former Director, Loan Programs Office (LPO)
Q: What is the role of the Loan Programs Office?
The whole point of the Loan Programs Office was to commercialize US technology. It was envisioned in the 2005 Energy Act to help entrepreneurs do that here.

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The discussion emphasizes the personal journeys and innovative approaches of founders in the clean energy sector. Guests share their unique experiences, from the challenges of traditional industries to groundbreaking technological advancements aimed at the energy transition. The content consistently focuses on the intersection of entrepreneurship and climate action, highlighting how these leaders strive to create solutions that address significant global challenges. Listeners can expect insights into both the human struggles and the technical aspects involved in building sustainable businesses, making it a compelling choice for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and clean technology. The integration of personal stories with technical ins... more

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1. Sheldon Kimber
2. Cody Finke
3. Jigar Shah
4. Shayle Kann
5. David Bromberg
6. Kurt House
7. Henrik Henriksson
8. John O'Donnell

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