Rooted in Change

To tackle the climate crisis, we need radical action and bold ideas. Those advocating and delivering green solutions, lowering humanity's impact on the planet, are our champions. The podcast “Rooted in Change” interviews European cleantech protagonists about their solutions. Guests share ideas on how to accelerate change and deliver meaningful global impact.

Rooted in Change

Latest episodes

Jan Allemann - Cowa

Jan Allemann - Cowa

33m 29s

What if heat could be stored in a compact form? In this episode, we dive into how Cowa is revolutionizing energy storage through cutting-edge phase change materials. The Swiss company enables homes to transition to sustainable storage solutions, making the most out of often limited space. In this conversation with the company's CRO, we dive into the business model, their traction and award-winning technology and what's next for them. If you're interested in storage, watch this hot company!

Florina Mînzat - EcothermiQ

Florina Mînzat - EcothermiQ

50m 15s

What if comfort could be climate-friendly? This is the question that Florina Mînzat posed. And she found an answer. As the founder of EcothermiQ, a company bringing passive, low-carbon thermal comfort into our homes, she works to launch smart, easy-to-integrate solutions. EcothermiQ makes it possible to feel good indoors while reducing emissions. Flo also shares the unconventional path that led her to launch a climate tech startup—an unconventional path by her own accord. This is for you if you're looking for inspiration and hope during these turbulent times.

Maryam Ghadrdan - Planck

Maryam Ghadrdan - Planck

45m 57s

What if new materials power the energy transition? In this episode, we explore the cutting edge of chemical energy storage with breakthrough materials that make storing and releasing energy more efficient, scalable, and sustainable. Maryam dives into her personal journey of becoming a founder and continuously striving for excellence. She shares the science behind Planck, their customers, and how a niche position helps them to provide a lot of value.

Emmanuel Masini - Mantle8

Emmanuel Masini - Mantle8

45m 58s

What if we could unearth natural hydrogen? In this episode, Emmanuel from Mantle8 shares how they are pioneering the search for the Earth’s naturally occurring hydrogen reservoirs. As a new generation of geologists, Mantle8 uses bottom-up exploration and decades of expertise to unlock this untapped energy source. We discuss the science behind natural hydrogen and why it matters, how Mantle8’s approach differs from traditional approaches and what their secret sauce is. Natural hydrogen is one of the hottest topics in the climate tech industry right now, so this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!