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What if we could make buildings greener? This is where aedifion comes in. The company offers a cloud platform to optimize building portfolios. In this episode with the company's CEO Johannes we discuss why he originally started the company, the challenges of scaling a climate tech company in a conservative industry, and how to manage uncertainty. Learn more about the impact that aedifion wants to have on the building sector and how they will save megatons of carbon.

What if we could use iron as a fuel? Enter RIFT (Renewable Iron Fuel Technology), a company that leverages iron powder to deliver reliable and fully renewable heat supply. This innovative process harnesses the circular nature of rusting and unrusting iron, marking a significant stride towards a cleaner, greener future. In the conversation with Iron Fuel Technology's CEO Mark, we delve into the working principle behind the technology and its applications across various markets. Discover what playing football has to do with running a start-up and how Mark and his team will transform industries with their tech.

What if we could turn CO2 into concrete? Good news: We can! This is one of the more hidden problems, but with a significant impact. Some studies say that concrete accounts for 8% of global carbon emissions. Carbonaide tackles this issue. They have developed a technology that utilizes and stores carbon dioxide in the precast concrete industry. The company is on an exciting scale-up journey. CEO and founder Tapio shares unique insights into the industry, his decision to spin off a company from the university and the company's ambition. If you want to know more about a powerful technology that...

What if we had energy insights to make smarter choices? Introducing Voltaware, on a mission to utilize electricity data to create more efficient, greener, reliable, and secure homes. With actionable energy insights, Voltaware empowers users to save energy and enhance comfort at home. In this conversation with Francois Gruber-Magitot, the company's Head of Partnerships and Business Development, we dive into how the technology works, the differences between European markets, and the impact the company will have. Listen to this episode if you want to hear from a real European with unique insights into various energy markets.

What if we could turn buildings into carbon sinks? Turns out - you can. We explore this revolutionary idea with Petri Laakso, the CEO of Soletair Power. Join us as Petri unveils the innovative technology that removes CO2 from buildings' air ventilation, making them not only more energy-efficient but even carbon negative. It's a fascinating conversation that delves into the transformative power of sustainable technology in our built environment. Learn how the tech functions, the positive health effects of lower CO2 emissions in buildings and the company's vision.

What if we could prevent outages by using fuel cells? This is where PowerUp enters the stage. With Ivar, founder and CEO of the company, we discuss how batteries and hydrogen-powered fuel cells can work together to provide power wherever needed. In this conversation, we delve into how fuel cells work, use cases for the technology, and PowerUp's traction. We discuss the current fundraising climate for hydrogen companies and how the increased investor interest has led to an interesting challenge. Bonus point for the surprise when Ivar shared where PowerUp's story originally started.

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This episode explores how to turn leftovers from the wood and forestry industry into the next generation of biomaterials. I'm joined by Peep, Fibenol's Chief Development Officer. We dive into his personal journey and understand the first-of-a-kind technology that Fibenol has developed. Moreover, we discuss the challenges the company faces on this groundbreaking path, solutions on how to overcome them, and of course how far Fibenol has already come. Join me for a conversation that goes beyond biomaterials, but focuses on resilience, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of a sustainable future.

What if we could make charging as seamless as refueling a car? The EV space and charging solutions are booming. But how can we make it even simpler for EV drivers to charge their car, especially when they don't have a charger at home? That's a mission that ChargeIQ is tackling. Tune in as we discuss the challenges and innovations in the EV charging space with Volker Fricke & Stephan Dengler, founders of ChargeIQ. We delve into the use cases, success stories, and daily struggles to run a climate tech company. If you're an EV enthusiast, this one is for...

What if we could use existing assets to save the climate? Yes, you've read correctly. What if one of the solutions to fix the climate crisis was to use existing assets such as steel smelting plants, greenhouses or HVACs in a smarter way, namely by lowering their energy demand in order to ensure grid stability. This service is called flexibility. Sympower, a Dutch scale-up company, helps companies to unlock flexibility to make the energy system more efficient. Mirjam Penders, Head of Commercial at Sympower. shares her personal journey into the energy market, why we need more flexibility solutions, challenges to...

What if we could give batteries a second life? In this episode, we embark on a fascinating exploration of what happens to batteries after their initial use. Eden Yates explains how Cling's marketplace model works and the use cases for them. We also unravel the unexpected connection between Taylor Swift and Cling's business model. Moreover, we discuss Sweden's role as Europe's battery powerhouse. And if you're navigating the challenging journey of finding the right connection to your potential target audience, Eden has some practical tips to share.