Energy Impact Podcast

1. Rachel’s varied background in biochemistry, entertainment and working with environmental nonprofits, as well as how it all came together in her current role
2. The need to address climate change on a global scale, as well as the communication and realizations that come along with this need
3. An exploration of Rachel’s work with early-career researchers
4. The next steps for the FootPrint Coalition - How science and business coalesce

1. What peaked Lily’s interest in energy and climate change and how her background in communications and law eventually led her to Rarotonga and beyond
2. Lily’s arrival in London, living under the stairs, and her start at Ofgem
3. A deep dive into the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) and whether or not consumers have a choice in where their energy comes from
4. How communications, social media and technology can play a massive role in the energy sector

1. DJ's impressive and varied background in the political, energy, and economic spaces, among others
2. A deep dive into DJ's time as the US Executive Director of The World Bank group, as well as some of her many Board Member and Advisor positions
3. A discussion of the progression of green energy and how energy is being developed and handled in varying countries
4. A quick discussion of nuclear energy and DJ's recent piece, "The World Needs More Nuclear Power," for Foreign Affairs

1. The trip to a nuclear power plant that spurred Stephen’s interest in the energy transition, as well as his outlook on curiosity, evaluating solutions and storytelling
2. Stephen’s early career reporting on renewable energy sources and how he started a podcast in the early year of 2006, which made it one among thousands instead of millions
3. A deep dive into renewables and current climate technology, as well as some tips for public speaking and communication
4. Some tough (and interesting questions) - Where does Stephen think the direction of humanity is going? Better yet, will the energy transition happen in a slow and steady manner or all at once following a landmark change?

1. Sameer’s background, growing up in Gainesville, Florida, and how childhood trips to India shaped his outlook on energy and environment
2. The varying paths of breaking into venture and how sitting in on utility board conversations developed Sameer’s energy understanding
3. The importance of harnessing the corporate ecosystem to help companies scale
4. Energy Impact Partners’ exciting launch of the “Elevate Fund”

1. How clean energy influenced Maud’s big move from France to the Bay Area and the skills she learned throughout her early career journey
2. An optimistic and realistic look at the inner workings of the energy industry
3. Maud’s current role at Google and an exploration of their climate-focused goals for 2030
4. A discussion of carbon-free energy, data centers, PPAs, and more

1. Miranda’s start in clean energy and the history of the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA)
2. How decarbonization is approached in both the public and the private sectors
3. The services CEBA offers and how the organization assists its many customers
4. A deep dive into Scop 1, 2 and 3 emissions and how they tie into a company’s energy impact

1. Alex’s self-described eclectic academic background and his eventual discovery of finance
2. The founding of Gore Street Capital and how Alex views the industry of energy transition
3. A reflection on COVID, government funding, and what it could all mean for the climate crisis
4. A discussion of infrastructure investing and the technology of the future

1. Alicia Seiger’s background and her experience growing up near the esteemed Stanford University
2. A deep dive into Alicia’s climate interests and how her entrepreneurial spirit led her back to Stanford, this time as a Graduate student
3. A lesson on overcoming challenges and skepticism in the climate workspace
4. Alicia’s explanation of carbon accounting, emissions liability management, and more

1. Ryan Hobert talks about his time at The United Nations Foundation and the organization’s mission
2. A look at The United Nation Foundation’s Sustainable Development Goals and who should be paying attention to them
3. The world’s climate goals, COP, and how it all comes together in the name of climate policy
4. A discussion of energy independence and energy security

1. An overview of Lisa's career and her work with BCSE
2. A look at BCSE's fact book that they produce with Bloomberg each year 
3. A deep dive into BCSE's work and the companies they represent
4. Lisa's vision for our clean energy future

1. Thomas’ early career working in the solar business
2. A deep dive into Calibrant Energy’s work and how they emerged as a joint venture between Macquarie and Siemens
3. A look at the types of projects Calibrant is working on
4. Thomas’ vision for the future of the clean energy transition