What’s the biggest challenge climate tech startups face in scaling?
Frederic Clerc, Interim Managing Director at Urban Future Lab (UFL) at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, breaks down the daunting hurdles climate tech founders face as they transition from pilot projects to full-scale production:
* 🔬 Unproven technology means high stakes, with risks around scalability and reliability.
* 🕒 Execution challenges are intense—without experience at this scale, timing and cost control are uncertain.
* 🔗 Securing supply chain agreements is essential but complex.
💬 What’s the biggest roadblock your company faces in scaling up?
What’s the biggest challenge climate tech startups face in scaling? Frederic Clerc, Interim Managing Director at Urban Future Lab (UFL) at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, breaks down the daunting hurdles climate tech founders face as they transition f
What’s the biggest challenge climate tech startups face in scaling?
Frederic Clerc, Interim Managing Director at Urban Future Lab (UFL) at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, breaks down the daunting hurdles climate tech founders face as they transition from pilot projects to full-scale production:
🔬 Unproven technology means high stakes, with risks around scalability and reliability.
🕒 Execution challenges are intense—without experience at this scale, timing and cost control are uncertain.
🔗 Securing supply chain agreements is essential but complex.
💬 What’s the biggest roadblock your company faces in scaling up?
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The biggest pitfall for climate tech founders? Missing what your market really needs.
In our latest Green New Perspective podcast episode, Jeanette Williams from @urbanfuturelab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering breaks down why early-stage climate tech founders need to prioritize customer discovery above all else.
Many startups come to UFL with impressive innovations but face challenges finding their “beachhead market.” Jeanette explains that truly successful founders know how to go beyond their own vision and actively listen to customers and impacted communities.
💬 What’s been your biggest challenge in customer discovery?
The biggest pitfall for climate tech founders? Missing what your market really needs. In our latest Green New Perspective podcast episode, Jeanette Williams from Urban Future Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering breaks down why early-stage climate tec
The biggest pitfall for climate tech founders?
Missing what your market really needs.
In our latest Green New Perspective podcast episode, Jeanette Williams from Urban Future Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering breaks down why early-stage climate tech founders need to prioritize customer discovery above all else.
Many startups come to UFL with impressive innovations but face challenges finding their “beachhead market.” Jeanette explains that truly successful founders know how to go beyond their own vision and actively listen to customers and impacted communities.
💬 What’s been your biggest challenge in customer discovery?
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Your customers don’t care about your product. ❌ They care about what the product can do for them. ✅ Kenny Lee, CEO of Aigen, explains why Aigen doesn’t use cleantech buzzwords when marketing to farmers. Instead, they focus on what truly matters: r
Your customers don’t care about your product. ❌
They care about what the product can do for them. ✅
Kenny Lee, CEO of Aigen, explains why Aigen doesn’t use cleantech buzzwords when marketing to farmers. Instead, they focus on what truly matters: reducing costs, eliminating manual labor, and providing a self-sustaining solution.
🎧 https://bit.ly/3YbMgp0
As a digital marketing agency, we couldn’t agree more—delivering value is key to building trust and winning customers.
💬 Are you leading with benefits in your marketing strategy?
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🌍 Carbon capture is about more than technology—it’s about people and partnerships. Clément Cid, CEO of Mitico, explains how they collaborate with industries, governments, and local communities to reduce emissions and create cleaner, healthier envi
🌍 Carbon capture is about more than technology—it’s about people and partnerships.
Clément Cid, CEO of Mitico, explains how they collaborate with industries, governments, and local communities to reduce emissions and create cleaner, healthier environments.
By building strong partnerships with stakeholders, Mitico is able to drive real change while ensuring communities benefit from cleaner, safer environments. It’s a win-win for everyone involved.
💬 What are your thoughts on the importance of collaboration for cleaner industries?
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Jean-François Gauthier, SVP of Strategy at GHGSat, explains how the pressure is on for companies with net-zero goals by 2050, especially as shareholders demand real progress.
Luckily, GHGSat’s technology is crucial for tracking emissions and demonstrating tangible results toward these goals.
But how exactly are they doing that?
🎥 Watch our latest Spotlight episode to find out.
💬 Is your company on track to achieve net zero by 2050?
When it comes to climate tech companies, is marketing as crucial as the tech itself? 🤔 Gaël Gobaille-Shaw, CTO of Mission Zero, shares how marketing played a pivotal role in elevating their carbon capture technology. It’s not just about building inn
When it comes to climate tech companies, is marketing as crucial as the tech itself? 🤔
Gaël Gobaille-Shaw, CTO of Mission Zero, shares how marketing played a pivotal role in elevating their carbon capture technology. It’s not just about building innovative solutions—it's about spreading the word and reaching the right audiences.
💬 What role do you think marketing plays in scaling cleantech solutions?
PS: If you're interested in learning more about how Mission Zero's direct air capture (DAC) technology works, check out this link 👇
https://bit.ly/3ZMQZ2M
What if we could improve grid capacity without adding more poles and wires? ⚡️ Tim Stelzer, COO of LineVision, shares how their game-changing technology is transforming the way we manage grid capacity—without the need for decades-long infrastructure
What if we could improve grid capacity without adding more poles and wires? ⚡️
Tim Stelzer, COO of LineVision, shares how their game-changing technology is transforming the way we manage grid capacity—without the need for decades-long infrastructure projects. 📡
By using sensors and advanced analytics, LineVision is unlocking the full potential of existing power lines, making the grid more resilient, flexible, and ready for the clean energy transition.
Want to know how this innovation is helping meet rising energy demands and supporting the shift to clean energy?
Watch the full episode now! 👇
https://bit.ly/3ZymlKz
Here’s a harsh reality for #cleantech founders.
No matter how great your technology is or how much it benefits the planet, it won’t succeed if customers don’t like it.
BJ Johnson, Co-Founder & CEO of ClearFlame, knows this well. While they’re revolutionizing diesel engines to run on renewable fuels, they understand that listening to customer feedback—right down to truck design preferences—is key to success.
What’s your experience with customer feedback? 💬
PS. If you want to learn how ClearFlame is turning diesel engines green while keeping customers happy, this episode is for you! 🎧
Here’s a harsh reality for cleantech founders. No matter how great your technology is or how much it benefits the planet, it won’t succeed if customers don’t like it. BJ Johnson, Co-Founder & CEO of ClearFlame, knows this well. While they’re revol
Here’s a harsh reality for cleantech founders.
No matter how great your technology is or how much it benefits the planet, it won’t succeed if customers don’t like it.
BJ Johnson, Co-Founder & CEO of ClearFlame, knows this well. While they’re revolutionizing diesel engines to run on renewable fuels, they understand that listening to customer feedback—right down to truck design preferences—is key to success.
What's your experience with customer feedback? 💬
PS. If you want to learn how ClearFlame is turning diesel engines green while keeping customers happy, this episode is for you!
🎧https://bit.ly/3MPl5ex
Did you know that cooling contributes to 10% of global warming? ❄️🌍 Our next Spotlight guest is changing that.👇 Meet Monik Suri, CEO of Glacier Grid, a company using data-driven solutions to reduce cooling costs and ease the load on the grid thr
Did you know that cooling contributes to 10% of global warming? ❄️🌍
Our next Spotlight guest is changing that.👇
Meet Monik Suri, CEO of Glacier Grid, a company using data-driven solutions to reduce cooling costs and ease the load on the grid through real-time adjustments and demand response. 📊💡
Join us as we talk with Monik about their challenges and success stories. Don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments! 💬👥
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