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Age of Adoption

Hosted by Keith Zakheim · technology · EN · 101 episodes

About this Podcast:

The Age of Adoption podcast explores the monumental transition from a period of social, economic, and environmental research and exploration – an Age of Innovation – to today's world in which companies across the economy are furiously deploying sustainable solutions – the Age of Adoption. Listen as our host, Keith Zakheim, CEO of Antenna Group, talks with experts from across the climate, energy, health, and real estate sectors to discuss what the transition means for business and society, and how corporates and startups can rise above competitors to lead in this new age. This podcast is brought to you by Antenna Group, a global marketing and communications agency that partners with Fully Conscious brands — those with the courage to lead transformative change across Climate & Energy, Real Estate, Health, and beyond. Our clients include visionary corporations, startups, investors, and nonprofits who recognize that meaningful impact requires more than awareness; it demands bold action. I

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What is Age of Adoption about?

The Age of Adoption podcast explores the monumental transition from a period of social, economic, and environmental research and exploration, an Age of Innovation, to today's world in which companies across the economy are furiously deploying sustainable solutions, the Age of Adoption.

Who hosts Age of Adoption?

Age of Adoption is hosted by Keith Zakheim. The show has published 101 episodes to date.

What has Age of Adoption covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Why Place Still Matters" (20 October 2026, 23 minutes), "The Long Road to Nuclear" (6 October 2026, 32 minutes), and "Chemistry for a Changing World" (10 September 2026, 19 minutes).

How often does Age of Adoption publish?

Age of Adoption publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 101 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Age of Adoption?

Booking probability for Age of Adoption is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Age of Adoption requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Age of Adoption's contact route on record: verified email.

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The strongest fits for Age of Adoption are Business & Management Consulting. Age of Adoption has a technology audience.

About the host

Keith Zakheim hosts Age of Adoption, a technology show with 101 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #102

    Why Place Still Matters

    Oct 20, 202623 min

    What if the smartest cities in the world are still running on 50-year-old infrastructure? Carrie Denning Jackson, Director of Innovation and Sustainability at global real estate firm Jamestown, joins Keith Zakheim for...

  • Episode #100

    The Long Road to Nuclear

    Oct 6, 202632 min

    What does it take for a lifelong nuclear skeptic to become the CFO of a nuclear company? Keith Zakheim talks with X-energy CFO Daniel Gross about nuclear energy's shift from niche to mainstream infrastructure...

  • Episode #100

    Chemistry for a Changing World

    Sep 10, 202619 min

    Why do the most sustainable products often carry a price premium — and can that ever change? Vivi Hollertt leads global sustainability strategy for Nouryon, the specialty chemicals maker spun off from AkzoNobel. On this...

  • Episode #99

    The New Case for Nuclear

    Jul 21, 202624 min

    What if the biggest obstacle to nuclear energy was never the technology — but the story? Jon Wentzel, Senior Vice President of Communications at the Nuclear Energy Institute, joins host Keith Zakheim to trace how...

  • Episode #98

    The Backbone of Electrification

    Jun 23, 202620 min

    What if the biggest barrier to the energy transition isn't generation or demand — but the invisible infrastructure layer connecting them? Lisa Magnuson has spent two decades at the intersection of utilities and...

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  • Episode #98

    The Backbone of Electrification

    Jun 23, 202620 minS0

    <p>What if the biggest barrier to the energy transition isn't generation or demand — but the invisible infrastructure layer connecting them?<br><br> Lisa Magnuson has spent two decades at the intersection of utilities...

  • Episode #97

    From Commitments to Measurable Action

    Jun 9, 202622 min

    The data says we're making real progress on climate. So why does the conversation still feel like we're losing, and what does it mean to finally separate the signal from the noise? Joe Speicher didn't arrive at...

  • Episode #97

    From Commitments to Measurable Action

    Jun 9, 202622 minS0

    <p>The data says we're making real progress on climate. So why does the conversation still feel like we're losing, and what does it mean to finally separate the signal from the noise?<br><br> Joe Speicher didn't arrive...

  • Episode #96

    Net Positive

    May 19, 202627 minS0

    <p>What would it take to fit a geothermal system into a 125-year-old Manhattan co-op — and what happens when you actually do it?</p> <p>Mike Richter spent two decades as one of the NHL's elite goaltenders, winning a...

  • Episode #95

    The Business Case for Adaptation

    Apr 8, 202624 minS0

    <p>Why are Fortune 500 companies still investing billions in climate resilience while staying publicly silent about it?<br><br> Emilie Mazzacurati, Founding Partner at Tailwind Futures, didn't start in venture...

  • Episode #94

    Scaling the Circular Economy

    Mar 24, 202631 minS0

    <p>Did you know the U.S. has only 27 years of median landfill capacity left while throwing away $6.5 billion in reusable materials every year?<br><br> Ron Gonen, Founder and CEO of Closed Loop Partners, challenges...

  • Episode #93

    Better Coffee, Lower Carbon

    Mar 3, 202626 minS0

    <p>Can a coffee roaster that pays for itself in three months really transform a $200 billion industry?<br><br> Jonathan Bass, EVP of Marketing & Communications at Bellwether Coffee, brings decades of cleantech...

  • Episode #92

    Where Finance Drives Climate Impact

    Feb 17, 202626 minS0

    <p>Can a tethered drone flying 400 feet in the air really replace traditional wind turbines?<br /><br />Marissa Brydle, Sustainability Director at KeyBank, did not study sustainability in school. After 13 years at...

  • Episode #91

    Resilient Energy, Anywhere

    Jan 13, 202623 minS0

    <p>Can a tethered drone flying 400 feet in the air really replace traditional wind turbines?<br /><br />Rob Creighton, Founder and CEO of Windlift, brings an unconventional background to clean energy innovation. After...

  • Episode #90

    Nuclear’s Second Act

    Dec 18, 202528 minS0

    <p>Is restarting Three Mile Island the ultimate redemption story—or the industry's biggest PR gamble?<br /><br />Judy Rader, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Chief Communications Officer at Constellation...

  • Episode #89

    Personal Care, Global Responsibility

    Dec 10, 202523 minS0

    <p>Can major corporations truly do well by doing good? </p><p>Alexander Habib, VP of Sustainability Communications at L'Oréal, reveals how the €43.5 billion beauty giant has embedded environmental considerations into...

  • Episode #88

    Powering Solar's Next Chapter

    Oct 14, 202521 minS0

    <p>John Beaver, CFO of Highland Materials, brings a unique perspective to solar manufacturing after living through two distinct cleantech eras. Following 25 years in the chemical industry, Beaver first entered solar in...

  • Episode #87

    Building Sustainable, Equitable Communities

    Sep 30, 202520 minS0

    <p>"If you work a full-time minimum wage job in America, there is not a single county in which you can afford to rent an apartment (2 bedroom) with a child." - Jonathan F.P. Rose<br /><br />Jonathan F.P. Rose has been...

  • Episode #86

    Engineering a Sustainable Future

    Sep 23, 202525 minS0

    <p>How does an engineering company balance profit with purpose while transforming the food system? Jill Meiburg, Head of Group Communications and Brand at GEA Group, shares how the 143-year-old German industrial...

  • Episode #85

    Revolutionizing the Concrete Industry

    Sep 16, 202518 minS0

    <p>What if injecting CO2 into concrete could actually make it stronger while fighting climate change?<br /><br />Kristal Kaye, interim CEO of CarbonCure Technologies, discusses her transition from traditional energy...

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