Barclays Climate Tech

You’re the founder of an innovative climate tech company which could transform the global economy – but how do you get to grips with the huge opportunity at your fingertips?The Barclays Climate Tech podcast is the ultimate guide to taking a climate tech company from idea to IPO.Covering topics ranging from securing investment, to hiring the right people and building a secure supply chain, join Barclays’ Daniel Hanna and Steven Poulter as they talk to leading climate tech founders and get the scoop on how they overcame different challenges and scaled their businesses, sharing lessons learnt along the way.Barclays provide targeted – based on region and maturity - climate tech financing solutions, fundraising support and venture building programmes. For the latest insight and analysis from Barclays on climate technology, see: https://home.barclays/insights/sustainability-insights/Barclays provide financial services to a range of sectors including high-emitting industries such as oil a

Barclays Climate Tech is a business podcast hosted by Barclays, with 6 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Net positive AI: Can climate tech fix the energy system?

  Apr 8, 202626 minS0

  <p>Is ‘net positive AI’ a misnomer or a feasible target? As AI drives unprecedented demand for power, can it also help build a cleaner, more resilient energy system? Recorded live at the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s CEO Summit, this episode brings together Bernard Looney, Chair of ExpectAI, CEO and Chair of Prometheus Hyperscale; Aniruddha Sharma, CEO and Chair of Carbon Clean; and Martin Soltau, co‑CEO of Space Solar, to debate this topic and decide whether climate tech – from AI‑enabled energy optimisation, to carbon capture and space‑based solar – can turn an energy crunch into an opportunity. </p>

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  Perspectives: Climate tech, a British growth opportunity?

  Jun 27, 202534 minS0

  <p>In this special episode, we’re joined by John Flint, CEO of the National Wealth Fund, and Andew Cunningham, CEO of British climate tech company, GeoPura, to debate the competitiveness of the UK’s climate tech ecosystem.</p><p>To round out our first series, we’re taking a step away from our usual offering of top-tips for founders, instead hearing our guests’ perspectives on what is holding back the climate tech sector’s growth in the UK. Is it skills, access to capital, or simply courage? Listen to find out more. </p>

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  AI: The commercial opportunity for climate tech

  May 2, 202524 minS0

  <p>AI is creating new ways to make our systems cleaner, faster, and more efficient, but is also driving up energy demand exponentially. </p><p>In this episode Daniel explores instances where AI has intersected with the energy transition to create commercial opportunity for two climate tech founders: Shannon Miller, CEO and Founder of Mainspring Energy, and Lauren Dunford, CEO and Co-Founder of Guidewheel. Tune in to hear more about their lessons learnt in meeting the energy demand from AI-focused data centres and how they’ve used AI in their technology to support clients.</p>

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  The ultimate team selection – the power of people

  Feb 10, 202537 minS0

  <p>From boardroom to factory floor, choosing the right people is critical to the success of any business, but is fundamental for climate tech companies that are going through rapid growth and ever-changing demands on their staff. </p><p>Two founders that are laser-focused on culture  – Curtis VanWalleghem, Co-Founder and CEO of Hydrostor, and Scott Thomsen, CEO and Co-Founder of LuxWall – share their approach to attracting and retaining the talent they need to unlocking their company’s growth ambitions.</p>

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  The valley of death – securing capital to survive and thrive

  Dec 18, 202431 minS0

  <p>To scale at pace, early-stage climate tech companies need to raise capital, but it’s a tricky process with decisions at every turn. Is now the right time to raise capital? Should you take on an advisor? Is a strategic investor right for the business?</p><p>In this episode, Daniel and Steven ask Christophe Williams, CEO and Co-Founder of Naked Energy, and Chris Jackson, CEO and Founder of Protium, about their experiences in raising capital in a challenging market, and hear their top tips for founders embarking on their first funding round. </p>

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