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Pitching Progress

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Sustainability
Green Technology
Emerald AI
Steel Production
AI Data Centers
Renewable Energy
Investing
Entrepreneurship
Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Infinium
Food Waste
Decarbonization
Utility Global
Energy Flexibility
Renewable Diesel
E-Fuels
Commercial Aviation
Divert
Terraform Power
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From turning food waste into energy, to recycled fashion and low-emission aviation fuel: Pitching Progress brings you the stories of innovators working to decarbonize the industries that power our world. On this show from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the founders of some of the world’s most inventive green-tech startups take part in an in-depth pitch session that challenges them to demonstrate t... more

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Vince Godfrey
CEO of Olympus Terminals
Olympus Terminals
Episode: Keeping California Running on Renewable Diesel with Vince Godfrey, CEO of Olympus Terminals
Wade Barnes
Expert in energy, leader of BCG's Commodity Trading and Risk Management team in North America.
Episode: Keeping California Running on Renewable Diesel with Vince Godfrey, CEO of Olympus Terminals
Ulrich Scherbel
CEO of AMSilk
AMSilk
Episode: How Lab-Grown Silk could Change the Fashion Industry with Ulrich Scherbel, CEO of AMSilk
Katarina Martinez-Pardo
BCG's foremost expert on luxury fashion
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: How Lab-Grown Silk could Change the Fashion Industry with Ulrich Scherbel, CEO of AMSilk
Varun Sivaram
Founder and CEO of Emerald AI
Emerald AI
Episode: Using 'Flexibility' to Solve AI's Energy Bottleneck with Varun Sivaram, Founder and CEO of Emerald AI
Stevan Jovanovich
Leading expert on power and utilities at BCG
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: Using 'Flexibility' to Solve AI's Energy Bottleneck with Varun Sivaram, Founder and CEO of Emerald AI
Mark Noyes
President and CEO of TerraForm Power
TerraForm Power, a Brookfield company
Episode: Navigating a Transitional Time for Renewables with Mark Noyes, CEO of TerraForm Power
Parker Meeks
CEO of Utility Global
Utility Global
Episode: Forging a Low-Carbon Future for Steel with Parker Meeks, President and CEO of Utility Global
Robert Schuetzle
CEO of Infinium, a leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Infinium
Episode: Decarbonizing Commercial Aviation with Robert Schuetzle, CEO of Infinium

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Vinay Shandal
Host of Pitching Progress, a leader at BCG's sustainable finance and investing business, he leverages his experience in finance and sustainability to engage with entrepreneurs and challenge them on their business models and environmental impact.

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    Just listened to this and it was great. Pitching Progress is a must-listen. The host’s sharp yet approachable style pulls the best out of founders, making complex climate and energy transition topics clear and compelling. Smart, timely, and inspiiring. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Listeners appreciate the engaging style of the host, praising the show's ability to make complex topics accessible and relevant. Many emphasize the importance of the discussions around sustainability and innovation, viewing the content as timely and inspirational. The interviews are noted for their depth, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by green-tech entrepreneurs.

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Navigating a Transitional Time for Renewables with Mark Noyes, CEO of TerraForm Power
Q: What are some of the lessons learned from your own journey?
Mark Noyes emphasizes the importance of planning and action in entrepreneurship, encouraging aspiring founders to actively pursue their ideas rather than just talk about them.
Using 'Flexibility' to Solve AI's Energy Bottleneck with Varun Sivaram, Founder and CEO of Emerald AI
Q: How is that going to work out? What's the game plan there?
Varun discusses the need for a three-pronged approach to prove technology viability, gain utility acceptance, and foster acceptance within the AI industry.
Using 'Flexibility' to Solve AI's Energy Bottleneck with Varun Sivaram, Founder and CEO of Emerald AI
Q: Could this be the dais ex machina that solves the AI industry's power woes?
Emerald AI aims to create a more flexible AI data center that can adjust power consumption to alleviate grid stress.
Forging a Low-Carbon Future for Steel with Parker Meeks, President and CEO of Utility Global
Q: What barriers do you face in implementing your technology?
We need to ensure minimal disruption to existing operations and earn the trust of major steel producers.
Forging a Low-Carbon Future for Steel with Parker Meeks, President and CEO of Utility Global
Q: What is your claim to fame when it comes to your tech?
We provide a simple, low-cost solution to capture emissions and produce hydrogen at steel plants without major infrastructure changes.

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The content focuses on the intersection of sustainability and innovation, featuring interviews with founders from green-tech startups who present their business models and products aimed at addressing climate change. Key themes include the transition towards renewable energy, sustainable practices in various industries, and the economic viability of environmentally friendly technologies. Each episode challenges these innovators to explain how their work contributes positively to the environment and the investment potential for their projects. Unique to this offering is the dual emphasis on combating climate change while demonstrating the financial returns, creating a compelling narrative for listeners interested in the green economy and sus... more

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Recent guests on Pitching Progress include:

1. Vince Godfrey
2. Wade Barnes
3. Ulrich Scherbel
4. Katarina Martinez-Pardo
5. Varun Sivaram
6. Stevan Jovanovich
7. Mark Noyes
8. Parker Meeks

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