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.

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.

AI is creating new ways to make our systems cleaner, faster, and more efficient, but is also driving up energy demand exponentially.

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.

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.

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.