Today we’re joined by Amy Gobel, the Co-Founder of the Alliance for Responsible Capitalism (ARC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering business leaders to engage in climate policy and corporate political responsibility. Through ARC, Amy collaborates with business students and professionals to promote education on the intersection of business, climate, and policy, aiming to drive systemic change in corporate governance and environmental impact.

Amy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gobel-68109bb2/

Alliance for Responsible Capitalism: https://www.alliance4rc.org/

The En-ROADS Climate Solutions Simulator: https://www.climateinteractive.org/en-roads/

Questions, comments, or feedback: Email me at lr2693 [at] nyu.edu

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Today on Keeping it Cool, we're joined by Oliver Shafaat, founder and CEO of Sci-Lume Labs, a materials science company developing Bylon™: a biodegradable, recyclable fiber made from agricultural waste. With a PhD in biochemistry from Caltech and years of experience leading fiber R&D in Japan, Oliver combines deep scientific expertise with a passion for sustainable innovation. Bylon is designed to match the performance of synthetic fibers like nylon and polyester while offering a circular, fossil-free alternative that integrates seamlessly into existing textile manufacturing processes. Sci-Lume Labs is currently scaling production and collaborating with apparel brands to bring Bylon to market.

Oliver’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-shafaat/

Sci-Lume Labs: https://www.sci-lumelabs.com/

Questions, comments, or feedback: Email me at lr2693 [at] nyu.edu

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Today we’re joined by Karen Sheffield, Founder and Managing Partner of Pachamama Ventures, a venture firm investing in early-stage U.S. climate tech companies. After 16 years as a finance executive at Fortune 100 companies and 4 years as an active angel investor, Karen launched Pachamama to back brilliant founders tackling the climate crisis. She currently also serves as a Finance Director at Visa, and previously held roles at PepsiCo and American Airlines. Karen holds a double degree in Finance and Economics from TCU and an MBA from UT Austin.

Karen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-sheffield/

Pachamama Ventures: https://www.pachamamavc.com/

Questions, comments, or feedback: Email me at lr2693 [at] nyu.edu

Cover art © Anita Sheih 2025, check her out! https://www.instagram.com/anita.indd/

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