In this episode of the Scaling Green-Tech podcast, Katherine Keddie and Matt Jaworski speak with Federico Cristoforoni, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Net Zero Insights, to unpack the findings from his newly released ‘The State of Climate Tech 2025’ report.

Federico shares what the data reveals about the climate tech ecosystem today - including the shift from hype to fundamentals and growing investor selectivity. Together, they explore which technologies are closest to scale, how AI is being applied across climate solutions, why adaptation is quietly gaining momentum, and what’s really happening across key geographies, from the US to India and beyond.

They also dig into the hard truths facing founders right now: longer fundraising cycles, fewer grants, tougher commercial expectations, and the growing importance of positioning climate solutions around cost, performance, and resilience - not just impact.

If you’re a climate tech founder, investor, or operator trying to understand where the market is headed next, this one’s for you.

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Read The State of Climate Tech 2025 report here.

In this special episode of Scaling Green-Tech, Katherine Keddie sits down with Simon Zadek, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Morphosis, a Swiss-based adaptation solutions investment business. Morphosis exists to bridge the gap between public ambition and private action, catalysing scalable, inclusive, and market-based solutions that help societies adapt in a climate-impacted world.

A globally recognised leader in sustainability economics, Simon unpacks the thinking behind Morphosis and the launch of its landmark report ‘The Rise of the Adaptation Economy: Investing in Adaptation and Resilience in a World Beyond 1.5C’. Developed in partnership with FGV EASP, Itaúsa Institute, The Paulson Institute and Basilinna, the report and associated technical papers provide a first-of-a-kind integrated policy framework to unlock private capital and scale transformative adaptation solutions.

Drawing on insights from the report, Simon dissects the multi-trillion dollar opportunity in the adaptation economy, and discusses how innovative frameworks, private capital, and technology can ensure inclusive delivery of goods and services in a climate-impacted world. He details how governments, investors, and innovators can collaborate to engineer new markets for essentials such as food, water, and health that serve low and middle-income households in climate-vulnerable areas. From water desalination to decentralised infrastructure, Simon illustrates how emerging adaptation solutions can become the backbone of thriving, resilient economies.

If you’re interested in where the next wave of climate innovation and investment will emerge - and what it takes to turn adaptation into opportunity - this episode is for you.

Find out more about Adopter here: https://www.adopter.net.

Learn about Morphosis’ work here: https://www.morphosis.solutions/.

Read the report and suite of associated technical papers here: https://www.morphosis.solutions/adaptation-economy.

In this episode of Scaling Green-Tech, Katherine Keddie speaks with Katherine Foster, Innovative Finance Lead at EIT Food and World Economic Forum Fellow, about what it really takes to build systems-level innovation.

A pioneering Swiss-Canadian leader in digital sustainable finance and systems change, Katherine brings over 35 years of experience spanning diplomacy, technology, and climate innovation. She shares her personal theory of change - including how to design for complexity rather than control it.

Together, they explore the evolution of blended finance, the integration of KPI-linked instruments and layered data frameworks, and why “value” must expand beyond profit to include nature and people in decision making.

Katherine also reflects on her work advancing digital and finance innovation for integrated innovation from resilient agri-food systems to water. She addresses her work on data and AI - as tools for innovation, but also on issues of governance and embedded risks. She also highlights the importance of embedding local and contextual expertise at every level and stage of innovation.

If you’re working on systems innovation at the intersection of climate finance, water and food systems, this conversation offers a grounded, big-picture perspective on how to move from pilots to integrated approaches for scalable impact.

Find out more about Adopter here: https://www.adopter.net.

In this episode of Scaling Green-Tech, Katherine Keddie speaks with Juliette Devillard, Founder and CEO of Climate Connection - the UK’s largest community and events platform for climate tech founders, investors, and innovators.

Juliette shares how Climate Connection grew from a small post-COVID meetup into a thriving ecosystem where partnerships are formed, investments begin, and teams are built. They explore what makes a truly engaging event, the lessons Juliette brought from the US climate startup scene, and how the UK can nurture a stronger culture of risk-taking and deep-tech investment.

They also dive into the human side of scaling - from founder well-being and avoiding burnout, to building purposeful communities and communicating complex ideas in ways that inspire action.

If you’re interested in community-led innovation, the culture behind scaling climate tech, or the power of connection in accelerating change, this one’s for you.

Find out more about Adopter ⁠here: https://www.adopter.net/
Explore Climate Connection here: https://climateconnection.co.uk/

In this episode of Scaling Green-Tech, Adopter’s Matt Jaworski and Katherine Keddie unpack what’s new on LinkedIn in 2025 - and how founders can use it to drive real growth.

They explore the rise of TikTok-style video feeds, the value of authentic storytelling, and why founder voices consistently outperform brand posts. In 2025, the most effective content isn’t polished or AI-generated, but human, timely, and genuinely useful. Expect practical insights on turning expertise into engagement, creating content that sparks discussion, and reframing your message from sustainability to resilience.

If you’re a climate-tech founder ready to make LinkedIn work harder for your mission, this one’s for you.
Adopter is Europe’s first marketing company specialised in climate tech and adaptation solutions. Find out more about how we support scaling innovation through strategic digital marketing ⁠here⁠.

In episode 11 of the Scaling Green-Tech podcast, Katherine Keddie sits down with Anne Snelson and Becky Lane to explore how we can accelerate decarbonisation in the domestic built environment. Anne Snelson is a carbon literacy training specialist who works with major corporates to embed climate awareness and drive organisational change. With a background spanning transport, telecoms, and construction, she now focuses on equipping leaders and teams with the knowledge and urgency needed to transition towards net zero. Becky Lane is the CEO and co-founder of Furbnow, a fast-growing startup helping homeowners navigate the complexity of energy efficiency upgrades. Furbnow leverages data, technology, and supply chain expertise to deliver tailored home energy plans, with ambitions to scale across the UK and beyond.

Together, they unpack the barriers slowing down progress in housing and construction, the consumer behaviours driving adoption, and why success depends on meeting people where they are. From policymaking gaps to “boiler funerals” and renovation trigger points, this conversation sheds light on the real-world complexities and opportunities in decarbonising our homes. If you’re interested in making retrofit mainstream, the consumer transition to net zero, or how startups can help transform one of the hardest-to-decarbonise sectors, this one’s for you.

Find out more about Adopter ⁠here⁠.

Explore Anne’s work here: Leadwithsustainability.co.uk.

Discover Furbnow here: https://furbnow.com/

In this episode of Scaling Green-Tech, Katherine Keddie is joined by Tim Rault-Smith, a seasoned scale-up leader turned startup advisor, who now helps founders navigate growth in the EV technology space. Tim was one of the early employees at ForgeRock, the Identity and Access Management software company that rapidly scaled from a small European team to IPO on the New York Stock Exchange before its acquisition in 2023. Tim reflects on his journey through the birth of the Internet and a variety of roles at Sun Microsystems, to co-building ForgeRock’s support services and helping shape the technologies still underpinning today’s digital world.

They dive into the realities of being part of an early-stage team - from working unpaid “idle time” and juggling multiple hats, to navigating crunch points, raising venture capital, and scaling sales globally. Tim also draws on his current role as a startup advisor in the EV and charging space, offering practical lessons on product-market fit, the importance of commercial partners, and the level of commitment it really takes to succeed. If you’re interested in startup scaling, climate tech entrepreneurship, or what it takes to grow from a founding team to a global player, this one’s for you.

Find out more about Adopter ⁠here⁠.

Find out more about SALINE Ventures, 3ti and nodum.

View the YouTube video from Everything Electric:

https://youtu.be/RGLvxGAE66I?si=ZUIpkeZ0GrOqsnj_

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Tim's Early Fascination with Computers and the Internet

(00:10:18) Career Planning and the Genesis of ForgeRock

• (00:22:46) Building a Company with 'Idle Time' and Early Funding

• (00:37:45) The Crucial Role of Sales and Commercial Partners

• (00:49:16) ForgeRock's Full Lifecycle and Funding Journey

• (00:59:57) The Strategic Shift from Services to Product Company

• (01:09:58) Research, Test and Understand Your Customers' Process

In episode 9 of the Scaling Green-Tech podcast, Katherine Keddie and Matt Jaworski share a hands-on guide to auditing your online presence. They break down where to start, from mapping your digital touchpoints and pulling data, to analysing website speed, SEO performance, and social media engagement. Along the way, they share practical tips for getting more from tools like LinkedIn, Google Analytics, and Bing Webmaster, and explain how to turn numbers into meaningful insight.

We also explore the power of founder-led social media, how to benchmark against the right competitors, and why credibility frameworks like Stanford’s Web Credibility Guidelines can be just as important as metrics. If you’re a green-tech innovator or marketer looking to transform raw data into strategy and build a digital presence that scales, this episode is for you.

Find out more about Adopter⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠.