s01e02 - How to capture and use carbon dioxide emissions with Lowercarbon Capital, Noya and NovoNutrients
SOSV Climate Tech PodcastShow Notes
In this discussion from the 2021 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Oct. 20-21, 2021), two startup founders join a climate investor to discuss the importance of carbon capture and utilization in climate mitigation. They cover: The need to remove trillions of tons of CO2 from the atmosphere and the potential for large-scale carbon removal.
The role of different technologies and markets in carbon utilization, such as the production of alternative proteins and other valuable products.
The importance of partnerships with corporate players and the challenges of scaling up their technologies.
Their hope for a climate-positive future, citing advancements in gene sequencing, cheaper gene sequencing, and the increasing interest and involvement of people in the climate career movement.
This conversation is moderated by Jonathan Shieber, Founder, Investor and Journalist. The video of this episode and more can be found online at sosvclimatetech.com.
Speakers Josh Santos, CEO, Noya
David Tze, CEO, NovoNutrients
Dr. Clea Kolster, Director of Science, Lowercarbon Capital
Moderator Jonathan Shieber, Founder, Investor and Journalist
Credits Producer: Ben Joffe
Podcast Summary: Written by gpt-3.5-turbo, edited by Ben Joffe
Intro Voice: Cloned voice of Ben Joffe by ElevenLabs
Intro Music: EL Waili
Keywords: #deeptech #venturecapital #climatetech #vc #robotics #lifesciences #biology #hardware #startups #innovation #technology #frontiertech #hardtech
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