Join us for today's podcast where our host Jake Wombwell-Povey interviews the two co-founders of Windscape AI, Eric Thompson (CEO) and Jason Yosinski (CTO).Windscape combines low-cost pressure sensors and artificial intelligence to provide cleaner and more accurate data to optimise wind turbine operations. Though selling this technology to utilities is challenging due to the long, costly, and bureaucratic process, they have found early adopters and are working towards permeating the industry. The co-founders also express their views on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and their potential uses in sustainability and climate change. They identify some overhyped trends and discuss their preferred policy reform of a price on carbon.Contact JakeLinkedinSubstackContact Windscape.aiLinkedinWebsite00:01 Introduction to the Podcast01:01 Guest Introduction: Co-founders of Scape AI02:29 Origins of Windscape and the Founders' Journey08:54 Understanding the Technology Behind Windscape09:04 The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Windscape09:13 The Impact of Technological Advancements on Windscape's Existence11:12 How Winscape Improves Efficiency for Wind Turbine Operators15:55 The Distinction Between AI and Machine Learning21:56 Challenges and Lessons from Selling Novel Technologies in the Wind Industry24:14 Understanding Wind Farm Ownership and Operations24:52 Building Relationships with Asset Managers27:19 Challenges and Barriers in Wind Farm Operations29:42 Navigating Stakeholder Mapping and Incentivization31:33 Finding Advocates within Organizations33:28 Targeting Early Adopters in the Wind Industry34:07 The Impact of Windscape on Wind Farm Output37:46 Potential Applications of AI in Power Generation45:33 Investing in Sustainability and Climate Crisis Solutions48:04 Enacting Policy Reforms for Climate Crisis48:54 Contacting and Learning More About WindscapeIf you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to our channel and leave a review. 

In this episode, founder and host Jake Povey discusses the philosophy behind Seven Generation Ventures, their approach to investing, focusing on early stage digital climate tech startups. He explains the unique combination of venture investing and coaching to foster maximum development and growth of the companies they back. He sheds light on the guiding principle of 'seven generations' that guides their investment ideologies, drawing from the philosophy of the Iroquois nation, looking at the long-term impact on future generations and leaving a positive legacy . He also acknowledges the daunting challenge climate change presents but emphasises the significant investment and innovation opportunities that come with attempting to solve it.Contact Jake Linkedin Substack00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:15 The Purpose of the Solo Episode00:34 The Importance of Climate Tech02:04 The Role of Venture Capital in Climate Tech02:38 The Focus on Digital Climate Tech03:16 The Story Behind 7 Generation Ventures11:04 The Power of Coaching in Venture Capital18:03 The Philosophy Behind 7 Generation Ventures20:45 The Urgency of Investing in Climate Change Solutions23:05 The Future of Climate Tech Investing25:45 Conclusion and FarewellIf you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to our channel and leave a review. 

Today guest is Richard Templer Director of Innovation at the Grantham InstituteRichard holds a joint appointment with the Department of Chemistry and the Grantham Institute.  He is the Director of Development for Chemistry and the Director of Innovation at the Grantham Institute: Climate Change & Environment.  He has worked at the Imperial College of London for 32 years and is the current Hofmann Chair in Chemistry. He is a member of the London Sustainable Development Commission and advisory body to the Mayor of London. Richard has spent the last decade supporting students, innovators and entrepreneurs addressing the challenges and opportunities of climate change through the creation of cleantech businesses.  He co-founded the Climate-KIC in 2010 (stood down in 2015)  and more recently has been working on a plan to create a cleantech innovation cluster in London.In today’s episode we cover:Training, Coaching & Funding of Start-Ups Innovation = Ideas Easily AppliedBroadness surrounding Innovation Government Actions How we can change the discourse Buying Decarbonisation & Carbon Credits Enjoy the show!Contact JakeLinkedinSubstackEpisode recorded 24th April, 2021

Today's guest is Charlie Blair,  Managing Director @ GravitricityCharlie Blair has been an Innovator in Energy Systems for 15+ years.  He always works with technologies that are on their way to major market growth and disruption in the power and heat sectors. He now acts as Managing Director of Gravitricity Ltd, pioneer of underground grid-scale electricity storage. At Gravitricity they are developing a novel storage technology that offers some of the best characteristics of lithium batteries and pumped storage. Grid-Scale electricity storage spend is projected to grow from around $3 billion per year today to over $50 billion per year by 2040.  The Gravitricity technology operates in the 1MW to 20 MW power range and enables existing grid infrastructure to go further in a renewable energy world and are currently building/built a 250Kw, 50 tonnes, Concept Demonstrator in Leith, Edinburgh. In today’s episode we cover:If this works in one place it works everywhere Energy Storage in 10 years Storage and moving electricity and fuel Transition is onEnjoy the show!Contact JakeLinkedinSubstackEpisode recorded 9th April, 2021

Today's guests are Olly Jones,  & Luke Gavin Co-Founders @ ElmoInstagram - @elmodrive Twitter - @elmodriveElmo is led by founders Oliver Jones (Angel Investment Network; Startup Microdose Podcast) and Luke Gavin (Octopus Energy; Element Energy); and supported by a senior team including CTO Eamonn Gahan (VP Engineering at Acre & Drover) and performance marketer Rod Richmond (exited founder of CleanDigital marketing agency).Elmo is the world’s first Net Zero electric vehicle subscription platform integrated with the energy ecosystem. Consumers and SMEs can access electric vehicles with no deposit, on flexible monthly contracts, including everything needed to run the car - from insurance to charging.With Elmos flexible, convenient and digital-first platform, they are accelerating the transition to EVs and reimagining the €384BN EU leasing industry to align with the needs of modern consumers. After an exciting 2020, they are beginning to scale in 2021, and capitalise on a golden market opportunity to become Europe’s leading electric vehicle subscription service.In today’s episode we cover:We always go back to our mission The mission is to get 10,000 people into an electric car The Green Dream Why Cars are actually an expensive way of reducing carbon How we have to radically change how we live Making people act on Climate change Enjoy the show!Contact JakeLinkedinSubstackEpisode recorded 2nd April, 2021

Today's guest is Chris Goodall,  Author of 'What We Need To Do Now'. Former chair at ChargePoint Servs, bought by Engie and Investor in cleantech.Chris Goodall is a businessman, author and climate change and new energies expert. He is the author of different publications;  Articles and Analysis, Sustainability: All that Matters, How to Live a Low-carbon Life (2nd Edition), Ten Technologies to Fix Energy and Climate, Green Guide for Business, The Switch and most recently What We Need to do Now (Jan 2020) A consultant and adviser to investors and companies across the fields of low-carbon energy and the circular economy - Chris works with big NGOs and companies and gives his best advice on how they can become more energy efficient. He had advised Marks and Spencers on community energy and even Helped green peace with the possibility of a 100% switch to LED in the UK. He now invests in young companies in the low carbon world. He publishes Carbon Commentary, a website and newsletter on energy efficiency and advances in renewables. His most recent publication ‘What we need to Do Now’ offers a clear plan for getting the UK economy to Net Zero within a few decades and looks in turn at each of the main challenges.  Goodall is a strong believer in research and is an optimist about the energy future.In today’s episode we cover:The progress we’ve made on convincing people of the urgency of climate change The Sense of Importance of Climate Change What Needs to Change to Tackle the Climate Emergency Policy Changes - Including Carbon tax The switch to renewable hydrogen by traditional industries Enjoy the show!Contact JakeLinkedinSubstackEpisode recorded 30th March 2021

Today's guest is Naveed Chaudhry, Co-Founder and Head of The Greenhouse at the Centre for Climate Change Innovation Naveed Chaudhry is an Investor, Venture Accelerator and has a wide background in the Academic Space. He has made a number of impactful initiatives in the venture and Impacts Investing Space. He now works at the Centre for Climate Change Innovation. Where he co-founded and heads the greenhouse project a climate-focused accelerator, leads climate launchpad, is an advisor to tech nation, A trustee at National energy foundation and is an expert advisor to EU innovation fund and now a partner at Global Accelerator Ventures. Recently, Naveed co-founded and now runs The Greenhouse, an early-stage (pre-seed) climate-focused innovation programme.  At its core, The Greenhouse is a 12-month innovation programme for climate positive technology startups that offers early-stage ("pre-seed") entrepreneurs access to business coaching with experienced professionals, a range of masterclasses, free workspace at our new headquarters in Mayfair, and up to £40,000 in equity-free grant funding.In today’s episode we cover:OXGAV The GreenhouseTaking Conservation out of Academy into the Commercial Space Chris Davies MEP Commercial Opportunities in Conservation & BioDiversity Enjoy the show!Contact JakeLinkedinSubstackEpisode recorded 25th March, 2021

Today's guest is Will Wells, Founder & CEO @ Hummingbird TechnologiesFollow Facebook - @TechnologiesHummingbirdInstagram - @hummingbird_technologiesTwitter - @TechHummingbirdWill Wells a previous investment analyst had a vision during a two-year fight with cancer. Now happily recovered, Will is realising that vision through his company Hummingbird Technologies. Hummingbird Technologies is an artificial intelligence business using drone and satellite technology with the most advanced machine learning and computer vision techniques to deliver actionable insights on crop health. The technology detects and learns changes in crop health, by taking aerial images from drones mounted with custom-made multi-spectral sensors. Resulting in actionable insights into crop health being sent to farmers via an app. The company is backed by investors including James Dyson and Horizons Ventures and has won numerous awards including the CogX Best AI AgTech Product and the 2019 KPMG Best British Startup. Enjoy the show!In today’s episode we cover:Measuring sustainability from space Core customer is big business with exposure to farms Trying to solve huge macro-supply chain problem Advances in space technology Monetising sustainability - 4 Years ago How to raise more money than you need Contact JakeLinkedinSubstackEpisode recorded 21 March 2021

Today's guest is Jevan Nagarajah, Co-founder and CEO @ Better DairyJevan Nagarajah has experience across banking and tech. Studying at Imperial College he holds a Mathematics BSc (1st Class Honours) and he has executed retail partnerships at Rocket Internet, building European ops for Ritual.co.  He is now the Co-Founder and CEO at Better Dairy a London based start-up developing animal-free dairy products which has recently secured GBP £1.6m (US $2.1m) in seed financing toward RTD costs ahead of its commercial launch planned for early 2022. Better Dairy uses synthetic biology and yeast fermentation to produce dairy products following a similar process to brewing beer. Their products, make the move to replace traditional dairy products in existing recipes and supply chains seamless.  They have taken to the lab and already produced their first results.Enjoy the show!In today’s episode we cover: Dairy isn’t inherently flawed - it's the production process Dairy 2.0 Opening up the world How dairy can complement plant-based mylks VC Sustainability appetites Contact JakeLinkedinSubstackEpisode recorded March 19th, 2021

Today's guest is Jack Wrangham, Founder of Drone Ag(@dronesforag)With more than 10 years of drone experience, Jack founded Drone Ag on his family farm in 2015 with the aim of looking at how drone technology could help farming.Drone Ag enables more productive and sustainable farming through practical drone automation and AI systems.Drone Ag delivers the Skippy Scout drone-based scouting programme. Fast, efficient, automated scouting & reporting - Skippy Scout uses farmer’s smartphones to fly a drone and collect data at key points in their fields. Then it creates field reports on crop health, problems and progress in minutes.We're going to be exploring Jack’s journey towards becoming a sustainability leader, dig into the world of agtech and drone-enabled business models, and learn about Drone Ag’s own unique value proposition.Enjoy the show!Episode recorded 12th March 2021In today’s episode we cover:How measuring soil and plant health is key to modern agriculture.What Farming will look like in 5 / 10 yearsWhy we need farmers and scientists to come together on AgTech innovation.The changing value proposition on farms and the challenge of getting farmers to engage with themRTK  GPSMore info + better decision makingProfit and sustainabilityEmployment in agricultureRewildingContact JakeLinkedinSubstack