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Dot Grid is a podcast by and for people who love technology of any era or level of timelessness. People who love sharpening pencils and writing HTML, who take notes on an iPad or a legal pad. We explore topics that involve both analog and digital — productivity, creativity, travel, journaling and more. Join us!
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This podcast features conversations featuring world-class innovators, investors and policy experts that took place at the annual SOSV Climate Tech Summit. The event is hosted by SOSV, a deep tech VC writing its first checks via its startup programs HAX (hard tech) and IndieBio (life sciences). SOSV has over 1,000 startups in portfolio and manages over $1.5 billion. Podcast Producer: Ben Joffe Podcast Summary: Written by gpt-4-turbo, edited by Ben Joffe Intro Voice: Cloned voice of Ben Joffe ...
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In this discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024), Bret Kugelmass, the CEO and co-founder of the nuclear fission startup Last Energy, which focuses on developing small nuclear reactors, talks about: The potential of nuclear power to provide abundant, inexpensive energy with minimal environmental impact. Kugelmass emphasizes n…
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In this panel discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024) moderated by Dr. Pae Wu of IndieBio and SOSV, corporate venture capitalists Brandon Middaugh from Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund, Taehong Huh from GS Futures, and Aditya Sharma from Honda Innovations discussed their strategies for investing in climate tech startups.…
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In this panel discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024) focused on measuring and attributing climate impact and moderated by Hampus Jakobsson of Pale Blue Dot, investors from various climate tech-focused funds discussed the importance of impact measurement in startups and investment decisions. The challenges and methodologies…
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In this panel discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024) moderated by Tim De Chant, Senior Climate Reporter at TechCrunch, panelists Christina Karapataki from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Shuo Yang from Lowercarbon Capital, and Duncan Turner from HAX and SOSV discussed the current state and future of climate tech venture capi…
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In this discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024), Andrew Ponec, Co-founder and CEO of Antora Energy, discusses with Casey Crownhart, Climate Reporter at MIT Technology Review, the challenges and innovations in industrial heating. Antora Energy is electrifying heavy industry with thermal energy storage and raised over 200 mil…
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In this panel discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024) moderated by Dr. Sabriya Stukes, Chief Scientific Officer at SOSV's IndieBio New York program, founders Beth Esponnette of unspun, Gilberto Loureiro of SMARTEX, and Onur Eren of GOZEN discussed innovative approaches to sustainable fashion. The conversation focused on lev…
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In this discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024), the CEO and co-founder of Form Energy, Mateo Jaramillo, talks about: Form Energy's advancements in energy storage, with their unique iron-air battery technology designed for multi-day energy storage, which is more cost-effective and durable than traditional lithium-ion batter…
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In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), the founders of Span and Quilt talk about the electrification of homes. Span has developed a smart panel that helps homeowners integrate new devices and manage their electricity use. Quilt is building an aesthetically pleasing residential electric heating and cooling syst…
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In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three startup founders discuss the importance of climate data and measurement. Pano AI developed a solution for active wildfire detection using cameras and satellite feeds. Kayrros use of satellite imagery to provide independent data for financial institutions, insurance …
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In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three scientists working at notable venture funds: Clea Kolster, Partner and Head of Science at Lowercarbon, Ken Caldeira, Senior Scientist at Breakthrough Energy and Susan Schofer, Partner and Chief Science Officer at SOSV’s HAX program, discuss the importance of having …
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In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), we feature three speakers: Rob Leclerc, Founding Partner at AgFunder, Kate Danaher, Managing Director at S2G Ventures Ocean Fund, and Greg Smithies, Partner at Fifth Wall. They discuss the benefits and challenges of raising funds from category-specific climate tech firms.…
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In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), two analysts and an analyst-turned-VC discuss the need for innovative solutions in sectors such as renewable power, transportation, and hard-to-abate industries. They also discuss the potential for growth in climate tech and the importance of research and funding in drivi…
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In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), we feature Iceland’s Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, and David Helgason, co-founder and former CEO of software unicorn Unity, and the founder of a climate-focused venture capital firm called Transition and an initiative called Transition Labs. They …
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In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), four investors discuss the importance of early stage funding and the need for startups to show traction and progress. They also highlight the potential of untapped sectors such as cement and agriculture in driving climate tech innovation. The conversation touches on the r…
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In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), Three founders of AgTech startups discuss their innovative solutions in the fields of climate resilient crops, bio fertilizer, and water harvesting. Brendan from Avalo explains how machine learning is used to identify desirable traits in plant genomes. Franco from Puna Bi…
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In this interview from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), Dr. Gaurab Chakrabarti, Co-founder and CEO of Solugen, a company specializing in sustainable chemicals, is interviewed by Dr. John Cumbers, Founder and CEO of SynBioBeta. They discuss Solugen’s progress in fundraising and building infrastructure, as well as its focus on de…
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In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three experts discuss the future of meat and the challenges faced by the cultivated meat industry. Eric from Upside Foods emphasizes the need for access to public funds and international harmonization of regulatory policies. Deniz from Prolific talks about the importance of re…
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In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three corporate investors, from Toyota Ventures, Solvay Ventures and ADM Ventures discuss their mandates as investors in the climate space and how they prioritize investments. Toyota Ventures looks at technologies and solutions for emissions reduction, removal, and adaptation …
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In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), four investors based in emerging markets discuss the importance of the global south in addressing climate change and the opportunities for climate tech in their respective regions. Marie from Wavemaker emphasizes the need for startups to drive adoption and change behavior, whi…
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In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three founders of platforms promoting careers in climate discuss the misconception that climate jobs are only for scientists and activists and emphasize that climate jobs can be found in various industries. They also highlight the need for more skilled workers in the clean eco…
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In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), the founders of three startups discuss the challenges and potential of the hydrogen value chain, particularly in terms of green hydrogen production. They highlight the importance of renewable electricity in producing truly green hydrogen and the need for collaboration and supp…
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In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three founders of startups involved in long-duration energy storage discuss the importance of such technologies in the changing grid and the need for new ways to store energy. Each speaker explains their company's technology and how it fits into the energy system. They also di…
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In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three startup founders discuss the industrial sector's focus on reducing carbon emissions and the challenges they face. Their technologies cover alternatives to various materials, and approaches to reduce energy consumption in the chemical industry and for the production of in…
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In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three founders of startups building small nuclear reactors discuss the development of advanced nuclear technologies and their potential in the energy landscape. They highlight the shift in business models, the need for private investment, and the importance of addressing safet…
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In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three startup founders discuss the importance of critical minerals in the energy transition and how their companies are working to secure access to these minerals. One focuses on lithium extraction from brine, another on refining copper ore with electricity, and the last …
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In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), Dr. Uma Valeti, founder of UPSIDE Foods, a pioneer in cultivated meat is in conversation with Po Bronson. Dr. Valeti trained as a cardiologist before turning his attention to sustainable meat production. Po Bronson is a general partner at SOSV and managing director of Ind…
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In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), Vinod Khosla, Founder of Khosla Ventures and Sean O'Sullivan, Managing General Partner and Founder of SOSV discuss the time it takes for climate tech investments to mature and the potential for exponential growth in the future. Vinod Khosla emphasizes the importance of fo…
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In this conversation from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), Professor Jesse Jenkins, director of the zero lab at Princeton University is interviewed by Robinson Meyer, Founding Executive Editor of Heatmap. They discuss the progress of the Inflation Reduction Act one year after its passing. They talk about the implementation of t…
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In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three experts discuss the topic of funding first-of-a-kind projects and the challenges and risks associated with it. They emphasize the importance of defining such projects and the need for different types of capital, such as government funding, venture capital, and philanthro…
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In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three founders of carbon removal startups discuss the importance of carbon removal in achieving sustainable goals and the challenges of scaling up carbon removal technologies. They also touch on the need for community engagement, permitting, and the creation of a market for ca…
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Producer Pat sits down with ABQ CE5 Leader G.I Joe lonesome for an overview on his life and the greater CE5 movement. A movement devoted to raising the general frequency of Planet Earth and reaching ever further into the cosmos looking to contact Extra Terrestrial life. Through the lens of spirituality, CE5 is a way to pair meditation and conscious…
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In an event rarer than spotting bigfoot, the full team of Skeptical Eye for the Paranormal Guise meet up to discuss the Red dot Phenomenon and get a first hand account from guest Chris Yomona AKA Quiksneak. Is it caused by fuzzy catapillars? Chemicals on clothing? Wayward canadian 1960's camping grills? Or perhaps the most likley of all...Alien vis…
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Jesse the resident Paranormal Guy joins the podcast to listen to a reading of Josh Gates book Destination Truth Memoirs of a Monster Hunter recounting his break through into the TV world during his time as the host of the hit SYFY sensation Destination Truth. Producer Pat less than eloquently presents an abridged version of chapters 1-5 in a hope m…
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Producer Pat switches up the usual programming for a little dive into some interesting events this July that do and don't relate to spooky stuff, including but not limited to CERN being turned on, The strange circumstances of the Georgia Guide Stones, and the NASA released images coming from the James Webb Telescope.…
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Producer Pat rolls out a new series for the Skeptical eye podcast, first up giving a look at Preston B Nichols possible Non-fiction master piece Encounter in the Pleiades. It's as wild a ride as it is a read.Von SickK1D Media
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Producer Pat is joined by new friend of the show Donovan as he recounts his battle with spirits from a young age all the way up to his adult years when he and his friends made a chance visit to the Infamous Hells Gate in Texas. Listen in to hear Donovans account of what went bump that night.... vvvvvvvvvv Check out the links below to follow Donovan…
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Producer Pat brings Mateo from the YouTube Channel Modern Explorer, to discuss his investigations and findings into everyones favorite harry hominid...Bigfoot. He gives us insight into what began his Journey looking for this creature, how his survival skills and past experience help him push further to investigate these relativly unkonwn Apex Preda…
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Producer Pat and Chris continue the ongoing conversation of finding purpose, spiritual substances, and the path to enlightenment. His unique takes on the world are certainly worth the listen. vvvvvvvv Check out the books Chris has found much inspiration from below vvvvvvvvvvvvv https://www.amazon.com/Be-Here-Now-Ram-Dass/dp/0517543052 https://www.e…
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In part 1, friend of the show Chris Faverino brings his wealth of personal knowledge and experience to the podcast table regarding differning belief structures within Satanism, ancient religions, and the power of psychedelic substances for spiritual growth.Von SickK1D Media
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Producer Pat is joined by The New Mexico UFO Hunter, who has been capturing unidentified objects in and around an undisclosed location in the Land of Enchantment. His close encounter of the 1st kind there caused him to begin investigating what he suspects may be a ufo portal. Along with video and photo documentaion, his page and mission are to disc…
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During Part 2 of the Land of Enchantment Reunion Tour, the resident paranormal guys Austin and Jesse, along with guest Truman listen to the harrowing tale of Jeff Boiler. What begins as a nice walk in the woods turns into a run for his life. What was in the woods that fateful day? Was Jeff Boiler about to be torn apart, just like the boys did to th…
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In part 1 of this Land of Enchantment reunion tour special, resident paranormal guy Austin and first time guest Steven discuss the mysterious death of a Seattle music executive Christopher Case. Did the odd events leading up to a week before his death prove he was murdered? By dark magic? The boys bring their theories to the table, to determine whe…
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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 differ…
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In this discussion from the 2021 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Oct. 20-21, 2021), Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft and Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and Author of the best-selling book “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need”, talks about climate tech investments and the challenges they pose compared to oth…
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