The host of the Catalyst with Shayle Kann podcast has dealt with climate tech questions for 20 years. Even before sustainability was a trend, Shayle Kann wanted to explore more about it. In 2008, he won the Fulbright Scholarship to research renewable energy in Australia. That work focused on how sustainable energy impacted the credit crisis.
That interest in the intersection of money and decarbonization continued throughout his career. He later led a research team in Greentech Media. There he explored the future of the US electricity sector. Nowadays, Kann works with Energy Impact Partners. It's a venture capital fund financing revolutionary technologies for clean energy. He is also a fellow at Columbia University and a climate policy expert who's spoken in front of Congress.
All this experience makes Kann a knowledgeable host for Catalyst with Shayle Kann. In the podcast, he explores the most complex topics in climate tech. Kann talks about anything from solar to hydrogen and alternative protein. He also discusses different sectors where they apply, such as aviation. As the host's interest lies in the financial side of things, he also discusses matters like insurance and funding. Kann doesn't only want to present the solutions available for climate change. He also wants to test out their validity in the real world. That starts with practical ways to transition and achievable scalability.
As green energy is a fast-growing field, there's always something new to learn. So the host of Catalyst with Shayle Kann always makes a point to invite experts to educate him about new developments. While the topics are quite condensed, Kann's explanations are always clear. He makes sure that this important subject is accessible to anyone who wants to learn. Listeners include people who work in climate tech. But those who wish to invest in the field may enjoy this podcast. Individuals who want to make a difference may also like the insights here. New episodes debut weekly.
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