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In this issue:
Houston’s role in the energy transition and the unique things about Houston’s ecosystem
How could nuclear get a jump start because of the Trump administration
Will carbon capture companies see a tailwind these next 4 years
Listen Time: Full Show 58:42 (unless you listen sped up 😉)
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In This Episode
We are speaking with Nada Ahmed and Jason Ethier, two of the founding partners at Energy Tech Nexus. Energy Tech Nexus is a Houston-based hub designed to connect EnergyTech startups with the resources they need to grow. This includes access to capital, corporate partners, direct access to pilot opportunities, as well as a community of other founders doing the same thing.
In this episode, we dive into
how they're building an innovation powerhouse in the heart of the U.S. energy industry,
the evolving role of oil majors in clean tech,
and how to navigate the new regulatory landscape of the Trump administration
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📝 Show Notes:
Topics
(today’s show is all public)
00:00 Intro to Nada & Jason
01:51 Building the Energy Tech Nexus Community
10:16 Funding & Supporting Clean Tech Startups in Houston
14:30 Innovating in Green Chemicals and Advanced Materials
20:57 Navigating the New Administration's Energy Policies
29:46 Flaring and Methane Emissions
32:05 How to Market Climate Tech Under Trump
36:37 How to Jump Start Nuclear Energy
46:47 Carbon Capture and the Future Role of Oil Majors
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