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Innovation Matters

Anthony Schiavo•zencastr.com
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The world needs more and better innovation to solve climate, waste, and health problems in an increasingly tumultuous and uncertain world - not just the latest app, gadget, or software, but real deeptech innovation in energy, manufacturing, agrifood, resources, and more. In this podcast sustainable innovation experts Anthony Schiavo, Mike Holman, Karthik Subramanian, Amy Huras, and Alina Strugut from Lux Research analyze the latest news and interview world leading experts to navigate the technological, economic, political, and social trends that will determine what innovations succeed or fail.  

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests, and do not reflect the views of Lux Research. 

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Episodes

Zero Waste Europe's Janek Vahk on Europe's new packaging waste laws

Mike, Anthony, and a back-from-vacation Karthik tackle all the news, including COP28, the carbon footprint of plastic pyrolysis, and the important issue of kangaroo derived carbon credits. Then, they sit down with Zero Waste Europe's Janek Vahk to break down the recent Packaging and Packaging Waste regulations. We discuss the regulation's wins, failures, and what the best path is for plastic waste sustainability.

Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 2 min

Biomade's Genya Dana and Steven Evans on how the US can unlock the $4 trillion bioeconomy

Mike and Anthony talk court intrigue at OpenAI - will the firing, hiring, and rehiring of Sam Altman derail the development of AI? Or is it all just shadows on the wall? Then, Mike is joined by two experts on the US bioeconomy, Genya Dana and Steven Evans, to learn more about Biomade's efforts to get the bioeconomy across the commercial valley of death.

Nov 30, 2023•55 min

Can Exxon become the next big lithium producer?

This week, just Anthony and Mike are taking on the news: Lux's forum in Amsterdam, Exxon's move into lithium production, New York's lawsuit against PepsiCo, and the problem with sustainable technologies that just don't work.

Nov 21, 2023•40 min

Renewcell's Tricia Carey on how to build a circular economy for apparel

What's the deal with circular apparel? Can companies overcome their incentives to produce and sell more cheap clothing and truly embrace circularity? Can AI really be used for good? Which Innovation Matters host has met Jerry Seinfeld? All this and more as the hosts are joined by Renewcell's CCO to dig into sustainable apparel and the future of the industry.

Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 6 min

Mach49's Xiao Zhong on the current state of corporate venture capital

The venture investing space has seen huge disruption in the past few years, as rising interest rates have triggered a major change in the availability of funding. This week, the hosts are joined by Xiao Zhong, a principal at Mach49 to talk about the big questions - is corporate venturing a useful tool for sustainable innovation? Where does it go wrong? And what does the changed policy landscape mean for CVC?

Oct 10, 2023•51 min

Making sustainable innovation work with Steve Weiss

Anthony, Mike, and Karthik sound off on Lego's recent recycling flop, and then are joined by Steve Weiss, founder of Grey Heron and longtime innovation leader in the industrial biotech industry. They discuss the pitfalls and opportunities of sustainable innovation, where SPACs went wrong, and more.

Oct 02, 2023•56 min

Reusable packaging and greenwashing with Muuse CEO Jonathan Tostevin

Is reusability a way to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability? Or is it just more greenwashing? Anthony, Karthik, and Mike discuss Starbucks' new reuse campaign and then talk to the CEO of Muuse, which is putting reuse into practice in Singapore.

Sep 25, 2023•53 min

DAC, MOF-GPT, and Geothermal Technologies' Jim Hollis

Is direct air capture a crucial part of stopping climate change, or merely cover for oil and gas companies to keep drilling? Can ChatGPT help scientists invent a new material? What's the deal with sailboats? We discuss all this and more, and are joined by Jim Hollis, the COO of Geothermal Technologies, to learn more about the future of geothermal energy.

Aug 27, 2023•57 min

Held v Montana and the Inflation Reduction Act one year later

Anthony, Karthik, and Mike share their thoughts on a recent court case that could pave the way for more climate justice and look back on the biggest sustainable innovation story of the past year, the Inflation Reduction Act.

Aug 21, 2023•37 min

Oil and gas ESG and LanzaTech's Freya Burton

In this episode Anthony, Karthik, and Mike tackle the role of oil and gas companies in the sustainable transition, and the impact of ESG finance. Then, they are joined by LanzaTech's Chief Sustainability Officer Freya Burton to learn about LanzaTech's innovation journey and what the future holds for climate tech.

Aug 14, 2023•44 min

Episode 3 with Andrew Holland

Anthony and Karthik talk about the hype around LK-99 - the recently discovered, highly controversial alleged room temperature, ambient pressure superconductor. Then, they are joined by the CEO of the Fusion Industry Association Andrew Holland to discuss the present and future of fusion power.

Aug 07, 2023•43 min•Ep. 3

Episode 2 with Craig Wood

Anthony, Karthik, and Mike talk green steel (and Cara Delevingne) and are joined by Craig Wood of Vast Solar to learn about concentrated solar power.

Jul 31, 2023•42 min

Episode 1 with Ujwal Arkalgud

Anthony, Kartik, and Mike talk critical minerals and are joined by guest Ujwal Arkalgud to discuss how consumer perception impacts sustainable innovation.

Jul 24, 2023•43 min
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