Wicked Problems - Climate Tech Conversations

A show about climate and climate tech: the intersection of technology and capital, people and politics, that will shape the future, and whether you'd want to live in it.

Host Richard Delevan is normally trapped in the UK, but with a global view - featuring guests from VC/PE, startups, scaleups, corporates, media, and beyond.

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Carbon Removal with UNDO CEO Jim Mann

With 40 days until COP28 , expect to be hearing a lot more about carbon removal. We spoke with one of the UK’s leading founders in the space - Jim Mann of UNDO , the UK-based pioneer in enhanced rock weathering. Jim tells Richard Delevan why we can’t just plant a trillion trees to draw down CO2, whether carbon removals creates a moral hazard that gives oil and gas a longer license to operate, and the challenges of scaling. Subscribe to our newsletter at wicked problems.uk . Jim’s Catalysts: Al G...

Oct 19, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Delusion, Expertise, and Humility: Christian Hernandez of 2150 VC

Christian Hernandez tells Richard Delevan what it takes to be a successful climate tech founder and what’s surprised him in climate tech investing since setting up 2150 ; why interest rates matter; where he sees opportunities going forward; and who from the “Facebook mafia” and old-skool VC he’s seen make the pivot to climate tech. Christian’s Catalysts : The Uninhabitable Earth by David Wallace-Wells - and do check out his NY Times guest hosting on Ezra Klein’s show. How to Avoid a Climate Disa...

Oct 10, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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