Tuck Energy Currents

S.4. E.5. GEDF’s Ani Janukashvilli on energy landscape and career development in Eastern Europe – Georgia

In Season 4 Episode 5 of Tuck Energy Currents, Tobe Okpala and James Random interviews Ani Janukashvilli who is Deputy Director at Georgia Energy Development Fund (GEDF). We begin this episode exploring Ani’s career journey from the banking sector to the public sector working at GEDF. Ani discusses various energy projects within the fund as well as the energy landscape in Georgia and complexities with its neighbors. Lastly, Ani offers insights into how mentorship is valuable for young professionals looking to build a career in climate investing.

S.4. E.3. Andrew Beebe of Obvious Venture on Climate Tech Investing and Innovations

In Season 4 Episode 3 of Tuck Energy Currents, host Tobe Okpala interviews Andrew Beebe, Managing Director at Obvious Ventures. We begin this episode exploring Andrew’s career journey and thought behind his decision before diving into his area of focus at Obvious. Andrew gives us the lay of the land on climate investing while exploring some interesting innovations. Finally, Andrew offers valuable advice for young professionals looking to build a career in climate tech and investing.

S.4. E.2. Erthos' Daniel Flanigan on the Innovative Potential of Earth Mount Solar and the Future of the Industry

In Season 4 Episode 2 of Tuck Energy Currents, guest host Jon Bakken interviews Daniel Flanigan, Chief Marketing and Product Officer for Erthos. The episode explores Daniel's early career in the solar industry in California during its nascent days, his involvement with building two previous innovative solar racking/mounting companies (Ojjo and Zep Solar), and his current role at Erthos. Daniel shares insights on the exciting business roadmap and innovative potential of Erthos' Earth Mount Solar product, which lays panels directly on the ground. The discussion also covers the future of solar, the competitiveness of earth mount solar against traditional racking for utility-scale projects, especially as module prices continue to decline rapidly, and how the industry may evolve over time. Finally, Daniel offers valuable advice for young professionals looking to build a career in the renewable energy sector.

S.4. E.1. Bridgewater’s Daniel Hochman on the Macro Trends Driving the Transition to a Low Carbon Economy

In Season 4 Episode 1 of Tuck Energy Currents, host James Randon interviews Daniel Hochman, Head of Sustainability Research at Bridgewater Associates and Dartmouth College Class of 2011. The episode delves into Daniel and Bridgewater’s research on the primary factors driving the transition to a low carbon economy. Topics covered include the policy, technology, corporate, and capital drivers for a net zero carbon future. Daniel also shares perspectives on his path at Bridgewater, his recently awarded Atlantic Council Millennium Fellowship, along with advice for young professionals looking to enter the sustainability space. See important disclosures and other information here. [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bridgewater.com%2Fimportant-disclosures-and-other-information&data=05%7C02%7CJames.Randon.TU24%40tuck.dartmouth.edu%7Ca0f59dfb4fac449c530c08dc74425fa4%7C3fa424c0f9be4832a30e90772dfe29e1%7C0%7C0%7C638513075658216662%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GtT4sEk5X82NObs%2BaHUWcNIjhl8e6nngbSiqzV0EXGk%3D&reserved=0]

Season 4 Tuck Energy Currents Trailer

Season 4 of Tuck Energy Currents, presented by the Revers Center for Energy, Sustainability and Innovation at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, dives deeper into the transformative world of energy. This season, Tuck Energy Currents covers topics ranging from the energy markets to deep dives in the solar tech and venture landscapes along with policy discussions around energy independence in developing economies.