Smarter Spaces: Building Intelligence with Clairco | Spill the C #14

Smarter Spaces: Building Intelligence with Clairco | Spill the C #14

Welcome to another episode of Spill the C! This time, we’re heading indoors — to unpack how clean air, smart sensors, and intelligent automation are reshaping the buildings we live and work in. Aayush Jha, Co-founder and CEO of Clairco, joins me to break down how their plug-and-play platform is transforming air quality, energy consumption, and space utilisation inside commercial buildings — all without any capex-heavy upgrades. We explore how Clairco is turning everyday spaces into intelligent environments using air purification, real-time sensors, and occupancy-based automation — to help businesses save energy, boost comfort, and build climate resilience from the inside out. 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – Aayush’s Journey from Law to Climate Entrepreneurship 04:30 – The Evolution of Clairco: Air Quality to Energy Efficiency 10:30 – The Importance of Occupancy Detection in Buildings 14.10 – Trends in the Smart Buildings Space 18:45 – The State of the HVAC Industry 21:20 – Clairco’s Solutions and Their Impact on Building Management 28:50 – Privacy in Occupancy Sensing 31:00 – Comprehensive Air Quality Monitoring, HVAC Optimization and Efficiency 34:50 – Target Segments and Market Efficiency 42:05 – Clairco’s Client Impact Story 45:05 – Future Plans and Market Expansion 47:20 – Life Outside of Being a Founder Aayush Jha, Founder and CEO at Clairco LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/aayush-jha Website: https://www.clairco.in/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clairco/ 🎬Edited by: Purajit Sonowal 🌿Studio Host: The Studio by Copper+ClovesThe Studio offers a vibrant, multi-use space designed to promote wellness and community engagement — offering Yoga/Pilates and Muay Thai classes, a plant-based café, co-working space, and rental opportunities for anyone looking to host private events or simply wondering where to schedule their next client photoshoot. Website: https://copperandcloves.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestudiobycopperandcloves/?hl=en 📌 Relevant Links & Resources: WHO’s global air quality guidelines and pollutant thresholds for healthier indoor environments >> https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/345329/9789240034228-eng.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y IEA’s overview of the global buildings sector — trends, emissions, and pathways >> https://www.iea.org/energy-system/buildings ScienceDirect paper on occupancy sensing in buildings >>https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378778818333176

The New Mix: Bio-Based Concrete with GreenJams | Spill the C #13

Welcome to another episode of Spill the C! This time, we’re talking buildings buildings — but from the ground up. Cement and concrete are responsible for 8% of global emissions, and still don’t get enough attention in climate discourse. I sat down with Tarun, Founder and CEO of GreenJams, to explore how their carbon-negative building material, Agrocrete®, is turning agri-waste into high-performance, cost-efficient bricks and blocks. We unpack the science behind carbon sequestration in construction, the trust gap in India’s built environment sector, and what it takes to mainstream material innovation in such a legacy-driven space. 00:00 – Introduction 02:10 – Tarun’s Journey into Green Building Innovation 14:55 – The State of the Construction Industry 16:15 – Embodied Carbon and Cement’s Climate Footprint 18:30 – Why It’s a Value-Driven Market, Not Just Price Sensitive 26:20 – How Agrocrete® Is Made (and What It’s Replacing) 30:05 – Working with Agri-Waste & Farmer Incentives 32:05 – What It Means to Be Carbon-Negative 35:05 – Functionality & Performance of Agrocrete® 39:02 – Who’s Buying It: Early Adopters 46:10 – The Regulation Problem: Why New Materials Can’t Get Certified 51:30 – What’s Next for GreenJams 53:00 – Closing Reflections Tarun Jami, Founder at GreenJams LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/tarunjami Website: https://greenjams.org/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/thegreenjams 🎬Edited by: Purajit Sonowal 🌿Studio Host: The Studio by Copper+ClovesThe Studio offers a vibrant, multi-use space designed to promote wellness and community engagement — offering Yoga/Pilates and Muay Thai classes, a plant-based café, co-working space, and rental opportunities for anyone looking to host private events or simply wondering where to schedule their next client photoshoot. Website: https://copperandcloves.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestudiobycopperandcloves/?hl=en 📌Relevant Links & Resources: GreenJams’ product technical comparison sheet >> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O_UE1yv5ntFoNxi8CHVLjokUv3mauryt/edit?gid=367233856#gid=367233856 [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O_UE1yv5ntFoNxi8CHVLjokUv3mauryt/edit?gid=367233856#gid=367233856] A summary of India's major green building certificationsystems>> https://www.commercialdesignindia.com/insights/9050-a-summary-of-all-the-indian-rating-systems-for-green-buildings [https://www.commercialdesignindia.com/insights/9050-a-summary-of-all-the-indian-rating-systems-for-green-buildings] A paper on Science Direct which provides a comprehensive analysis of decarbonising cement andconcrete production >> https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352710224004297 [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352710224004297] Shakti Foundation’s snapshoton the current state of the brick industry + environmental impacts>>  https://shaktifoundation.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Roadmap-for-promoting-Resource-Efficient-Bricks-in-India-Summary-report.pdf [https://shaktifoundation.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Roadmap-for-promoting-Resource-Efficient-Bricks-in-India-Summary-report.pdf] UN GlobalABC’s insights into India’s building sector, fromhousing gaps to environmental impacts >> https://globalabc.org/resources/publications/building-market-brief-india [https://globalabc.org/resources/publications/building-market-brief-india]

AI at the Helm: Decarbonizing Industry with LivNSense | Spill the C #12

Welcome to another episode of Spill the C! In this episode, we dive into the industrial heart of the climate challenge - where emissions are high, processes are complex, and change has been slow. Avnish, Founder and CEO of LivNSense, joins me to unpack how their Green-AI platform is enabling “hard-to-abate” sectors to cut emissions — without overhauling infrastructure. We explore how LivNSense combines AI, digital twins, and predictive analytics to deliver operational efficiency and climate impact — and why behavioural change, trust in data, and regulatory alignment are just as critical as the tech itself. 00:00 – Introduction 01:33 – Avnish’s Journey from Tech Leadership to Climate Entrepreneurship 09:15 – Why Industrial Decarbonization is So Hard to Solve 10:40 – Regulations & India’s Global Standing 14:50 – Digital Twins + Real-World Use Cases 17:00 – What “Industry 5.0” Really Means for Net-Zero 18.40 – AI in Industry: Where It Works and Why It’s Gaining Traction, Digital Twins, 23:40 – Inside the GreenOps™ Platform 28:45 – Data Trust, Privacy & the Complexity of Industrial Systems 32:05 – From Compliance to ROI: How Industrial Clients See Value 34.45 – Decarbonizing at Scale: Customer Segments, Other Stakeholders, Infra, and Collaboration 50:10 – How LivNSense Helped a Client Cut Emissions 53:40 – What’s Next for LivNSense 56:13 – Life as a Founder & Final Reflections Avnish Kumar, Founder and CEO at LivNSense LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/avnish-kumar-a86544 Website: http://www.livnsense.com/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/livnsense-technologies-pvt-ltd 🎬Edited by: Purajit Sonowal 🌿Studio Host: The Studio by Copper+Cloves The Studio offers a vibrant, multi-use space designed to promote wellness and community engagement — offering Yoga/Pilates and Muay Thai classes, a plant-based café, co-working space, and rental opportunities for anyone looking to host private events or simply wondering where to schedule their next client photoshoot.Website: https://copperandcloves.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestudiobycopperandcloves/?hl=en 📌Relevant Links & Resources:McKinsey’s report on Decarbonizing India that outlines key strategies to enable a net-zero transition across industry, energy, and infrastructure: https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/business%20functions/sustainability/our%20insights/decarbonizing%20india%20charting%20a%20pathway%20for%20sustainable%20growth/decarbonising-india-charting-a-pathway-for-sustainable-growth-full-f.pdf?shouldIndex=false PwC’s 2024 State of Decarbonization Sector Insights that breaks down how global industries are progressing toward net-zero: https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/esg/library/assets/pwc-state-of-decarbonization-sector-insights-new.pdf Rockwell Automation’s Pathways to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonization that identifies five operational strategies for heavy industry to cut emissions: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-in/company/news/press-releases/pathways-to-accelerate-industrial-decarbonization-report.html Climate Insider’s 2025 AI in Climate Tech Outlook: https://climateinsider.com/2025/02/02/the-integration-of-ai-in-climate-tech-where-are-we-in-2025/

Inside the Pack: Advancing Battery Innovation with Hastin| Spill the C #11

Welcome to another episode of Spill the C! This time, we’re unpacking what it really takes to manufacture next-gen battery systems in India’s evolving ecosystem. I sat down with Amit from Hastin Energy to explore how they’re pushing the frontiers of battery innovation with immersion-cooled packs, their in-house Battery Management System (BMS), and the Optimus Analytics platform — all built to help customers optimize performance, enhance safety, and predict cell life like never before. Tune in as we go deep into the engineering behind lithium-ion packs for some of the most demanding real-world use cases — from unmanned vehicle systems to commercial EVs — all designed and manufactured right here in India. 00:00 – Introduction 01:55 – Amit’s Journey into Battery Tech & Climate Innovation 08:23 – India’s Battery Ecosystem: Where It Stands Today 10:35 – Building in a China-Dominated Supply Chain 19:35 – Why Thermal Management Matters (and How Hastin Solves It) 23:15 – Inside the Tech: Advanced Battery Management Systems 28:05 – Use-Case Focus: Umanned Vehicle Systems, Commercial EVs 41.48 – Getting Customers to Trust New Battery Tech 42.38 – Regulations and What’s Still Missing 48:00 – What It Takes to Manufacture Batteries in India 56:30 – Future Roadmap for Hastin Energy 59:20 – Final Reflections Amit Shroff, Co-Founder at Hastin Energy LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/amit-shroff-347436b3 Website: https://hastinenergy.com/index.html LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hastin-energy/ 🎬Edited by: Ankita Bose 🌿Studio Host: The Studio by Copper+ClovesThe Studio offers a vibrant, multi-use space designed to promote wellness and community engagement — offering Yoga/Pilates and Muay Thai classes, a plant-based café, co-working space, and rental opportunities for anyone looking to host private events or simply wondering where to schedule their next client photoshoot. Website: https://copperandcloves.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestudiobycopperandcloves/?hl=en 📌Relevant Links & Resources:Hastin Energy’s snapshot on advanced lithium-ion battery technology: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7239886139564679170/Blume Ventures’ deep dive on India’s battery innovation landscape: https://cdn.blume.vc/blume/media/documents/reports/battery-bluprint-innovation-investment-outlook/Battery-tech-BLUprint-v2.pdfClimate Tech Investment Network’s (Climate Collective) technology research brief on battery technologies: https://climatecollective.typeform.com/CTINTRB?typeform-source=climatetechinvestmentnetwork.com ScienceDirect article on predictive battery analytics: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360544224028275Large Battery’s article on AI-driven BMS trends: https://www.large-battery.com/blog/ai-driven-bms-trends-lithium-battery/

Water 2.0: The Urban Water Loop with Boson Whitewater | Spill the C #10

Welcome to another episode of Spill the C! This time, we’re talking water — or more specifically, how we reuse it. With many Indian cities heading toward water scarcity and overdependence on borewells, municipal supply, and tankers, Boson Whitewater is building decentralised, tech-driven solutions to close the urban water loop. I sat down with Vikas, Co-Founder of Boson, to unpack how their system transforms treated sewage water into potable-quality water, how real-time monitoring is changing the game, and why pricing, perception, and policy all matter when it comes to adoption. 00:00 – Introduction 01:50 – Vikas's Journey into the Water Industry 12:30 – India's Water Crisis: Supply, Demand & Urban Challenges 17:33 – What Happens to Wastewater Today? Gaps in India’s STP Infrastructure and Treatment Landscape 19.30 – Reusing Treated Wastewater: Adoption & Missed Potential 30:25 – Understanding Customer Segments 31:30 – The Tanker Market: Challenges & Realities 34:59 – Pricing Breakdown: Comparing Tankers, Borewells & Boson 36:53 – Inside the Process: Boson's 11-Stage Water Treatment Technology 41:22 – Breaking the Psychological Barrier of Recycled Water 49:05 – Real-Time Monitoring, IoT & Operational Control 57:05 – Policy & Progress: India’s Regulatory Landscape 63:42 – Future Innovations and Expansion Plans 64:51 – Final Reflections & Closing Thoughts Vikas Brahmavar, Co-Founder and Director at Boson Whitewater LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikasbrahmavar/ Website: https://bosonwhitewater.com/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/bosonwhitewater 🎬Edited by: Purajit Sonowal 🌿Studio Host: The Studio by Copper+Cloves The Studio offers a vibrant, multi-use space designed to promote wellness and community engagement — offering Yoga/Pilates and Muay Thai classes, a plant-based café, co-working space, and rental opportunities for anyone looking to host private events or simply wondering where to schedule their next client photoshoot. Website: https://copperandcloves.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestudiobycopperandcloves/?hl=en 📌Relevant Links & Resources: IMD’s official rainfall data and seasonal updates for understanding supply-side shifts in urban water: https://mausam.imd.gov.in/imd_latest/contents/rainfall_statistics_3.php A visual overview of India's long-term rainfall trends: http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/media/iep/infographics/Rainfall%20in%20India/112%20years%20of%20rainfall.htmlAn in-depth policy report Addressing Groundwater Depletion in India: https://eacpm.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Addressing_Groundwater_Depletion_in_India.pdf Down to Earth explores: - The critical interlinkages between water security, energy use, and climate resilience in India: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/water-energy-and-climate-are-inseparable-how-to-navigate-the-nexus-for-a-sustainable-future - India’s adoption of new wastewater technologies and why contextual, localised solutions matter most: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/waste/india-is-adopting-advanced-sewage-wastewater-treatment-tech-but-must-choose-those-that-best-meet-local-needs-92863 UJA’s market snapshot on wastewater treatment in India: https://uja.in/blog/market-reports/wastewater-treatment-sector-in-india/ CPCB’s tracker of operational sewage treatment plants (STPs) across states. https://cpcb.nic.in/status-of-stps/ Climate Collective’s (CTIN’s) report exploring emerging tech solutions in wastewater management across India: https://climatecollective.typeform.com/WTTRB?typeform-source=climatetechinvestmentnetwork.com Breakdown of the cost of water from different sources vs. Boson’s recycled model: https://bosonwhitewater.com/how-it-works Book Recommendations: Watershed – Mridula Ramesh