Decarbonization Disruptors Podcast

Episode 26 - Scott McClintock, Chief Revenue Officer, Convey

In this episode, we sit down with Scott McClintock whose journey from a traditional career path to earning an MBA in Renewable Energy is nothing short of inspiring. We dive into:  🔋 What sparked Scott to shift to sustainability and why it led to an MBA in Renewable Energy  📈 How Scott carved out a niche in Sales and Business Development in clean energy—and advice for those entering the space  🏢 How utility and facility sustainability demands have evolved over time  🌡️ Why carbon emissions from the built environment need more attention  🧠 The tech shaping the future—from advanced analytics to customer-focused engagement platforms  🚀 What’s new and upcoming at Coveny and how they’re making an impact This conversation is packed with insight for anyone passionate about sustainability, the energy transition, and innovation in the built world. 🎧 Tune in now and join the conversation #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #BuiltEnvironment #CarbonReduction #EnergyTransition #GreenTech #SalesInCleantech #Coveny #Podcast

Episode 25 - Daniele Horton, Founder & CEO, Verdani Partners

🎙 New Decarbonization Disruptors Podcast [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#] Episode: A Journey from Architecture to Global Sustainability Leadership featuring Daniele Horton, CRE® [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#] Founder and CEO of Verdani Partners [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#] In this inspiring conversation, we sat down with Daniele Horton, the visionary founder of Verdani Partners, to explore the intersection of personal purpose and global impact. We covered a powerful range of topics, including: 🌱 What inspired the career leap from architecture to sustainability  🏗️ The origin story of Verdani and the personal values that shaped its mission  🚀 How Verdani's services and capabilities have evolved with the growing ESG demand  📊 The biggest shifts in real estate ESG—mindset, regulation, and leadership response  🌍 Why carbon emissions in the built environment demand urgent, collective action If you’re working in real estate, ESG, or just passionate about driving climate solutions through the built environment, this episode is a must-listen.

Episode 24 - Irina Filippova, Chief Operating Officer, Electrada LLC

Decarbonization Disruptors Podcast is back with a new episode of featuring Irina Filippova, Chief Operating Officer of Electrada. Irina shared how her time in the Oil and Gas Industry shaped her transition in the renewable and sustainability Industry.  We discussed how Irina came to join Electrada and what drew her to the EV Infrastructure space.  It was impressive to hear about Electrada's offering and its mission to provide clean electric fuel for fleets across the country.  We then delved into an thoughtful discussion on how fleet owners think about transition to electrification, emerging EV technologies and how we can pushback against the headwinds of the EV revolution. A Big Thank you to Irina for her insight and the crucial work she is doing to electrify our nation's fleets.

Episode 23 - Laurent Canneva, CEO, Spare-it

🚮 Do you have visibility on how the waste you generate is impacting your organization. On this episode of the Decarbonization Disrupters Podcast, I sit down with Laurent Canneva, CEO of Spare-it toto learn how they are revolutionizing how we track and leverage waste data in our buildings. 🌍  Laurent was gracious in sharing his motivation for start Spare-it and their mission to help businesses, office owners and universities get access to live intelligence for all kinds of workspace waste.  We had an engaging discussion on the types of waste that is typically overlooked in buildings as well as how he his balancing the social impact of waste reduction with an attractive ROI for his customers. We also delved into how we can increase awareness for overall reusability in the US market. Thanks, Laurent, for your impactful work!

Episode 22 - Tim Stewart, Co-Founder & COO, Exergenics

Another episode of the Decarbonization Disruptors podcast is available featuring Tim Stewart, the Founder & COO of Exergenics. In our recent conversation, Tim shared his journey into built environment sustainability, paving the way for the creation of Exergenics. He detailed how Exergenics offers a cloud-based machine learning tool designed to tackle the efficiency gap in operating chilled water plant systems. This innovative solution simplifies the complexities of chilled water plants by integrating top-notch control strategies directly into existing BMS. We delved into the significance of having detailed data at our fingertips to drive energy efficiency within the built environment. Our discussion also shed light on the crucial need to raise awareness about reducing carbon emissions originating from the built environment. A big thank you to Tim for an insightful discussion and for championing decarbonization solutions! Stay updated by connecting with us on LinkedIn and subscribing to our YouTube channel for upcoming episodes.