E8: Karen Sheffield: Founder & Managing Partner, Pachamama Ventures

E10: Amy Gobel: Co-Founder, Alliance for Responsible Capitalism

Today we’re joined by Amy Gobel, the Co-Founder of the Alliance for Responsible Capitalism (ARC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering business leaders to engage in climate policy and corporate political responsibility. Through ARC, Amy collaborates with business students and professionals to promote education on the intersection of business, climate, and policy, aiming to drive systemic change in corporate governance and environmental impact. Amy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gobel-68109bb2/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-gobel-68109bb2/] Alliance for Responsible Capitalism: https://www.alliance4rc.org/ [https://www.alliance4rc.org/] The En-ROADS Climate Solutions Simulator: https://www.climateinteractive.org/en-roads/ [https://www.climateinteractive.org/en-roads/] Questions, comments, or feedback: Email me at lr2693 [at] nyu.edu [http://nyu.edu] Cover art © Anita Sheih 2025, check her out! https://www.instagram.com/anita.indd/ [https://www.instagram.com/anita.indd/] Podcast theme music created with Suno [https://suno.com/]

E9: Oliver Shafaat: Founder & CEO, Sci-Lume Labs

Today on Keeping it Cool, we're joined by Oliver Shafaat, founder and CEO of Sci-Lume Labs, a materials science company developing Bylon™: a biodegradable, recyclable fiber made from agricultural waste. With a PhD in biochemistry from Caltech and years of experience leading fiber R&D in Japan, Oliver combines deep scientific expertise with a passion for sustainable innovation. Bylon is designed to match the performance of synthetic fibers like nylon and polyester while offering a circular, fossil-free alternative that integrates seamlessly into existing textile manufacturing processes. Sci-Lume Labs is currently scaling production and collaborating with apparel brands to bring Bylon to market. Oliver’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-shafaat/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-shafaat/] Sci-Lume Labs: https://www.sci-lumelabs.com/ [https://www.sci-lumelabs.com/] Questions, comments, or feedback: Email me at lr2693 [at] nyu.edu [http://nyu.edu] Cover art © Anita Sheih 2025, check her out! https://www.instagram.com/anita.indd/ [https://www.instagram.com/anita.indd/] Podcast theme music created with Suno [https://suno.com/]

E8: Karen Sheffield: Founder & Managing Partner, Pachamama Ventures

Today we’re joined by Karen Sheffield, Founder and Managing Partner of Pachamama Ventures, a venture firm investing in early-stage U.S. climate tech companies. After 16 years as a finance executive at Fortune 100 companies and 4 years as an active angel investor, Karen launched Pachamama to back brilliant founders tackling the climate crisis. She also previously served as a Finance Director at Visa, and previously held roles at PepsiCo and American Airlines. Karen holds a double degree in Finance and Economics from TCU and an MBA from UT Austin. Karen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-sheffield/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-sheffield/] Pachamama Ventures: https://www.pachamamavc.com/ [https://www.pachamamavc.com/] Questions, comments, or feedback: Email me at lr2693 [at] nyu.edu [http://nyu.edu] Cover art © Anita Sheih 2025, check her out! https://www.instagram.com/anita.indd/ [https://www.instagram.com/anita.indd/] Podcast theme music created with Suno [https://suno.com/]

E7: Adam Masser: COO & General Counsel, Ivy Energy

Today on Keeping it Cool we’re joined by Adam Masser, COO and General Counsel at Ivy Energy, a climate tech company making clean energy accessible for renters and multifamily buildings. Ivy Energy’s software platform brings solar benefits to tenants and property owners alike, solving a long-standing equity and billing challenge in distributed energy. Prior to Ivy, Adam helped scale legal and operations teams at Arcadia and brings a systems-thinking approach to climate innovation, bridging law, policy, and technology to accelerate the energy transition. Learn more about Ivy Energy at https://www.ivy-energy.com/ [https://www.ivy-energy.com/]. Adam’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-masser/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-masser/] Questions, comments, or feedback: Email me at lr2693 [at] nyu.edu [http://nyu.edu] Cover art © Anita Sheih 2025, check her out! https://www.instagram.com/anita.indd/ [https://www.instagram.com/anita.indd/] Podcast theme music created with Suno [https://suno.com/]

E6: Tiffany Yeh, MD: Co-Founder & CEO of Eztia Health

Today on Keeping it Cool, we’re joined by Tiffany Yeh, Co-Founder & CEO of Eztia Health, a company developing passive cooling materials to reduce heat stress without electricity. Recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 – Social Impact, Tiffany combines her background in materials science and medicine to create innovative solutions for extreme heat, one of the most pressing challenges of climate resilience. Eztia’s first product is a lightweight, wearable cooling device designed to help prevent heat-related illnesses—offering a sustainable alternative to energy-intensive cooling systems. Learn more about Eztia at https://www.eztiahealth.com/ [https://www.eztiahealth.com/]. Tiffany’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyyeh11/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyyeh11/] Questions, comments, or feedback? Email me at lr2693 [at] nyu.edu [http://nyu.edu] Cover art © Anita Sheih 2025, check her out! https://www.instagram.com/anita.indd/ [https://www.instagram.com/anita.indd/] Podcast theme music created with Suno.