Investing in Clean Energy Innovation Keynote | Yale Clean Energy Conference

Investing in Clean Energy Innovation Keynote | Yale Clean Energy Conference

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In this keynote panel from the Yale Clean Energy Conference, we go beyond the surface of “green tech” to discuss the brutal realities of financing the energy transition. As policy support for clean energy wavers in America, we share how we navigate the shift from software-enabled “asset-light” technologies to the capital-intensive infrastructure needed to transform global industry.

We explore why the human side of venture capital is often more important than the technology itself , and how the next era of climate tech—Climate Tech 3.0—is being shaped by national security, industrial policy, and the massive power demands of AI.

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💡 We answer the biggest questions facing the energy transition:

The Policy Exposure: We explain why we believe there is no way to invest in clean energy at scale without taking a specific policy point of view.

Management Over Math: We discuss why we look for agile management teams that can “roll with the punches” as the best way to de-risk a business.

The AI Opportunity: We explore how AI load growth is making grid optimization and behind-the-meter solutions more valuable than they have ever been.

Climate Tech 3.0: We define the next era where costs are falling, but technologies must have freestanding economics with minimal reliance on subsidies.

Breaking In: We offer candid advice for students, emphasizing specificity and the importance of building trust in a tough market.
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About this podcast:
Recorded at the Yale Clean Energy Conference on November 6-7, 2025, this keynote features our panel: Amy Duffuor (Azola Ventures) , Terry Kellogg (Helios Climate Ventures) , and Rakesh Shankar (Antin Infrastructure Partners). We provide a masterclass on the “funder mindset,” detailing how we move capital from university labs to the massive infrastructure projects that define our climate future.

Leading the Way | Zach Mercurio: Finding Your Purpose, So That Others See Their Own

Leading the Way | Zach Mercurio: Finding Your Purpose, So That Others See Their Own

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As a researcher, author, and keynote speaker specializing in leadership and purpose, Zach Mercurio explores a question within everyday workplace interactions: Do people know that they matter? Drawing from years of research on purposeful leadership and human motivation, Zach reveals how small, interpersonal leadership behaviors—listening deeply, noticing effort, and showing genuine care—can transform performance, well-being, and trust. From the science of mattering to practical strategies leaders can apply immediately, Zach reframes leadership not as authority, but as the daily work of helping others feel significant, valued, and seen.

This episode offers powerful insight into leading with purpose, building cultures of belonging, and unlocking human potential by helping people know they truly matter.
Cannabis, Opioids, Mental Health & Community w/ Dr. Chyrell Bellamy and Dr. Paul Glaser

Cannabis, Opioids, Mental Health & Community w/ Dr. Chyrell Bellamy and Dr. Paul Glaser

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This first Addy Hour episode of 2026 is a must-watch/must-listen. We delve into the truths about cannabis and opioid use in teens and adults, and we honestly consider the many reasons people use. We address stigma head-on and the ways it shows up for those navigating substance misuse, other mental health challenges, chronic illness or other health concerns. Our guests also highlight the necessity of meeting people where they are. We talk about the importance of embracing and welcoming folks back into the community, especially after times of treatment or rehab. We also push the boundaries to highlight the essential ways institutions and universities can learn from our communities, for the good of all. In this episode, you’ll also hear powerful stories about our guests’ journeys and their transformative work. You’ll hear about programs providing addiction services within the church. And you’ll hear about strategically establishing clinics in neutral zones between gang territories to facilitate accessibility across gang affiliations. This free-flowing and in-depth conversation will leave you inspired, encouraged, and empowered.

The Addy Hour is recorded at the Yale Teaching Studios, with engineering support from Ryan McEvoy, edited by Orlando Suazo, and hosted by Dr. Nii Addy. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and follow our podcast page, to help us grow this podcast and our community.

Leading the Way | Kola Masha: Building the Highest-Impact Business

Leading the Way | Kola Masha: Building the Highest-Impact Business

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Entrepreneur and impact leader Kola Masha traces an extraordinary journey from music and television to engineering, global business, and building one of Africa’s most ambitious social enterprises. As co-founder of Babban Gona, Kola shares how he applies disciplined leadership, patient scale, and human-centered systems thinking to enable millions of smallholder farmers to double their income. With a mission to create the world’s highest-impact business, Kola unpacks how depth of impact and scale must work together to drive real change. He discusses empowering smallholder farmers, building businesses that serve entire ecosystems, and leading with discipline, patience, and long-term vision.
From redefining leadership development to designing systems that unlock food security, education, healthcare, and mobility, this episode offers a masterclass in purpose-driven entrepreneurship and leading transformation at scale.
Content Note: This episode includes discussion of maternal mortality and maternal health challenges, which some listeners may find sensitive.