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In the early 2000s, solar and wind were just getting started. Fast forward to today, and they’re transforming the global energy landscape. 🌍 The clean energy market is no longer a niche—it’s set to reach $650 billion annually by 2030, more than triple its size today. And with that growth comes a major opportunity: clean energy manufacturing jobs are projected to double to 14 million. Countries are racing to scale up clean energy manufacturing, driven by the need to hit net-zero goals, strengthen energy security, and stay competitive. The current energy crisis has only sped up this transformation, fueling the investments that will shape our future. We’re in a new industrial era — one where clean energy technology is the foundation for everything that comes next. Check out the full report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) in the comments. #climatetech #climatechange #cleanenergy #solar #wind #manufacturing #netzero #jobreport #climatejobs

Another hottly anticipated heavy hit at #geothermalhouse yesterday that I thoroughly enjoyed on the topic of #hyperscale and #geothermal. Many thanks to TED’s Chris Anderson and Gigascale Capital’s Mike Schroepfer for the insightful discussion about big tech #energy demand, and how geothermal can attract the types of customers and capital it needs to grow. Excellent session 🔥🔥🔥 #climateweeknyc #pivot2024 #rockstars

Mike Schroepfer took the stage at Geothermal House during Climate Week NYC for a fireside chat, “Is Clean Hyperscale Possible?” ⚡ In his talk, Mike posed a key question every startup faces: customer demand—who’s going to buy your product, for how much, and for how long? He offered valuable insights on how reducing the double risk—both technical and market—can help startups scale more effectively. 🌍 A big thanks to moderator Chris Anderson, Jamie Beard, and the InnerSpace team for hosting such a stellar event at Geothermal House. Stay tuned for the full conversation. #ClimateWeekNYC #hyperscale #climatetech #venture #GeothermalHouse #Startups #foundertips #productfit #startuptips

Big congrats to Mill on being featured in the new Netflix series, “What’s Next? The Future with Bill Gates,” in the episode “Can We Stop Global Warming?” 🌱 In this episode, Mill’s CEO and founder, Matthew Rogers, breaks down the massive impact food waste has on climate change—if food waste were a country, it’d be the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases. 🤯 Mill is taking on this challenge with a smart system that reimagines how food waste is managed, starting right at home. Their food recycler turns discarded food scraps into a valuable resource for farms to feed chickens, closing the loop and turning waste into something that benefits both the environment and agriculture. 🌱 By making it simple for households to recycle food waste, Mill offers a scalable, real-world solution to one of the biggest sources of emissions. Catch Mill’s story and more in “What’s Next? The Future with Bill Gates” now streaming on Netflix. Link in comments. #climatetech #climatechange #billgates #sustainability #agriculture #foodwaste #globalwarming #composting #recycling

Climate Week NYC kicks off this week, and we’re excited to share that Arbor and Dioxycle have been named 'Ones to Watch' by NYSE and Lowercarbon Capital, highlighting startups building great businesses that are good for the planet. 🌎 Both companies are driving real innovation in the fight against climate change. Arbor, founded by former rocket engineers and climate scientists, is using advanced rocket engine technology to convert waste biomass into carbon-negative power while achieving permanent carbon removal. Dioxycle is leveraging cutting-edge electrolyzer technology to transform industrial carbon emissions into sustainable chemicals like ethylene. Keep an eye out —- Gigascale investor Kevin Zhang will be on the ground at Climate Week NYC, along with Brad Hartwig, CEO of Arbor, Sarah Lamaison, PhD, CEO of Dioxycle, and other companies we’re proud to support. What are you looking forward to this Climate Week? #ClimateWeekNYC #ClimateTech #ClimateChange #Sustainability

🌍 Calling all climate tech leaders 🌍 Mike Schroepfer, former Meta CTO and current founder of Gigascale Capital, is hosting Founder Office Hours for climate tech entrepreneurs at this year’s SOSV Climate Tech Summit. As Meta's CTO, Schrep scaled products to billions of users, shipped millions of units of consumer hardware, constructed tens of millions of square feet of data centers, built teams of up to 35,000, and made breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. Now, he's focused on scaling climate tech companies to modernize the world’s biggest sectors and make clean options a no-brainer. Whether you’re trying to de-risk your tech, leverage your board more effectively, or manage through challenges, Schrep will share actionable advice to help you overcome the hurdles on your path to scale. 🌱 Gigascale Capital: Scaling Climate Tech: Founder Office Hours with Schrep 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 15 💻 Location: Virtual – Free to attend 🔗 Register through the link in our comments! #climatesummit #climatetech #founderadvice #startuptips #climatechange #cleantech #foundertips

Congrats to Arbor on signing a multi-year deal with Microsoft to deliver 25,000 tons of permanent CO2 removal starting in 2027. As part of the deal, Arbor will also generate 5MW of clean electricity—enough to power about 4,000 U.S. homes year-round using readily available organic waste as fuel. This partnership is a significant milestone, highlighting Arbor's ability to meet the highest technical standards and deliver impactful results. It not only demonstrates the potential of carbon-negative energy but also shows what’s possible when leading companies commit to climate action. Brad Hartwig, CEO of Arbor, said, “Microsoft’s commitment to draw down their historical emissions by 2050 perfectly aligns with our mission to bring the planet back into balance with carbon-negative electricity and permanent carbon removal.” Congrats to the Arbor team on this major milestone—we're excited to see the impact of this collaboration! #ClimateTech #CarbonRemoval #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #microsoft #CarbonNegative

🌱 NEW CLIMATE TECH JOBS & INTERNSHIPS 🌱 Work directly with exciting companies in hands-on roles that drive real-world impact toward a more sustainable future. 🚀 From Mechanical Engineering Intern to Art Director to Kinetic Physicist and more, there are opportunities for all skill sets and experience levels. Explore the open roles below, and help us spread the word by sharing this with your network. Follow us for regular job updates and opportunities in climate tech. 🌱 ➡️ Cocoon - Principal Process Engineer  https://bit.ly/3XjKP7t ➡️ Heirloom - Software Product Manager https://bit.ly/47n8oRl Product Manager, MRV https://bit.ly/3zgmkA7 Head of Deployment Strategy https://bit.ly/4dSz27a Senior Counsel, Project Development https://bit.ly/3XhmSO5 ➡️ Mill Senior Designer/Art Director https://bit.ly/3MNiH84 ➡️ Thalo Labs Account Executive https://bit.ly/3XJZdY7 ➡️ Xcimer Energy Corporation - Kinetic Physicist https://bit.ly/47mvO9z Summer 2025 Internship - Physics https://bit.ly/4gDkwlI Summer 2025 Internship - Computational and Software Engineering https://bit.ly/4gDkwlI Summer 2025 Internship - Electrical and Pulsed Power Engineering https://bit.ly/4eJa6zh Summer 2025 Internship - Mechanical Engineering https://bit.ly/3XrWLnN #jobs #hiring #openroles #climatetech #climatechange #greenjobs #internships #engineeringjobs #designjobs #salesjobs

Join Mike Schroepfer for a fireside chat, 'Is Clean Hyperscale Possible?', at the Geothermal House during Climate Week NYC next Tuesday, Sept. 24. Register through the comments, and we’ll see you there. #climateweeknyc #climateweek #geothermalhouse

Going from nothing to “we made this thing” is the feeling that has kept Mike Schroepfer in the tech industry for over 25 years. As a self-identified “grounded optimist”, Schrep’s philosophy is simple: “Stop imagining, go do.” To make that happen, he asks, "Why would this work?" instead of focusing on all the ways it might not. In Microsoft's Behind the Tech episode with Kevin Scott, Schrep shares his journey from his early engineering career to his time as Meta's CTO and his pivot to focusing on climate change. Check out the full interview in the comments. #climatetech #venturecapital #climatechange #startuptips #vctips