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In this episode of SolPods Studio, student host Caxton Conner sits down with Bill Smith, Founder and President of Infinity Fuel Cell & Hydrogen, to discuss hydrogen fuel cells, clean energy, and how technology originally developed for space exploration is helping solve sustainability challenges…

In this episode of SolPods Studio, host Harrison Cymbler sits down with Stephanie (Steph) Hallinan from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to explore sustainability in the built environment and the many paths into the field. Steph shares her “zigzag” career journey from architecture to supply …

In this episode of SolPods Studio, host Katie Lockwood sits down with Ben Moore, a Central Valley farmer and founder of The Ugly Company, to talk about food waste, farming, and what sustainability looks like in practice. Ben shares how years spent hauling and dumping unmarketable fruit led him to s…

In this episode of SolPod Studios, host Mia Rubiera sits down with sisters Rachna and Ruchika Kumar, co-founders of Ichcha, a sustainable textile brand dedicated to preserving India’s ancient crafts and promoting conscious consumerism. They share their journey from tech and design into entrepreneur…

In this inspiring episode, host Mia Rubiera chatted with Natalie Linden from Friends of the Earth’s Climate-Friendly School Food Program about why rethinking what’s on our school menus is such a big deal for climate action. Natalie breaks down how schools are moving toward healthier, plant-forward,…

In this episode, we talk with Will Wiseman, Co-Founder and CEO of Climatize, about making climate investing accessible to everyone—even students and young people just getting started. Will shares how Climatize is breaking down barriers to funding renewable energy projects and offers insights on how…

In this episode, we hear from Jennifer Leonard, Head of Impact at Ethic, about what it really means to invest with purpose. She explains how financial systems can support positive change and why impact investing is more than just a buzzword. Jennifer also offers advice for students who are new to t…

In our latest podcast episode, Joelle Ciriacy, Environmental Scientist at the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, shares tips for preventing food waste.   From being proactive with meal planning and shopping lists, to leveraging the pantry and freezer, Joelle makes practical sugge…

In this episode, we chat with Alexandra Clunies-Ross, Partner at Katapult VC, about how venture capital can actually drive real, measurable impact. Alexandra explains how investors choose and support startups tackling climate change and social challenges, and what makes an “impact business” stand o…