Best Solar Software Podcasts (2025)

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Battery Systems and Software in Modern Energy with Peter Gruenbaum (Smart Scientist) 24:52

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Join host Sean White as he interviews Peter Gruenbaum, an energy software engineer and instructor, about the real-world role of software in battery systems and modern energy markets. Discover how batteries are managed, how software enables market participation, and why understanding these systems is crucial for the future of renewable energy. Perfe…

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Sodium Batteries with Antonio Baclig (Smart Dude) of Inlyte Energy at RE+ 28:45

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Join host Sean White and Inlyte Energy CEO Antonio Baclig as they discuss the science, innovation, and commercial potential of sodium metal chloride batteries. Learn how these safe, abundant, and recyclable batteries could transform grid-scale energy storage and support the transition to sustainable power. This episode offers valuable insights for …

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Can Horizontal Boreholes Solve Nuclear's Biggest Problem? Rod Baltzer Thinks So 40:36

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What if the key to unlocking nuclear energy’s future has been buried all along? In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth dives into one of the most overlooked and misunderstood challenges of the clean energy transition: nuclear waste disposal. His guest, Rod Baltzer, is a 25-year veteran of the nuclear waste in…

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Momentum Series: Championing South Africa's Female Founders with Sarah Dusek of Enygma Ventures 32:55

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Sarah Dusek, Managing Partner of Enygma Ventures. Sarah shares her journey from entrepreneur to investor, emphasizing the importance of supporting female founders, particularly in Africa. She discusses the unique strengths of female entrepreneurs, the need for…

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Tom McCalmont, Engineer CEO Paired Power, 25yr Solar and Storage Force 34:18

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How is solar power changing the way we charge electric vehicles? Join host Sean White and Tom McCalmont, CEO of Paired Power, as they reveal the latest breakthroughs in solar-powered EV charging, microgrids, and clean energy innovation. Discover how deployable solar solutions and vehicle-to-grid technology are making EV charging smarter, more relia…

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Inside the Solar PPA Model Driving Clean Energy Growth 43:11

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Send me a message What if the real disruption in solar isn’t the technology — but the business model behind it? This week I’m joined by Scott Therien, Director of Strategic Partnerships at REC Solar, to unpack one of the most important, and least discussed, shifts in the energy transition: the move from one-off construction projects to long-term, r…

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Navigating Global Markets and Cultural Nuances with Maarten van Kroonenburg of BW Ventures 43:28

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Martin van Kroenenburg, founder of BW Ventures, to explore the nuanced journey of building a venture fund focused on early-stage innovation. Martin shares his experiences navigating startup programs, corporate innovation, and investor relations, emphasizing …

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Unboxing Arco Solar Module with Jeff Spies 29:57

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Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MCd3-kJNa_s In this episode, Sean White is joined by Jeff Spies and Deep Patel for a hands-on unboxing and deep dive into vintage Arco Solar modules from the early 1980s. The team shares the history, technology, and quirks of these classic solar panels, sharing stories and technical insights along the way. Key T…

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Momentum Series: Harnessing Collective Intelligence with Content Hurricane's Nick Jain 28:26

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Nick Jane, CEO of IdeaScale and Content Hurricane. Nick discusses his background in investing and leadership, the founding of IdeaScale, and the importance of innovation management. He shares insights into building a resilient company culture, effective market…

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Community Solar with CJ Colavito of Standard Solar at RE+ 20:47

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In this episode, Sean White sits down with CJ Colavito, General Manager of Integrated Project Teams at Standard Solar. They dive deep into the world of distributed generation, community solar, and the evolving landscape of solar policy in the United States. The conversation also touches on industry anecdotes, the impact of policy on solar markets, …

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The Truth About Solar Panel Waste: Inside the Recycling Revolution with Dr. Janette Freeman 47:22

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Most conversations about solar focus on growth, installation, and deployment. Far fewer address the reality on the other end of the lifecycle: what happens to millions of solar panels once they’re damaged, decommissioned, or reach the end of their usable life. In this episode, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Dr Janette Freeman, Vice President of B…

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Growing a Smarter Solar Business in the UK: Tips from HSEnergy 29:20

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Neil Mitchell, Managing Director at HSEnergy, jumps on to chat about what it’s really like building a solar company in the UK right now. He talks about why accurate surveys and staying close to your customers make all the difference (and how battery tech is evolving fast). They also get into energy trading, market shifts, and how changing governmen…

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ARCA Dynamics: Mapping the Cosmos to Prevent Catastrophic Space Collisions 25:51

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Space is becoming dangerously crowded. With Goldman Sachs predicting 70,000 low Earth orbit satellites could launch in just the next five years, the risk of catastrophic collisions is escalating rapidly. Unlike cars or planes, satellites have no drivers on board to react in real-time, making precise orbital tracking absolutely essential. Enter ARCA…

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The Regeneration Mindset for Climate Action 49:38

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Send me a message What if cutting emissions isn’t enough, and never was? And what if the real lever we’ve been ignoring is regeneration, not reduction? This week I’m joined by Chad Frischmann, co-creator of Project Drawdown and founder of Regenerative Intelligence, for a conversation that goes right to the core of what the climate movement keeps ge…

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Energy policy, technology, and utility challenges: How industry leaders are overcoming barriers 37:32

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Utility-scale clean energy projects in development are still facing connection queues and regulatory barriers. RE+ may be done for 2025, but the debate is still going. Host Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Research Director at Wood Mackenzie, sits down with three leaders who are driving progress from different corners of the energy transition, from utility-s…

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Inside Visa Ventures: Strategic Corporate Investing, Global FinTech Insights, and Founder Success with David Rolf 39:02

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Christian Marquez sits down with David Rolf, head of Visa Ventures, to explore how Visa’s corporate venture arm strategically invests in fintech and commerce startups worldwide. David shares how Visa Ventures aligns investments with the company’s long-term strategy, their global approach i…

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Arco Solar with Don Bilinski Remembering Russ Campbell 34:42

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In this episode, Sean White had a fun chat with Don Bilinski, the Enterprise Business Development Manager at Kinect Solar. They recount a serendipitous meeting at a solar conference and delve into the fascinating history of solar modules. Don shares anecdotes about industry pioneer Russ Campbell, who significantly contributed to the development of …

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257s Scott Rosenberg at RE+ (Tom Edison connection) 21:04

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In this episode Sean is joined by Scott Rosenberg, CEO and co-founder of 257. They discuss the origins of 257, named after the historic site of Thomas Edison’s first power plant and dive into the future of residential electrification. Scott shares how 257 uses AI and data science to profile every home in the U.S., helping energy providers and insta…

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Leading Through Uncertainty: Kimberlee Centera on Power, People, and Resilience 50:11

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When policy shocks hit and the ground shifts beneath an entire industry, real leadership is revealed. In Episode 78 of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth welcomes back Kimberlee Centera, Founder and CEO of TerraPro Solutions, one of the renewable industry’s most trusted names in risk management and project finance. Over mor…

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Momentum Series: Revolutionizing Legal Depositions with Skribe Founder Karl Seelbach 42:51

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Karl Seelbach, founder of Skribe and law firm Doyle & Seelbach. Karl discusses his journey from aspiring attorney to innovator in legal technology. He emphasizes the challenges and opportunities in modernizing deposition processes through AI, which makes them …

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Storage Without Solar and Consumer Friendly Leasing with Greg Field Solar Home Realtor 32:36

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Discover how the solar industry is being transformed by innovative, consumer-friendly leasing models and cutting-edge energy storage solutions. Join host Sean White and expert guest Greg Field as they reveal new ways homeowners can benefit from solar and battery storage without the pitfalls of traditional leases. Learn about the latest trends, ethi…

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Understanding Virtual Power Plants & What They Mean for Solar Installers 25:57

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Clinton O’Neill jumps in to unpack what Virtual Power Plants actually are and why they matter. He breaks down how VPPs connect solar, storage, and software to make the grid smarter and more reliable, and why this shift opens big doors for installers. If you’re not already thinking about how to partner with utilities and play in this space, this epi…

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Decarbonising Heat: Why Half of Industrial Energy Is Ripe for Reinvention 49:22

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Send me a message Most people never think about industrial heat. Yet half of all manufacturing emissions come from it. My guest this week, Addison Stark, CEO and co-founder of AtmosZero, is on a mission to electrify one of the dirtiest, most overlooked pieces of infrastructure on Earth: the steam boiler. In this episode, Addison and I uncover how a…

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Empowering Work with AI: Inside Dash Labs' Vision of Workstation 36:12

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Andrew Hoag, co-founder and CEO of Dash Labs and creator of Workstation, a productivity app designed to enhance how employees leverage AI in the workplace. Andrew shares his entrepreneurial journey, reflecting on lessons learned from founding multiple startu…

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From Data to Performance: Understanding and Improving Your AI Model 26:42

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Modern data analytic methods and tools—including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) classifiers—are revolutionizing prediction capabilities and automation through their capacity to analyze and classify data. To produce such results, these methods depend on correlations. However, an overreliance on correlations can lead to predic…

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Data Centers, Solar Energy and the AI Boom with Matias Sigal of REplace 31:20

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In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage podcast, Sean welcomes back Matias Sigal for a fascinating discussion on the rapid developments in the solar industry. Matias talks about the booming demand for data centers in the U.S., driven by the rise of AI and tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Meta. The conversation dives into the sy…

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Off-Grid and Grid Backup with Jesse Faircloth at RE+ 25:20

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In this episode, Sean White sits down with Jesse Faircloth, founder of PVIT and off-grid engineering expert, to explore the world of off-grid living, homesteading, and the evolving landscape of solar and battery technology. They discuss the challenges and rewards of building self-sufficient homesteads, the role of PVIT in empowering rural communiti…

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Building Energy, Building Trust: Steffanie Dohn on McCarthy’s Human Approach to Progress 45:54

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Episode Summary In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Steffanie Dohn, Vice President of Government Affairs at McCarthy Building Companies, shares how one of America’s most trusted EPCs is redefining what progress looks like. From reframing the national energy conversation to transforming rural economies through workforce deve…

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Momentum Series: Bridging Healthcare Innovation and Investment with Joel Martin 34:43

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez talks with Joel Martin, Chief Operating Officer at Medsense and Operating Partner at HealthX Ventures. Joel discusses his career journey and the challenges in healthcare technology. He emphasizes the importance of accurate provider data, the transition from fee-for-servi…

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Virtual Power Plants with Seth Frader-Thompson of EnergyHub 22:53

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In this episode, Sean White talks with Seth Frader-Thompson, President of EnergyHub, about virtual power plants (VPPs) and the future of distributed energy. They discuss what VPPs are, how they work, and their potential to transform the electric grid by pooling together devices like batteries, electric vehicles, and smart thermostats. Seth explains…

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Microgrids, Hydrogen, and the End of Fossil Fuels 1:00:31

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Send me a message What if business, not politics, held the real key to ending the climate crisis? In this week’s episode, I sit down with Rinaldo Brutoco, founder and CEO of the World Business Academy, to explore a radical but beautifully simple idea: that stakeholder capitalism - where companies serve people and planet, not just shareholders, can …

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How to Build a Solar Business That Lasts (Tips from Brooklyn SolarWorks CEO) 47:17

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TR Ludwig, CEO of Brooklyn SolarWorks, joins Joe Marhamati to talk about building a solar company that actually sticks to its mission. From navigating NYC’s tricky regs to designing rooftop solutions that turn heads, TR shares what it really takes to lead with purpose. They get into team culture, market trends, and why strong values and the right p…

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Will energy storage save the grid? How batteries and the software behind them are reshaping reliability in the age of AI demand 47:45

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Electrification is surging, AI data centres are multiplying, and volatility is rising on both sides of the meter. Can storage step in as the flexible backbone the US grid now needs? Host Sylvia Leyva Martinez is joined by Joanna Martin Ziegenfuss, General Manager for Strategic Market Development (North America), and Ruchira Shah, General Manager of…

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Building Trustworthy AI: Navigating the Challenges and Future of Agentic Software with Shane Emmons 38:22

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Shane Emmons, founder and CEO of Swept, to explore the complexities and challenges surrounding AI trust and reliability. Shane explains why AI systems can behave unpredictably due to their probabilistic nature and the inherent uncertainty in their prediction…

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EG4 Founder James Showalter: From eBay store to number 2 residential battery in record time 24:40

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In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage podcast, host Sean White converses with James Showalter, the founder and CEO of EG4. They discuss EG4’s innovative mini splits and energy storage solutions, including their impact in the solar industry and the future of residential batteries. James shares insights into their partnership with …

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What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Safety Analysis for AI Systems 36:14

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How can you ever know whether an LLM is safe to use? Even self-hosted LLM systems are vulnerable to adversarial prompts left on the internet and waiting to be found by system search engines. These attacks and others exploit the complexity of even seemingly secure AI systems. In our latest podcast from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Enginee…

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Building The Bridge: How Emily Easley Connects Oil, Renewables, and the Future of Energy 48:09

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth welcomes Emily Easley, Founder and CEO of NOVUS Energy Advisors, for a powerful look at how oil, gas, renewables, real estate, and AI are colliding to define the next era of energy. Emily’s career bridges both sides of the energy spectrum. A sixth-generation Texan who bu…

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Rhymes, Resilience, and Renewable Power: The Story of Solar Steve Sherman 44:32

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Engineer by day, rapper by night, Steve Sherman joins Sean to talk about his mission to put a battery in every home and the power of solar energy. From startup stories and global adventures to solar-themed rap tracks, this episode is packed with innovation, inspiration, and a few laughs along the way. Topics Covered Superior Energy www.superiorener…

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John Berger CEO of Otovo USA, and former CEO and Founder of Sunnova 44:42

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In this episode, Sean White chats with John Berger, CEO of Otovo USA and former CEO of Sunnova, about the dynamic landscape of the solar industry. They discuss Otovo's focus on service, including rolling trucks, fixing systems, and creating virtual power plants (VPPs). John highlights the importance of modernizing regulations, expanding into the Eu…

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ASES Chair Ben Luce talks about the American Solar Energy Society 1:05:32

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Join Sean White in this engaging episode of the 'Sean White Solar and Energy Storage Podcast' as he converses with special guest Ben Luce, the chair of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES). They share stories about the history and evolution of ASES, the significance of ASES conferences, and the essential role of education in advancing solar ene…

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Solar Celebrity Rudy Saporite of IBTS The Solar Games at RE+ 20:56

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Join host Sean White as he sits down with Rudy Saporite, Program Director at IBTS, to explore leadership in the solar and energy storage industry. Discover how IBTS sets the standard for quality, and compliance, and learn about the challenges and triumphs of ensuring safe, reliable solar installations across the nation. Rudy shares insights on indu…

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The Swiss Army Knife of the Grid: Energy Storage’s Rise and Redefinition 44:28

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with Justin Rangooni, President and CEO of Energy Storage Canada. With a background in law, policy, and government relations, Justin has become a leading voice in one of the most dynamic and consequential sectors of the clean energy transition: energy storage. From …

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Momentum Series: Bridging Science and Consumer Satisfaction with Tastry Founder and CEO Katerina Axelsson 27:24

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Katerina Axelson, founder of Tastry. Katerina shares her journey from aspiring scientist to entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of understanding consumer preferences through chemistry. She discusses the challenges of introducing innovative technology in …

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Getting Your Software Supply Chain In Tune with SBOM Harmonization 23:14

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Software bills of materials or SBOMs are critical to software security and supply chain risk management. Ideally, regardless of the SBOM tool, the output should be consistent for a given piece of software. But that is not always the case. The divergence of results can undermine confidence in software quality and security. In our latest podcast from…

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AI Solar Robots with Lishuo Pan Brown University Grad Student 29:57

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In this episode Sean White is joined by Lishuo Pan, a PhD student at Brown University specializing in robotics and computer science. They talked about the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and solar energy, focusing on the challenges and innovations in solar panel maintenance and cleaning. The conversation covers the use of drones …

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SolarYou’s Journey: Understanding the Solar Market Dynamics in Spain 33:36

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In this episode, Herve Billiet sits down with Jerónimo Lozano, CEO of SolarYou, to dive into the fast-evolving solar market in Spain. Jerónimo shares how SolarYou went from startup to standout, breaking down their pricing strategy, tech stack, and customer-first mindset. If you're curious about scaling in a competitive market, leveling up client ex…

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Saga Robotics: Meet the Robots Making our Strawberries more Sustainable 25:43

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Picture a farm where robots work through the night, eliminating disease without a single drop of chemicals. It sounds like science fiction, but it's already happening on strawberry farms across Britain and vineyards throughout California, thanks to a remarkable robot called Thorvald. Thorvald is an autonomous robot that uses UVC light as a preventa…