Listen "E277: Solving Water Pollution with Solar-Powered Boats"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, our guest is Samy Sriram, Head of Marketing and Operations at Clearbot, a pioneering startup building electric, solar-powered boats designed to clean polluted waterways. Samy shares the inspiring journey of scaling Clearbot from a humble prototype into a fleet of smart, autonomous vessels now operating across five countries. She breaks down their service, rental, and sales models, details the capabilities of their three boat classes—including AI integration, remote operation, and solar charging—and discusses Clearbot's commitment to working alongside local communities to recover waste without replacing livelihoods. From tackling water hyacinths and plastic debris to collecting real-time environmental data, this conversation offers a fascinating look into how electric marine tech is addressing water pollution and climate challenges at scale. Samyuktha also reflects on her favorite project in Northeast India, the risks operators face, and her advice to aspiring entrepreneurs: start small, stay passionate, and iterate. Please join to find more. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs Instagram @energypreneurs Tiktok @energypreneurs Spotify Video @energypreneurs
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