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Listen "WE048 – Revolutionizing Energy & Water Innovations from OkaVate with Sonia Coopwood and Chris Schuring"
Episode Synopsis
In this electrifying episode of Wicked Energy with JG, host Justin engages with distinguished guests Sonia Coopwood, a strategic advisor and co-founder of Greentech, and Chris Shuring, the COO and founder of OkaVate.
Explore Greentech's pioneering research in renewable energy with Sonia, as she discusses the firm's innovative lithium iron battery technology — a formidable competitor that outperforms Tesla's batteries by threefold. Journey with her as she shares about the green tech energy park in the works in Hawaii, a joint effort with the co-founder of Earth Day. The conversation takes a personal turn as Sonia delves into her interests in biohacking and her work on cellular activation for enhanced health.
Enter the world of water technology with Chris, who brings a wealth of experience from the fields of technology development and energy innovation. Listen to his intriguing career transition from Atari to managing international data centers. He unveils a promising collaborative project in West Africa related to water technology, under the banner of OkaVate.
Justin, Sonia, and Chris embark on a deep dive into pressing global issues, including the dire lack of access to electricity, refrigeration, and clean water. They explore sustainable solutions such as solar panel systems, while also addressing the hurdles and bottlenecks that impede the large-scale implementation of these technologies in emerging economies. From political dynamics to the profit-focused lens of venture capitalism, and the market dominance maintained by large companies, no stone is left unturned.
The trio further discuss policy and regulatory challenges in the US that prevent alternative energy development, such as wheeling laws. They elucidate their objective of testing and developing emerging technologies in West Africa before launching them globally, citing a project that generates water from atmospheric humidity as a potential solution for disaster recovery.
The conversation veers towards OkaVate's ambitious plans to build grid-independent homes in Ghana using 3D printing and a blend of green energy technologies. Learn about their ventures into the water industry and atmospheric water generation systems that extract drinkable water from polluted air.
Chris gives us a glimpse into OkaVate's business strategy, revealing a fundraising plan to raise $10 million via a Regulation D offering. The company aspires to go public within four years at a $3.5 billion valuation, backed by prospective government contracts worth over a billion dollars each.
If you are interested in learning more or connecting, see the links below:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-schuring-3013757/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniacoopwood/
Website: www.okavate.com
Wicked Energy
For more info on Wicked Energy, please visit www.wickedenergy.io.
For the video version, please visit the Wicked Energy YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5PSzLBnSb7u1HD1xmLOJg
If you or your company are interested in starting a podcast, visit https://www.wickedenergy.io/free-guide for a free guide on creating a successful podcast.
Lastly, if you have any topics or guests you'd like to hear on the show, please email me at [email protected] or send me a message on LinkedIn.
Explore Greentech's pioneering research in renewable energy with Sonia, as she discusses the firm's innovative lithium iron battery technology — a formidable competitor that outperforms Tesla's batteries by threefold. Journey with her as she shares about the green tech energy park in the works in Hawaii, a joint effort with the co-founder of Earth Day. The conversation takes a personal turn as Sonia delves into her interests in biohacking and her work on cellular activation for enhanced health.
Enter the world of water technology with Chris, who brings a wealth of experience from the fields of technology development and energy innovation. Listen to his intriguing career transition from Atari to managing international data centers. He unveils a promising collaborative project in West Africa related to water technology, under the banner of OkaVate.
Justin, Sonia, and Chris embark on a deep dive into pressing global issues, including the dire lack of access to electricity, refrigeration, and clean water. They explore sustainable solutions such as solar panel systems, while also addressing the hurdles and bottlenecks that impede the large-scale implementation of these technologies in emerging economies. From political dynamics to the profit-focused lens of venture capitalism, and the market dominance maintained by large companies, no stone is left unturned.
The trio further discuss policy and regulatory challenges in the US that prevent alternative energy development, such as wheeling laws. They elucidate their objective of testing and developing emerging technologies in West Africa before launching them globally, citing a project that generates water from atmospheric humidity as a potential solution for disaster recovery.
The conversation veers towards OkaVate's ambitious plans to build grid-independent homes in Ghana using 3D printing and a blend of green energy technologies. Learn about their ventures into the water industry and atmospheric water generation systems that extract drinkable water from polluted air.
Chris gives us a glimpse into OkaVate's business strategy, revealing a fundraising plan to raise $10 million via a Regulation D offering. The company aspires to go public within four years at a $3.5 billion valuation, backed by prospective government contracts worth over a billion dollars each.
If you are interested in learning more or connecting, see the links below:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-schuring-3013757/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniacoopwood/
Website: www.okavate.com
Wicked Energy
For more info on Wicked Energy, please visit www.wickedenergy.io.
For the video version, please visit the Wicked Energy YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5PSzLBnSb7u1HD1xmLOJg
If you or your company are interested in starting a podcast, visit https://www.wickedenergy.io/free-guide for a free guide on creating a successful podcast.
Lastly, if you have any topics or guests you'd like to hear on the show, please email me at [email protected] or send me a message on LinkedIn.
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