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The Climate Gap

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The Climate Gap sits at the intersection of climate tech and media. We learn from entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and investors driving meaningful change, and share their stories with a global audience.We produce content across four channels:- Quick Cuts: Short episodes. Sharp insights. No filter.- Pop-Up: Conversations live from the floor.- The Down Low with Joe: Insider views and industry shifts.- Into the Weeds: Where complexity meets clarity.The Climate Gap is powered by Element Six. Element

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15:42

Why GTM Starts in the Basement with Saheel Chandrani...

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2025/08/04

“You can’t launch a product in a building unless the incumbent engineer is on your team.” Saheel Chandrani, CEO PingCXIn our latest Climate Gap Quick Cuts, Saheel flips the GTM playbook upside-down. Rather than chasing CIOs or VPs, he courts the people who actually touch the pipes and wires because true adoption (and real ROI) happens underground.Key takeaways• Institutional knowledge is your secret weapon• Ops teams won’t buy in if you add to their plate they need tools to “do more with less”• Real

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27:36

From Buildings to Business Platforms: The Operational...

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2025/07/29

Justin Segal, President of Boxer Property and Co-Founder of Stemmons Enterprise, joins Joe Aamidor and Ben Muwoki live from Realcomm 2025.We explore how Boxer’s vertically integrated model gives it an edge in scaling smart building tech, why most CRE firms are still outsourcing their outcomes, and what it actually takes to unify operations, data, and ownership. Justin shares his take on energy upgrades, tech fatigue, M&A trends, and the myth of “plug-and-play” solutions.This one’s about shifting

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27:50

Episode One: The Climate Gap - The Future of Clean...

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2025/07/24

Is fusion still the holy grail—or finally within reach?In this episode of The Climate Gap, we go inside Tokamak Energy’s S40 facility in Oxfordshire for an exclusive look at the company leading the race to deliver commercially viable fusion power.🎙️ Host Lewis sits down with Michael Ginsberg, President of Tokamak Energy US, to discuss the physics, funding, and future of this multi-trillion-dollar clean energy bet.🔎 Topics Covered:How Tokamak Energy hit 100 million °C—the threshold for net energy

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37:05

From Broadband to Brava Systems: A Smart-Building...

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2025/07/11

We’re thrilled to share the latest episode of Down Low With Joe, where Joseph Aamidor and Ben M. sat down with Darlene Pope, CEO of Brava Systems at Realcomm Events to trace her journey from commercial real estate and broadband to smart buildings and today’s AI frontier.Some takeaways:↳ People-First ROI : Why employee experience now drives tech spend far more than energy savings.↳ AI-Powered Intuition : How true “intuitive” buildings emerge by layering AI on unified data, not by piling on more point

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39:35

Bonus Episode: Market Update | DLWJ Series | EP 35

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2025/07/04

In this episode, Lewis and Joe discuss the current state of the smart building market, focusing on recent trends, investment landscapes, and emerging technologies. They explore the fragmented nature of the market, the impact of capital efficiency on investment decisions, and the ongoing M&A activity shaping the industry. The conversation also delves into future predictions for the market, highlighting the potential for innovation and the integration of facility management with building

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56:50

How Cannon + Clarient Are Redefining Smart Building...

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2025/06/11

What happens when a global architecture firm acquires a boutique smart building consultancy?In this episode of The Down Low with Joe, we sit down with Eric Larsen (Cannon Design) and Owen Dalton (Clarient Group) to unpack their recent merger—and what it signals for the future of smart buildings, building lifecycle services, and integrated delivery models.🎯 Topics covered:↳ Why Cannon is expanding beyond architecture & engineering into full-lifecycle consulting↳ Clarient’s “insights layer”

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47:08

Why Software Alone Won’t Fix the Built World | Raja...

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2025/06/05

Can software truly scale in construction, or is it time to invest beyond the app?In this episode of The Down Low with Joe, Joe Aamidor is joined by Raja Ghawi, founding partner at Era Ventures, to break down what’s really needed to transform the built environment.🔎 Topics Covered:Why construction and real estate are saturated with software fatigueThe three real profit pools in the built world: labor, materials, financingWhere robots like Viabot are already replacing human night jobsThe hidden risk

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43:44

Why Building Decarbonization is Failing Without...

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2025/05/29

Most buildings still don’t know how much energy they’re wasting - or why.In this episode of The Down Low with Joe Series, Brad Pilgrim, CEO of Parity, joins Joe Aamidor and Lewis Martin to break down why building decarbonization is stalling, and how AI-driven insights can flip the script.Brad shares lessons from leading Parity through the messy middle of building operations – from HVAC failures to landlord pushback, and what it really takes to decarbonize a portfolio at scale.🎯 What we cover:Why

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41:29

Why So Many Energy Startups Struggle to Scale |...

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2025/05/22

Why has there been so little consolidation in the energy management software space? Why do so many promising startups plateau at the same level? And how can investors or buyers tell which ones are built for the long haul?In this episode of The Climate Gap Podcast, Joe Aamidor and Lewis Martin are joined by Shaun Stewart — formerly VP of Product at Noda and Dalos — to reveal the findings of a new industry-first analysis on capital efficiency across energy startups.They analyzed over 20 energy

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41:08

Why Every Building Needs a Transition Plan |...

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2025/05/21

Too much time spent reporting carbon. Not enough spent reducing it.In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Naismith, founder & CEO of Audette, to talk about decarbonizing real estate - at speed and scale.Chris explains why:Energy audits alone can’t meet today’s climate deadlinesOwners need capital planning, not just carbon reportingSmart software (and smarter data) can reveal the retrofit pathInvestors aren’t ditching ESG - they’re doubling downEvery building needs a transition plan,

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44:22

How Tridium Scaled to 1.4M Smart Buildings | Stephen...

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2025/05/14

What does it take to scale a smart building platform from 200,000 instances to 1.4 million?In this episode of The Down Low with Joe, we sit down with Stephen Holicky, Chief Product Officer at Tridium, to unpack the long game behind one of climate tech’s most important (but quietly dominant) platforms: the Niagara Framework.Stephen shares how Tridium’s open architecture and channel-first approach allowed it to win over OEMs, system integrators, and contractors – all while giving building owners

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45:58

Jake Elder (EIP) on Grid Constraints, Building...

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2025/05/06

Buildings are under pressure – not just to decarbonize, but to collaborate with the grid in ways they never have before.In this special solo-hosted episode, Joe Aamidor welcomes Jake Elder, research lead at Energy Impact Partners (EIP), for a deep dive into the “Electric Utility Gauntlet.” As grid operators face mounting stress from AI-driven data centers, manufacturing growth, and electrification, the need for demand-side innovation is now urgent.Jake unpacks how smart buildings must evolve: not by

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40:09

The Digital Transformation of Access Control: Why...

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2025/04/29

Access control used to be simple: keep the wrong people out.Now it’s at the center of digital transformation in smart buildings.In this episode of The Down Low with Joe, we sit down with Lee Odess – CEO of the Access Control Collective and a leading voice in security innovation – to unpack how access control is evolving and why it’s critical to the future of real estate.Hosted by Joe Aamidor and Lewis Martin, this conversation dives into:Why access control is shifting from pure security to occupant

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47:00

Master Systems Integrators: The Missing Link in Smart...

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2025/04/22

Most smart buildings still aren’t that smart - and the real reason goes deeper than technology.In this episode of The Down Low with Joe, we sit down with Brian Turner, CEO of OTI and longtime smart building expert, to unpack what Master Systems Integrators (MSIs) actually do - and why every building project needs one.Hosted by Joe Aamidor and Lewis Martin, this conversation dives into:Why the MSI role is critical for long-term building performanceThe real-world challenges of clean, reliable building

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46:52

Why Smart Buildings Were Never About Energy |...

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2025/04/15

Welcome to The Down Low with Joe | Episode 25 | 11/04/2025Smart buildings aren’t about dashboards and sensors – they’re about people. In this episode, we go deep with Emmanuel Daniel, former Microsoft leader and now founder of Alosener, to discuss the future of buildings, cities, and data.🎯 Key takeaways:↳ Why energy efficiency was only step one↳ The new focus on comfort, productivity, and human-centric design↳ Why data ownership matters – and how vendors are locking it up↳ How Gen Z is forcing a

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38:39

Demand Flexibility Isn’t Optional Anymore: How...

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2025/03/27

The Down Low with Joe | Episode 24 | 26/03/25Demand flexibility is no longer optional - and most buildings still aren’t ready.This week, we’re joined by Rachel Permut, Chief Business Development Officer at Enersponse, to break down how commercial buildings can evolve into smart grid participants.🔍 Inside the episode:↳ Why CRE remains a white space for virtual power↳ How automation is solving the labor gap in demand response↳ What makes demand signals like carbon intensity and price volatility

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34:19

The HVAC Industry Is Broken - Here’s How AI &...

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2025/03/18

Welcome to The Down Low with Joe | Episode 23 | 18/03/25The HVAC industry is at a crossroads - labor shortages, inefficiencies, and a slow adoption of new technology. Can AI and a smarter acquisition strategy change the game?In this episode, we sit down with Marty Ogram & Maya Aharon, co-founders of Easton Edge, to discuss:↳ Why HVAC services are still stuck in the past - and how AI can double technician capacity↳ The challenge of integrating AI into an old-school industry↳ Why they’re acquiring

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33:59

From Startup to $320M Exit: Scaling PropTech with...

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2025/03/12

Welcome to The Down Low with Joe | Episode 22 | 11/03/25 Scaling a PropTech Giant: Inside the $320M Exit of Building EnginesWhat does it take to build a market-dominating PropTech platform? In this episode, Scott Sidman shares the inside story of how Building Engines grew from a bootstrapped startup into a global commercial real estate powerhouse - eventually selling to JLL for $320M.🎯 Key Topics:↳How to scale a SaaS business in fragmented industries like PropTech↳The biggest mistakes companies

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42:52

How AI is Closing the Climate Gap in Buildings | Sam...

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2025/02/17

Welcome to The Down Low with Joe | Episode 21 | 18/02/25 The Climate Gap is growing—can AI help close it?Commercial buildings are one of the biggest contributors to energy waste and carbon emissions, yet change has been slow. 20-30% of building energy is wasted, with HVAC being the biggest culprit.In this episode of The Down Low with Joe, we sit down with Sam Ramadori, former CEO of BrainBox AI (now acquired by Trane Technologies), to discuss how AI is transforming HVAC, energy management, and

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1:07:52

AI's Impact on Data Center Efficiency

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2024/12/03

Welcome back to Climate Tech Spotlight 💡 Hosted by Lewis Martin, a climate tech talent specialist passionate about building industry-defining teams across niche and global enterprises.In this episode, Lewis speaks to Ben Tacka from Phaidra, a pioneering company deploying AI virtual plant operators to transform industrial facilities. They explore how AI is revolutionizing industrial efficiency, particularly in optimizing cooling systems and reducing energy consumption while maintaining critical

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