#233 The Climate Disruptors You Haven’t Heard of (Yet)—Inside Energy Tech Nexus w/ Nada Ahmed & Jason Ethier

PLEASE NOTE: The Hydrogen Forum has been rescheduled to May but we are still planning to be in Houston the 12th and 13th of Feb — hit us up if you’re in town. In this issue:* Houston’s role in the energy transition and the unique things about Houston’s ecosystem * How could nuclear get a jump start because of the Trump administration* Will carbon capture companies see a tailwind these next 4 yearsListen Time: Full Show 58:42 (unless you listen sped up 😉)Have you filled out our Subscriber Survey yet? We’ve put in thousands of hours to create this project — won’t you spare 5 min to help us make the show even better?In This EpisodeWe are speaking with Nada Ahmed and Jason Ethier, two of the founding partners at Energy Tech Nexus. Energy Tech Nexus is a Houston-based hub designed to connect EnergyTech startups with the resources they need to grow. This includes access to capital, corporate partners, direct access to pilot opportunities, as well as a community of other founders doing the same thing. In this episode, we dive into * how they're building an innovation powerhouse in the heart of the U.S. energy industry, * the evolving role of oil majors in clean tech, * and how to navigate the new regulatory landscape of the Trump administration Don’t miss a moment! If you want to get the full discussion, become a paid subscriber today or redeem your trial upgrade to test it out. Sponsor Message: Every ClimateTech Entrepreneur needs a reliable partner for their legal needs. Why settle for less than the best? 💪🏽Reach out to Goodwin Law today; the law firm of choice for hundreds of ClimateTech Entrepreneurs worldwide. They have you covered from funding docs to offtake contracts to IPO and M&A support. GoodwinLaw.com  (and tell them CleanTechies sent you!)📺 Watch on YouTube | 🍎 Apple Podcasts | 🎧 Spotify | 🗣️ Join the Slack Channel📝 Show Notes:Topics (today’s show is all public)* 00:00 Intro to Nada & Jason* 01:51 Building the Energy Tech Nexus Community* 10:16 Funding & Supporting Clean Tech Startups in Houston* 14:30 Innovating in Green Chemicals and Advanced Materials* 20:57 Navigating the New Administration's Energy Policies* 29:46 Flaring and Methane Emissions* 32:05 How to Market Climate Tech Under Trump* 36:37 How to Jump Start Nuclear Energy* 46:47 Carbon Capture and the Future Role of Oil MajorsLinks* Nada Ahmed | Jason Ethier * Energy Tech Nexus* Check out the Energy Tech Startups Podcast* Participate in the CleanTechies Listener Survey: Take Survey.* Connect with Somil on LinkedIn | Connect with Silas on LinkedIn* Follow CleanTechies on LinkedIn* This podcast is NOT investment advice. Do your homework and due diligence before investing in anything discussed on this podcast.Highlights* Share Your ThoughtsEnjoyed this episode? Let us know what you think and who you’d like to hear from next. Email us at [email protected] the PodcastWant to help us grow? Here’s how:* Subscribe: Never miss an episode. * Share: Send this episode to a friend in climate tech.* Rate & Review: It helps more people discover the show. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit climatecowboys.substack.com/subscribe