#282 The Real State of CleanTech Hiring & The "Digestion Phase" | Silas Mähner on Keep Cool

00:00 – Intro & Sponsors: Lehmann's Terms, Climate Finance Solutions, and EarthSearch.03:09 – Welcome to Keep Cool: Nick van Osdol flips the script and interviews Silas.04:07 – The Evolution of Climate Tech: Shedding the 1.0 vibes and returning to "CleanTech."08:52 – Silas’s Origin Story: From rural Wisconsin to renewable energy recruiting in NYC.13:33 – Disrupting Recruitment: Why Silas founded EarthSearch to offer executive-level search for early-stage startups without the massive fees.18:30 – The End of ZIRP: Why the hiring market has shifted to slow, intentional, and skills-based recruiting.30:24 – Building Culture: Why early-stage startups shouldn't be afraid to hire bored, senior talent.37:19 – The Call to Adventure: How to position your startup to attract highly motivated individuals.43:59 – Companies to Watch: Silas shouts out Helix Earth Technologies and OptiGrid.51:35 – Flipping the Table: Silas asks Nick what keeps him motivated to write and podcast about climate.53:56 – The Value of Writing: Why authentic, human storytelling matters more than ever in the age of AI. 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