Climate Investing in Oil Country, with Eric Rubenstein of New Climate Ventures

Eric Rubenstein is an oil and gas banker turned climate tech investor based in Houston. As founder of New Climate Ventures, he focuses on bridging the gap between traditional energy and climate innovation, bringing a pragmatic perspective shaped by his background in finance and fossil fuels.In this episode we talked about:🌡️ The critical need for more power generation capacity and why we need both renewable and reliable energy sources with built-in redundancy📊 How the ability to measure and monitor carbon impacts drove Eric's interest in technologies like carbon capture, bioplastics, and carbon utilization🔄 Practical advice for professionals looking to transition into climate tech, emphasizing gradual, deliberate steps and community engagement🍸 How to turn CO2 into vodka#climatetech #carbontech #energytransition #renewableenergy👨‍💻 Hiring developers? You need to look at Ukraine, where I've been hiring exclusively since 2018. Set up a no-stress needs assessment at wild.codes/climate. Podcast listeners get $1k off their first hire. 🧑‍💼 Growing your team across Europe? Grab a free consultation and hire without hassle: parakar.eu/climate