Jason & Nada from Energy Tech Nexus

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Houston isn’t just the oil and gas capital, it’s shaping up to be the energy innovation hub of the future, and Nada Ahmed and Jason Ethier are right in the middle of it. As the brains behind EnergyTechNexus, they’re building a launchpad for startups tackling the energy trilemma: security, affordability, and sustainability. We’re talking everything from carbon capture to nuclear’s big comeback and how Houston’s industrial muscle makes it the perfect testing ground for game-changing tech. Plus, why they’re betting on “thunder lizards” instead of unicorns and what that means for the next wave of energy startups.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. Check out CleanTechies Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/ @CleanTechiesPod 00:00 - EnergyTech Nexus Ad00:21 - Energy Trilemma00:32 - Podcast Introduction02:29 - Hosts' Check-in07:23 - Goodwin Ad08:17 - Overview of EnergyTech Nexus14:26 - Greentown Labs Houston's Support for Startups14:52 - Collaborations with Green Chemicals Companies17:13 - Future Climate Juggernauts22:18 - Impact of New Administration on Clean Energy25:40 - US Oil Exporting and Price Effects29:24 - Energy Tech Nexus Insights29:40 - Fracking and Methane Capture Techniques32:10 - Climate Tech Positioning Strategies36:15 - Competing with China in Energy38:30 - Energy Deprivation Challenges41:29 - Episode Conclusion42:05 - Nuclear Energy Trajectory Solutions46:57 - Oil Majors' Role in Clean Tech Ecosystem51:55 - Energy Transition and Corporate Investment Strategies54:05 - Strategic Investment Criteria for Startups57:49 - Podcast Outrohttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

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