Leaders on a Mission
Discussions with leaders with a clear mission of creating a healthier world in today’s most innovative startups across FoodTech, AgTech (Agritech), Synbio, Sustainability, Climate Tech, and Clean Tech. Learn more about precision fermentation, cellular agriculture, alternative proteins, crop protection, biologicals, protein expression systems, carbon capture, plant health, precision agriculture, bioinformatics, human nutrition and what it takes to successfully scale your business in this budding sector.
Leaders on a Mission
Electric Vehicles: Supercharging the Transition with a Circular Economy
Explore how Zenobē Energy has raised over 1 billion pounds with their innovative energy storage and electric vehicle technology.
Steven Meersman, Founder Director of Zenobē Energy, is leading the clean energy revolution, tackling grid challenges, scaling electric mobility, and shaping the future of sustainable energy.
From financing breakthroughs to revolutionizing public transport such as electric buses, Zenobē is transforming the energy landscape with their new electric battery technology.
You'll hear how their unique design-build-finance model is overcoming key barriers to widespread adoption. Steven also dives into the challenges of international expansion and maintaining company culture in a rapidly growing industry.
Tune in to discover how their bold strategies are driving the transition to a greener, more sustainable future!
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Hey Climate Tech enthusiasts!
Searching for new podcasts on sustainability?
Check out the Leaders on a Mission podcast, where I interview climate tech leaders who are shaking up the industry and bringing us the next big thing in sustainable solutions.
Join me for a deep dive into the future of green innovation exploring the highs, lows, and everything in between of pioneering new technologies.
Get an exclusive insight into how these leaders started up their journey, and how their cutting edge products will make a real impact.
Tune in on…
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadersonamissionNet0
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7o41ubdkzChAzD9C53xH82
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaders-on-a-mission/id1532211726
…to listen to the latest episodes!
00:00 Intro
00:37 Steven’s journey from consulting to co-founding Zenobē
04:33 Key problems in energy storage and sustainability finance
06:13 Grid-scale storage, EV battery, and portable power
10:50 Growth in battery storage - from megawatts to gigawatts
13:58 Policy catching up with technology
16:19 Storing energy from sources like solar and wind
20:05 UK grid capacity and challenges with demand distribution
23:11 Zenobē’s design-build-finance model and first international projects
25:46 Overcoming challenges in the value chain
27:13 Funding challenges: Raising equity and debt
29:36 Key challenges in scaling the business
33:30 Expanding internationally into new markets
35:59 Managing culture and communication in a growing company
39:07 What can Zenobē’s offer to its employees
40:22 Long-term goals and aspirations of Zenobē
42:57 Closing thoughts: Inspiring the next generation of clean energy leaders
Useful links:
Zenobē’s website: https://www.zenobe.com/
Zenobē’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zenobe-energy-ltd/
Steven Meersman’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevencgmeersman/
Leaders on a Mission website: https://cs-partners.net/podcasts/
Simon Leich’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/executive-talent-headhunter-agtech-foodtech-agrifoodtech-agritech/