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Future Optimist

Oct 11, 2024

This podcast episode features a compilation of past interviews with innovators and entrepreneurs in the realm of ecotech and sustainability.

So it's come to this: an FO clip show.

But the reason is clear: innovation isn't something that happens "out there". It's the conscious effort of brilliant, hard-working innovators...


Sep 13, 2024

Nikita Bridan is one of the co-founders of Oilstainlab, a boutique futuristic supercar manufacturer of the future. They've built a monster, and soon it will be all-electric.

Video of the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=catWEb3lSok

In this episode, we talk about the meticulous design and inspiring backstory of...


Aug 30, 2024

Suzanne Zamany Andersen is the CEO and founder of Nitrovolt, a brilliant start-up that's raised millions making green or sustainable ammonia.

You might not know this, but ammonia is vital for agriculture, and it's a key component of human survival. "Green" ammonia is a cornerstone of sustainability, and it's at the...


Aug 16, 2024

Julie Bliss Mullen is cofounder and CEO of Aclarity and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. Her company Aclarity destroys PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and mitigates risk at landfills and centralized waste treatment facility.

You might have heard of "forever chemicals"—tiny particulates that are found...


Aug 9, 2024

Is lab-grown the future of meat?

Even after $1.6B in investment into the sector, is cultivated meat a viable long-term solution?

I created a fact-based, humorous video covering the history and future of meat replacements, including plenty of data-driven insights. 

The short answer is: YES, it’s an incredible necessary...