Brewed For Change
One of India’s first climate change-focused VC funds focused on investing in startups delivering breakthrough innovation. This channel presents insightful conversations with industry leaders on climate-focused technologies, startups and investments, and policy. Watch our podcast - Brewed for Change!
Episodes
March 6, 2025 • 39 mins
In the latest episode of Brewed for Change, Karishma Gajaria of Green Frontier Capital speaks with Vishal Mahajan, Director at Brand Capital (Times of India Group), about his transition from investment banking to venture capital and how Brand Capital takes a differentiated approach to investing in consumer-driven and disruptive businesses. The discussion covered the importance of patient capital, the rise of green and sustainable s...
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October 29, 2024 • 56 mins
In this episode, host Sandiip Bhammer of Green Frontier Capital interviews Dr. Jagjit Nanda, Executive Director of SLAC-Stanford Battery Center. They discuss his career and research on battery technology, focusing on innovations in battery chemistries. Dr. Nanda talks about Rincell, the role of universities, and collaborative efforts in scaling tech innovations. He also shares how he contributes to India's growth from the U.S., emp...
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October 21, 2024 • 39 mins
This week Ritika Jajoo sat down with Dhruba Purkayastha, PhD, India Director for Climate Policy Initiative, a global nonprofit research and advisory institution whose mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change.
Dr. Dhruba speaks in depth about his work at the Climate Policy Initiative, including the anchor role they have played on the G20 Sustainable ...
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October 14, 2024 • 29 mins
This episode of ‘Brewed for Change' features a discussion between the host Sandiip Bhammer, Founder and Managing partner of Green Frontier Capital, and Tarun Khanna Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor at Harvard Business School. They explore the impact of socioeconomic factors on India's approach to climate change, the role of local innovation, and the need for public-private partnerships. Professor Khanna emphasises the importance of ent...
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October 7, 2024 • 41 mins
This week we sat down with Anand Nagarajan, Co-Founder and CEO of Liberate Foods who produces Shaka Harry plant-based meat products for the Indian consumer.
Mr. Nagarajan shared some of his journey as an entrepreneur, and mission to impact consumption from a commercial standpoint. Central to this was his recognition that Indians eat meat differently, and to develop great-tasting products that reflect Indian cuisine and the Indian ...
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October 3, 2024 • 31 mins
This week on "Brewed For Change," Ritika Jajoo speaks with open network pioneer, T Koshy, MD & CEO of ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce). For over 25 years T Koshy has been an integral part of digital solutions for population-scale problems. His journey is a testament to India's evolving tech ecosystem, where individuals like him play pivotal roles in shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship.
The ONDC represents...
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September 30, 2024 • 35 mins
In this episode of Green Frontier Capital's ‘Brewed for Change,' our host Ritika interviews Mr. Thomas Kerr, the lead climate specialist for South Asia at the World Bank Group.
Mr. Kerr shares his extensive experience working in climate change, starting from his time at the Environmental Protection Agency to his current role. They discuss various climate issues in South Asia, such as extreme heat, coastal storms, and glacial melt,...
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September 23, 2024 • 59 mins
This week, Karan Mehta, Venture Principal at Green Frontier Capital, welcomed Sumedh Battewar, Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, and Aditya Oza, Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer of EMotorad — an electric vehicle company dedicated to empowering people with the best and most affordable e-bikes while contributing to making the world a better place, one bike at a time. Mr. Battewar and Mr. Oza share their journey to establishing...
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September 16, 2024 • 38 mins
This week Ritika Jajoo, Venture Analyst at Green Frontier Capital, sat down with Ulka Kelkar, Executive Director for Climate at the World Resources Institute India (WRI India). A veteran economist with over two decades of work in climate policy, Ms. Kelkar shares some of her journey as a climate professional, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of climate-related challenges. Addressing climate issues, she explains, involves n...
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September 9, 2024 • 48 mins
This week, Karan Mehta, Venture Principal at Green Frontier Capital, welcomed Punit K Goyal, Co-Founder of BluSmart. BluSmart is India's first and leading all-electric ride-hailing service, as well as the largest network of EV charging superhub infrastructure. Mr. Goyal shares his path as an entrepreneur, beginning with the manufacturing of solar panels and solar plants in India. After meeting his Co-Founder, Anmol Jaggi, and resea...
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September 2, 2024 • 43 mins
This episode, Karan Mehta welcomed Sanket Mehta, Co-Founder and CEO of Nutrifresh, a hydroponics company that is revolutionizing the way India is growing sustainable and healthy food. Mr. Mehta spoke about his path to becoming an entrepreneur, and how much he has learned along the way. After starting with only ten acres, Nutrifresh now has forty-eight acres of active hydroponic production and is expecting to have 100 acres of oper...
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August 19, 2024 • 44 mins
Our host, Ritika Jajoo sat down with Jai Asundi, Executive Director of Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy is one of India's leading think tanks with a mission to enrich policymaking with innovative approaches using science and technology for a sustainable, secure, and inclusive society. CSTEP works with governments and institutions to develop solutions using science and technology. The conversation touches on subjec...
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August 12, 2024 • 45 mins
we had the privilege of engaging in a conversation with Dr. Ashwin Mahalingam, the Head of the School of Sustainability at IIT Madras. During our discussion, Dr. Mahalingam described the school's vision and outlined some of the methods employed to educate and foster the next generation of professionals in the realm of sustainability. Highlighting the school's commitment to collaborative learning and innovative policy-making, Dr. Ma...
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August 5, 2024 • 19 mins
We are excited to present another special episode of "Brewed For Change." This week, Sandiip Bhammer, Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Green Frontier Capital, had the honor of hosting Mr. Jayant Sinha, an esteemed politician, Chairman of the Standing Committee for Finance in the Indian Parliament, MP from Hazaribagh, and former Minister of State for Finance and Civil Aviation in the government of India. Mr. Sinha, the first perso...
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July 29, 2024 • 23 mins
This week, we are thrilled to present another special episode of "Brewed For Change." Sandiip Bhammer, Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Green Frontier Capital, had the honor and privilege of hosting Mr. Rajat Gupta, the former global head of McKinsey & Company, founder member of the Indian School of Business and, also, ex-board member of Goldman Sachs, on Mr. Gupta’s recent visit to India. During this in-depth conversation, Mr. G...
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July 22, 2024 • 27 mins
We are thrilled to present one of our best episodes. Sandiip Bhammer, Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Green Frontier Capital had the honor and privilege of hosting Amitabh Kant – a visionary leader and a massive influence on India's economic and sustainable development, first in his role as Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog Official, and currently as G20 India Sherpa. He is helping shape India's future in policy, innovation,...
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July 15, 2024 • 40 mins
On this week's podcast, Avinash Sharma, Co-Founder & CEO of ElectricPe shared the company's vision – "To save the planet one mile at a time." Electric vehicle adoption is essential in our transition to a sustainable future, and ElectricPe is working to build India's largest electric vehicle charging platform. Their goal: to provide smart, affordable, and clean electric mobility to a billion Indians.
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July 8, 2024 • 55 mins
In this episode, we sat down with Riaz Currimjee, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Companion Capital, a London-based growth equity firm with a focus on climate solutions in India, Africa, and emerging markets. Mr. Currimjee shared how he came to partner with Ashwin Roy and Sunil Nair, and their mission to "invest in the massive opportunities that exist at the intersection of impact and financial returns." Currimjee shared that in t...
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June 28, 2024 • 43 mins
This week Ritika Jajoo sat down with Shubhika Jain, Founder and CEO of RAS Luxury Skincare, India’s first “farm to face” skincare and wellness brand. Founded on a deep appreciation for natural beauty and holistic wellness, RAS harnesses the power of nature's ingredients, thus reducing the environmental footprint and eliminating the use of harmful chemicals. With their own farms in addition to partnering with over 3000+ farmers, RAS...
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June 17, 2024 • 40 mins
We sat down with Pulkit Khurana, Co-Founder of Battery Smart, one of the largest battery-swapping networks in India and a pioneer in the EV ecosystem. Pulkit shared how he came to partner with Co-Founder Siddharth Sikka and their vision for Battery Smart: to ease the EV transition for end users, increasing affordable access to electric vehicles in India. Today, Battery Smart is the largest battery-swapping business in India – large...
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