Green Disruptors: Scaling the Future

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Helge Biernath, CEO of Sunstall, to explore the evolving world of solar innovation. From his early beginnings in Germany’s solar thermal industry to pioneering vertical solar applications in the U.S., Helge shares insights on how multifunctional solar solutions are addressing challenges in agriculture, transportation, and urban development. They also discuss the br...

What if the garbage in your bin could power your home?

In this episode of Green Disruptors: Scaling the Future, host Megan Kjar sits down with Marc Bacon, COO of Omni, a company pioneering waste-to-energy technology that’s shaking up the industry. Marc shares how Omni's patented system transforms everything from kitchen scraps to automotive residue into clean energy, while avoiding the common pitfalls that have plagued others in th...

What if a building could upgrade to ultra-efficient, circadian-friendly lighting with zero upfront cost—and actually save money from day one?

In this episode of Green Disruptors: Scaling the Future, host Megan Kjar speaks with George Blackstone, CEO of Watts Matter, about how his company is revolutionizing energy use in schools, government buildings, and industrial spaces around the world. From innovative "Lighting as a Service" mo...

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Andrew Gilmour, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Laconic, to tackle one of the biggest puzzles in sustainability: how to turn carbon credits into a liquid, investable asset. Andrew traces the evolution of carbon markets from voluntary offsets to potential global securities, and explains why today’s market often feels more like a charitable endeavor than a true tradin...

In this episode of Green Disruptors, host Megan Kjar sits down with Norm Ruttan, founder of iWasteNot Systems, to explore two decades of green‑tech innovation in surplus‑chain management. Learn how Norm went from volunteering in Ontario’s national parks to building one of the first peer‑to‑peer material exchanges, how he scaled that model across Washington State and beyond, and why he’s now focusing on B2B reuse in universities, mu...

What if waste energy could become your company’s secret weapon for both cost savings and sustainability?

In this episode of Green Disruptors, Megan Kjar sits down with Suresh Jambunathan, founder of Energy and Water Development (ENWADEV), to explore the power of integrated energy systems that make sustainability make business sense.

Suresh shares real-world examples of how his firm helps facilities—from data centers to universities...

In this thought-provoking episode, Megan sits down with Sergej Marojevic, founder and CEO of Q-Charge, to explore the complex and rapidly evolving world of EV infrastructure. From his early days as a mechanical engineer emigrating from Yugoslavia to pioneering fire-safe, AI-powered EV charging stations in the U.S., Sergej shares a remarkable journey of curiosity, resilience, and innovation.

They dive into the biggest challenges fac...

In this episode of Green Disruptors: Scaling the Future, I sit down with Chris Griffin, CEO of Hover, to explore how microgrids are revolutionizing the way we think about energy resilience and independence. Chris shares his journey from Wall Street to the clean energy sector and breaks down why Hover’s microgrid technology, built without reliance on government subsidies, is a game-changer.

We discuss:

✅ Why traditional power grids ...

In this episode of Green Disruptors: Scaling the Future, I sit down with Doug Golden, a 22-year veteran in the energy industry with experience spanning Reliant Energy, NRG, EVgo, and more. Doug dives into the unprecedented load growth utilities are facing due to EV adoption, manufacturing on-shoring, and the data demands of generative AI. We explore how integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar, batteries, and EV c...

In this episode of Green Disrupters, host Megan Kjar sits down with Troy MacDonald, a seasoned energy project advisor and developer, to discuss the biggest challenges in getting green energy projects off the ground. Troy shares insights from his extensive experience in renewable energy finance, shedding light on why many projects fail and what developers can do to ensure their projects are investment-ready.

He highlights three key ...

In this episode of Green Disruptors Scaling the Future, host Megan Kerr delves into the intricacies of clean energy solutions with Abhinav Kashal, CEO of Zero Carbon One. Abhinav shares his extensive experience from the banking sector to startups and discusses the evolution of the startup ecosystem in India. The conversation explores the challenges and innovations in carbon accounting and the importance of integrating technology wi...

When a smart business owner sees a gap in the market, innovation follows. That’s exactly what happened with Cliff Hoinowsky, founder of Sunsign, who recognized the need for more visible and sustainable parking signs—and turned that insight into a game-changing green product.

In this episode, we dive into: 🌞 How Sunsign is using solar technology to improve visibility and efficiency ♻️ The business challenges of bringing a new susta...

Join us on Green Disruptors as host Megan Kjar explores the innovative journey of Usman Javaid, founder and CEO of Ricult, providing agriculture and financial inclusion in rural economies. Born in Pakistan, Usman's career shifted from selling fertilizers to pioneering digital financial platforms, like EasyPesa, which revolutionized how rural communities access banking without smartphones.

His story unfolds further as he delves into...