Fred Moesler serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Global Thermostat, a leading company in direct air capture. He has extensive expertise in the development and commercialization of bio-based, chemical, and hybrid processes. This includes areas such as biopolymers, biofuels, lignocellulosic deconstruction, in addition to direct air capture of carbon dioxide. He has also held leadership positions at Renmatix, NatureWorks, and Dow Chemical.
Fred is well-known for his exceptional fundraising achievements and his groundbreaking contributions to technology. He is committed to driving sustainable solutions and is considered an influential figure in the field.
Fred and I discuss his career in the chemical industry and some of the key insights and formative experiences operating in both corporate and start-up contexts. We discuss his pivot to the start-up world, and his perspective and outlook on the sustainability trend in materials.
Sustainability is currently the prominent trend in materials, dominating both startup and incumbent firms' technology portfolios. It encompasses a range of approaches such as the implementation of carbon capture techniques such as those used by Global Thermostat, circular business models that prioritize recycling traditional petroleum derived materials, and the use of bio-derived materials. It is important to note that each of these options comes with its own strategic considerations, risk profiles, and execution methods.
Who should listen?
* Executive leaders of sustainability companies and corporate initiatives.
* Investors looking at sustainability options.
* Sustainability innovators and strategists.
Topics covered included:
* which investments are typical for venture, strategic venture, and internal corporate investment
* what areas are hot right now for venture investment in materials
* what is critical for commercial viability
* what are Fred's perspectives on key materials hypothesis
Event held: Thursday, October 5th, 2023 at 10:00 am EST
Show Notes (Paid Subscribers)
* Video Replay - Aug 23, 2023, 10 am EST
* Executive Roundtable for Materials Growth website
* Companies mentioned:
* UBQ
* Renmatix
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