Heating and cooling drive 40% of all energy-related CO2 emissions, yet 60% of that energy is wasted by bad insulation. Is there a better way?

We got the chance to speak with Theresa Hoffmann, founder of Nanoplume, a UK startup that has developed a revolutionary bio-aerogel 3x more insulating and 60% thinner than traditional materials. The technology is so non-toxic that she famously eats it during presentations.

Listen to learn how this deep-tech solution, based on NASA tech but 75% cheaper than existing aerogels, is targeting the $34 billion cold chain market before disrupting building insulation, and why it represents a massive opportunity for early-stage investors.

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Temperate: The startups building tech that beams heat into space and aims to disrupt the trillion-dollar cooling market

Air conditioning consumes 10% of the world's electricity, a figure set to double by 2050. Is there a better way?

I got the chance to speak with Charlie, founder of Temperate, a UK startup that has developed a revolutionary cooling technology up to 20 times more efficient than standard AC. Their system uses no refrigerants and works by converting heat into light and beaming it directly into space.

Listen to learn how this deep-tech solution, built with materials from a supermarket, is targeting the multi-trillion-dollar data centre and HVAC markets, and why it represents a massive opportunity for early-stage investors.

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Join us for a fascinating conversation with Pam Garside, a leading angel investor in the health tech sector and the first female chair of Cambridge Angels. Pam shares her unique journey from managing NHS organisations to becoming a trusted advisor and investor, offering a rare glimpse into how a true healthcare insider evaluates early-stage startups.

In this episode, Pam reveals her "prescription" for spotting winning founders, discusses the challenges of due diligence when there’s little data, and shares candid lessons from her portfolio, including both remarkable successes and tough failures. We also explore her insights on the future of the NHS, the importance of diversity in the angel community, and what keeps her motivated to keep investing.

Don't miss Pam’s expert advice and her clear-eyed perspective on the art of angel investing.

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