Every week, I write about the climate tech industry trends commercial professionals and decision-makers need to make data-driven, faster decisions in business.

Who is konfab for?

konfab is for:

Commercial Teams ⏩

You want to leverage the insights to advance your career.

Senior Commercial Professionals ⏩

You want to stay on top of the latest industry & funding trends in climate tech.

Non-Commercial Decision-Makers ⏩

You want to understand the climate tech landscape to better position your company.

Inside konfab, you don’t just get generic climate tech fundraising news — we also show you how to leverage these insights in your work.

Who am I?

konfab is written and curated by Kane Watkinson.

✅ I’ve worked in commercial teams [Sales, Ops, BD, Marketing] for 25+ years

✅ Have generated and managed 8-figure revenue business divisions

✅ Founding partner in cleantech-focused climate consultancy for 12 months

✅ Passionate about climate tech for my kids and the next generation

I’ve also read dozens of trend-focused climate tech newsletters and found little to no difference between them.

If you want something fresh and engaging, konfab is for you.

Best issues!

Still not sure if konfab is for you?

Here are some of my most-read posts so you can decide for yourself!

Energy System Modelling for UK Industrial Decarbonisation

To deliver the low-carbon UK energy network, we need to move beyond isolated static plans and utilise new innovative technologies.

konfabJack Lewis

A breakdown of how AI and data will unlock a low-carbon future for the UK energy network. ⚡

Geothermal to Accelerate the Decarbonisation of UK Heat

The decarbonisation of Heat is a major challenge for the UK. It represents approximately 50% of our energy use, ranking ahead of Transport and Power.

konfabSimon Todd

Geothermal to solve decarbonising heat from Simon Todd of Causeway Energies.

EV vs ICE - Foot to the Floor!

What is the ‘WHY’ to remember around the transition from ICE to EV?

konfabMichael Sura

LinkedIn legend Michael Sura dips into the EV v ICE face-off once more!

Episode 1 - Battery tech startup to new AI venture

A fascinating conversation with Amrit Chandan, who shares his journey as a startup founder

konfabKane Watkinson

And of course, the first full-length video interview!

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My promise to you

Here is what I will deliver:

📆 I will provide fresh weekly content: You can count on me to keep you on the latest of the climate-tech landscape, and always share my unique insights that are practical and valuable.

💡 I will deliver more than a newsletter: You will hear direct video interviews and posts from founders, investors and subject matter experts across all climate tech disciplines. They will share their experiences to foster learning and collaboration - to help everyone succeed in positive climate action.

🗣️ I will iterate in real-time based on your feedback: If there are certain questions you have, problems you don't know how to solve, or specific trends you'd like me to cover, just ask! I value you as a reader, and always want to be creating what is most helpful for you and your goals.

As a subscriber, you can check for new konfab articles and newsletters here on the website - or, sit back and wait for them to hit your inbox every Friday!

Kane 🌱