Talking Climate Tech Newsletter
I'm just like you; I recognise change needs to happen quickly. We need to rapidly cut emissions and make our businesses, products and industries more sustainable.
Come join the other 1,500+ subscribers from around the world who are enjoying a slice of the action every week. 🌍
It's complicated out there - enormous challenges and opportunities are developing across climate mitigation, adaptation and decarbonisation in every sector. Navigating this landscape can be overwhelming.
I help save your time, keep you informed and engaged every Friday. ⌛
I curate key cross-sector climate tech news directly to you every week. Plus articles and interviews with experts to accelerate collaboration and change.
Who is the Newsletter for?
It's for everyone, if you want to keep your finger on the climate tech, investment and geopolitical pulse 👉
📈 Startup
💡 Founder
🚀 Scale-up
💸 Investor
👼 Non-profit organisation
👏 Community leader
👩💼 Business leader
👩🏽🎓 Student or post-graduate
🔄 Thinking about a career change
📌 Service provider
🌍 Everyone else
What's in this Newsletter then?
Every week, you will receive an email that's crafted with great content, care and a considerable amount of research! 💚 🙌
Plus some humour and commentary to get us through the grind of the week that was, in the most uncertain of times.
It's an eclectic mix; even pro-journalists have given it the seal of approval 🤯
Seb is now converted over from SubStack onto Ghost now anyway 👻
What can I expect in it though?
💸 Startup News
Typically themed for 3 of the most promising startups, scale-ups or investment round updates that will deliver impact.
Recent weeks have included - methane, weather data, water, energy storage, geothermal, and grid-tech. I will consider subscriber requests here, or include innovations in response to changing world events.
Ocassionally I sub in these two sections ⬇️ and go with big investment news, or personal whim! 😃
💸 Investment News
Big ticket raises, global trends, US +/- impact
[note; it's mainly -/-]
🔦 Spotlight Feature
Focus on a specific sector or technology, e.g Minewater Geothermal.
On we go into...
🔎 Deeper Dive
Got some more time? Go Deep. Whether it's a dabble in the impacts of politics and policy via Trump Watch 💥, or the opportunity to explore a selection of weekly events and key topics.
I give you my no-holds-barred opinion, and make lots of wider reading and source websites, news, and reports, all available for your perusal.
MAGA faithful may want to look away now 😂
🏡 Konfab News
A quick check-in on what else is going on at Konfab HQ. It might be news on projects, collaborations, or interviews and guest articles that are coming soon.
Also, news on the event series I have launched - Climate Tech Impact_South, here in the UK, to drive regional growth and change!
😃 Good Stuff
There is a weight of negativity around climate change - the impact on people and planet, the back and forth of policy, and the battle to reduce fossil fuel emissions. Frankly, it can be quite depressing.
You can seek refuge in this section - some feel-good news, progress, light relief and hopefully something to make you smile.
But then again....sometimes I sub in here;
🌍 Climate Watch
A dose of reality and updates on global impacts is ocassionally needed to refocus the mind.
We are nothing if not agile!
Onwards, to wrap-up with...
⚡ Pylon of the Month
The world-famous segment resides here at the end, a just reward - well done for making it this far! 👏
The Tower of Power featured each week has become something of a cult following, who knew!?
OK, but is it any good?
If you got this far, you kind of already read a newsletter anyway, just without the climate-related bits in. 😉
I mean it's not a Grist or Carbon Brief, but then they've got 20-30 pro-journalists each, and a bunch of creatives. 🤷♂️
It sure takes a lot of time and effort, if there's a medal for that?
Here are some subscriber comments:
Check out the past newsletter issues here...👀
You know you need Pylon of the Month ⚡️ in your life! ⬇️
Just you then is it?
Yes, and no, it's not just me - I have some fantastic friends and collaborators alongside, sharing their insights. Take a peek... 👀
The video interviews are coming through... 🎙️
Recordings are complete up to Ep.06 🎬
Check out the short clips to sample before you dive into the longer discussions:
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📧 Weekly Email Newsletter
✍️ Guest Author Articles
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Who is Running the Show!?
Indeed. 🙈
Konfab and the Talking Climate Tech Newsletter are written and curated by me, Kane Watkinson.
I'm a regular someone just like you - I want to learn, consume information and help accelerate collaboration and impact to solve our climate challenges.
✅ Worked and led commercial teams [Sales, BD, Marketing] for 25+ years
✅ Generated and managed 8-figure revenue business divisions
✅ Founding partner in cleantech-focused consultancy for 12 months
✅ Passionate about climate for my kids and the next generation
I consume a ton of content - if you don't have the time and are struggling to keep up, then subscribe and let me help you take a shortcut. 💡
If you want something fresh and engaging, Konfab and the Talking Climate Tech Newsletter is for you.
Sit back, relax and wait for the good stuff heading your way on Friday. I've got you covered. 🙌
