Interesting Times

By Interesting Times podcast

We live in interesting times. When digital world is becoming as important as the physical one. When artificial intelligence is helping us solve the issues we couldn’t solve before. When cool new start-ups are being born every day. And when consumers expect companies to transform the world and solve climate change. Welcome to the ‘Interesting Times’ podcast, powered by think tank Burgundia.

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Episode 6. Decarbonisation and geothermal energy

Interesting TimesMay 19, 2021

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S2.E1. EU Energy Policy and Interdependence

A conversation with Sanjeev Kumar, Head of Policy at the EU Geothermal Energy Council. Sanjeev shares how Europe is reacting to the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. What Europe is doing to secure its energy supply. And whether this corresponds with the renewable energy transition and the emissions reduction targets.

Jul 06, 202237:10

Episode 9. Fossil fuel industry transition

Conversation with David Contreras, Business Development Manager at TGS. David speaks about Seismic and the power of data for renewable energy, how fossil fuel companies are transitioning towards decarbonisation and whether carbon capture technology has potential. He also shares about his projects, check them out! Climate Tech podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ygk2s6XbjMDNFPezFRbWm Explorationinsts substack: https://explorationists.substack.com/ Educational project to help oil & gas professionals transition to renewable energy with https://www.terra.do

Jul 01, 202127:41

Episode 8. Thriving in the digital world

A talk with Luba Karpova, online advertising expert. Why and how should we use social media and online applications, as individuals and businesses. How social media makes our lives more simple and brings communities together. Where to look for the digital trends and how to advertise online. And how to ensure our safety in the digital world.
Recommended websites: bloovi.be; www.socialmediatoday.com; www.frankwatching.com; techсrunch.com; www.blogdumoderateur.com.
Where to find Luba: www.wearewitty.be; www.magikietsvragen.be.

Jun 17, 202128:47

Episode 7. Planting trees: why, how and how many

Conversation with Vanessa Wade, Board Member of NGO Graine de Vie. Vanessa speaks about tree planting and tree restoration. Why it's important, how to work with local population, why interest in tree planting is growing and how many trees we need to plant. Graine de Vie works with companies and individuals. To find out ways to support them, check their website: grainedevie.org/en/

Jun 03, 202126:29

Episode 6. Decarbonisation and geothermal energy

Conversation with Sanjeev Kumar, Head of Policy at European Geothermal Energy Council. Sanjeev speaks about 55% CO2 reduction target by 2030, how sustainability makes our lives better, how Europe should decarbonise and what the potential of geothermal energy is.
European Geothermal Energy Council website: www.egec.org

May 19, 202144:55

Episode 5. Wind energy potential and floating wind turbines

Conversation with Kyriakos Gialoglou, Director of European Government Affairs for Seawind Ocean Technology. Kyriakos speaks about the global wind energy potential, what sets floating wind turbines apart and what regulators should do to support innovative energy start-ups.
Seawind Ocean Technology website: www.seawindtechnology.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/seawind-technology/
Kyriakos Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kyriakos-gialoglou-0921755/

May 06, 202133:57

Episode 4. Why startups fail and what they can do to be successful

What are the main reasons why startups fail and what they should pay attention to in order to be successful? Conversation with Irina Kremleva, Finance and Digital Transformation Leader with passion for innovation projects within large FMCG & tech companies. She is also the CEO of the Edtech for Russian-speaking entrepreneurs from all over the world, Mesto.University (www.uni.mesto.co). Mesto.University helps startups to create new products/services, launch them to the market and grow successfully, through mentoring, coaching and domain expertise.

Apr 22, 202128:55

Episode 3. How science and technology help reduce CO2 emissions

Conversation with Lubomila Jordanova, CEO and Co-Founder of Plan A. Lubomila shares the story behind, why it is important to reduce emissions, how science and technology can help and what we as consumers, businesses and regulators should focus on.

Apr 08, 202130:13

Episode 2. How big data tackles food waste

Interview with Renata Bade Barajas, founder of GreenBytes. About the size of food waste problem and how to solve it with big data and algorithms from renewable energy. And recommendations for consumers and regulators.

Mar 18, 202130:16

Episode 1. About Belgium, Europe and Burgundia

Interview with Nick Doms, founder of think tank Burgundia. About why it's important for people to share their message with politicians. About what Belgium and Europe are doing well and what can be improved.

Feb 18, 202122:34

February 8, 2021

Feb 08, 202100:44