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Welcome to Activation Energy

Activation Energy is a podcast series that explores the role the chemical industry will play in tackling the world's most pressing health and environmental challenges 

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Topic 1: Green Chemistry Series

Selma Duhovic - Host

 Introduction to Topic 1: Green Chemistry


 

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Judy Giordan - ACS Presidential Candidate

 I speak with Dr. Judy Giordan, managing director of EcosVC, about sustainability in the chemical industry.  

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John Warner - Senior Vice President

John Warner - Senior Vice President

I speak with Dr.  of Zymergen and Beyond Benign about sustainability in the chemical industry.

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Greg Newbloom - Entrepreneur

Boyd David - Chemical Process Accelerator

John Warner - Senior Vice President

 I speak with Dr. Greg Newbloom, the founder and CEO of Membrion, about his career, company, and interest in green chemistry. 


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Tina Tosukhowong - Corp VC

Boyd David - Chemical Process Accelerator

Boyd David - Chemical Process Accelerator

 I speak with Dr. Tina Tosukhowong of PTT Global Chemical’s corporate venture arm about her career and stance on sustainability. 

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Boyd David - Chemical Process Accelerator

Boyd David - Chemical Process Accelerator

Boyd David - Chemical Process Accelerator

 I speak with Dr. Boyd Davis, a metallurgy and process development expert, about green chemistry’s impact on various industries. 


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Nilesh Shah - R&D Director

Nilesh Shah - R&D Director

Nilesh Shah - R&D Director

 I speak with Dr. Nilesh Shah, the former Global R&D Director at Dow Chemical about sustainability and circular economy. 

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Topic 2: Intersection of Water & Chemistry Series

Selma Duhovic - Host

 Introduction to Topic 2: Intersection of Water & Chemistry

 


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Anders Hallsby - Venture Capitalist

 I speak with Dr. Anders Hallsby of Mazarine Ventures about water treatment technologies and trends . 


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Frank Slejko - Water Trade Publications

Frank Slejko - Water Trade Publications

 I speak with Dr. Frank Slejko about water treatment in various industries, incumbent technologies, and innovations. 


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Topic 3: Innovation in the Chemical Industry Series

Selma Duhovic - Host

 Introduction to Topic 3: Innovation in the Chemical Industry


 

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Judy Giordan - ACS Presidential Candidate

 I speak with Dr. Judy Giordan, Chemical Angel Network cofounder, about Innovation.  



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Sebastian Alamillo-Falkenberg

Sebastian Alamillo-Falkenberg

 I speak with Sebastian Alamillo-Falkenberg of KPM Accelerate about the tough-tech ecosystem and resources available for science-based startups. 

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William Provine

William Provine

Sebastian Alamillo-Falkenberg

William Provine of The Innovation Space shares his thoughts on innovation in the chemical industry and the support ecosystem that exists for science-based startups. 

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Nikhil Kalane

William Provine

Rajiv Banavali

I speak with Nikhil Kalane of PwC India about the current state of the global chemical industry. 


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Rajiv Banavali

William Provine

Rajiv Banavali

I speak with Rajiv Banavali, the Senior Vice President of science and innovation at WestRock, the second largest American packaging company.

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Topic 4: Chemical Education Series

Selma Duhovic - Host

 Introduction to Topic 4: Chemical Education


 


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Scott Gietler - Chemistry

 I speak with Scott Gietler, the founder of ChemTalk, a non-profit organization whose mission is to make chemistry fun and easy to learn for everyone. 

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Judy Giordan - ACS Presidential Candidate

Judy Giordan - ACS Presidential Candidate

 I speak with Dr. Judy Giordan of ecosVC about education, talent development, and diversity in the chemical industry. 


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