Welcome to Activation Energy

 Introduction to Topic 1: Green Chemistry

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

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

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

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

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

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

 Introduction to Topic 3: Innovation in the Chemical Industry

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

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

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. 

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

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