Climate Hive presents What Do You Solve?

In this episode of Climate Hive’s What Do You Solve? Show, we sit down with Heather Cooley, Chief Research and Program Officer, and Nicole Wickenhauser, Chief Growth Officer, from the Pacific Institute — a globally respected, nonpartisan water think tank founded in 1987. For nearly four decades, the Pacific Institute has helped advance practical, science-based solutions to some of the world’s most pressing water challenges.Together, we explore how water demand, supply, and management are changing in real time — and how governments, businesses, and communities can respond with resilience, equity, and action.Heather and Nicole share how the Pacific Institute advises organizations and decision-makers, highlights success stories, and supports meaningful change across sectors. We discuss the Colorado River crisis, behavior change, international collaboration through the UN Global Compact CEO Water Mandate / Collective Action work, and how our personal relationship with water shapes broader climate resilience.Throughout the conversation, one theme comes through clearly: water is not just part of the climate conversation — it is where climate change becomes visible, urgent, and deeply human.Learn more about the Pacific Institute:https://pacinst.org/In this episode, we cover:– How Pacific Institute supports governments, companies, and organizations– Real-world shifts in water demand, supply, and management– Lessons from the Colorado River crisis– Global water stewardship and collective action– Stories of behavior change and systems change– Why water is central to climate resilience– What gives the Pacific Institute hopeFeatured guests:Heather Cooley — Chief Research and Program Officer, Pacific InstituteNicole Wickenhauser — Chief Growth Officer, Pacific InstituteAbout Climate Hive:Climate Hive brings together leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers working on the most important climate challenges of our time.#ClimateHive #PacificInstitute #WaterSecurity #ClimateAction #WaterStewardship #ColoradoRiver #ClimateResilience #Sustainability #WhatDoYouSolve

🌍 What Do You Solve? | Scott Wharton, CEO of Tandem PV | Perovskite Solar & The Future of Clean EnergyIn this episode of Climate Hive: What Do You Solve?, we sit down with Scott Wharton, CEO of Tandem PV, to explore the future of Perovskite solar technology and its role in accelerating the clean energy transition.Scott shares his journey from successful tech entrepreneur to clean tech innovator, explains why he joined Tandem PV, and breaks down what makes Perovskite solar such a promising advancement in renewable energy. We dive into his perspective on the current state of the energy transition, the challenges ahead, and what gives him hope for a sustainable future.Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:09 The Stanford Origins04:05 Coming Full Circle to Solar06:29 What is Perovskite Solar?08:51 Solving for Durability10:34 The "Holy Grail" of Solar11:37 The 3-Phase Manufacturing Plan13:39 The "Solar of Things"15:28 Indoor Use & Abundant Materials17:42 A Hopeful Global Outlook19:35 Winning on Economics23:34 China's Solar Deployment25:43 How to Compete with China28:18 Why Focus on Utility-Scale?29:47 Innovation vs. "Doom-and-Gloom"33:20 The "Valley of Death"35:38 How to Help & Driving the Market Forward👉 Topics Covered:What is Perovskite solar technology?Why Scott Wharton joined Tandem PVHow Tandem PV is changing the solar gameScott’s entrepreneurial backgroundWhat gives Scott hope about the climate future📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated on more interviews with leaders tackling the climate crisis.🔗 Learn more about Tandem PV: https://www.tandempv.com/Scott WhartonCEO Scott is the CEO of Tandem PV, a disruptive solar panel company based in Silicon Valley.Prior to Tandem, Scott was the Vice President and General Manager of Logitech for Business, a division that generates ~$2 billion in annual revenue and includes all products, software, and services for business and enterprise customers. Before leading the B2B group, Scott drove 25x growth in the Video Collaboration division, starting as a small player in 2015 ($62m) to over $1 billion in revenue, becoming the global market leader for video equipment. Under his leadership, Logitech has developed award-winning products recognized by CES, iF Design, Red Dot, and IDA for design innovation. For product excellence, the honors include TIME Best Inventions in 2022 and 2024 and Fast Company Next Big Thing in Tech for two consecutive years.Scott has held market-leading roles throughout his career in the communications space including as the founder of Vidtel, a pioneer in cloud-based video conferencing services. Vidtel had a successful exit in 2013.Scott was an early executive at BroadSoft (IPO; acquired by Cisco) and VocalTec (IPO) where he spearheaded numerous groundbreaking initiatives, including the development of the first commercial VoIP product, the creation of the cloud PBX market, and the VoIP service provider industry. Scott holds an MBA from Yale University.#PerovskiteSolar #CleanEnergy #ClimateTech #ScottWharton #TandemPV #EnergyTransition #Entrepreneurship #WhatDoYouSolve #ClimateHive #SustainableFuture

🌍 What Do You Solve? | Scott Wharton, CEO of Tandem PV | Perovskite Solar & The Future of Clean EnergyIn this episode of Climate Hive: What Do You Solve?, we sit down with Scott Wharton, CEO of Tandem PV, to explore the future of Perovskite solar technology and its role in accelerating the clean energy transition.Scott shares his journey from successful tech entrepreneur to clean tech innovator, explains why he joined Tandem PV, and breaks down what makes Perovskite solar such a promising advancement in renewable energy. We dive into his perspective on the current state of the energy transition, the challenges ahead, and what gives him hope for a sustainable future.Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:09 The Stanford Origins04:05 Coming Full Circle to Solar06:29 What is Perovskite Solar?08:51 Solving for Durability10:34 The "Holy Grail" of Solar11:37 The 3-Phase Manufacturing Plan13:39 The "Solar of Things"15:28 Indoor Use & Abundant Materials17:42 A Hopeful Global Outlook19:35 Winning on Economics23:34 China's Solar Deployment25:43 How to Compete with China28:18 Why Focus on Utility-Scale?29:47 Innovation vs. "Doom-and-Gloom"33:20 The "Valley of Death"35:38 How to Help & Driving the Market Forward👉 Topics Covered:What is Perovskite solar technology?Why Scott Wharton joined Tandem PVHow Tandem PV is changing the solar gameScott’s entrepreneurial backgroundWhat gives Scott hope about the climate future📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated on more interviews with leaders tackling the climate crisis.🔗 Learn more about Tandem PV: https://www.tandempv.com/#PerovskiteSolar #CleanEnergy #ClimateTech #ScottWharton #TandemPV #EnergyTransition #Entrepreneurship #WhatDoYouSolve #ClimateHive #SustainableFuture

What does it really take to drive behavior change in construction and industrial operations?In this episode of What Do You Solve?, we sit down with Bevan Hurlbert of Sunbelt Rentals to explore how electrification is reshaping jobsites, improving worker health and safety, and changing the way companies think about equipment ownership.We dig into why buying equipment can sometimes lock organizations into yesterday’s technology — and why renting creates a unique opportunity to experiment with electric equipment, reduce risk, and accelerate innovation.Bevan also shares insights from his own professional journey, how Sunbelt Rentals is approaching sustainability at scale, and what the future of cleaner, quieter, safer jobsites could look like.Topics covered include:Behavior change in construction and industrial operationsThe health and safety impact of electric equipmentWhy rental models can accelerate innovation adoptionThe hidden risks of long-term equipment ownershipElectrification trends in constructionSustainability goals at Sunbelt RentalsBevan Hurlbert’s career journey and perspective on industry transformationIf you're interested in construction innovation, sustainability, electrification, fleet strategy, or the future of industrial operations, this conversation is for you.Learn more about Sunbelt Rentals:https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/Connect with Bevan Hurlbert:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bevanhurlbert/#Construction #Sustainability #Electrification #EquipmentRental #Innovation #SunbeltRentals #CleanTech #IndustrialInnovation #BehaviorChange #WorkplaceSafety

Water is everywhere — yet somehow absent from many of our biggest climate conversations.In this episode of Climate Hive: What Do You Solve?, we sit down with Alexis Morgan, Global Water Stewardship Lead at WWF (World Wildlife Fund), to explore why the future of climate resilience, business, food systems, AI infrastructure, and human wellbeing all depend on how we rethink our relationship with water.Alexis opens by challenging a critical idea: the shift from water management to water stewardship. What does stewardship actually mean? And how do companies, governments, communities, and industries work together at the scale needed to solve global water challenges?This conversation goes far beyond drought headlines and water scarcity statistics. We unpack:Why water may be the most underestimated climate issueHow the global water crisis is already showing up around the worldThe hidden connections between water, food, ecosystems, and economic stabilityWhy sediment matters more than most people realizeThe growing tension between AI data centers and water demandWhy collaboration — not isolated action — is essential for meaningful impactHow your personal “water story” shapes the way you see the worldAlexis brings a rare systems-level perspective to one of the most urgent and misunderstood challenges of our time. If you care about climate, sustainability, business, innovation, or the future of society, this episode will change how you think about water.🌍 Learn more about WWF’s water stewardship work:https://www.wwf.se/english/hm-partnership-results/water/Subscribe to What Do You Solve? for conversations with leaders solving the world’s toughest challenges through innovation, collaboration, and systems thinking.

Water is everywhere — yet somehow absent from many of our biggest climate conversations.In this episode of Climate Hive: What Do You Solve?, we sit down with Alexis Morgan, Global Water Stewardship Lead at WWF (World Wildlife Fund), to explore why the future of climate resilience, business, food systems, AI infrastructure, and human wellbeing all depend on how we rethink our relationship with water.Alexis opens by challenging a critical idea: the shift from water management to water stewardship. What does stewardship actually mean? And how do companies, governments, communities, and industries work together at the scale needed to solve global water challenges?This conversation goes far beyond drought headlines and water scarcity statistics. We unpack:Why water may be the most underestimated climate issueHow the global water crisis is already showing up around the worldThe hidden connections between water, food, ecosystems, and economic stabilityWhy sediment matters more than most people realizeThe growing tension between AI data centers and water demandWhy collaboration — not isolated action — is essential for meaningful impactHow your personal “water story” shapes the way you see the worldAlexis brings a rare systems-level perspective to one of the most urgent and misunderstood challenges of our time. If you care about climate, sustainability, business, innovation, or the future of society, this episode will change how you think about water.🌍 Learn more about WWF’s water stewardship work:https://www.wwf.se/english/hm-partnership-results/water/Subscribe to What Do You Solve? for conversations with leaders solving the world’s toughest challenges through innovation, collaboration, and systems thinking.

Climate Hive Show | What Do You Solve?Tripp Wall on Nature-Based Solutions, Water Risk, Carbon Markets & Regenerative InvestmentWhat happens when we finally start treating nature like critical infrastructure?In this episode of Climate Hive: What Do You Solve?, Kevin Drolet (Kdro) and Mike Higgins sit down with Tripp Wall, CEO & Co-Founder of Pantheon Regeneration and Founder of Trail Head Capital, for a wide-ranging conversation on the business case for nature-based solutions, water security, regenerative land stewardship, and the future of climate investing.Tripp shares why ecosystems are no longer a “nice-to-have” sustainability discussion — they are rapidly becoming central to corporate balance sheets, insurance markets, energy infrastructure, AI/data center growth, and long-term economic resilience.The discussion explores how Pantheon Regeneration is working to protect and restore critical carbon sinks including peatlands, while creating scalable investment opportunities that align ecological restoration with financial returns.We also dive deep into the growing global water crisis, environmental inflation, regenerative agriculture, and why investors and enterprises can no longer afford to ignore natural capital risk.If you're interested in climate innovation, natural capital, carbon markets, water infrastructure, regenerative finance, or the future of sustainable investing — this conversation is packed with insight.Learn More🌎 Pantheon Regenerationhttps://pantheonregen.com/🌱 Trail Head Capitalhttps://trailhead.capital/climatehive.coKey Topics CoveredWhy nature is the foundation of the global economyThe business and investment case for nature-based solutionsEnvironmental inflation and its impact on corporate balance sheetsWater scarcity, aquifer stress, and infrastructure riskAI, hyperscalers, and data center water consumptionRegenerative agriculture and land stewardshipProtecting peatlands and critical carbon sinksNatural capital investing and climate financeWhy ecosystems should be treated as infrastructureEpisode Timeline00:00 – Welcome to Climate Hive: What Do You Solve?01:10 – Introduction to Tripp Wall and his climate investment background02:30 – “What do you solve?” — Tripp’s mission around ecosystems and infrastructure05:10 – Why the economy is a wholly owned subsidiary of nature07:45 – The evolution and limitations of ESG investing10:15 – Environmental inflation and corporate balance sheet risk13:00 – Insurance market disruption from climate impacts15:40 – Water scarcity, infrastructure stress, and rising operational costs18:25 – AI data centers, hyperscalers, and water consumption challenges21:10 – Why natural capital is entering mainstream financial consciousness24:00 – Pantheon Regeneration’s approach to protecting peatlands and carbon sinks28:30 – Building scalable regenerative investment opportunities32:15 – Regenerative agriculture and long-term land stewardship36:40 – The future of climate finance and nature-based infrastructure40:00 – Final thoughts and where to follow Tripp WallAbout Tripp WallTripp Wall is the CEO & Co-Founder of Pantheon Regeneration and Founder of Trail Head Capital. His work spans climate investing, water management, regenerative agriculture, land conservation, and natural capital strategy. He also serves as President and Chairman of the Colorado Wildlife Foundation and Western States Water.👍 Like, Subscribe & Share if you want more conversations with leaders shaping the future of climate, business, and sustainability.#ClimateTech #NatureBasedSolutions #RegenerativeFinance #WaterSecurity #ClimateInvesting #CarbonMarkets #NaturalCapital #Sustainability #ClimateHive #RegenerativeAgriculture #Peatlands #ESG #ClimateInnovation

What Do You Solve? with Bill Flederbach, President and CEO of ClimeCo 🌍In this episode, we sit down with Bill Flederbach, founder of ClimeCo, for a wide-ranging conversation on the past, present, and future of the carbon market. Bill takes us back to the early days when carbon solutions were far from mainstream and shares how he saw opportunity where others didn’t. 🚀We dive into the origins of ClimeCo and the conviction it took to build in an emerging space long before the market caught up. Since 2009, ClimeCo has helped reduce, avoid, or remove more than 50 million metric tons of carbon, and Bill unpacks what it really takes to translate climate ambition into measurable impact. 📉The conversation also explores how carbon markets are evolving today, where they’re headed, and the growing role of technology, including AI, in accelerating climate solutions at scale. 🌱 What changes when intelligence, data, and automation meet environmental markets?Beyond the market itself, Bill shares candid insights on leadership: how to build and scale a mission-driven business, navigate uncertainty, and stay grounded while tackling complex global challenges. 💡If you’re interested in learning more about ClimeCo’s work or connecting directly, you can visit , reach the team at info@climateco.com or https://climeco.comor connect with Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-flederbach/This episode is a thoughtful look at what it means to solve real climate problems combining vision, execution, and resilience to drive lasting impact.

What Do You Solve? with Bill Flederbach, Founder of ClimeCo 🌍In this episode, we sit down with Bill Flederbach, founder of ClimeCo, for a wide-ranging conversation on the past, present, and future of the carbon market. Bill takes us back to the early days when carbon solutions were far from mainstream and shares how he saw opportunity where others didn’t. 🚀We dive into the origins of ClimeCo and the conviction it took to build in an emerging space long before the market caught up. Since 2009, ClimeCo has helped reduce, avoid, or remove more than 50 million tons of carbon, and Bill unpacks what it really takes to translate climate ambition into measurable impact. 📉The conversation also explores how carbon markets are evolving today, where they’re headed, and the growing role of technology, including AI, in accelerating climate solutions at scale. 🌱 What changes when intelligence, data, and automation meet environmental markets?Beyond the market itself, Bill shares candid insights on leadership: how to build and scale a mission-driven business, navigate uncertainty, and stay grounded while tackling complex global challenges. 💡If you’re interested in learning more about ClimeCo’s work or connecting directly, you can visit , reach the team at info@climateco.com or https://climeco.comor connect with Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-flederbach/This episode is a thoughtful look at what it means to solve real climate problems combining vision, execution, and resilience to drive lasting impact.

Future-Proofing Business 🌍Talking Climate Resilience & Circular Economy with David TulauskasWhat will it take for companies not just to survive—but to lead—as climate pressures reshape the global economy?In this episode of What Do You Solve?, we sit down with David Tulauskas of EY, a leader with a uniquely powerful vantage point shaped by decades inside major global corporations and his work today advising organizations at the highest levels.David’s journey into sustainability is anything but typical. Having operated deep within large enterprises, he understands how real decisions get made—where momentum builds, where it breaks, and what it actually takes to embed sustainability and circularity into core business strategy.In this conversation, we unpack:🔹 The turning points that led David to champion sustainability and circular economy thinking🔹 What he learned from inside some of the world’s largest companies—and how that shapes his advice today🔹 Why smaller, more focused companies can drive disproportionate impact🔹 How circularity is becoming a true competitive advantage ♻️🔹 What “future-proofing” really means—and how leaders should be preparing for the years aheadDavid brings both strategic clarity and real-world experience—offering a perspective that’s grounded, honest, and highly relevant for leaders navigating uncertainty.If you're building toward long-term resilience or trying to understand where business and climate intersect next, this episode will expand how you think about what’s possible. ⚡Learn more about David: https://www.ey.com/en_us/people/david-tulauskas#FutureProofing #ClimateResilience #CircularEconomy #SustainabilityLeadership #WhatDoYouSolve #ClimateStrategy