"Changing the mindset from ‘more fertilizer equals more grain’ to ‘resilient soils equals profitability’ takes proof,” Arva Intelligence's Jay McEntire underlines how farmers themselves are the real heroes of regenerative agriculture.
"Our dream is to positively impact upon future generations, by being the leader in global efficiency in the agricultural sector, and, above all, to respect the planet,” Dr. Aurélio Pavinato outlines why soil health and circularity are central to SLC Agrícola's long-term growth.
"Compressed natural gas requires a complete redesign of the pistons, the rings, and the engine valves - it’s not just a drop-in fuel,” Krishnakumar Srinivasan shows how SPR is future-proofing technology for CNG, ethanol, hybrids and EVs.
"If I were choosing a material for my home or business, I’d look at something that could last a century,” Ed Watson discusses Acme Brick’s future strategy: diversifying beyond brick, while preserving its legacy roots.
"We know exactly how many containers are out there, how full they are and what’s in them, every day. That level of insight is mind-blowing,” Graham Rihn explains why precision data is reshaping the business of waste.
"I never set out to be a CEO - I was just the guy saying yes to everything,” Patrick Verkland reveals how hands-on startup lessons prepared him to scale a sustainable oral care brand worldwide.
"The holy grail is charging a heavy-duty truck in under 30 minutes. That’s what the whole industry is chasing,” Neha Palmer reveals why megawatt charging and smart siting are key to the EV freight transition.
"By simply replacing the plastic wrap, we eliminated the equivalent of 3.75 million plastic straws — or more than 190,000 plastic bottles,” Luiz Beling reveals how Apeel’s plant-based science is reshaping produce preservation.
“We can make fully renewable, even carbon-negative gasoline - but the market isn’t built for it yet.” Verde Clean Fuels is transforming wasted energy into profit while cutting lifecycle emissions by up to 35%.
“Recycling is basically urban mining for value,” TerraCycle rethinks recycling economics, makes hard-to-recycle items profitable, and champions reuse as the only practical path to eliminating the idea of waste.
“To make climate tech work, it’s all about economics and scale,” With cement and concrete making up 8% of global CO₂, Fortera’s bolt-on tech locks in carbon, keeps costs flat, and hits full strength in two days.
“This is the first time in hydro history that there is no compromise between biodiversity and power production.” Bill Malus explains how Natel Energy’s FishSafe™ turbines deliver 98–100% fish survival without sacrificing efficiency.
Urban transport is being revolutionized with safe, sustainable eVTOL aircraft.
“We started with a mission to enable electric freedom for EVs.” Fastned's CEO, Michiel Langezaal, on prime locations, long-term vision, and the need for dependable charging to accelerate Europe’s transition toward faster, more accessible electric mobility.
“We’re not chasing commoditized markets. We want applications where this technology really moves the needle.” Dr. Raj DasGupta reveals the long arc of innovation behind Electrovaya's battery breakthroughs.
“We’re not just keeping the lights on - we’re keeping people connected. That’s the real job of a power company today.”
