Green Hydrogen interview with a Female Founder
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Imagine a future where the most abundant element in the universe powers our world with zero emissions. That future is now with green hydrogen. In this episode of Emerging Tech Unpacked, host Lucy Lin interviews Dr Louise Brown, CEO and co-founder of Hydgene Renewables. She takes us on her remarkable journey from academic researcher to pioneering entrepreneur in the trillion-dollar green hydrogen industry. Discover how her team's groundbreaking technology converts biomass waste into clean hydrogen fuel, unlocking the potential for a sustainable energy revolution. From the challenges of commercialising university research to the immense opportunities in decarbonising industries like agriculture and chemical manufacturing, Louise provides an insider's perspective on the cutting edge of renewable energy innovation. She shares her insights on overcoming barriers, forging strategic partnerships, storytelling, university commercialisation, and inspiring more women to become problem-solvers and startup founders.
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00:00 Introduction to Green Hydrogen
00:37 Meet Dr Louise Brown, CEO of Hydgene Renewables
01:15 From Academia to Startup Founder
01:49 The Science Behind Hydgene’s Technology
02:31 The Birth of a Startup
06:08 Challenges and Successes in Commercialising Green Hydrogen
10:14 Raising Capital and the Power of Storytelling
13:02 Understanding Green Hydrogen and Its Importance
17:25 Different Types of Hydrogen and Their Environmental Impact
21:13 Challenges in Scaling Green Hydrogen Production
27:04 The Future of Green Hydrogen and Its Market Potential
28:25 Targeting the Chemical Industry for Decarbonisation
29:18 Promising Developments in Green Hydrogen
29:40 Policy Changes and Industry Impact
31:14 Waste Management and Hydrogen Solutions
33:45 Public Perception and Media Coverage of Hydrogen
38:24 Future of Green Hydrogen
43:21 Women in STEM and Renewable Energy
49:03 Getting Involved in Renewable Energy
53:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
