Erik Kobayashi-Solomon has been at the forefront of ClimateTech venture research since 2018, focusing on AgTech, Grid Modernization and Post-Carbon Industry. He began his career on Wall Street as head of derivative operations at Morgan Stanley’s Tokyo branch, the market risk manager of a global equity hedge fund, and Morningstar’s head of semiconductor research. He has focused on venture capital since 2013 and runs a boutique consultancy that helps owners, entrepreneurs, and institutions make informed decisions at critical junctions.
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The Earth Prize’s Global Call For Gen-Alpha Climate Innovators
Teachers, community leaders, and parents should encourage budding scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs to apply for The Earth Prize 2026 before January 31, 2026.
This Innovation Makes It Easy For Companies To Restore The Environment
Canadian start-up Veritree offers “verification-as-a-service” to ensure the integrity and progress of corporate-sponsored environmental restoration projects
Will Standard Nuclear’s TRISO Fuel A New Nuclear Age?
Nuclear energy is staging a comeback powered by surging demand for carbon-free electricity. One company is selling super-safe fuel to advanced reactor startups.
Municipalities Love Solar Farms Even If Trump Doesn’t
The Trump administration seems dead set on killing solar and wind in favor of mythical “clean coal,” but renewables are too cost-effective for municipalities to ignore.
This Innovative New Community Fortifies The Local Electric Grid
A new solar-powered subdivision in Michigan that networks batteries together to form a virtual power plant offers a glimpse of the clean, resilient grid of the future.