He Turns Dead Trees Into Jet Fuel

Tené Williams and Keith Gillard discuss his journey from early environmentalism influenced by Dr. Suzuki to his ventures in clean energy investments like ESS. They explore venture capital strategies with a focus on people and reflect on lessons learned from misaligned partnerships. The conversation shifts to ESG versus impact investing, future risk management, and the resilience needed in founders. They consider the role of AI in hard tech, material science, and its implications for job markets. Tené shares insights on passive income, while Keith talks about Cistero's mission in sustainable aviation fuel and managing forest waste. The episode concludes with Keith's personal change and triumph.