2025 feels like a tale of two talent markets. There’s a surplus of candidates, but the ones you really want? They’re on the bench and staying there unless properly motivated. Top talent has grown cautious. They’re watching founders, cap tables, burn rates, and personal runway more closely than ever. To…
The State of Climate Tech Candidate Risk Tolerance, Compensation Priorities, and New Opportunity Considerations Key Takeaways As climate technologies have become more mainstream, much of the recruiting industry has turned its attention to figuring out how to attract top talent into the climate market. While we recognize the value in…
In the fast-paced world of Climate Tech, strategic hiring decisions can make or break a start-up’s success. For founders, assembling a team of skilled and dedicated professionals is crucial to navigating the challenges of this dynamic industry. Effective talent acquisition drives business growth, fosters innovation, enhances company culture, and positions…
Despite a seemingly abundant talent pool, in today’s market with historically low unemployment (at 3.9% according to the U.S. Department of Labor) many companies in climate are finding that there isn’t enough specialized talent to pick from to fill their most pressing roles. This calls for a blend of personalized…
In today’s fiercely competitive job market, companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to identify, attract, and retain top talent. This quest for excellence has given rise to the concept of talent intelligence, leveraging data and analytics to inform strategic hiring decisions. Talent intelligence has changed the game for me and…
While the funding environment for Climate continues to fluctuate, we are starting to see some early signs of a recovery from last year. Investments for 2023 were down from previous heights, but we did see almost $20B in venture capital enter the market in Q3, which was as much as…
Anyone who’s ever made hiring decisions knows the real danger of hiring the wrong person. By some estimates, an unsuitable employee can cost a company as much as $240,000, not to mention the collateral damage inflicted on company morale and reduced productivity and achievement. In a world where every decision…
As we head towards impending climate targets, a new era is unfolding—one that seeks to combat the consequences of climate change, innovative technology has emerged as a beacon of hope. Co-founder and CEO of Sea Change Paige Carratturo analyses this industrial revolution against the last two and explains why this…
For those of us active in the energy transition and committing our careers to mitigating the worst effects of climate change, each passing year amplifies the critical nature of our collective efforts. We deeply understand the risks to humanity (all life, frankly) if we cannot keep global temperatures to 1.5…
The article below was first published in Smart Energy International. Smart grids are disruptive by nature. The US energy industry is adapting to new technologies, business models, and roles for utilities and consumers borne out of the development of the smart grid market. Driving this transformation are clean energy companies…