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Obvious Ideas

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by Obvious Ventures

4.9(9 reviews)
11 episodes
Updated Daily
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Podcast Overview

In hindsight, all great ideas are Obvious. The big ideas of today will become market-leading companies in the near future, reimagining every sector of the economy for the better: climate, healthcare, food, transportation, housing, energy, and more. Obvious Ideas explores the transformation of the fundamental building blocks of life and society. Obvious Ventures’ Andrew Beebe hosts this eight-part series on climate. We’re digging into the biggest opportunities for founders - and professionals in any industry - to tackle our climate crisis. Obvious is a venture capital firm investing in purpose-driven founders reimagining trillion-dollar industries.

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4/12/2022

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for Special Episode: Kim Stanley Robinson On Our Climate Future

January 17, 2023

Special Episode: Kim Stanley Robinson On Our Climate Future

In this special episode, Host Andrew Beebe speaks to one of the greatest living writers of science fiction, Kim Stanley Robinson,They discuss the technologies, societal shifts and governmental interventions detailed in Stan’s most recent  ‘climate fiction’ novel The Ministry For The Future, and examine how many of those ideas mirror the solutions being explored in the real world today.Obvious is a venture capital firm investing in purpose-driven founders reimagining trillion-dollar industries.

Episode thumbnail for BONUS: Series Wrap Up with Andrew Beebe and Emily Brady

June 21, 2022

BONUS: Series Wrap Up with Andrew Beebe and Emily Brady

For this bonus episode, we’re flipping the script. Host Andrew Beebe sits down with Emily Brady, Editorial Director at Obvious Ventures. They discuss his takeaways from the season…and, of course, the obvious ideas of the future that may seem crazy today. Obvious is a venture capital firm investing in purpose-driven founders reimagining trillion-dollar industries.

Episode thumbnail for Accelerating Fast Charging with Cathy Zoi

June 14, 2022

Accelerating Fast Charging with Cathy Zoi

Cathy Zoi is the CEO of EVgo, America’s largest fast charging network for electric vehicles. She’s been a leader in climate for over three decades, previously serving as Chief of Staff in the White House Office of Environmental Policy during the Clinton Administration, and as a Director at the US EPA, where she pioneered the Energy Star program. During the Obama Administration, she oversaw over 30 billion dollars in energy investments. Cathy also co-founded Odyssey Energy Solutions, and served as CEO of  SunEdison Frontier Power, the Alliance for Climate Protection, and the Sustainable Energy Development Authority in Australia.  In this episode, Cathy shares the biggest misconceptions people have  about EVs, and what it will take for electric vehicles to take over. Obvious is a venture capital firm investing in purpose-driven founders reimagining trillion-dollar industries.

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What is Obvious Ideas?

In hindsight, all great ideas are Obvious. The big ideas of today will become market-leading companies in the near future, reimagining every sector of the economy for the better: climate, healthcare, food, transportation, housing, energy, and more. Obvious Ideas explores the transformation of the fundamental building blocks of life and society.

Obvious Ventures’ Andrew Beebe hosts this eight-part series on climate. We’re digging into the biggest opportunities for founders - and professionals in any industry - to tackle our climate crisis. Obvious is a venture capital firm investing in purpose-driven founders reimagining trillion-dollar industries.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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