Erik Kobayashi-Solomon

Erik Kobayashi-Solomon

Contributor|Sustainability

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

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How Startup Solutions Can Help Cut Data Center Energy Consumption

There are many ways to cut data center energy consumption and use the heat generated by data centers to help communities.

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229 viewsApr 8, 2025

Students Answer The Question ‘What Can I Do About Climate Change?’

The Earth Prize 2025, an innovation contest for 13-19-year-olds, is being awarded to regional teams this week, followed by an online vote to pick the worldwide winner.

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253 viewsApr 3, 2025

Space Intelligence Brings Rigor To Forest-Based Carbon Credits

Carbon credits based on reforestation projects face a lot of suspicion. This U.K. firm is bringing a top-flight scientific approach to regain trust in this vital market.

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1,722 viewsMar 25, 2025

Origin Materials: Boldly Rethinking PET Bottle Caps

I fell in love with Origin’s sustainable materials business but the more I learn about its PET bottle caps, the more I have grown to appreciate the technology.

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151 viewsMar 20, 2025

High Schoolers Offer Hope For A Post-Climate Future

International teams of high schoolers are in the running for the 2025 Earth Prize. The climate tech solutions devised by prior teams can inspire all of us.