Pitching Progress

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English Business Earth Sciences Entrepreneurship Science Technology

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Episodes 14

Avg. Duration 29m

Activity Highly Active

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (1)

Since Sep 2025

Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Every 2 Weeks

Format

Episodic

Consistency

33%

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About This Podcast

From turning food waste into energy, to recycled fashion and low-emission aviation fuel: Pitching Progress brings you the stories of innovators working to decarbonize the industries that power our world. On this show from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the founders of some of the world’s most inventive green-tech startups take part in an in-depth pitch session that challenges them to demonstrate their products' environmental impact, and the value they create for investors. We’ll show you that commerce and climate consciousness don’t have to be at odds with one another. That renewable energy, sustainability, and circular economies represent a leap forward for society, and incredible investment opportunities. In the process, we’ll introduce you to the people and stories behind the firms revolutionizing the modern economy. What does it take for an idea to go from the lab to the marketplace? What sort of fiscal barriers exist for green-tech entrepreneurs on their path to success? And will they be able to convince Vinay that their product, business plan and value propositions are strong enough to get them there? Join us as we demystify the world of green-tech and sustainable commerce, and inspire the next wave of forward-thinking investors and entrepreneurs to build on the burgeoning green economy. About Our Host: Pitching Progress is hosted by Vinay Shandal, who leads BCG’s sustainable finance and investing business. Vinay draws on his experience at the intersection of finance and sustainability to ask founders the tough questions about their operations, and challenge them to convince investors that the business is good for the world and good for their wallets. We’d Love to Hear From You: We’d love to hear your feedback on how we can produce the best content possible, please share any episode ideas, and general thoughts at [email protected]. Pitching Progress by BCG empowers listeners to think differently about the relationship between sustainability and commerce. For more information and to stay updated, visit our website at: https://www.bcg.com/industries/principal-investors-private-equity/overview New episodes of Pitching Progress are available every two weeks wherever you get your podcasts. Get a look inside the business of building a better future.

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Recent Episodes

Capturing at-berth emissions with Michael Walker, CEO of STAX Engineering

Jun 04, 2026 32m Transcript

To limit the release of pollutants onto nearby communities, The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has strict guidelines around ships powering themselves at port. That means large vessels must…

The Difficulty of Building Sustainable Supply Chains with Pierre-François Thaler, Co-founder and Co-CEO of EcoVadis

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Most businesses want their suppliers to operate ethically and sustainably. But even mid-sized companies might be dealing with thousands of vendors spread across the globe, and getting an accurate…

Are Blended-Wing Aircraft the Future of Commercial Flight? | With Tom O’Leary, CEO and Co-founder of JetZero

May 07, 2026 32m Transcript

Tom O’Leary is the CEO and Co-founder of JetZero, a company trying to get so-called ‘blended-wing’ aircraft into the fleets of some of the world’s biggest airlines. And with their first test flight…

Season 2 of Pitching Progress Coming Soon!

Apr 30, 2026 0m

Pitching Progress is back with a new slate of visionary entrepreneurs, and a host of solutions to some of the world’s most intractable climate issues. Tune in every other Thursday as Vinay Shandal,…

Reframing Sustainable Investment with Lora Jakobsen, host of Navigating Zero

Feb 06, 2026 35m

You're used to hearing Vinay ask CEOs the tough questions about paths to scalability and profitability. Today, we're flipping the script, as Vinay joins Lora Jakobsen on her podcast, Navigating Zero,…

Heating and Cooling Cities More Efficiently with Carlyle Coutinho, CEO of Enwave

Jan 22, 2026 28m Transcript

Underneath the streets of downtown Toronto, there exists a massive system of pipes that use water drawn from the depths of Lake Ontario to help cool the skyscrapers above. This system, the largest of…

Keeping California Running on Renewable Diesel with Vince Godfrey, CEO of Olympus Terminals

Jan 08, 2026 29m Transcript

Today’s guest runs the most important piece of infrastructure that Californians have never heard of.Vince Godfrey is the CEO of Olympus Terminals, a company that operates a massive fuel storage…

How Lab-Grown Silk could Change the Fashion Industry with Ulrich Scherbel, CEO of AMSilk

Dec 18, 2025 26m

What started as a group of Spider Man enthusiasts, is now a company capable of producing synthetic silk on a commercial scale. And not only does their silk feel and perform exactly like the natural…

Using 'Flexibility' to Solve AI's Energy Bottleneck with Varun Sivaram, Founder and CEO of Emerald AI

Dec 04, 2025 28m Transcript

Billions of dollars are being spent on new CapEx to satisfy the growing energy needs of AI data centres. But one firm is convinced that the answer isn’t building new capacity, but being smarter in…

Navigating a Transitional Time for Renewables with Mark Noyes, CEO of TerraForm Power

Nov 13, 2025 27m

After years of skyrocketing investment, the renewables industry seems to have lost some of its lustre. With tax credits that once supercharged new wind and solar development being rolled back, and…

Forging a Low-Carbon Future for Steel with Parker Meeks, President and CEO of Utility Global

Oct 30, 2025 29m Transcript

To build the low-carbon economy of the future, we’re going to need a lot more steel. But right now, most steel is produced from high-carbon-emitting blast furnaces, and there’s nowhere near enough…

Using Data to Decrease Food Waste with Ryan Begin, CEO and Co-Founder of Divert

Oct 16, 2025 26m Transcript

Roughly a third of all food produced in the United States ends up in a landfill. A lot of that comes from dumpsters behind grocery stores, where food that could otherwise be marked down or donated…

Decarbonizing Commercial Aviation with Robert Schuetzle, CEO of Infinium

Oct 02, 2025 30m

Commercial aviation has completely altered the nature of life on Earth, and forever changed the way humans think about distance. But in 2023, the industry was responsible for 2.5% of global…

Introducing: Pitching Progress

Sep 16, 2025 1m Trailer

From turning food waste into energy, to sustainable steel and low-emission aviation fuel: Pitching Progress brings you the stories of leaders working to decarbonize the industries that power our…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Pitching Progress have?

Pitching Progress has published 14 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Business, Earth Sciences.

Is Pitching Progress still active?

Pitching Progress is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 29m.

How do I contact Pitching Progress for sponsorship or guest appearances?