Dan Costa

  AI is fostering a Renaissance in the philosophy of human consciousness–including promoting existential dread–says Nicholas Dirks of the New York Academy of Sciences, in conversation with X. Eyeé of Malo Santo and Dan Costa of Worth and Techonomy–at Techonomy 23: The Promise and Peril of AI.

Hosted by the Climate Group, Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together some 400 events and activities.

Natasha Vidangos, the Associate Vice President, Innovation and Technology Policy at Environmental Defense Fund, oversees EDF’s work to advance an efficient and equitable Clean Energy Transition, including efforts to enhance the impact of climate innovation.

How will industries cope with the imminent climate talent crisis and how can humanity build workforce it needs to solve climate change equitably and justly? As the world unites to combat climate change, the demand for a proficient workforce will skyrocket. Eugene Kirpichov, co-founder and Executive Director of Work on Climate, discussed the pivotal role […]

A new analysis by RMI, in partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund, shows renewable energy sources are on track to meet ambitious net-zero scenarios, with more than one third of all power coming from solar and wind by 2030.

Bill McKibben is a renowned environmentalist and author who has been at the forefront of raising awareness about climate change. His main argument is that climate change is not just an environmental problem but a civilization crisis that requires a radical transformation of our economic and political systems. According to McKibben, the root cause of […]

Amanda Leland is the executive director of the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). She is responsible for driving EDF’s global mission of ensuring earth’s vitality by addressing the challenge of climate change—rapidly reducing climate pollution while helping people and communities build resilience in the face of environmental impacts we cannot avert. Climate change is already affecting […]

Melanie Nakagawa, the director of sustainability for Microsoft, believes that sustainability is crucial for businesses to thrive in the long term. She emphasizes that companies must take a holistic approach to sustainability, incorporating environmental, social, and governance considerations into their operations and decision-making processes. Nakagawa believes that technology can be a powerful tool in the […]

Join us for Techonomy Climate West conference on April 3 in Silicon Valley to meet top visionaries tackling the new global reality.

Rishi Vaish, the Vice President of IBM’s Sustainability Software division, believes that artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly solve climate change and data problems. Climate change is a complex issue that requires the analysis of vast amounts of data from various sources, including weather patterns, energy usage, and land use changes. According to Vaish, AI can […]

The City of Palo Alto has been actively exploring microgrids to increase climate resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Microgrids are small, self-contained electrical systems that can operate independently or in conjunction with the larger electrical grid. The City of Palo Alto is also exploring using microgrids to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by increasing the […]

The climate tech boom presents opportunities for investment and innovation. Taneja suggests the traditional venture capital model, focusing on short-term returns, needs to be revised for the long-term investments necessary for climate tech. He advocates a new approach that prioritizes impact over profit and involves collaboration between investors, entrepreneurs, and governments. Taneja also emphasizes the […]

The explosion of climate startups, corporate initiatives, government funding, and non-profit action, coupled with recent layoffs, has led to a pivotal moment where opportunity meets demand. The talent is there and the market is ready.

Food nourishes us, sustains us, and in many cases, supplies our livelihoods. Food is life. But the way we grow, raise, catch, process and distribute food – our food systems – is under increasing threat from climate change. And for those in the most vulnerable parts of the world, this is a threat to their […]

The massive influx of investments and interest in climate technology presents unique opportunities, but not all solutions are viable or reliable. Rapid change at scale is imperative and the transition must be approached thoughtfully, backed by scientific evidence. Clea Kolster, PhD is a Partner and the Head of Science at Lowercarbon Capital and leads the […]

Is Web3 really the future of the consumer internet? Its two main components–crypto and the metaverse–are each highly controversial, and burdened by considerable hype. Yet they both also promise enormous potential, if utilized wisely. But will they be? This lively discussion between two tech industry experts asked not only whether Web3 is sustainable as a concept […]

How can personal data power the internet without it undermining our privacy and causing people to lose control? Anneka Gupta and her team work to set up laws and best practices to protect consumers, and now, are also focused on political campaigns.

Waymo’s chief product officer on how autonomous vehicles will change cities and our lives, and what that could mean for the environment.

How can people retain meaningful control over the use of force in an increasingly autonomous age? Kosmyna’s job is convincing tech companies in Silicon Valley to care.

What does quantum computing mean to you? Whurley is its great popularizer – he thinks of it as “this generation’s space race” and will tell us why he’s on a mission to humanize Quantum computing.

Open source veteran Mickos now gives bounties to hackers for identifying and helping fix security vulnerabilities. The following transcript has been lightly edited and condensed for ease of reading.   Dan Costa: All right, Marten, thanks for coming today. I think maybe the place to start—this is a fairly technical audience, but let’s explain what […]

Human trafficking exploits and enslaves a stunning 40.3 million people, and earns traffickers $150 billion yearly. Can data help fight back? Enigma is developing a platform to help financial institutions block the traffickers’ transactions. The following transcript has been lightly edited and condensed for ease of reading.   Dan Costa: So I want to do […]

The future can’t be built by the same old elite. Kimberly Bryant as founder of Black Girls Code work aims to ensure the creators are more inclusive, and to show that girls and girls of color are as talented as anyone. The following transcript has been lightly edited and condensed for ease of reading.   […]

Description: Many millennials already resist owning cars. Ubering everywhere has already reinvigorated the entertainment and cultural landscape in places like LA. Smart data and efficiently deploying vehicles and public infrastructure is central to building a fair society.     The following transcript has been lightly edited and condensed for ease of reading. Speakers: Nir Erez, Moovit | […]

Description: Jennifer Pahlka has brought together tech-savvy volunteers from across the nation to help reinvent government services. Is our antiquated government services infrastructure a national disadvantage? How fast can we fix it? How can business help?

Description: Manoush Zomorodi had a popular podcast at WNYC but left to work with Civil, a blockchain-oriented media company. What does that even mean? Now her podcast chronicles the intersection of media and cryptocurrency.   The following transcript has been lightly edited and condensed for ease of reading. Speaker: Manoush Zomorodi, Stable Genius Productions Interviewer: Dan Costa, […]

Session Description: Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud is leading her company’s move to invest in content creators and the tech tools that support them. The transcript is below, while the PDF version can be found here. Creators First: The Future of Media (Transcription by RA Fisher Ink) Sud: Thank you, everyone. Costa: All right. We’ll see if […]

Session Description:  The biggest investor in NYC-area startups on tech in our region and the future of media. The full transcript of the session can be found below, while a PDF copy can also be downloaded here. A Conversation with Eric Hippeau (Transcription by RA Fisher Ink) Kirkpatrick: I’m here to introduce our good friend […]