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Positive Charge by GeekWire

Lisa Stiffler, Laura Scott

Booking Overview

An interview-led climate-technology and sustainability show featuring founders, executives, investors, scientists, and other experts directly involved in environmental innovation. Credible pitches include climate-tech entrepreneurs, clean-energy and battery leaders, sustainable-food innovators, researchers, and sustainability investors with substantive technologies, research, or business results to discuss; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 8

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 11.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

alan@geekwire.com

mike@geekwire.com

advertising@geekwire.com

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Host

Lisa Stiffler - GeekWire journalist and podcast host covering technology, climate innovation, and sustainability.

Laura Scott - Audio producer and podcast host specializing in producing and presenting reported technology and sustainability stories.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Founders and CEOs of climate-tech companies, senior executives, clean-energy and battery specialists, sustainability leaders, investors, and academic or laboratory researchers with direct expertise in a significant environmental technology or market.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a climate-tech, clean-energy, sustainable-food, or circular-economy company, Developed or commercialized notable environmental technology, Held senior leadership at a recognized investment firm, research institution, or sustainability organization, Raised substantial funding, advanced a major deployment, or led influential climate research

Recent Guest Discussions

Anne Carlson - Insect-based Pet Food, Sustainable Protein, Pet Allergies, And Environmental Impacts Of Animal Agriculture

Christie Lagally Bradburn - Plant-based Meat, Automated Food Manufacturing, Production Costs, And Sustainable School Meals

Rohan Shirwaiker - Alternative Proteins, Sustainable Food Technology, Biomanufacturing, Consumer Adoption, And The Environmental Impacts Of Food Production

Grayson Shor - Battery Circularity, Mineral Recovery, And The Pacific Northwest Battery Ecosystem

Scott Williams - Energy Systems, Data-center Power Demand, And The Role Of Repurposed Batteries In The Clean-energy Transition

Recent Topics

Technology, Climate Technology, Clean Energy, Battery Storage, Alternative Proteins

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Positive Charge by GeekWire
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Climate Week NYC: Amazon's Kara Hurst on AI data centers; Earthshot's Jason Knauf on climate optimism

September 29, 2026

At a live podcast taping during Climate Week NYC, executives from organizations worldwide met to wrestle with challenging sustainability questions, including: How do we reach net zero by 2040 when the demand for energy is skyrocketing? This episode of Positive Charge takes listeners inside a private session at The Climate Pledge Hub featuring Kara Hurst, chief sustainability officer at Amazon, and Jason Knauf, CEO of The Earthshot Prize. Plus, we meet Franco Rodríguez Viau, a Gen Z fou...

From plant nuggets to bug kibble: Inside the alternative protein revolution

September 16, 2026

More than 40 years after the debut of the first commercial veggie burger, the alternative protein sector has evolved far beyond dry bean patties. Today, food scientists and innovative startups are leveraging plant-based ingredients, precision fermentation and cell-cultivation to recreate the taste, texture and nutritional profile of meat while reducing the serious environmental and ethical impacts of industrial animal agriculture. This episode of Positive Charge dives into the technology, eco...

Your used EV battery isn’t dead — it’s being resurrected to power the grid

August 26, 2026

The world faces a glut of used EV batteries at the same time it's facing a clean energy crisis as data centers and other users are gobbling up power. But some sustainability entrepreneurs have figured out how to take one of those problems to solve the other. They are repurposing electric vehicle batteries to provide affordable, climate-friendly electricity.  In this episode of Positive Charge, we’ll go inside Moment Energy's massive new production facility in British Columbia to se...

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Frequently asked questions

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Positive Charge by GeekWire
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How do I get in touch with Positive Charge by GeekWire?

Positive Charge by GeekWire is hosted by Lisa Stiffler and Laura Scott. Its publicly listed emails are alan@geekwire.com, mike@geekwire.com, and advertising@geekwire.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Positive Charge by GeekWire?

The publicly listed emails for Positive Charge by GeekWire: alan@geekwire.com, mike@geekwire.com, and advertising@geekwire.com.

How many listeners does Positive Charge by GeekWire have?

Podseeker estimates Positive Charge by GeekWire reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Positive Charge by GeekWire?

Positive Charge by GeekWire typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Founders and CEOs of climate-tech companies, senior executives, clean-energy and battery specialists, sustainability leaders, investors, and academic or laboratory researchers with direct expertise in a significant environmental technology or market. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a climate-tech, clean-energy, sustainable-food, or circular-economy company; Developed or commercialized notable environmental technology; Held senior leadership at a recognized investment firm, research institution, or sustainability organization. Recent guests include Anne Carlson, Christie Lagally Bradburn, and Rohan Shirwaiker.

How hard is it to get booked on Positive Charge by GeekWire?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Positive Charge by GeekWire cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Climate Technology, Clean Energy, Battery Storage, and Alternative Proteins. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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