<p><strong>00:00</strong> – Intro & Sponsors: Lehmann's Terms, Climate Finance Solutions, and EarthSearch.</p><p><strong>03:09</strong> – Welcome to Keep Cool: Nick van Osdol flips the script and interviews Silas.</p><p><strong>04:07</strong> – The Evolution of Climate Tech: Shedding the 1.0 vibes and returning to "CleanTech."</p><p><strong>08:52</strong> – Silas’s Origin Story: From rural Wisconsin to renewable energy recruiting in NYC.</p><p><strong>13:33</strong> – Disrupting Recruitment: Why Silas founded EarthSearch to offer executive-level search for early-stage startups without the massive fees.</p><p><strong>18:30</strong> – The End of ZIRP: Why the hiring market has shifted to slow, intentional, and skills-based recruiting.</p><p><strong>30:24</strong> – Building Culture: Why early-stage startups shouldn't be afraid to hire bored, senior talent.</p><p><strong>37:19</strong> – The Call to Adventure: How to position your startup to attract highly motivated individuals.</p><p><strong>43:59</strong> – Companies to Watch: Silas shouts out Helix Earth Technologies and OptiGrid.</p><p><strong>51:35</strong> – Flipping the Table: Silas asks Nick what keeps him motivated to write and podcast about climate.</p><p><strong>53:56</strong> – The Value of Writing: Why authentic, human storytelling matters more than ever in the age of AI.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://cleantechies.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">cleantechies.substack.com/subscribe</a>