Consensus in Conversation

How do we, as business leaders and innovators, govern emerging technology with a moral compass? In this powerful and deeply thoughtful episode, Conor Gaughan sits down with Paolo Carozza—legal scholar, human rights advocate, Notre Dame professor, and co-chair of the Oversight Board—to explore what responsibility looks like in a time of rapid AI transformation.Together, they unpack:The radical promise (and challenge) of the Oversight Board as a new model of tech governance What AI means for labor, human dignity, and democracyHow to find consensus across cultures in the face of global complexityWhy we must develop new institutions for an interconnected worldAnd how we can each foster deeper dialogue to find hope in uncertain timesIf you're a business leader, innovator, policymaker, or just a curious mind wondering how we build a better future with this fast-emerging technology, this episode is for you.For more great interviews, follow Consensus in Conversation subscribe to ‪@ConsensusDigitalMedia‬ and follow us Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your favorite podcast platform. Connect with Conor Gaughan on LinkedIn and Threads @ckgone Connect with Paolo Carozza on Linkedin Learn more about The Oversight Board at OversightBoard.com and follow them on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.Consensus in Conversation is hosted and executive produced by Conor Gaughan. This episode was produced by Kate Tucker for Consensus Media.If you liked this episode, please consider leaving a review, it helps us build consensus – and great conversations!  Consensus in Conversation is a podcast by Consensus Media.

This is the final episode in a special three part series live from the PowerCast stage at CLEANPOWER 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona where Consensus in Conversation host Conor Gaughan sat down with Kevin Doffing, Founder and CEO of Project Vanguard, to discuss how veterans are uniquely positioned to drive America's energy transition. Former Army Infantry Officer turned clean energy advocate, Kevin Doffing shares how Project Vanguard is empowering veterans in the renewable energy sector through cutting edge careers, policy advocacy, and community leadership. Discover why veterans excel in clean energy roles, how they are shaping community perceptions, and why energy independence is so important for national security.Join us for a compelling conversation with Kevin Doffing on: How Project Vanguard is uniting veterans nationwide to power America’s clean energy workforce and strengthen energy security.Why veterans are uniquely equipped for careers in renewable energy — and how their skills and mindset align with industry needs.Practical ways veterans are building trust and community support for local clean energy projects across the country.How renewable energy development can help reduce global conflict and reinforce national security.What the clean energy industry and policymakers can do right now to better support veteran hiring, apprenticeships, and leadership opportunities.Learn more at projectvanguard.com Connect with Conor Gaughan on LinkedIn and Threads @ckgone This is the third episode in a three-part series recorded live from CleanPower 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Don’t miss the first two episodes: Sandhya Ganapathy & Tristan Grimbert: Lessons from Innovators Leading the Energy Transition; and Miguel Prado & Frank Macchiarola: Strengthening the Grid for Tomorrow’s Energy Demands, both now streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.Consensus in Conversation is hosted and executive produced by Conor Gaughan. This episode was produced by Kate Tucker for Consensus Media in partnership with American Clean Power. Special thanks to our PowerCast production team: ACP’s Senior Manager of Powercasts –  Hannah Papp, James Lamparter of Diamond Pro Audio, and Paul Pollard of SlideSpiel.Gratitude as always to the team at Consensus Media including Greg Herrigel on research and Patrick Gallagher on strategy.If you liked this episode, please consider leaving a review, it helps us build consensus, and great conversations!

In this special episode of Consensus in Conversation live from the PowerCast stage at CLEANPOWER 2025, host Conor Gaughan talks with Miguel Prado, CEO of energyRe, and Frank Macchiarola, Chief Advocacy Officer at American Clean Power about the urgency of strengthening America's grid infrastructure to meet our growing energy demands. Miguel and Frank discuss critical investments in renewable energy, from utility-scale solar and underground transmission to offshore wind, laying out the powerful economic and community benefits these projects bring. They also delve into current regulatory challenges, the need for policy stability, and how energy infrastructure projects can support energy independence and economic growth.Join us for a powerful conversation with Miguel Prado and Frank Macchiarola on: How major renewable energy trends like data centers, electrification, and clean industry are driving unprecedented demand for reliable power.Why strengthening America’s aging grid is critical to unlocking more clean energy capacity and keeping energy affordable.How utility-scale solar, offshore wind, and underground transmission projects deliver economic development and community benefits.The biggest policy and regulatory hurdles facing renewable energy developers today — and why policy stability matters.What communities, investors, and policymakers each need to do to ensure America’s energy independence and grid resilience.Learn more at energyre.com and cleanpower.orgFind Frank Macchiarola and Miguel Prado on LinkedInConnect with Conor Gaughan on LinkedIn and Threads @ckgone This is the second episode in a three-part series recorded live from CleanPower 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. If you liked this conversation, stay tuned for part three with Kevin Doffing, founder & CEO of Project Vanguard. For more great interviews, follow Consensus in Conversation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. Consensus in Conversation is hosted and executive produced by Conor Gaughan. This episode was produced by Kate Tucker for Consensus Media in partnership with American Clean Power. Special thanks to our PowerCast production team: ACP’s Senior Manager of Powercasts –  Hannah Papp, James Lamparter of Diamond Pro Audio, and Paul Pollard of SlideSpiel.Gratitude as always to the team at Consensus Media including Greg Herrigel on research and Patrick Gallagher on strategy.If you liked this episode, please consider leaving a review, it helps us build consensus, and great conversations! 

This episode kicks off a special three part series live from the PowerCast stage at CLEANPOWER 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona where host Conor Gaughan interviewed two of clean energy’s most influential leaders—Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDP Renewables North America, and Tristan Grimbert, President and CEO of EDF Power Solutions North America. Join us for an insightful and fast-moving conversation that takes a high-level look at the future of sustainable energy including: What it takes to scale clean energy solutions across diverse technologies and marketsThe urgent need for grid modernization The transformative potential of AI The power in advanced storage solutions Why responsible leadership is essential in driving the clean energy transition To learn more visit:EDP Renewables: edpr.com/north-americaEDF Power Solutions North America: edf-re.comConnect with Conor Gaughan on LinkedIn and Threads @ckgone This is the first episode in a three-part series recorded live from CleanPower 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. If you liked this conversation, stay tuned for part two with Miguel Prado, CEO of energyRe and Frank Macchiarola, Chief Advocacy Officer of American Clean Power.For more great interviews, follow Consensus in Conversation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. Consensus in Conversation is hosted and executive produced by Conor Gaughan. This episode was produced by Kate Tucker for Consensus Media in partnership with American Clean Power. Special thanks to our PowerCast production team: ACP’s Senior Manager of Powercasts –  Hannah Papp, James Lamparter of Diamond Pro Audio, and Paul Pollard of SlideSpiel.Gratitude as always to the team at Consensus Media including Greg Herrigel on research and Patrick Gallagher on strategy.If you liked this episode, please consider leaving a review, it helps us build consensus, and great conversations! 

2024 brought us 38 new guests, 2,091 minutes of conversation, and an immeasurable wealth of new ideas and narratives about how to use business to make the world a better place. The challenges we face are great, but with every challenge comes opportunity, and it’s never been more important for impact businesses to tell a compelling, mission-centric story. Join Conor Gaughan as he revisits the best storytelling advice from this year’s expert guests, sharing key insights, analysis, and takeaways. Whether it's harnessing your inner Luke Skywalker to wow investors and attract customers with analogies that will resonate, or learning the secret to explaining your incredible new technology in lay terms, this episode will definitely offer new angles and perspectives on crafting your business story. Featured guests in order of appearance:00:00 Conor introduces the CiC 2024 Year End Wrap Up04:24 Keith Norman: Chief Sustainability Officer, Lyten06:00 Jasmine Crowe-Houston: Founder & CEO, Goodr08:09 Jay Kapoor: Co-Founder & General Partner, VSC Ventures14:58 Nicolas Pinkowski: Co-Founder & CEO, Nitricity17:17 Shivam Mallick Shah: Co-Founder & CEO, 1953 Tequila and Lindsey Davis Stover: Co-Founder & President, 1953 Tequila20:27 Ben Christensen: Co-Founder & CEO, Cambium 24:34 Grant Quasha: Chairman & CEO, Eco Material Technologies26:48 Peter Godart: Co-Founder & CEO, Found Energy29:11 Zal Bilimoria: Co-Founder & Solo Capitalist, Refactor Capital31:59 Pavle Jeremic: Founder & CEO, Aether Biomachines35:39 Jay Kapoor: Co-Founder & General Partner, VSC Ventures39:31 Karthik Balakrishnan: Co-Founder & President, ACTUAL43:02 Lauren Dunford: Co-Founder & CEO, Guidewheel46:52 Dr. Vince Romanin: Founder & CEO, Gradient49:50 Conor Gaughan on the power of storytellingA big thank you to all of our guests this year!Connect with Conor Gaughan on linkedin.com/in/ckgone and threads.net/@ckgone Have questions, or a great idea for a potential guest? Email us at [email protected] you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify – it really makes a difference! Consensus in Conversation is a podcast by Consensus Digital Media produced in association with Reasonable Volume.