Energy: Green Tech & Innovation in the Age of AI

What happens when AI’s explosive growth collides with the world’s energy crisis? In this episode, entrepreneur and energy expert Enass Abo-Hamed breaks down how artificial intelligence is reshaping global energy demand — and why the world isn’t ready.

From data-hungry AI models to the slow pace of green tech adoption, we dive into the hard truths, bold solutions, and surprising opportunities in the race to power our future.

If you're curious about where energy, climate, and innovation intersect, this conversation is a must-watch.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

00:29 Why Enass is passionate about energy

01:32 How AI is reshaping global energy demand

04:16 Powering AI: Where the energy comes from

06:43 Scaling green energy in developing nations

08:59 Small modular reactors & fusion

10:54 Why energy transition is too slow

12:25 The blind spots in today’s energy conversation

14:04 What could energy ecosystem look like in 2035

15:23 Where are the biggest opportunities for energy innovation

16:59 The critical role of governments in driving change

18:51 3 measures governments should implement

19:54 What executives and companies can do today

21:13 What technology could change the game

23:18 Lessons from building a climate tech company

25:01 Best advice Enass received as a founder

26:12 What makes Enass optimistic about the future

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