Knocking your NOx off

Exploring new Bay Area Air Quality Management District regulations requiring zero NOx standards for heating appliances to reduce pollution and protect public health.

Mobile homes are a piece of the housing puzzle

Making the YIMBY case for mobile homes as part of California's housing solution, covering affordability, ownership, flexibility, and environmental benefits.

Why I'm taking a break from parallel entrepreneurship

Why the author is shifting from parallel entrepreneurship to focus full-time on climate tech startup Shovels with venture funding.

My trip to NYC with Lily

A magical father-daughter trip to New York City with my 8-year-old, exploring landmarks, shows, and creating unforgettable memories together.

Business evaluation: Slo Carbon

Evaluating Slo Carbon's potential to use carbon offsets for home electrification, exploring cash flow challenges and offset market realities.

Is it okay to be a nice CEO?

Exploring whether being a nice CEO is compatible with business success, analyzing Glassdoor ratings versus stock performance to find the answer.

Taking advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act in Contra Costa County

How Contra Costa County can leverage $1.4 billion in federal infrastructure funds to build a green economy through manufacturing and services.

Platforms versus point solutions

Why Shovels should be a platform, not a point solution: learning from competitors, understanding market dynamics, and building for scale.