Episode 3. Guy Babbitt, CEO of CZERO
In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leanne Aguilar sits down with Guy Babbitt, PhD, the co-founder and CEO of CZERO, a cutting-edge mechanical engineering services firm at the forefront of clean energy innovation. With a mission to reduce energy consumption, improve efficiency, and fight climate change, CZERO specializes in taking bold energy concepts from initial idea to prototype, spanning industries from renewables to fossil fuels, and even industrial decarbonization.Guy shares his journey, from his environmentalist roots to his entrepreneurial spirit, and the inspiration behind founding CZERO. He dives into the company's role in accelerating the clean energy transition, their versatile approach to early-stage R&D, and the collaborative partnerships that turn visionary ideas into scalable technologies.In this conversation, Guy discusses the challenges and opportunities in clean energy, how CZERO works closely with clients to bring concepts to life, and the importance of finding innovative solutions that are not only environmentally sustainable but also economically viable. He also shares the company's work on impactful projects, including wave energy harvesting and long-duration storage, as well as the lessons he's learned in navigating the political and economic hurdles of the energy sector.Listen to Guy's passion for making a difference, as he explains how CZERO’s mission-driven approach is shaping the future of energy, one breakthrough at a time.#IndustryIgnited #PodcastInterview #GuyBabbitt #CZERO #CleanEnergyInnovation #EnergyTransition #Decarbonization #SustainableTechnology #RenewableEnergy #ClimateSolutions #EngineeringLeadership #EnergyEfficiency #GreenTech #FutureOfEnergy #EntrepreneurshipPodcast #IndustrialInnovation #WaveEnergy #LongDurationStorage