Best Ozinga Podcasts (2025)

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A Fan-Forward Mindset for Northwestern's New Ryan Field 28:00

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The Ryan family's roots at Northwestern University go back seven decades, and their latest show of support for their alma mater is helping fund the first stadium of its kind in college football. Thanks to an $850 million pro-bono private family investment, the new Ryan Field (set to open in Fall 2026) is the biggest stadium construction in Chicagol…

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The Cement Talent Crisis: Who Will Build the Future? 41:58

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In this episode of The Clinker Factor, Guest Host Daniel Summerbell, Co-Founder & Chief Solutions Officer at Carbon Re and WCA Member, talks to Cobi Busst, Senior Consultant at Beaumont Bailey, to unpack the shifting talent landscape in the cement industry. They explore why talent shortages have become so acute, what makes the sector’s challenges u…

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Honor Flight Chicago and the Welcome Home of a Lifetime 55:38

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Since 2008, Honor Flight Chicago has been providing an incalculable gift to our country's military veterans — closure. Through public and private funding, the organization offers vets free flights to our nation's capital to experience the WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War memorials in person, while also welcoming them back with parade-like pomp and …

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Revitalizing Chicago Communities with David Doig 1:07:36

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As the former General Superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District, David Doig spearheaded major city projects in the early 2000's: the renovation of Soldier Field, the creation of Millennium Park, and even overseeing the mysterious overnight destruction of Meigs Field. These days, he helps coordinate billions in public and private investmen…

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From Skills Shortages to Industry Impact: Rethinking Human Capital in Cement 24:44

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In this episode of The Clinker Factor, Guest Host Daniel Summerbell, Co-Founder & Chief Solutions Officer at Carbon Re and WCA Member, talks to Suhair Abu Salem, Human Capital & Communication Director at A³&Co. and fellow WCA Member. They explore Suhair’s career journey, discussing her background and experience as a woman in leadership, and what “h…

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Understanding AI with Rebecca Willett 1:01:36

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As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in our daily lives, we invited Rebecca Willett — faculty director of AI at the University of Chicago's Data Science Institute — to help us separate reality from science fiction, and delve into how AI has already led to meaningful discoveries within pharmaceuticals, climate forecasting and even compa…

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Going the Distance with Rita Sola Cook 58:15

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This week, Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga is joined by Bank of America Chicago President Rita Sola Cook. Throughout her nearly 30 years with the firm, Rita has focused on fueling civic responsibility and local non-profit work with the assets of a global financial footprint. She also speaks to the logistics of the upcoming Bank of America Chicago Marathon,…

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The Art of Acquisition with Command Alkon 1:01:02

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This week, Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga welcomes Martin Willoughby (CEO) and Ranjeev Teelock (CPO) of Command Alkon, a leading software and hardware solutions developer for the heavy building materials industry. The trio discuss building trust when transitioning from legacy systems to cloud-based technology, how great leaders are servants to others, and…

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Walking the Walk with Pastor Corey Brooks 1:00:22

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From living on a motel rooftop for months at a time to his current journey from New York to Los Angeles by foot, Pastor Corey Brooks has used creative methods to bring both funding and awareness to his South Side Chicago community. The founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago -- and CEO of Project H.O.O.D. -- joins Ozinga CEO M…

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Future-Proofing American Industry with Leise Sandeman 49:09

4M ago49:09

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Pathways co-founder Leise Sandeman joins Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga to discuss her start-up's AI-enabled platform that aims to make construction insights more approachable, while contributing to the overall decarbonization of concrete. Find full video of this conversation at https://youtube.com/OzingaRMC. -- Follow Marty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m…

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History, Hustle and Humility with Shermann "Dilla" Thomas 1:02:43

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An award-winning, self-taught historian and entrepreneur, Shermann "Dilla" Thomas has taken it upon himself to educate the globe on every inch of the Windy City. Known for his casual delivery and focus on Chicago's innovative contributions to America, his profile has exploded since 2020, with nearly 250k social media followers, eager for 60-second …

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Building a Greener Future: Inside Material Evolution’s Cement Revolution 35:12

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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Guest Host Daniel Summerbell, Co-Founder & Chief Solutions Officer at Carbon Re and WCA Member, talks to David Hughes, Chief Scientific Officer at Material Evolution, to discuss how the company is pioneering ultra-low carbon cement with its patented Alkali Fusion® technology and AI-driven innovation. They go o…

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Igniting Ideation with Justin Ozinga 39:05

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Our Chief Business Development Officer Justin Ozinga discusses real-life examples of creating opportunity and building something from nothing, with CEO (and brother) Marty Ozinga. Find full video of this episode on YouTube, @OzingaRMC. Follow Said In Stone on Instagram via @saidinstone_podcast. -- Follow Justin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-a…

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Media and Ministry with WBBM's Cisco Cotto 1:04:43

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On our debut episode of Said In Stone, WBBM Newsradio anchor Cisco Cotto shares stories from his career in broadcasting and a life of faith with Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga. Find full video of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/OzingaRMC. -- Follow Cisco: http://instagram.com/ciscocotto Follow Marty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martyozinga -- Conn…

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Said In Stone Teaser: Challenging Chicago Perceptions 3:33

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Ozinga is proud to announce the launch of the podcast Said In Stone, where we'll converge with industry leaders, our expert co-workers and others on what we've made, what we can build on and the legacy we'll leave behind. Be sure to subscribe now on your preferred podcast app so you don't miss a minute, starting Tuesday, July 8th. Full video of eve…

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Project OZ: Revolutionising Cement Production with Furno and Ozinga 32:55

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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Gurinder Nagra, Founder of Furno Materials, and Marty Ozinga IV, CEO of Ozinga, about Project OZ, an exciting collaboration between both companies, backed by a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. This innovative project aims to revolutionise cement production by utilising c…

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The Opportunity for Big Data Sets in Industrial Applications of AI 18:51

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In our first podcast of 2025, Ian Riley talks to Sherif Elsayed-Ali, Partner at Nexus Climate, about the launch of the Industrial Decarbonization AI Coalition (IDAIC) and how it aims to advance the use of artificial intelligence in driving industrial decarbonisation through collaboration with manufacturers, AI startups, and research organisations.…

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How A Concrete Legacy Endures A Century with Paul Ozinga 1:16:18

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What does it take to build a business that not only thrives today but endures for generations? In this episode, Travis McDowell and Doug McLeod sit down with Paul Ozinga, a fourth-generation leader of the iconic Ozinga company. Paul shares riveting stories of risk, faith, and resilience, detailing how his family business has stood strong since 1928…

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Investor Perspective at the End of 2024 29:00

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Join Ian Riley in the second episode of our new mini-series of the Clinker Factor Podcast, where he chats to Tobias Woerner, Managing Director of Equity Research, Building & Construction at Stifel Europe, about the cement industry from an investment perspective. This episode focuses on the differences between the market in Europe and North America.…

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Using Grit, Faith, and Legacy to Tackle Life's Challenges with Jim Rouzer 53:17

1y ago53:17

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What does courage look like at life's toughest crossroads? In this episode Travis and Doug sit down with Jim Rouzer, the entrepreneur behind Promac and Earth Rings, who shares how faith and grit have driven his biggest moves. From risking it all to create a sustainable product line to blending business with deeply held beliefs, Jim’s journey reveal…

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WCA Awards: A Very Impressive Project at CIMAT 28:47

1y ago28:47

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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Abdelillah Yamoul (Kiln Manager) and Hicham Raji (Quality Manager) of WCA Member Ciments de l’Atlas about the work done to improve performance at its Ben Ahmed Plant which received two awards at this year's WCA Annual Conference: Health and Safety Award & Plant Improvement Project - Special …

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The One Thing Podcast for The Horton Group: Goldie Floberg Addresses Staffing Crisis with Technology 28:36

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This week on The One Thing podcast, our hosts, Robin Bettenhausen and Tom Kallai, sat down with John Pingo, CEO of Goldie Floberg, for a fascinating conversation that blended two worlds: the IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) space and tabletop gaming.By Horton Group

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AI and the Cement Industry 25:42

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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Josh Vernon, CEO of Carbon Re and WCA Member, about his background and journey to becoming CEO, and the important role that it's AI-powered solution plays in identifying energy inefficiencies, cutting costs and reducing carbon emissions across the cement industry.…

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The One Thing Podcast for The Horton Group: Nonstop Health Advocates for Health Equity 18:44

1y ago18:44

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This week on The One Thing podcast, our hosts, Robin Bettenhausen and Tom Kallai, spoke with two guests from Nonstop Health: Leslie Brown Albright, Director of Business Development, and Lori Hubler, Benefits Consultant. They dove deep into the topic of health equity and how Nonstop Health is driving positive change, particularly for lower-wage work…

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Investor Perspective: Good Trading Results Despite Volume Weakness 16:32

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Join Ian Riley in the first episode of our new mini-series of the Clinker Factor Podcast, where he chats to Tobias Woerner, Managing Director of Equity Research, Building & Construction at Stifel Europe, about the cement industry from an investment perspective, earnings of listed companies, M&A activities, and several other market developments.…

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Nurturing the Market for Low Carbon Concrete 32:17

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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Ben Azoula-Victory, Managing Director of Love Concrete, and Thomas Petithuguenin, CEO of C2CA, about the ConcreteZero initiative from the Climate Group. ConcreteZero is unusual in that it is led by users (developers and contractors) and takes a practical, data driven approach to evaluating l…

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Improving the Usage of AFR Through Machine Learning 25:33

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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Tang Jun, Vice President of Huaxin Cement Co., Ltd. and WCA Member, about the latest developments at its Kunming Chongde Plant which received this year's WCA Innovation Award for its contribution to the efficiency of cement plants and new practices from which other companies can learn.…

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The Future of Cement 26:59

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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Matthias Mersmann, CTO of KHD Humboldt Wedag, and WCA Member, about the latest developments in cement technology and how the industry is addressing the challenges of climate change.By World Cement Association

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The One Thing Podcast for The Horton Group: Oak Leyden Cultivates Team Culture & Strategic Partnerships 30:45

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This week on The One Thing podcast, our hosts, Robin Bettenhausen and Tom Kallai, spoke with R.J. McMahon, the CEO of Oak Leyden, a Chicago nonprofit dedicated to serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.By Horton Group

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The One Thing Podcast for The Horton Group: Designs for Dignity Transforms Spaces for Nonprofits 20:49

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This week on The One Thing podcast, our hosts, Robin Bettenhausen and Tom Kallai, spoke with Jen Sobecki, Chief Executive Officer of Designs for Dignity, a unique Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to transforming spaces for other nonprofits.By Horton Group

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Developments in CCUS and SCMs 28:39

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In the latest episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Fouad Kammoun, Director Sales – Near East, Middle East and Central Asia of Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG, about his experience in the cement industry and the organisation's latest projects in developing carbon capture technology.By World Cement Association

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Is Seratech’s CCU Technology a Practical Way of Using a Cement Plant’s Emissions? 17:56

1+ y ago17:56

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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Sam Draper, CEO of Seratech, about Seratech’s technology, business model and whether the technology can be scaled to a size interesting to a cement plant.By World Cement Association

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Innovation On Product And Business Model 25:00

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In our first podcast of 2024, Ian Riley talks to Thomas Atkinson, Head of International Affairs at Hoffmann Green Cement, about the award winning clinker free technology developed by Hoffmann and their approach to promoting their products directly with developers.By World Cement Association

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Could Modular Waste Heat Recovery Plants Have an Application in the Cement Industry? 22:47

2y ago22:47

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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to both Dr. Andreas Sichert, CEO & Co-founder, and Markus Lintl, Head of Industry & New Business at Orcan Energy AG, about modular WHR and possible application in the cement industry including in decarbonising logistics and the supply chain.By World Cement Association

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Increasing The Supply and Quality of SCMs 26:28

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In the latest episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Carbon Upcycling Technologies founder and CEO, Apoorv Sinha, about the challenges of running and growing a start up and the use of Carbon Upcycling’s technology to expand the availability as well as the cementitious properties of SCMs.By World Cement Association

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Improving Safety With Automation Solutions 26:17

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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley speaks to Siegfried Andraess, Global Industry Manager Building Materials & Glass of SICK AG and WCA Member, about the influence of process automation on the cement industry, the role of real-time data monitoring, and the opportunity to use automation solutions to improve safety performance.…

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The One Thing Podcast for The Horton Group: Ozinga Foundation's Legacy of Giving 24:06

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This week on The One Thing podcast by The Horton Group, our hosts, Robin Bettenhausen and Tom Kallai, spoke with Eric Holtrop, director of the Ozinga Foundation. Learn more about the foundation’s extraordinary work and how it exemplifies the power of philanthropy and community support.By Horton Group

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The One Thing Podcast for The Horton Group: Awake Labs Shapes the Future of Mental Health Support 29:02

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This week on The One Thing podcast by The Horton Group, our hosts, Robin Bettenhausen and Tom Kallai, spoke with Andrea Palmer, CEO and founder of Awake Labs. Learn more about the organization's dedication to transforming the landscape of mental health support.By Horton Group

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The One Thing Podcast for The Horton Group: Zuniga Health Makes Healthcare Affordable for Hispanic-Owned Businesses 34:36

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This week, at The One Thing Podcast by The Horton Group, our hosts, Robin Bettenhausen and Tom Kallai, spoke with Arthur Vera, founder and CEO of Zuniga Health. Learn more about Zuniga's growth plan and commitment to serving small to medium-sized employers and the Hispanic population.By Horton Group

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Climate Change Impact and Adaptation 28:11

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In the latest episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley speaks to Tom Mitchell, Executive Director of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), on the potential of the Loss and Damage Fund, the pressures that climate-vulnerable developing countries face, and the innovative approaches we can take to combat climate change.…

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New Cementitious Materials And Cross Country Cooperation. An example From Northern Europe 19:08

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In this episode, Ian Riley speaks to Mirjam-Kim Rääbis, Product Developer at UP Catalyst, and Dr. Inger Lise Alsvik, Scientific Researcher at Saferock, about their organisation's most recent collaboration to start developing carbon negative concrete, the challenges of being a start-up, and the opportunities and advantages of working with national i…

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Harnessing Direct Solar to Fuel Low-Carbon Cement Kilns 22:28

2+ y ago22:28

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In this episode, Ian Riley speaks to Dr. Gianluca Ambrosetti, CEO and Founder of Synhelion, about the challenges and opportunities of bringing solar fuels to market and the pioneering technology behind the development of solar clinker.By World Cement Association

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Could Carbon Nanotubes Create A New Concrete? 25:33

2+ y ago25:33

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In the latest episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley speaks to Hari Harikumar, VP & GM Advanced Carbon & Membranes of CHASM Advanced Materials and WCA Member about the development of the world's largest nanotube reactor and the potential application of nanotubes to cement and concrete.By World Cement Association

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Changes in European Market Requirements 22:14

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In this episode, Ian Riley speaks to Fabien Charbonnel, CEO of WCA Corporate Member - Cem'In'Eu, about the changing requirements of his customers, the impact of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and the development of low carbon cement.By World Cement Association

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Can AI Make Better Concrete? 25:36

2+ y ago25:36

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In this episode, Ian Riley speaks to Alex Hall, CEO of Concrete.ai and WCA Member, about his experiences in the concrete industry, the importance of artificial intelligence in optimising concrete performance, and the potential to reduce costs and carbon emissions.By World Cement Association

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Biogenic Fuels And Other Trends In Alternative Fuels 23:40

2+ y ago23:40

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In this episode, Ian Riley speaks to Dirk Lechtenberg, Managing Director & Founder of WCA Member MVW Lechtenberg and Partner about the trend towards biogenic fuels and emerging technologies in AFR.By World Cement Association

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Business Strategy, Climate Action And Employee Mobilisation - International Women's Day 2023 Special Episode 31:43

3y ago31:43

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In this special International Women's Day episode of the Clinker Factor podcast, Ian Riley speaks to Madhumita Basu, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer of Nuvoco Vistas Corp Ltd, about her experiences, Nuvoco's sustainability strategy, the importance of gender diversity and the opening of its first all-women plant.…

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The Top 3 Decarbonisation Opportunities Up To 2030 18:27

3y ago18:27

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In this episode, Ian Riley speaks to David Boyd, CCO of Carbon Re and WCA Member, about their recent whitepaper “Three technologies to reduce climate change” as well as their development of the world's first AI-powered platform for decarbonising energy-intensive industries like cement. The whitepaper can be found at: https://carbonre.com/resources/…

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Meet the Innovators Who Are Developing New Ways to Make Cement 31:45

3y ago31:45

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In our first podcast of 2023, Gurinder Nagra (Founder of Furno Materials) and Greg Houchins (Founder of Chement), join Ian Riley to discuss their ideas, the challenges of commercialising new cement technologies, and the advantages of working with the Breakthrough Energy Fellows.By World Cement Association

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Material Evolution: Novel Geopolymers and Machine Learning 22:21

3y ago22:21

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In this episode, Ian Riley talks to Liz Gilligan, Founder of Material Evolution, about building a business based on currently unused sources of cementitious materials, the challenges of launching new products and Material Evolution’s journey as a tech start-up.By World Cement Association