

Catalyst LIVE, featuring CEOs of Generate Capital and Octopus Energy US
Join us for the first-ever live recording of Catalyst. An industry-favorite podcast hosted by investor Shayle Kann, Catalyst asks the big questions about how to decarbonize the planet.
Shayle will be joined onstage by climate tech veterans Scott Jacobs, CEO of Generate Capital, and Nick Chaset, CEO of Octopus Energy U.S. Together, the three will explore what it takes to do the difficult, messy work of decarbonizing everything.
Hosted by:
Julia Grinshpun – Executive Director, Green Economy Banking, J.P. Morgan
Kristy Balsanek, Partner, Global Co-Chair, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Practice, DLA Piper
Jennifer Wnek, Partner, Projects & Energy, DLA Piper
About the speakers:
Shayle Kann is a Managing Partner at Energy Impact Partners, where he leads EIP’s Frontier Fund, dedicated to investing in revolutionary technologies to enable deep decarbonization.
Scott Jacobs is the CEO and Co-founder of Generate Capital, a leading sustainable infrastructure platform delivering affordable, reliable resource solutions to companies, communities, and cities.
Nick Chaset is the CEO of Octopus Energy U.S.
Bring your questions and get ready for the very first — FOAK, if you will — Catalyst LIVE experience!
Event agenda:
4-5 pm: Arrival & Networking
5-6 pm: Live Catalyst Recording
6-7 pm: Networking Reception (with light food & beverage)
Approval is required to attend this event.
Catalyst LIVE is brought to you by J.P. Morgan, DLA Piper, and Latitude Media.
About J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader in banking, payments, markets and securities services. Our Green Economy Banking team serves companies that are advancing decarbonization through innovative technologies by providing them with the financial expertise, solutions and long-term support they need to scale.
About DLA Piper
DLA Piper is a global law firm committed to driving sustainable business strategies through innovative legal solutions. As sustainability issues increasingly affect every aspect of our clients’ companies, our sustainability team delivers holistic, practical, and business-minded solutions tailored to help our clients thrive in this new era of rapid change. We are dedicated to providing the legal guidance and support needed to achieve sustainable growth and long-term success.
About Latitude Media
Latitude Media covers the new frontiers of the energy transition through in-depth B2B news, research, events, and podcasts. Latitude goes beyond the headlines to provide impactful and actionable coverage on the deals, market dynamics, and technologies that are shaping the energy transition.
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