Spill the C
Spill the C
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Spill the C is an in-depth podcast exploring the stories, strategies, and solutions shaping the Indian ClimateTech ecosystem. Designed for meaningful, unfiltered conversations, the podcast goes beyond surface-level discussions to explore the challenges and opportunities of building businesses and technologies through the personal journeys of industry leaders, the nuances of their work, and their insights into the evolving landscape of climate innovation.
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The podcast focuses on the intersection of climate technology innovation and entrepreneurship, with episodes like 'Democratizing Climate Investments: Pyse’s Vision for Retail Investors' and 'Flying Taxis in India? The Future of eVTOLs with Sarla Aviation' showcasing the challenges and opportunities in these sectors. Topics explored include climate financing, urban air mobility, and innovative startups in the climate technology space.
Spill the C is an in-depth podcast exploring the stories, strategies, and solutions shaping the Indian ClimateTech ecosystem. Designed for meaningful, unfiltered conversations, the podcast goes beyond surface-level discussions to explore the challenges and opportunities of building businesses and technologies through the personal journeys of industry leaders, the nuances of their work, and their insights into the evolving landscape of climate innovation.
Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!
This time, we’re heading indoors — to unpack how clean air, smart sensors, and intelligent automation are reshaping the buildings we live and work in.
Aayush Jha, Co-founder and CEO of Clairco, joins me to break down how their plug-and-play platform is transforming air quality, energy consumption, and space utilisation inside commercial buildings — all without any capex-heavy upgrades. We explore how Clairco is turning everyday spaces into intelligent environments using air purification, real-time sensors, and occupancy-based automation — to help businesses save energy, boost comfort, and build climate resilience from the inside out.
00:00 – Introduction
02:00 – Aayush’s Journey from Law to Climate Entrepreneurship
04:30 – The Evolution of Clairco: Air Quality to Energy Efficiency
10:30 – The Importance of Occupancy Detection in Buildings
14.10 – Trends in the Smart Buildings Space
18:45 – The State of the HVAC Industry
21:20 – Clairco’s Solutions and Their Impact on Building Management
28:50 – Privacy in Occupancy Sensing
31:00 – Comprehensive Air Quality Monitoring, HVAC Optimization and Efficiency
34:50 – Target Segments and Market Efficiency
42:05 – Clairco’s Client Impact Story
45:05 – Future Plans and Market Expansion
47:20 – Life Outside of Being a Founder
Aayush Jha, Founder and CEO at Clairco
LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/aayush-jha
Website: https://www.clairco.in/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clairco/
🎬Edited by: Purajit Sonowal
🌿Studio Host: The Studio by Copper+ClovesThe Studio offers a vibrant, multi-use space designed to promote wellness and community engagement — offering Yoga/Pilates and Muay Thai classes, a plant-based café, co-working space, and rental opportunities for anyone looking to host private events or simply wondering where to schedule their next client photoshoot.
Website: https://copperandcloves.com/
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📌 Relevant Links & Resources:
WHO’s global air quality guidelines and pollutant thresholds for healthier indoor environments >> https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/345329/9789240034228-eng.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
IEA’s overview of the global buildings sector — trends, emissions, and pathways >> https://www.iea.org/energy-system/buildings
ScienceDirect paper on occupancy sensing in buildings >>https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378778818333176
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