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Neal Dikeman speaks with Scott Kelly and Traxy Hazzard on Emerging Managers Podcast.

The Hot Demand For Energy Business

July 31, 2025 // Neal Dikeman
Venture is shifting. Energy is the play. In this episode: why power demand is exploding, founders are flooding in, and the next big opportunities are …
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Neal Dikeman speaks with Barry Cinnamon on The Energy Show

Will Cheap Solar and Batteries Change Clean Tech Investing?

December 18, 2024 // Neal Dikeman
Are cheap solar and batteries about to replace the utility model? This episode explores how technology is reshaping the future of energy. …
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Why We Invested in Dandelion Energy

October 24, 2024 // Neal Dikeman
After looking at over 300 HVAC startups, this summer we quietly invested in Dandelion Energy, formerly a Google X spinout. We like HVAC. Heating and …
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Neal Dikeman speaks with Chuck Yates on Digital Wildcatters Pocast.

Neal Dikeman’s Bold Prediction: Solar’s Grid Takeover

October 9, 2024 // Neal Dikeman
Solar and batteries are cheap. So why isn’t the grid changing faster? We break down what’s driving the shift and what’s holding it back. …
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Small Venture Funds Outperform Large Funds

May 14, 2024 // Neal Dikeman
Explore how small venture funds consistently outperform large funds, revealing insights into investment strategies and the advantages of agility in the market. …
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Neal Dikeman speaks with Anthony Casciano on the Energy Impact Podcast.

Neal Dikeman: Partner, Energy Transition Ventures

January 30, 2024 // Neal Dikeman
From oil and gas to cleantech, this episode dives into how tech, not policy, is driving the energy transition and reshaping global energy economics. …
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Houston expert: How to build a startup runway in a choppy venture funding market.

How to build startup runway in a choppy venture funding market

December 5, 2023 // Neal Dikeman
Learn how to extend your startup’s runway with practical tips and strategies. Discover key financial planning, cost-cutting, and revenue-boosting techniques to help your business thrive …
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Neal Dikeman speaks with Chris Howard on Forging the Future Podcast

Discovering the Next Energy Transition Solution

November 23, 2023 // Neal Dikeman
Neal Dikeman discusses Houston’s entrepreneurship, energy transition, venture investing, and differences with Silicon Valley, emphasizing teamwork and agility. …
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