Geothermal Tech post-Fervo IPO
The hosts:
Torsten Kolind, Underground Ventures
Sarah Black, Alfa8
What is this Ripple about?
On May 13, the largest cleantech IPO in US history took place: Fervo Energy. We will dive into what's next for geothermal, what tech is likely to be needed for scale, and what risks and challenges lie ahead
Why this topic timely or urgent in 2026
Climate tech will not scale without proven financial returns. Geothermal has taken an enormous leap forward in 2026, so let's learn as much as we can about next-gen power and heat.
Key questions or challenges being explored
Who is considering investing in geothermal tech and what do you need to know in order to start? What are your primary concerns with geothermal's potential for scale?
The key tension or debate at the heart of this discussion
Is geothermal fracking good or bad? What about water losses? Are there reasons not do "drill, baby, drill"?
Who would get the most value from attending this Ripple?
Geothermal-curoius investors, policy makers, and founders